Clubhouse Bar, Lounge & Catering in York

The Exhibition is a grand old pub dating from 1702 that is situated on a very busy junction opposite Bootham Bar in York. As you enter up the steep couple of steps you are greeted by dark and atmospheric front room which is split by the central bar, it's a mish mash of Victorian and Art Deco with every single bit of wall space occupied with old photos, paintings, brasses and other Breweriana. There are wood panels, glowing yellow lighting and rich dark red ceiling which envelops you into the cosy space. There's so much to take in, especially the Art Deco stained glass panels and large fireplace, you'd almost be distracted from the offerings behind the bar. Which are not the most exciting but there's at least usually a couple of beers from Brew York, Black Sheep and Timothy Taylors, all priced at the usual City centre prices. Where The Exhibition really excels is it's outside space, if you follow your way around to the back of the bar and down a fairy light lit corridor it opens out first into a large conservator which is used for group bookings and then out into what is clearly the biggest and best Beer Garden in York! A beautifully secluded long yard with mature plants and great vintage wall art throughout. The only slight let down is the rather Victorian toilets which could probably do with a bit of an update but otherwise this is a very much overlooked pub that is superb in Summer and would be nice and welcoming inside any time of the year.

Listen....if you're out for a big night out getting absolutely gazebo'd, and crashing in the early hours then this is the place for it. Really close to the centre, good service. But....if you want to sleep before 2am then avoid like the plague. I booked as I thought after 11pm it would be quieter... no such luck. Pub is open till 1.30am and then people hang about outside They should advertise the place ensuring you know it's open till 1.30am...as it was SOOOOO LOUD! Also the bathrooms are a state....take flip flops and a dose of penicillin with you

Absolutely shocking food, service and toilets, ridiculous price food for stuff made in the microwave.£65 for two paniinis and a ham sandwich appalling

Popped in for a pint - needs a good clean especially the Gent's which appeared not to have seen a cleaner for weeks. Barman nice enough, decent range of drinks, clientele off their faces. Disappointing to be honest.

Kim was so amazing shes always the best manages so good however buzy it is shes soo amazing love her soo much…..