Cittie of Yorke in Camden

Hot and busy but lovely and old

Lovely old pub steeped in local history. Serves excellent Sam Smith ales

This is a Samuel Smith owned pub. Excellent surroundings and atmosphere. Very pricey alcohol. They are selling bottles of organic chocolate stout 330mls for approximately £7 per bottle, where as it is half the price outside of this establishment at £3.50 for a larger volume bottle, so you can only imagine my shock that for two bottles of this specialist and beautiful stout I was charged £14.50. The food was very good - pricing for what we had was average for the area. The pricing of the alcohol is off , and they will run the risk of alienating customers, or driving them away from drinking more than just a swift half to experience the building and setting.

Truly a fine example of a great british pub one of the Sam Smith bars, so you can get the great Sam Smith organic chocolate stout there.

Fancied a pint, looked around for a pub and by chance saw this place. Lucky me. Well worth a visit if you enjoy a pint well served in a wonderful atmosphere. Didn't eat here but the food coming out looked delicious.

Gets a 4 all because of the building it is in, staff were good, but the beer in my humble opinion is very poor. I have never been a fan of Sam Smiths, has to have red wine instead. Tasted my friends beer just to see, and no, it has not got any better. But, as I said, go there for the history, well worth it, but avoid the rank beer.

Oh!! Where to start, the atmosphere is incredible, the staff is friendly and helpful if you have any questions, but the place is awesome!! Enjoy and chill

If your interested in visiting Historical pubs add this one to your list. Within walking distance of chancery lane tube station.?

Great place! Recommend to visit if you are around Holborn.

Stumbled upon this gem of a pub. Just marvellous..food, beer and service..treat yaself and go

Beautiful pub in North London. Cheap yet cold and delicious beer compared others in the area. Didn't try the food but it looked good. Great environment, seating and selection of brews.

Honestly the worst “curry” I’ve ever had. It was basically sloppy water and rice with bits of coriander. It was inedible. The rice was ok. But learn from me and save yourself from the water curry with the flavour of oxygen. Grim. Staff were lovely though. But shame about the cook.

Nice, ye olde pub. Took my friends from abroad to show them ye olde England. Full of tog professionals

Abbiamo ordinato un burger e un bangers and mash...davvero ottimi! Atmosfera tipica di un pub inglese, dove devi andare al bancone del bar per ordinare anche se c'è il servizio al tavolo. Comunque un'esperienza davvero da rifare.

Absolutely outstanding service atmosphere and so friendly. Highly recommend One of the best pubs in London with an amazing choice of quality beers / lagers in a historic, wood-pannelled building. Super cosy private snug cublices and first-class service. Highly recommend.

Very cosy place. I liked their seating arrangement. A must visit if you in City.

A pub with historical stories, a great place to drink beer.

Excellent. Fantastic decor. Good stout. Very welcoming environment. Congratulations from Lisbon, Portugal

Must stop at pub! I really liked this pub when I visited 2018. It’s very unique with old world feel, wood floor and paneling. Large barrels abound which give it all a very old London feel. There are cubicles to sit in too which are really nice, plenty of standing room and a long bar. The beers are Samuel Smith which I quite like. The staff were attentive. I would definitely check this pub out it you’ve not been, it really has a great character and worth stopping for a pint if you’re in the area.

A unique pub in the heart of legal London. The interior is beautiful.

Really lovely lunchtime food. Fast and friendly service

I went to this pub with my friends, nice atmosphere, this is an unique London pub, even because is a Grade II listed building. Nice service and really good beers.

One of the oldest pubs in London and they only sell Sam Smith beer, on of the finest UK breweries

A traditional pub we dream to see when visiting London ! We went after a recommendation from another pub and we were not disappointed at all !! It's like a time travel to the 18th century, with delicious local beer, amazing fish and chips, and very nice servers, patient enough to explain to us everything and answer every question we could have. Thanks you !

Horrible pub with horrible staff. Small barman tried to start a fight over charging £2.90 for a half pint of lemonade. £5.80 for a pint of lemonade. Stay well clear.

Lovely atmospheric old pub, good beer

Cittie of the Yorke is my favorite pub in London, located close to Holborn underground station. I visited again in late June, 2024 for dinner. I was shocked that it was almost empty due to holiday season of the locals. Anyway, the service was good as always and my dish was very good. I had a pint of Samuel Smith's extra stout for my dinner. Great!

Proper old city pub. I liked the Samuel Adams on draught

Great pub. All Sam Smith beers which you either love (like I do) or you don't. Extra Stout is fab. Staff are friendly. And the pub is huge and well-presented.

