They have a beer request box on the bar, so I guess the list is at least as good as before.Is it still doing beers by Wylam, Northumberland etc or did that stop when the Local heroes company stopped trading?

As Went in last week and seems to be back on it's feet ! Mainly Moorhouses beers plus a couple of Christmas specials. Nice pint of Black Cat !

visited twice late January 2011. Had been here several times before and love the place. The beer is always reliable and the place has that lived in look. Avoid the food though - there are lots of other better places in the locality. A total mix of people visit and everyone is always friendly. The only off putting thing is getting served. The staff seem to think they are as part of their social life and your presence is clearly an inconvenience.visited after trying the 3 legged mare - once again bar staff very friendly - more good beer from York Brewery - we were there when it was very cold in December and could have done with a bit of heat to thaw us out - sofas were very comfyHas Westons Old Rosie real cider - may be the only pub left in York serving it now the Tap the Ackhorne have closed. The Sunday dinners being served looked good. 10% off ales, cider & food to CAMRA members.

Good Pub, 6 real ales I think, nice atmosphere. But it is very small. Great when not busy. I had no problem with the staff, thye were friendly and helpfull.Always drop in here when I'm in York, great choice of beers , some quite unusual, good food, friendly staff. Can get very busy though but boring it's not!Don't go to this pub - the beer is ok - the landlord is ok - the staff are WANK**S. It will take you an age to get served even if like last night there are only 2 customers. They speak down to you as though you are 3 years old (I am in my 40's) even though the staff themselves are only teenagers. What an utter disgrace - OH yes it is also the most expensive pub in York - RUBBISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Update on my Jan. 2009 review. Just a note to say the Private Party sign normally displays on Saturday afternoons so that the manager can ensure large numbers of pub crawlers or anyone looking a bit lairy will be dissuaded from attempting to get in, thus making nuisances of themselves. For the record the Blue Bell remains an excellent little boozer.excellent pub although the small size could put you off as not much room to stand in the two bars if all seats are taken, bar staff needed to be wrapped up during the december cold spell but the range of beers made up for the temperature.

lively mix of locals and visitors searching for a good pint, good selection of bottled beers too.Tried to vist last weekend, but they seemed to be having a weekend long private party.

After a long walk on icy pavements found that it doesn't open until 5 on weekdays! After a long walk on icy pavements found that it doesn't open until 5 on weekdays! Utterly brilliant pub. Never disappoints. If you are the type of drinker who likes O'Neill's and Slug and Lettuce, stay away and don't spoil this amazing place. Anyone with soul and taste should head for the Golden Ball. You won't want to leave.

Closed down!? That's a damn shame, I always enjoyed my visits here. Here's hoping for a saviour.Closed - the local paper's website says company has gone bust.:(The best pub in York.We ll, one of them. I was in here at least 4 or 5 times a week when I lived round the corner. I was in here more often than my own front room. Great, ever-changing beer selection.