please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
This pub is located just inside the City Walls at Fishergate Bar in an area of mainly drab housing but also close to the main arterial route South. The fact that it's inside the walls still gives it an edge-of-city-centre type feel.
It's an unspoilt place that merits a place in the York Historic Pub Guide and I was pleased to see it reopen after a long period of closure.
The layout is unaltered, with a side lobby giving access to a front bar room and a rear lounge. The pub is mostly flag-floored and a lovely real fire roars in the bar. The lounge has been altered slightly but is still comfortable and hosts Jazz nights. The lobby has a servery hatch to the bar with seating around it, an unusual touch. Fine etched windows have the name and show that this was once a Magnet pub.
It's more upmarket that it was, with candles on the tables giving dim light and a very clean feel, but this has in no way adversely affected the character of the pub.
The real ale range was once dominated by the bigger names, but on my visit Copper Dragon Golden Pippin. Moorhouse Broomstick, Landlord and Wold Top Bitter made up a decent range. Copper Dragon was excellent.
The pub is a bit of a way out but easily accessed from the city walls, and is worth a visit if you fancy a pint on the way round. Can also be combined with the Rook & Gaskill and Waggon and Horses on a crawl. Really good to see it open again.
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Live Jazz this Thursday from 8.30. Performed in the back area of the pub so there is still cozy seating away from the bustle if you are wanting a quiet drink.
Real Ales currently are, Moorhouse: Broomstick Black Sheep: Best Bitter Copper Dragon: Golden Pippin Timothy Taylor: Landlord Cider: Stowford Press
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Brilliantly re-furbished with warm colours, lit by an open log fire and candles. They offer traditional bar foods including pies, pickled eggs and sandwiches. There are also great live jazz performances on Thursdays and Sundays. Friendly bar staff too.
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The telephone number is now 01904 656401
tce20 - 19 Dec 2009 16:37 |
When I went in it was very quiet, but it was a nice pub with a lot of potential. Hopefully people will spread the word about it.
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Recently refurbished, reopened, and very nice! They also do jazz nights once a week, sundays I think.
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Still boarded up in November 2008. The new sign is still there!
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Yes, all board up. Sign looks relatively new, so not sure if it's just being rennovated.
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All boarded up,Any Ideas- local peeps?
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March 2007, and the Phoenix has yet another new landlord, but first impressions are that he's doing a great job.
The Phoenix has three interesting real ales on offer: Jennings Mountain Man and Banks's among them, on my visit.
The Phoenix's interesting (and smoke-free!!) U-shaped lounge is unlike the lounge in any other pub in York that I can recall. It can be a tight squeeze when entering and leaving but the friendly locals don't mind that.
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After visiting this pub whilst on a trip to York, myself and my family were very impressed with the quality of beer and service. It has just been taken over by a new landlord and has got a calming atmosphere an ideal place for a quiet drink.Would recommend anyone to try this pub
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Good choice of at least three real ales usually, has never disapointed so far
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Further to comment below, phoenix has had a retouch outside, so it now looks much improved, and still a good place for nice pint.
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Decent pint of John Smiths in a sound pub,just inside the city walls.I usually sit in the front bar which is clean bright and basic-like front bars should be.always had a good pint at this boozer.
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Reputation has it that this is a bit of a rough pub, and certainly the exterior of the pub might confirm this, as it is tatty to say the least. Inside however, is a different story, I have never had any trouble there, and the beer is always brill. Out the back there is a pleasant little yard behind the city walls, that is a great sun trap in summer. Don't let the outside put you off, give it a try.
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