First time I pay before being served. Very nice and pleasant place. Good meal

I’d like to enjoy Sam Smiths pub but something doesn’t agree with me. Quality of the beer could be better.

Recommendable. We had two beers and a plate of fish and cheaps.

Fantastic old pub full of character, it's like stepping back in time. Unique atmosphere unlike any other pub. Good food and drinks and good value for money. A must visit!

The guy behind the bar was so serious and not too friendly. I ordered some food which wasn't too great

Nice pub, a nice yorkshire pint, too. and the manager was good to chat to. I'll be back next time I'm in london

Possibly the best Sam Smith's in London. Decent if not outstanding beer in a fantastic high ceiling wood-panelled vault, giving it a gothic feel. No music, just the murmur of conversation. Very relaxing. Recommended.

Great to visit this historic pub in a wonderful building

Friendly staff. Cheap beers (for London standards!). And nice atmosphere. My auntie from abroad was very pleased with the decorations.

Lovely Perry and Beer. Expensive, especially snacks. However nice surroundings

What a fabulous place! With it's high ceiling and wooden timbers it felt like being inside a boat. In addition to the ample seating near the bar, there are several cute booths and other nooks and crannies to explore. There is a great selection of cask ale and good service from the friendly staff. I hope to visit again.

Nice traditional British pub. Nice local beers, but not great cocktails.

Really authentic old english pub with nice decoration, high ceilings with barrels etc... and small boots table, really cute

Good beer and good food, but my stuff got stolen, so be careful. The ambience and decor is fantastic, especially the cool cubicle booths. The beer is very good (locally brewed) and their food is tasty. I got fish and chips; the fish was tender and the chips were chips (so, good). Unfortunately my backpack was stolen as it was sitting next to me, and the table where I was eating (table 24) happened to be in a CCTV blind spot. The manager was sympathetic, but told me that they didn't have a phone for me to call the police. He did offer me a coffee, though. Overall, I'd say that it's a good pub with solid food and vibes, but make sure you're aware of your surroundings.

Very British place. Ancient and even cited on Wikipedia. Very jovial welcoming staff, as you would expect in a pub. very nice environment. In addition to the classic counter, the booths around the entire perimeter of the room are very nice. Excellent beer and wide choice. Good prices. Advised.

One of London's most beautiful pubs

It's a lovely atmosphere. Interior is amazing.

And thus the days of sam smiths pubs being cheap has ended.

Beautiful old pub with a fantastic selection of Samuel Smith cask and keg, good service and a nice atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're in the Holborn area.

Passive aggressive female bartenders who don't know how to treat customers. Other than that, a cool place.

Beautiful pub, lovely calm atmosphere. If you like gin, try the peach one! It’s amazing

Cosy pub, friendly atmosphere. Would recommend

Fabulously ornate pub stocking Samuel Smiths beers (I had a shandy). An absolute must visit for the architecture.

Excellent food in an atmospheric pub. Well worth a visit

Incredible pub with amazing vibe. Visiting from Canada I really loved this magical pub. Great beer, great food and extraordinary ambiance.

Great place for a social meetup

Love this Samuel Smith pub in Central London! It's stunning, spacious and has great vibes! The staff is friendly and service is quick!

Historical place really interesting design...

We just stopped for a beer on the way. A very atmospheric place. We highly recommend it!

It seems to be a popular pub anyway, and by 5 o'clock it was already full. I happened to find an empty seat in the aisle, so I ate there, but they didn't have a pub menu, which was a bit of a problem. There is also a restaurant attached, but it seems that you can also order from the restaurant menu at the pub. There aren't that many types of beer.

Placed in the central area of London, this place surprised us with the combination of good food, good beer and decent prices. Should pay a visit. You will not regret. Recomend.

Lovely building and nice staff but the food and drinks were expensive.

Amazing old London pub with charm and atmosphere. Had a lovely intimate feel sat in the side stalls

Absolutely loved this Samuel Smiths pub. Stunning decor. The little seating booths are really nice. Did not eat here, but the food did look nice.

Is actually one of the best looking pubs - not just something they claim on the door.

Historic interior with surviving booths, and separate bars. Large bar at rear especially interesting interior. Original cast iron stoves. Good beer, all from Samuel Smiths

Came on a Sunday to this old charming pub. Was everything a british pub should be. One barman working who was very friendly and helpful! Had the extra stout which was fantastic.

Great place. Mega atmosphere. Decor Typical of an English Pub. Lots of traffic. But I recommend visiting if anyone is in the area.

Very good variety of beers and drinks, the place is very popular and despite being full, you could talk without having to shout, in a quite pleasant atmosphere. I can't rate the food, because we didn't eat there.

