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Ye Olde Starre Inne

The oldest pub in town (l,d; ££)

Ye Olde Starre Inn

Said to be the oldest licensed pub in York, it dates back to 1644. In the English civil war that century, wounded soldiers were cared for in its cellars.

A large sign across Stonegate shows the way to the pub, which is hidden down a snickleway. It is surprisingly large inside, with several rooms (recently smartened up) to choose from, with quite a selection of beers to choose from.

Thursday nights (open till 1am) can be very busy, with live entertainment.

Staff are generally very friendly. The pub is now owned by a large chain and offers an very extensive menu of typical pub food (fish and chips, pies, sausages, sandwiches) as well as some more unexpected fare. There are also a number of sharing platters available. The acceptable, though perhaps pricey, food is served noon till 9pm. (The jury still seems to be out on the quality of the chips...)

Warning: Pub claims to be haunted by a cat bricked up in the walls!

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LOCATION Minster Area

40 Stonegate, YO1 8AS

44 1904 796969

www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk

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Yorkshire Pudding

York In-A-Day

A day in the capital of "God's own county"

Text © Raymond Williams

Image by Within the Walls