-The Micklegate 127-
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The Micklegate 127 or Micklegate Freehouse, whichever you decided to call it is a cool and contemporary pub and sports bar by Amber Taverns at the top of Micklegate, so not really a freehouse but a nice all round pub nethertheless. With a large single bar fitted to look like filing cabinets it dominates the airy room always assuring that there’s some space to prop yourself up by it. The space is well used with at least 8 real ale pumps amongst the usual lagers and ciders. The prices are very good considering the range and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. This is the epitome of the modern sports bar, a great mix of good beers and loads of TV screens; they seem to pop up from every surface. There are even semi-private booths with their own sets and ample seating along the windows which splits the large room up into nicely defined areas. Their appeal definitely caters towards the sport enthusiast but this does not make it exclusively a sports bar, there seemed to be good mix of clientele enjoying the atmosphere. The eclectic mix of décor is a rather mismatched blend of old and new with LED lighting and a strong presence of lime green; it works in places, but not always. The toilets are a little basic as is the outside area, just a small yard with some cover for smokers, but it’s all quite functional. We would say this is probably a great place in York to watch sport and enjoy some good quality beer.
The Micklegate 127 or Micklegate Freehouse, whichever you decided to call it is a cool and contemporary pub and sports bar by Amber Taverns at the top of Micklegate, so not really a freehouse but a nice all round pub nethertheless. With a large single bar fitted to look like filing cabinets it dominates the airy room always assuring that there’s some space to prop yourself up by it. The space is well used with at least 8 real ale pumps amongst the usual lagers and ciders. The prices are very good considering the range and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. This is the epitome of the modern sports bar, a great mix of good beers and loads of TV screens; they seem to pop up from every surface. There are even semi-private booths with their own sets and ample seating along the windows which splits the large room up into nicely defined areas. Their appeal definitely caters towards the sport enthusiast but this does not make it exclusively a sports bar, there seemed to be good mix of clientele enjoying the atmosphere. The eclectic mix of décor is a rather mismatched blend of old and new with LED lighting and a strong presence of lime green; it works in places, but not always. The toilets are a little basic as is the outside area, just a small yard with some cover for smokers, but it’s all quite functional. We would say this is probably a great place in York to watch sport and enjoy some good quality beer.
