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Blue Boar , York

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5 Castlegate
York
YO1 9RN
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Blue Boar

This was my first visit to this side street pub. Entrance is by what looks like an old coaching gate. It's fairly dark inside, with just the front windows providing any light. The bar itself was a little further back, with further seating beyond that.

Timothy Taylor Landlord is the regular ale. I opted for the guest beer, which was Rudgate Odin's Gold. There was also a selection of 4 ciders from Lilley's - Mango, Peach, Tropical & Darkcider. Craft beers were Hopical Storm & Neck Oil.

An 80's soundtrack was playing with one other customer in the main bar area who left soon after I arrived and a group of loud girls somewhere to the rear. They could be heard, but not seen.

I wasn't expecting much from this place, but with a guest beer and a few ciders, I was pleasantly surprised.

On 22nd January 2024 - rating: 6
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Graham Coombs left this review about Blue Boar

Not a bad little pub, if a bit dated and unfortunately with overly loud music. The initial impression is not great, being pointed in through a fire door rather than the proper entrance but once inside it is ok. A good selection of pump clips is on display over the bar but on this occasion there were just TT Knowle Spring and Golden Best on the pumps, admittedly in good nick. Fair enough but some room for improvement.

On 16th November 2022 - rating: 6
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Brainy Pool left this review about Blue Boar

Taylors beers still prominent on the bar, they provided 3 of the 4 real ales, the Boltmaker was in pretty average condition though and the pub is mediocre. Boring generic decor and table service in operation due to the cramped interior. in other towns it would be alright but I couldn’t wait to get to York’s many more interesting pubs.

On 27th August 2020 - rating: 5
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Map location corrected by Just a quick pint, then I'm off
York, 0.67 miles, 12 min walk (show)
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Latest updates View all updates for Blue Boar , York
22nd Jan 2024, 11:20
Review submitted by Blue Scrumpy
 
16th Nov 2022, 12:35
Picture submitted by Graham Coombs approved

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  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 13 December 2014 by hondo .
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 13 December 2014 by hondo .
  • Quiz Night : Yes last updated 13 December 2014 by hondo .
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 13 December 2014 by hondo .
  • Real Cider : Yes - Lilley's (not strictly "real") - last updated 22 January 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
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