Black Swan, York

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user reviews of the Black Swan, York

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Don't expect a "Good Evening" or a "Thank You" from the miserable bar staff here. They really let down what should be a smashing pub.
the_amazing_wodo - 28 Apr 2008 13:20
Traditional pub - apparently haunted. Uninspiring range of real ales. Quiet for a Sunday afternoon. Bar staff quite indifferent. Lovely open fire. not much veggie food options.
doncaosdelanada - 11 Feb 2008 22:01
This traditional pub is growing on me. Have spent some pleasant afternoons supping in the back room near the open fire. Reasonable range of real ales though nothing stunning. Has a rather miserable barmaid on occasions!
zoo_boy - 24 Jan 2008 21:30
Stunning place, in the middle of a wasteland under redevelopment by York's old marshes. B+B is a bit expensive at 80quid a night, so we gave it a miss. The beer's usually fine, decent selection but hardly outstanding by Yorkshire standards. Food lunchtimes only is good, but you pay for it.
swcooper - 16 Oct 2007 04:44
Love the pub, as I've commented before, and I rate it highly...Great setting, and usually good beers. But recently I've had some really miserable service from the girls / ladies behind the bar. It’s a shame. I've bar tended a lot, and I know that you can be miserable and hassled at work, but at the same time, you treat customers with respect, and courtesy, so they don't know how unhappy you are... it’s a shame...
alistair_cross - 24 Dec 2006 16:42
Wonderful traditional pub , with great character
LSANDS - 17 Jul 2006 14:56
This is a really wonderful, traditional pub, with good beers on, a fantastic setting and great live music nights. If you are going out with a small group of friends, want a great place to drink and chat, or a bit of entertainment you can't really go wrong here.
alistair_cross - 31 May 2005 12:18
A great, old, traditional pub compete with it's own ghosts.
The live music is really good and the atmosphere is cozy, but lively at the same time, and you can always find a quite corner to sit in.
The open fire in the main bar room is a real feature, taking up most of one side of the room, but all areas have their own featuresand have wood pannelled walls.
There is a good selection of beers and other drinks and the food isn't bad either.
anonymous - 19 Jan 2005 10:19
A good old, traditional pub.
Well kept beer and excllent jazz nights.
SMW - 17 Nov 2004 18:20
Very nice pub Good beer and 'interesting' customers
S.H - 9 Mar 2004 17:02
Fantastic ancient coaching inn. Hundreds of years old and reputedly the regular haunt of Guy Fawkes. Resident ghosts, superb guest ales, great live music and cheery host.
The real deal, all authentic. Log fires, creaky staircases, low slung beams. Residential too!
Jools - 7 Jan 2004 16:37

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