The Old White Swan, York - pub details
Address: 80 Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7LF [map] [gmap]
Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 9929)
York (0.6 miles), Poppleton (3.2 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Live music, TV, Big screen
- Outside seating, Wireless internet access (provided by The Cloud)
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> Current user rating: 7.0/10 (rated by 25 users)
> Local guides: York pub guide, North Yorkshire pub guide
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user reviews of the Old White Swan, York
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| Called in the Swan a few days ago and found it to be very nice. 8 real ale pulls this time which is quite a few more than I remember from before. There is a large sign above the Tudor Bar which targets the Old Swan having 200 guest ales as a goal for 2009 (the 2010 goal wasn't up there yet). Nonetheless, it seems that the standard is John Smith (bollocks) but that the guests are varied and quickly rotate. Had a very good Thwaites Nutty Black (mild) and enjoyed it very much! Also found the Rudgate Viking and the Cameron's White Christmas to be good as well. The pub in split into 3 sections, all of which are very accommodating, so you can always find a place to plop oneself. The outside beer garden had a heater so even though it was -1c outside, you could still be fairly comfortable and have a few there. I thought that was a nice touch. Barstaff were welcoming so I'll return one day to do some more sampling! mrdruse - 1 Jan 2010 17:55 |
| Good selection of real ales, and does seem genuinely interested in keeping them well. Enjoyed Camerons Light Christmas, but can't say the same about the food. I had the beef Sunday lunch, and would say that it was not very warm, the veg were tough as if yesterdays warmed up, I struggled to cut the Yorkshire puds and as for the beef - I struggled to chew some for a while but failed to be able to break it down at all so left it. When they came to see if everything was ok I had nearly finished the veg, and had to say no. I did get my money back but have noted it a good place to drink but not for a meal. gillhalfpint - 27 Dec 2009 20:06 |
| The Swan has changed direction completely to concentrate on food. Still has music and quiz evenings. willie22 - 11 Jul 2009 17:04 |
| We called in last Thursday and found a well populated pub that wasn't too noisy. The T Taylors was very good. We tried the food and can say that my fish and chips was excellent, a good and tasty portion, the batter was particularly good. The wife's gammon and egg was also of the same standard. We can't say what the pub's like at the weekend but during the week it's fine. 8100bob - 1 Mar 2009 16:28 |
| Someone, somewhere awarded this best pub status in York, 2007/2008. OK, I'll take their word for it and conclude that there was something lacking on my part. But a Saturday afternoon visit with a less than on form Tim Taylors, two or three milimetres from the brim despite the head (this was a halfpint), some extremely rowdy and attention seeking clientele adding to a general ambience of a typically overated city centre bar, sent me skulking off wondering what all the fuss was about. Can't see meself returning somehow. ILooklikeme - 27 Jan 2009 18:26 |
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