York: Directions, Beer & Food

[Diego_Sideburns]

WARNING: This information may be out-of-date in an ever-changing world.

 

York City FC, Bootham Crescent, York, YO30 7AQ

 

Bootham Crescent is tightly hemmed-in by terraced housing. Away fans are in the Grovesnor Road End open terrace, and some seating in the Popular Stand under cover – you can transfer from the terrace to the stand for £1 extra.

 

Away fans in both the seats and terracing share the same refreshment kiosk and toilets. The latter for men seem to have been there since the ground opened. The urinals are open air and are of the ‘stand up against a brick wall variety', whilst women have the comparative ‘luxury’ of a portakabin.

 

DISABLED FACILITIES:

 

The designated area for disabled supporters is located adjacent to the Main Stand and Enclosure, close to the pitch and under cover. It is also accessible to nearby disabled toilets and catering facilities. Free entry for the accompanying carer. Tickets can be obtained from the Ticket Office prior to kick-off.

 

The club’s Disabled Liaison Officer is Lisa Charlton and can be contacted by phone 01904 624447 or email lisa.charlton@yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk

 

HOW TO GET THERE:

 

By Car: The A1237 is York’s Outer Ring Road.

 

FROM THE SOUTH (A64):

From the South (A1M-A64): Exit A64 at signpost 'Leeds, York A64' and at the roundabout turn right onto the A64. Exit A64 after 9.3 miles (signposted York (North) A1237, Harrogate) onto the A1237. Go straight on, remaining on the A1237 for 5.2 miles, over three roundabouts and over River Ouse, to fourth roundabout. Here, turn right (signposted York A19) onto the A19 Shipton Road. At lights after 1.6 miles by village green, go straight on (signposted City Centre). After 0.2 miles turn left by 'The Burton Stone' pub into Burton Stone Lane. You'll see the ground on your right.

 

FROM THE NORTH (A19):

Follow the A19 until you reach the A1237 roundabout. Take the 2nd exit (signposted York Centre A19) onto Shipton Road and then follow directions as from the south.

 

FROM THE EAST:

Exit A64 at signpost York A1036, Thirsk, Harrogate A1237. Continue on the A1237 for 3.5 miles to the 6th roundabout. Turn left (signpost York B1363) onto Wiggington Road, carry straight on for 1.5 miles, passing Nestlé factory on the left, turn right at the lights onto Crichton Avenue. Over the bridge, take 1st left onto Burton Stone Lane and then the 5th road on the left, Grosvenor Road and follow to the ground.

 

By Rail:

 

On foot from the Train Station:

 

QUICK ROUTE (Walking time approximately 15 - 20 minutes):

(MISSING OUT THE CITY CENTRE)

Turn left outside the railway station walking along Station Road to the Traffic lights turn left and walk along Leeman Road for about 100 yards until you reach the railway bridge. Cross over the road keeping the Royal Mail Sorting office to your right and walk down the small alleyway which brings you to the River. Cross the river via the footbridge and then, keeping the river to your right, turn immediately left following the footpath along the side of Marygate car park. Follow this footpath for about 300 yards - it takes you underneath the railway line - Immediately after passing under the railway turn right into Bootham Terrace, walk up the road with the railway on your right.

 

At the main road Junction (Bootham) turn immediately left and walk for approximately 50 yards. Bootham Crescent is the next turning on your right. Walk down Bootham Crescent and the ground is immediately in front of you, with the away terracing to the left and the main stand / club shop, etc situated in the car park in front.

 

LONGER ROUTE (Walking time approximately 20 - 25 minutes):

(SCENIC ROUTE VIA CITY CENTRE)

Turn left outside the railway station walking along Station Road keeping the City walls to your right. Cross over Leeman Road (at traffic lights) and continue onward underneath the City walls, bear left at the traffic Lights along Museum Street crossing the river, continue on (York Minster is in front) turn left before reaching the Minster into St Leonard's Place continue along with the Theatre Royal on your right until you reach the traffic lights (by the art gallery). Turn left into Bootham and walk along Bootham for approximately a quarter of a mile. Bootham Crescent is on the right. Cross the road at the Pelican crossing, walk down Bootham Crescent and the ground is immediately in front of you, with the away Terracing to the left and the Main stand / club shop, etc situated in the car park in front.

 

BY BUS:

 

'First York' number 14 service departs Rougier Street. Latest for kick-off is the 14.05, arriving Burton Stone Lane at 14.15.

 

CAR PARKING:

Car parking means trying to find an on-street space, or walking some distance from one of the number of pay and display car parks in the area. Be aware that charges are high, with £9.50 for five hours and over being charged.

