-The Three Tuns-
12 Coppergate, York, YO1 9NR.
01904 673097
01904 673097
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The Three Tuns is located on busy Coppergate, a main thoroughfare for visitors and locals. It’s a very pleasant 18th Century building which was first opened in 1782 and is sandwiched between the shops on this narrow road, a welcome break from the other looming buildings. Within is a very traditional pub in all senses of the word, this is very much like a village local and its older clientele does reflect this. It’s also a bit of a tourist trap with its prominent location certainly bringing in a good passing trade and although there’s nothing too imaginative behind the bar the selection of real ales are well kept and reasonably priced, perfect and safe for those that visit. The interior is classic ‘pub’ with low wood beams and a large panelled bar stretching down most of the left hand side. It’s basically one long room with a few areas off to the side, at the front by the windows and towards the rear. There’s lots of seating and propping up space at the bar. The toilets are extensively tilled and much improved since our last review, but pretty standard. Unfortunately there’s no outside space due to the location but access is pretty good with only a couple of steps. If you like a good old fashioned relaxing peaceful pub with a very friendly landlord and a pint of pale ale then this is certainly the place for you. It occupies its niche in the market very well and I’m sure it’ll just keep chugging along for years. A bit more diversity on the pumps would be great though, we’ll soon to be those old men propping up the bar after all!
The Three Tuns is located on busy Coppergate, a main thoroughfare for visitors and locals. It’s a very pleasant 18th Century building which was first opened in 1782 and is sandwiched between the shops on this narrow road, a welcome break from the other looming buildings. Within is a very traditional pub in all senses of the word, this is very much like a village local and its older clientele does reflect this. It’s also a bit of a tourist trap with its prominent location certainly bringing in a good passing trade and although there’s nothing too imaginative behind the bar the selection of real ales are well kept and reasonably priced, perfect and safe for those that visit. The interior is classic ‘pub’ with low wood beams and a large panelled bar stretching down most of the left hand side. It’s basically one long room with a few areas off to the side, at the front by the windows and towards the rear. There’s lots of seating and propping up space at the bar. The toilets are extensively tilled and much improved since our last review, but pretty standard. Unfortunately there’s no outside space due to the location but access is pretty good with only a couple of steps. If you like a good old fashioned relaxing peaceful pub with a very friendly landlord and a pint of pale ale then this is certainly the place for you. It occupies its niche in the market very well and I’m sure it’ll just keep chugging along for years. A bit more diversity on the pumps would be great though, we’ll soon to be those old men propping up the bar after all!
