The Blue Bell, York - pub details
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Address: 53 Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9TF [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 12909) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
York (0.6 miles), Poppleton (3.3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served (tapas), Real ale
- Smoking area
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> Current user rating: 7.5/10 (rated by 99 users)
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user reviews of the Blue Bell, York
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| Yes, fortunately we did have the wit to look beyond the 'private party' nonsense and found a corking little boozer beyond the rather unwelcoming entrance. Not sure about the rationale behind that but I suppose if it keeps a few extra dullards out of the way then I'm not against it. The interior was appealing and clear to see why it's National INventory-listed. Beers were brilliant too - trouble is I'm damned if I can remember what I had as the Bell was just one of around 8 pubs sampled in a single evening so consequently separating out my memories 3 days later is proving a little tricky! Oh well, this means it will at least mean this becomes one of TWG's briefer reviews, which I know will please some of my detractors of the 'anti-long-windedness' camp. Not one of my most helpful and informative reviews but please don't assume this pub isn't worthy - trust in your Good Beer Guide and get yourselves there and I doubt disappointment will follow. TWG - 13 Mar 2012 18:06 |
| Absolutely fabulous pub and one never to be missed. Very friendly barmaid; good beer; terrific interior and a great crowd of people (of all ages). One of the best on York and certainly worthy of a place in any Good Beer Guide and National Inventory. Highly recommended mcroyal - 27 Feb 2012 10:59 |
| Just ignore the 'Private Party' signs, they appear every weekend. I think that they are displayed to put off the Hen/Stag parties for which York is well known. Islander - 12 Nov 2011 23:36 |
| There are not enough superlative to describe this delightful pub, which is listed in CAMRA’s National Inventory. No music, just the gentle sound of conversation. One touch of which I particularly approve is the notice requesting patrons not to use mobile ‘phones in the public bars. Beers on offer were Timothy Taylor “Landlord”, Bradfield Brewery “Farmer’s Bitter”, “Farmer’s Stout” and “Farmer’s Blonde”, Rooster’s “Yankee”, Rudgate “Ruby Mild” and Ossett “Silver King”. All beers sampled were in the finest of fettle. I was so impressed that I visited on four occasions over the course of three days, and have no hesitation in giving this absolute treasure a rip-snorting 9/10! 5thearlofwimbourne - 22 Oct 2011 14:06 |
| Superb two bar Victorian pub with a fine range of beers. I was there early evening and the place was mainly full of locals all of whom seemed to be known to the bar staff. simontheeditor - 26 Jun 2011 09:18 |
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