-Lendal Cellars-
26 Lendal, York, YO1 8AA.
01904 623 121
https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/north-yorkshire/lendal-cellars/
01904 623 121
https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/north-yorkshire/lendal-cellars/
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Lendal Cellars is hidden away just off St Helen’s Square, just look for the gilded arches to the side of the Lord Mayor’s House. Descending down a steep cobbled road the entrance to the cellar is soon apparent. You’ll need to step right down into the earth of this once wine cellar to a long lost abbey, how very apt that it continues to flow with alcohol. So be warned that it isn’t very accessible to those that struggle with steps due to the nature of the building. Within there are three vaults, the first two have some cosy seating and contain the bar to the rear. It’s all arching ancient brickwork with a glitzy glossiness of sparking chandeliers, a wonderful ambience throughout. The larger lower vault has a vast amount of built in seating but sometimes a slightly musty smell, this also leads out to some surprisingly modern stairs and additional basic toilets, opening out onto a large and beautifully kept courtyard, which with the surrounding old church and loads more seats must be one of the better hidden beer gardens in the City. Be warned though that the main toilets in the second vault are very compact and can be a little smelly but this doesn’t distract too much from the unique character of the bar. They have a pretty average a range of beers, mainly from Greene King but all at very reasonable prices. Due to its popularity especially with Hen and Stag parties it can get really loud and a little intimidating at times which also means it's not so family friendly as it once was. We recommend coming down early on and avoiding Saturdays to experience the historic feeling of being tucked away from time in the depths of this great Pub.
Lendal Cellars is hidden away just off St Helen’s Square, just look for the gilded arches to the side of the Lord Mayor’s House. Descending down a steep cobbled road the entrance to the cellar is soon apparent. You’ll need to step right down into the earth of this once wine cellar to a long lost abbey, how very apt that it continues to flow with alcohol. So be warned that it isn’t very accessible to those that struggle with steps due to the nature of the building. Within there are three vaults, the first two have some cosy seating and contain the bar to the rear. It’s all arching ancient brickwork with a glitzy glossiness of sparking chandeliers, a wonderful ambience throughout. The larger lower vault has a vast amount of built in seating but sometimes a slightly musty smell, this also leads out to some surprisingly modern stairs and additional basic toilets, opening out onto a large and beautifully kept courtyard, which with the surrounding old church and loads more seats must be one of the better hidden beer gardens in the City. Be warned though that the main toilets in the second vault are very compact and can be a little smelly but this doesn’t distract too much from the unique character of the bar. They have a pretty average a range of beers, mainly from Greene King but all at very reasonable prices. Due to its popularity especially with Hen and Stag parties it can get really loud and a little intimidating at times which also means it's not so family friendly as it once was. We recommend coming down early on and avoiding Saturdays to experience the historic feeling of being tucked away from time in the depths of this great Pub.
