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The Beeswing Ale House, York

Pub added by elizabeth mcgraw
55 Hull Road
Heslington
Postal town: York
YO10 3JP
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Old Boots left this review about The Beeswing Ale House

Don’t be fooled by the word “Alehouse” in the name, it isn’t; it’s a low end corner pub with an U shaped interior enclosing an U shaped counter. Two T-Bars face you and to the left are two more separated by three, unused today, handpulls, one being a Doombar branded one. Probably studenty in the evening but on the afternoon just a few old codgers, some young mums and a younger gobshite. Banquette seating almost all round, stained carpet and stone tiled floors, cream unadorned walls. Quite a few screens but little to recommend the place, I didn’t linger.

On 6th May 2023 - no rating submitted
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Beeswing Ale House

Primarily a locals' pub serving nearby estates but with the occasional influx of students who abound in the area, this pub has been opened out into one large U-shaped room with a slightly tacky facelift. One end has a pool table and some unusual 'two-tone' graphics, reflecting the occasional live music of that ilk. There is a small courtyard outdoor area to the rear. Alewise it is now down to three handpumps, only one in use advertising a house ale but sadly with clip reversed. From other accounts the supply of real ale is not reliable, which is a shame because otherwise it is an adequate community local.

On 29th June 2019 - rating: 5
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Alex Conway left this review about The Beeswing

I get the impression this pub has been altered a lot over the last few years, fluctuation between different brands aimed at different clientele. With the name "ale house" in the name I had high expectations but these soon fell flat once entering. indeed there were eight hand pulls but only two were in use and i was told that this was a regular thing. I was also told (by a disgruntled employee) how the pub was trying and failing to cater for everyone by having elements of student bar/ sports bar/ale house all in one. not a great concept and the lack of customers on a Saturday night showed it.
The two ales were Doombar and Leeds pale both at £3.20 and to be fair were both kept in a really good condition. unfortunately the pub seems very tacky and is not a very comfy place to sit with loud music playing from the jukebox. This is not really my sort of place and and I would be hesitant to return in the future unless for a quick stop off pint.

On 26th November 2015 - rating: 6
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by elizabeth mcgraw
York, 1.85 miles, 35 min walk (show)
Poppleton, 4.64 miles, 1 hr 29 min walk (show)
Ulleskelf, 14.2 miles, 4 hr 34 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Beeswing Ale House, Heslington
6th May 2023, 14:01
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6th May 2023, 14:01
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 16 April 2014 by Alan Hurdle
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 16 April 2014 by Alan Hurdle
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
  • Function Room : No last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
  • Jukebox : Yes last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 16 April 2014 by Alan Hurdle
  • Micropub : No last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
  • Pinball : No last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
  • Pool Table : Yes last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
  • Real Ale : Yes - sometimes - last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
  • Real Cider : No last updated 29 June 2019 by Graham Coombs
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