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Situated inside an old Victorian Motor House which once housed the machinery for opening a section of Skeldergate Bridge, Dyls is a beautiful example of an over-engineered Victorian folly. Copying the surrounding City Walls and Clifford’s Towers’ ancient architecture in a very clever way; you’d think the building was a lot older. This tower-like layout really does add to the charm, but unfortunately not the access, as you’ll need to climb very narrow stairs to reach the ground floor bar area and if you are to enjoy the other rooms they have to offer there’s an even steeper and narrower winding stair. But don’t be dismayed because this is more than made up for with the great fenced patio area right by the riverside. This gives wonderful views down the Ouse and across to the Bonding Warehouse. Dyls is also surrounded by a lovely little park; you’d be hard pressed to even notice the busy main road. It is surly one of the best beer gardens in York and a truly unique location.
Dyls was very badly affected by flooding in 2015 and it took till late 2017 for them to reopen the main building, having put in flood proofing and entirely renovating the interior. The time it took was well worth the wait, updating an already unique and charming bar into three floors of curiosity. The interior design is faultless, a superb mix of urban chic that blends so well with the antique look of the building. The open brickwork small first floor room holds the metro tilled bar and minimal window seating. Copper tops and fixtures with Edison bulbs lend a cosy warmth to the room. Due to the small space they are limited to 4 keg lines and that range isn’t brilliant, the prices are quite steep as well. But what Dyls does really well is in their selection of bottles, spirits, wines and cocktails. The staff are delightfully attentive and welcoming, even providing table service.
Up the narrow spiral stairs you can find the compact but crisply clean toilets and two more intimate rooms, both with striking views and a new access onto Skeldergate Bridge which enables them to keep open when flooding does occur. The real diamond in the crown though is the top floor tower room; a large circular table fills the space with comfy seating all around, the fabulous ceiling beams and high gothic windows giving such grandeur to a close space.
All in all the charming uniqueness of Dyls’ will certainly bring us back again, it’s worth visiting any time of year for the beautiful interior but the beer garden really shines in Summer. There’s nowhere in York like this so do make sure you check it out.
Situated inside an old Victorian Motor House which once housed the machinery for opening a section of Skeldergate Bridge, Dyls is a beautiful example of an over-engineered Victorian folly. Copying the surrounding City Walls and Clifford’s Towers’ ancient architecture in a very clever way; you’d think the building was a lot older. This tower-like layout really does add to the charm, but unfortunately not the access, as you’ll need to climb very narrow stairs to reach the ground floor bar area and if you are to enjoy the other rooms they have to offer there’s an even steeper and narrower winding stair. But don’t be dismayed because this is more than made up for with the great fenced patio area right by the riverside. This gives wonderful views down the Ouse and across to the Bonding Warehouse. Dyls is also surrounded by a lovely little park; you’d be hard pressed to even notice the busy main road. It is surly one of the best beer gardens in York and a truly unique location.
Dyls was very badly affected by flooding in 2015 and it took till late 2017 for them to reopen the main building, having put in flood proofing and entirely renovating the interior. The time it took was well worth the wait, updating an already unique and charming bar into three floors of curiosity. The interior design is faultless, a superb mix of urban chic that blends so well with the antique look of the building. The open brickwork small first floor room holds the metro tilled bar and minimal window seating. Copper tops and fixtures with Edison bulbs lend a cosy warmth to the room. Due to the small space they are limited to 4 keg lines and that range isn’t brilliant, the prices are quite steep as well. But what Dyls does really well is in their selection of bottles, spirits, wines and cocktails. The staff are delightfully attentive and welcoming, even providing table service.
Up the narrow spiral stairs you can find the compact but crisply clean toilets and two more intimate rooms, both with striking views and a new access onto Skeldergate Bridge which enables them to keep open when flooding does occur. The real diamond in the crown though is the top floor tower room; a large circular table fills the space with comfy seating all around, the fabulous ceiling beams and high gothic windows giving such grandeur to a close space.
All in all the charming uniqueness of Dyls’ will certainly bring us back again, it’s worth visiting any time of year for the beautiful interior but the beer garden really shines in Summer. There’s nowhere in York like this so do make sure you check it out.