A very special place and absolutely lovely food. But goodness me, it was a rudeness festival! Rude and sarcastic staff. A shame, really.

Great historical pub. Very friendly and professional staff especially the Aussie girls. Well worth a visit for a meal or a few drinks.

Wonderful place. Fantastic food. Friendly and helpful staff. Super beers!!

No welcome poor service, seems like it needs a better owner with some energy to give the place something other than the look and feel of a confessional box in a midfle class English hamlet

First visit here as we had investigated the history surrounding the venue etc... it was a great experience and the ability to have a "Drink tester" before sampling a full pint was great, had the Sam Smith stout, very nice indeed, great staff and atmosphere, will go again.

Great atmosphere, highly recommended

Cracking atmosphere late on a Friday night. Really love the private drinking bays. We stood in a little hideaway at the back.

Atmospheric pub on Holborn some good draught beers

Such a unique pub. It's a bit of a tardis. Great to see Sam Smith's pubs as well.

Miserable staff, unhelpful, terrible service bordering on rude… only popped in for a drink…. avoid this place like the plague… much better pubs to visit locally…

Nice atmosphere and good food, drinks are on the pricey side and don't get a cocktail

I have walked past this pub literally hundreds of times but have never been in. The entrance is set back from the road and once you go through the door into the main bar you realise what a huge space it is - rather like a church. We sat in a very cosy cubbyhole. The place looks old and there has been a pub here for hundreds of years but the present building is 20th century. We had a selection of Samuel Smith beers. Unfortunately the barmaid was struggling to pull a pint without a massive head so she must have been new. Beers were just over £6 a pint which is what you expect to pay but I got a shock when I ordered a single shot of their house Irish whiskey - it set me back a ridiculous £6.70!!

Excellent place. So much character

A great and original English pub. The atmosphere is incredible and the waitresses took great care of us. We really enjoyed our pints of beer.

Beautiful interior with old wood and cubicles at the side. Has a long history. Friendly staff, good fish and chips. Well kept Sam Smith's on draught.

Lovely pub. Good food. Some of the rudest most sarcastic staff in a pub I've come across... Unbelievably unprofessional. I would have stayed longer, but left angry.

Lunchtime was a little quiet, to be expected on a Tuesday. Food was okay, nothing special

Siamo stati a Pasquetta in questo locale, esteticamente molto bello dentro e completamente deserto. Infatti siamo stati da soli fino a fine pranzo. Abbiamo preso due Fish and Chips e acqua per unit totale di circa 35-40 Sterline. I piatti erano buoni quindi su ciò niente da dire, tuttavia la barista simpatica come la sabbia nelle mutande. E non capisco il perché mi debba alzare per ordinare al bancone se il locale é completamente vuoto. Visto una volta e a posto così

Visited this bar after being in London at a summit. Was decent inside. Whilst they only served Samuel Smith beers, they were not too bad. Wasn't fond of their black stout as I do like Guinness but it's a personal choice. The bar staff were friendly so for a northerner in London it was a good place to have a couple of drinks

Service a bit slow as with all understaffed Sam Smiths pubs. Nice drinks and good atmosphere.

The best historic place to drink and eat something in London! Awesome food, very tasty!!. the place is spectacular! The bartender was super nice with us! I recommend to try the organic Lager beer.

Good atmosphere, typical pub. But it's too noisy to eat and service needs to be reviewed in terms of friendliness. we had to wait 1 hour to be served.

Good food reasonably priced. Traditional pub.

Unique pub. Definitely worth discovering for yourself.

Lots of atmosphere in this very old pub.

Of course, when visiting London you had to visit one of the oldest pubs. There is a great atmosphere on site, a visit is practically a must.

Nice old style inside, unusual real fireplace with no chimney above, several cosy booths to sit in

Beautiful bar, quiet and reasonable prices

Really impressive pub, very historic and definitely worth a visit..

If you are looking for ye olde English in London then this is it. Tucked down an alley off Chancery Lane. It has all the character of an old English pub along with plenty of traditional ales. Sadly the atmosphere was dead when we were there, but you could imagine a bustling pub on a Friday. When I expect the staff are also a little more lively too....

Extraordinary old pub on Holborn. When I was a student at the nearby Inns of Court School of Law in the late 80s this was our local. It has hardly changed apart from the smoking ban. But it looks as if it hasn’t changed much in the hundred years preceding that. Run by the idiosyncratic Sam Smiths brewery, so reasonable prices though only their own products are available. Very comfortable seating and friendly service.

I travel from West London, for the finest samuel smith wheat beer!