 

GENERAL:

 

York is a tourist honey pot and most of the city centre has been preserved well, compared to many other places. It is therefore full of 'traditional' pubs and eating places.

 

WHERE TO DRINK:

 

Club Bar:

There is a Supporters’ Club on the corner of the ground that overlooks the away end. Away supporters are generally allowed entry for a small charge.

 

Local Pubs:

 

Ackhorne: Small friendly bare-boarded pub tucked away in a narrow cobbled side street. Opens 12-11. Food at lunchtime. A choice of beers, cider and Lindisfarne fruit wines.

Ackhorne, 9, St Martins Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6LN.

 

Blue Bell: Tiny pub in the heart of York - 50 people and it would be standing room only. A listed building, with the pub almost completely unchanged since its last refurbishment in 1903. The CAMRA brigade drool over this establishment and it has won lots of awards. If you're not into museum pieces it's not the place for you - but the beer is more than reasonable. No food. Open 11-11.

Blue Bell, 53, Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9TF.

 

Bootham Tavern: Just a ten minute walk from the ground. One of the more partisan pubs in the area, this is largely recommended for home supporters and away fans not wearing colours.

Bootham Tavern, 29 Bootham, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 7BW.

 

Burton Stone Inn: A five minute walk from the ground, you pass this if you follow directions to the ground from the A19 on the north side of town. This large pub is described as having "decent ale at reasonable prices".

Burton Stone Inn, 34, Clifton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6AW.

 

Old Grey Mare: Going back down the A19 (away from the city centre) on the left is this pub which sells Theakstons.

 

Corner House: A short walk north of the ground in the back streets.

Corner House, 165-167, Burton Stone Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6DG.

 

Last Drop Inn: Beers are mainly from the York Brewing Company’s own stable, with their four standards, Bitter, Stonewall, Terrier and Centurian's Ghost as regulars. The pub also stocks the company's seasonal ales and guests. Food served until 4:00pm.

Last Drop Inn, 27, Colliergate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8BN.

 

Minster Inn: Not far from the ground - off the other side of the A19. Family friendly, with children welcome, and a no-smoking room. John Smith's Bitter and Magnet, plus an interesting range of guests.

Minster Inn, 24, Marygate, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 7BH.

 

Postern Gate: Wetherspoon’s outlet down in a new development in the city centre along the River Foss, but within a stone's throw of things like Clifford's Tower and Fairfax House. Large and modern. Children allowed.

Postern Gate, Piccadilly, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9NX.

 

Punch Bowl: Second of York's Wetherspoon’s outlets. Just off the A19 ring road, close to the railway station. In a more 'traditional' style than the Postern Gate. Well above average Wetherspoon, with a far bigger and more interesting range of beers than the usual 'house' selection. Children allowed.

Punch Bowl, 5-9, Blossom Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AU.

 

Royal Oak: Three room establishment. Family friendly. Food is well-recommended. House beers are Greene King Abbot and Tetley Bitter, plus guests.

Royal Oak, 18, Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7LG.

 

Saddle Inn: For those looking for a hostelry away from the city centre this might prove the choice. Spacious lounge bar, a dining area that welcomes children, a pool table and, if you really want something different, petanque in the gardens.

Saddle Inn, Main Street, Fulford, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4PJ.

 

Swan Inn: A Tetley Heritage pub, popular with the younger crowd during the week, but generally quiet at weekends. Beers are Taylor Landlord, Abbot, and Tetley, plus guests.

Swan Inn, 16, Bishopgate Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1JH.

 

The Golden Ball: Not far from the Ackhorne (above), in the Bishopgate area of the city centre. This is a large pub divided into four rooms, one with bar billiards and another with a couple of televisions. The toilets are outside. No food.

The Golden Ball, 2, Cromwell Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6DU.

 

Three-Legged Mare: Another York Brewery outlet. Nine ales are always on and food is served until 3.00 p.m. Children not allowed. Note: the toilets are down a steep tightly-winding spiral staircase.

Three-Legged Mare, 15, High Petergate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7EN.

 

 

Wellington Inn: Back street local that has been owned by the Samuel Smith's Brewery since 1887. There are three rooms, one the public bar and one with a pool table. Family friendly.

Wellington Inn, 47, Alma Terrace, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4DL.

 

York Tap: Situated on platform 2/4 of York Station with access also available at the front of the station. This is a single-room bar with the serving area in the centre. There are 20 hand-pumps serving ales from a wide range of ever-changing breweries. As the name suggests, this is a sister bar to the Sheffield and Euston Taps. York Tap, Tea Room Square, York Station, Station Road, YO24 1AB.

