-Ye Olde Starre Inne-
40 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AS.
01904 623 063
https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/north-yorkshire/ye-olde-starre-inne/
01904 623 063
https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/north-yorkshire/ye-olde-starre-inne/
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Ye Olde Starre Inne has always boasted to be one of the oldest Pubs in York and rightly so, with the longest serving licence dating back to 1644 and the cellar going back even further to sometime around the 10th Century. If anywhere was to encompass the extensive history of York perfectly then it’s this wonderful pub. Situated just off Stonegate down a long covered alley the only indication of its location is the famous sign which spans the street, another historical artefact as it has been there since 1733. You are greeted at the bottom with a cosy courtyard and the pub hidden away between the buildings with two other well maintained courtyard areas, plenty of seating and stunning views of the Minster. This area although quite small has to be one of the better beer gardens in town. Recently the pub has had a sympathetic refurbishment opening up a few areas and creating more rooms. It is hard to tell where the refurbishment starts as it is so in keeping with the traditional design of the building, lots of dark wood panelling, stained glass, brass and numerous nooks and crannies to relax in. They have a reasonable selection behind the bar at average prices and the toilets are well maintained and spacious. Out of all the historic pubs in York Ye Olde Starre Inne is one of the better ones, the only let down being that it's a bit unadventurous behind the bar being tied to all the Greene King beers. It can also get very packed out, the main room lacking character a bit in comparison to the other smaller rooms, but if you get a good seat it can be a very cosy place to while away the hours.
Ye Olde Starre Inne has always boasted to be one of the oldest Pubs in York and rightly so, with the longest serving licence dating back to 1644 and the cellar going back even further to sometime around the 10th Century. If anywhere was to encompass the extensive history of York perfectly then it’s this wonderful pub. Situated just off Stonegate down a long covered alley the only indication of its location is the famous sign which spans the street, another historical artefact as it has been there since 1733. You are greeted at the bottom with a cosy courtyard and the pub hidden away between the buildings with two other well maintained courtyard areas, plenty of seating and stunning views of the Minster. This area although quite small has to be one of the better beer gardens in town. Recently the pub has had a sympathetic refurbishment opening up a few areas and creating more rooms. It is hard to tell where the refurbishment starts as it is so in keeping with the traditional design of the building, lots of dark wood panelling, stained glass, brass and numerous nooks and crannies to relax in. They have a reasonable selection behind the bar at average prices and the toilets are well maintained and spacious. Out of all the historic pubs in York Ye Olde Starre Inne is one of the better ones, the only let down being that it's a bit unadventurous behind the bar being tied to all the Greene King beers. It can also get very packed out, the main room lacking character a bit in comparison to the other smaller rooms, but if you get a good seat it can be a very cosy place to while away the hours.
