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The Black Swan, York
York
YO1 7PR
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Oggwyn Great left this review about The Black Swan
As described below , ancient pub with multiple rooms and low beams , lots old bits and bobs around , cosy bar area with 4 ales on TTLandlord , Old Peculier , Ghost Ale and a decent Bridgehouse IPA .
Deserves a longer stay will happily call again .
On 27th September 2019
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Brainy Pool left this review about The Black Swan
a proper ancient pub that genuinely feels ancient inside. It’s well worth a visit for that alone but the well kept Old Peculier helps too. It has a big beer garden at the back which rarely gets full so this is an ideal spot for a warm afternoon. Food operation dominating today but of the traditional home cooked variety as opposed to tedious gastro.
On 21st April 2019
- rating: 8
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Black Swan
A nice historical old pub, just far enough off the usual tourist trails to avoid the worst excesses and maintain a proper pub feel. A splendidly ancient old building - all beams, wood panelling and stone floors. There are three rooms off a central corridor: a good bar, a front room with a dart board (if you can shift the diners) and a front restaurant room, with more comfortable chairs. Upstairs there is a function room used for live music, while at the back is a fair-sized patio, partly under cover and with an overflow across the car park. The car park itself is not large and partly reserved during the day, with all manner of dire warnings posted, but is free for patrons if you can find a space, though do check at the bar. Beerwise there is a fair selection from Theakstons plus occasional others, such as York Guzzler and Landlord. Ale condition was good. Food is very good, very traditional (including such things as pigeon pie and rabbit stew) and in very large portions.
On 9th October 2018
- rating: 8
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 18 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 09 October 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 18 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 18 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 18 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : Yes last updated 18 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Darts : Yes - May be obstructed - last updated 09 October 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Function Room : Yes last updated 18 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 18 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 09 October 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Karaoke : No last updated 09 October 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Live Music : Yes last updated 09 October 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 18 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 18 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 09 October 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Pool Table : No last updated 09 October 2018 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 18 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 18 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 18 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 09 October 2018 by Graham Coombs