Harkers in York

A busy pub with lovely staff but felt sorry for the girls who were working hard but were rushed off their feet. Took my allergy seriously which was great. The garlic schnitzel was lovely…extremely garlicky but not a problem for me. Hubby’s roast dinner was good but the veg was undercooked and hard. The beef however, was delicious. We were advised the food was an hour wait and it was.

incredible vibes from this pub 🔥 served by some lovely staff members Leah, Nathan, Maisie and Jess and Jack! will be returning :)

We reserved the private room at Harkers for our wedding guests to celebrate with us in the evening. Hiring the room required a deposit of £10pp attending the function. Our deposit was £240 and we received this back on the night we attended which was great. The manager (Jessica) was extremely helpful. She even arranged for balloons to be put up in the room so that it looked extra nice. Harkers was also a great choice because it allowed the children in our wedding party to celebrate with us until 9pm. For general drinkers, Harkers is a grand building that used to be a bank. It is very impressive. As well as serving drinks it also serves food. Some of our wedding party ordered snacks l which I understand went down a treat. I would recommend this bar and restaurant for small parties, larger parties and individuals.

Amazing lunch and beers with friends in this grand pub in the centre of York. Visited a few times for different occasions and never disappoints. Team are great and recommended a fab non alcoholic beer for me to try with my lunch. The food was also amazing as always. Thanks for a fab time!

Very nice and relaxed atmosphere, Taylor welcomed us straight away and made us feel very welcome - gave us tips for drinks and always served with a smile. Standout performance which makes me want to return more often :)

We nearly didn’t go here while visiting York as we thought it looked expensive, but we’re so glad we popped our noses round the door! It’s a lovely pub and not at all expensive - beer and gin good. We had light lunches here twice and then an evening meal, and thoroughly enjoyed all of it (especially the pies). Service was quick and very friendly. It was nice to sit in the window watching the world go by. It was nice and clean and had a good busy vibe. It’s in a beautiful building as well. I definitely recommend a visit.

An extremely rude waiter. Drinks that hardly contained alcohol. Don't go there. It's not worth your time nor your money.

Lovely bar in York, fab location, very central Great food which myself and my partner enjoyed Good timely service, some places in York your waiting ages for drinks which wasn’t the case here Friendly staff Would recommend

Come here on a regular basis as I meet my daughter once a week for a drink and some food and they allow dogs . They are very dog friendly and there are no areas off limits. The staff are polite and friendly and go out of their way to make you welcome. Came in today to book a table for the football and Heidi booked me in. Prices are good and so the food , if you need somewhere to go with or without dogs look no further

Really enjoyed both visits, we ate here on friday, shared three of the smaller dishes which we both enjoyed, the Staff were also really friendly, our second visit was for drinks only, the atmosphere was good and we enjoyed people watching as the bar was busy.

Needed a light lunch so shared an excellent club sandwich. Excellent beer, roomy venue in town centre, close to the shops.

Over priced so its not busy. We met friends here just for drinks. The most expensive pub ive been in for a while . One pt Stella and One Sav blanc . Was Over £17 . Lady asked if i wanted ice in the wine so its easnt even properly chilled. Nice bar and clean toilets but i wouldnt return again.

Charming ambience, well prepared food, and friendly staff combined to make an enjoyable experience. I liked the full English breakfast and coffee I much that my friends and I returned for lunch a few days later. Their mashed potatoes with clotted cream were amazing! They make a variety of pies including turkey, seafood, and vegetarian as well as a variety of beef. We had a difficult time choosing but were really happy with our choices.

We chose Harkers after reading the reviews, and we were not disappointed! They were not overly busy but had a good amount of people in. We got drinks at the bar and checked that food was being served. Friendly barman said yes and sit where you like. When I went back to order food, I was asked about allergies (brilliant because normally I have to mention it). The lady went off to check and reassured me that the kitchen is cleaned etc. I was also asked to read their little blurb and to press ‘got it’ when I had. When my food was delivered it had a little green flag. Good was piping hot when served, and portions was just right for us. Will definitely call again when in the area.

My partner had the slow-cooked beef rib,shin and pulled brisket pie and I had the wild boar and chorizo pie. . Both were absolutely phenomenal and very reasonably priced . The pastry on both pies were light and very crispy/ flakey just what you want from a pie. The mash was smooth and flavoursome . Me and my partner are both manager of an amazing restaurant in Birmingham and we’re extremely impressed with the food and service. We would definitely visit again .