 

The Maltings:Close to the railway station. Longstanding real ale venue. Black Sheep Best Bitter is the house beer, with a changing selection of five guests from small and micro-breweries. Four ciders are stocked - two keg and two straight from the barrel. Food served up to 4.00 p.m. on Saturdays. The Maltings, Tanners Moat, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6HU.

 

Brigantes: A short walk from The Maltings this pub is next to the York Brewery. It has an big range of cask and bottled beers. Very popular for food with a large, reasonably-priced menu.

Brigantes, 114 Micklegate YO1 6JX.

 

WHERE TO EAT :

 

More or less opposite to the old Grey Mare pub is a sandwich shop which sells hot pies for a bargain price.

 

Heading into the city centre before you get to Bootham Bar/Gate, turn left on to Gillygate, where there is Wackers fish and chip restaurant, which has won a number of awards.

 

Plenty of eating places in the city centre.

 

OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST :

 

History. Pubs. History. Pubs. More History. More pubs. Even more History. Even more pubs!

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Edited July 1, 2012 by opinions4u

[OldhamSheridan]

A good one in York if you have kids is the cat trail as you take in the city (http://www.yorkluckycats.co.uk/york-cat-trail.html).

 

If stopping for food I found the Old Siam very agreeable (until the next morning when moulten lava left my arse): http://www.theoldsiamyork.co.uk/

 

Other pubs I know of worth a mention are the Black Swan (http://www.blackswanyork.com/), Pivni (http://www.pivni.co.uk/) and Snickleway (http://www.thesnicklewayinn.co.uk/index.html).

[leeslover]

I would strongly recommend doing the bulk of your drinking in the City rather than on the way or around Bootham, not that there's anything wrong with the latter but the standard in the centre is amazing if you like your bitter. The Maltings is a fantastic starting point just down from the station, Just stroll along Petergate, Stonegate etc, around the Minster and shopping centre areas and try your luck. The Blue Bell contains three old men who scowl at you if you swear, otherwise speak, attempt to order beer or breathe. Pub food is a very good standard, try http://www.yorkhogroast.co.uk/ for meaty takeaway or use the 1000s of pie shops.

 

If you fancy a beer whilst walking to the ground and you want to catch up with Zorrro and Ackey, the Bay Horse is the place for you.

[LaticsPete]

For the thirsty , there's an excellent new pub right on York station . The York Tap would make a good start to your visit , or a farewell drink.

 

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/leisure/fooddrink/pintsofview/news/9374129.Tap_is_right_on_track/

[Diego_Sideburns]

For the thirsty , there's an excellent new pub right on York station . The York Tap would make a good start to your visit , or a farewell drink.

 

http://www.yorkpress...right_on_track/

As mentioned in my list.

 

BTW Pete, it was "new" in November last year.

[leeslover]

For the thirsty , there's an excellent new pub right on York station . The York Tap would make a good start to your visit , or a farewell drink.

 

http://www.yorkpress...right_on_track/

I took it for granted that we were all going to start the day with a pint of each beer in a circuit of the bar.

[LaticsPete]

As mentioned in my list.

 

BTW Pete, it was "new" in November last year.

 

Indeed.

 

"new" to me is the last 20 years.....

[Diego_Sideburns]

There's a Gay Pride March on Saturday, at 12 noon from York Minster, so it might be even busier than normal.

[leeslover]

There's a Gay Pride March on Saturday, at 12 noon from York Minster, so it might be even busier than normal.

I already told you the pub to go to to find Zorrro and Ackey.

 

Times have changed, there weren't any gay people in York when I was there. They'll be letting black in next, everyone except Jews in fact.

[Diego_Sideburns]

I already told you the pub to go to to find Zorrro and Ackey.

 

Times have changed, there weren't any gay people in York when I was there.

Isn't York the capital of rape & pillage? jorvik_latic will know.

[maddog]

 

Isn't York the capital of rape & pillage? jorvik_latic will know.

Will he now?

[Forte_Baby]

I would strongly recommend doing the bulk of your drinking in the City rather than on the way or around Bootham, not that there's anything wrong with the latter but the standard in the centre is amazing if you like your bitter. The Maltings is a fantastic starting point just down from the station, Just stroll along Petergate, Stonegate etc, around the Minster and shopping centre areas and try your luck. The Blue Bell contains three old men who scowl at you if you swear, otherwise speak, attempt to order beer or breathe. Pub food is a very good standard, try http://www.yorkhogroast.co.uk/ for meaty takeaway or use the 1000s of pie shops.

 

If you fancy a beer whilst walking to the ground and you want to catch up with Zorrro and Ackey, the Bay Horse is the place for you.

 

Took my American cousins to the York hog roast about a year ago love it there nice food great service.