Visited Saturday afternoon great atmosphere very busy but managed to get a table. Staff helped with food choices and drinks not over expensive. Would recommend this place to anyone thanks guys for your help.

Visiting York for a couple of days we found Harkers whilst looking for somewhere a bit more relaxing than a restaurant and with a bit of choice in the menu. The staff were all helpful. The ales and food were good (great that there was more than just one veggie option). The mood was relaxed and one where you felt you could easily just drop in for a drink even if you didn't want to eat on this occasion. As a previous reviewer said - this is a proper pub

Came to York with my husband midweek and popped into this bar for drinks. Good selection of drinks and the bar wasnt too busy no trouble getting a table. Customers were mostly couples and families rather than big groups. Staff were canny, had a conversation with a lad behind the bar about which ales to try and which other bars we might like in the area too. We weren't looking for lunch but I've had a pie from their menu before and they're really good so gutted I didn't come at lunch/dinner time!! Ordered some pulled beef nachos with our drinks to keep us going and they were really nice and it came quickly too.

We quite frequently come here when we’re in York. Its location is very convenient for a day out and it is often extremely busy. We had a a pie and a burger and both were served quickly and were very tasty. The portion sizes are good, although I think the pie would be better with a bit of veg also. Despite this all was nice and I am sure we will be back again. Good, friendly service despite the fact it was packed.

We once posted a review that was not so good based on being given the wrong information by the doorman who was not letting anyone in. The manager replied with an explanation and since then we have visited many times. We rate it very highly as the staff are very very efficient, friendly and helpful, and it is just a nice place to go.

In here atm looking through drinks menu and a large section of it does not have prices?? Totally illegal prices should be displayed for consumers to easily see? There isn’t a board up and the menu is lacking in pricing.

Absolutely love this place, it's so beautiful and totally relaxing. Lovely and clean, very friendly & helpful staff, Nathan & Max who were working, never stopped , a great pair of lads. Visited on Sunday evening after mother's day rush, it was quiet but still had good atmosphere. Will definitely be visiting here again hopefully in the summer where you can sit out and watch the world go by.

Great place and location to have a drink and chill out! Good atmosphere and friendly staff. Good menu although we never ate this time but the pies are GOOD!

My favourite pub in York. Love the cosy sofas and the fact it's dog friendly. The team are lovely too and always look after us and the dogs (they always get a bowl of cucumber water!) 😊

We were a little put off when we first walked in as there were groups of lads standing very noisily at the bar, the lights were very bright and it felt like a Wetherspoons. As it wasn't what we'd expected (nothing against Spoons) we wondered whether the Burns night menu was going to be microwaved packet fare. It wasn't. We had three courses with a whisky flight tasting and it was superb. The Haggis was a little dry but the chicken packed with Haggis was superb, as was the smoked salmon starter and the choice of desserts. The staff were ALL without exception fabulous. Friendly helpful and most importantly there when you needed them! We would definitely go to Harkers again based on our experience.

Came in with my two boys. Great food and a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Felt really cosy tucked away in the sung. Would highly recommend

I had a brilliant time, all of the staff were exceptional, specifically Max, they were absolutely amazing all night. It was such a pleasure going here, i would recomend going :)

Wednesday afternoon at 5pm and there was no Steak Pie, no fish Plater, no bacon, no atmosphere. We ended having to spend £60 on burgers, we should have went to McDonalds , at least the staff would have smiled and pretended to want to serve...

Have been going for Christmas dinner for three years, however Christmas 23 Was extremely disappointing we were booked at 3pm got served about 3.30 no problem. The main course came about an hour later it was cold and vegetables were undercooked. It was very disappointing...

Called in for a drink after a long day visiting sites in York. Good range of beers, lagers, wines and spirits and plenty of seating. Food looked good but didn’t partake on this occasion. Friendly staff. Clean toilets.

Pale Ale Pie n mash .. to die for One of the best pub pies I’ve ever tasted. Properly made our day xx Thank you Just wanted a quick simple lunch and it was perfect xx

booked are annual Office Christmas dinner at Harkers, we all had the 3 course meal from the Christmas menu and it did not disappoint, the food was amazing and Guy and his team were fabulous, ensuring we had drinks at all times, definitely will be...

The doorman were very helpful , loved the decor outside , the food was flavoursome , drink prices were reasonable and the pub is doggie 🐶 friendly .

Lovely pub with friendly staff, especially Guy and Jess. Will definitely go back in next time we're in York. It's a stunning building. Really enjoyed our visit.

You are really spoiled when visiting York with the number and diversity of their pubs. All have lovely food. Recommend the steak and ale pie followed by the fish and chips. If you have chance sign up for their offers particularly as you can usually...

This is one place I won’t be returning to every time we tried to order the same reply sorry sir we haven’t got that the tables and seats were sticky service well that was poor when we got our food they served adults first before...

Went with my wide and daughter for lunch before graduation ceremony. A couple of the menu options were unavailable but the staff could not have been more apologetic and accommodating. The beer and the food were excellent; the staff were attentive and the decor and...

Was booked for an evening meal. It took four attempts to order something off the menu as 75% of the menu was not available and not a single pie either. Not a busy night at Harkers and the table wasn't ready when we arrived. This...

Stopped in for lunch and a beer and was generally impressed. Had the 3 apps for 16 pounds and it was a good deal. The chicken was your basic nuggets, but cooked well. The nacho plate was packed with sour cream, avocado, and jalapeños, and...

Superb service in middle of York. Special mention to Emily who sorted us out with a quietish table. We had a granddaughter with us who has a nut allergy. They could not have done more to ensure her needs were met.And they had great beers...

Very helpful, friendly and accomodating staff and the food was good and reasonably priced. The only thing I would say was the steak wasn't cooked how I had asked but that didn't stop my enjoyment.

Visited one night last week for drink and food having been in York all day. Very good food and drink. Service very good and food delivered promptly. Staff very efficient and friendly. Dani especially was chatty and looked after us really well. Would recommend.

Excellent early lunch. Very quiet on a wet Thursday lunch, assume it’s rammed on weekend evenings. Very dog friendly, ordered a few sausages for the dogs👍. Pies are worth a look, decent range and the steak and ale was a winner. Super friendly bar staff, both we interacted with are a credit to the organisation.

We went to Harkers for a drink at 18.30. The doorman said I can't let you in we are full. I looked past him and it was not full so what the reason was I don't know. We went back a little while later and he still refused to let us in. We are a respectable mature couple and gave him no reason to refuse us, unless indeed they were full but we have been going there often now and have seen it very busy but never been turned away before.

Popped in here a few times during our few days break in York. Food very good. I had fish and scampi meal with chips and husband had the pie and mash and we both scraped our plate clean. Food is lovely. Lots of choice of cask ale. Just one thing though, on one occasion I had half of Leeds pale, but by the time my husband brought it back to our table, it looked more like half of cider, completely flat with no head. Took it back the bar, and a different bar man changed it no problem and it was lovely and creamy with a good head as it should be. Went back a different day, and again it was rather flat, and I noticed it was the same bar person who pulled the previous flat one, husbands Nicholson's was the same. We never asked them to be changed though as bar was quite busy. That was the only disappointing thing. Staff are lovely.

We stopped in at Harkers for supper last night and were not disappointed. We met Emily at the bar and she greeted us with a smile and made us feel immediately at home. The food was great and Emily checked in with us at our table regularly to make sure all was well. We would come back the next time we’re in York.

Fantastic bar, with wonderful choice of food and drinks. Staff are really lovely. Especially Guy that made our visit extra special with our cocktails!! Table service makes this place even better.

We visited Harkers to celebrate a birthday whilst visiting York, Harkers is in a beautiful , old converted Insurance building in the city centre, very conveniently positioned and very reasonably priced. It has a wide range of dishes and a good cocktail menu if you are celebrating. Our waitress, Danny, was very attentive, friendly and welcoming, she greeted us warmly and served us at the bar, our food and drinks arrived quickly and were all delicious, we had a great evening, we would recommend this for couples and families visiting York.

Good bar, good value drinks. Polite team members. Nice clean, well maintained toilets We visited on a Sunday night, semi busy. Sports on the screen and low volume music. Polite customers and team members

Called in for a drink then decided to order some nibbles from the food menu which we really enjoyed served by Dani who was very friendly and helpful would definitely recommend great atmosphere too.

Excellent pub and outstanding service, Had a meal and a few drinks at Harkers and must say was really impressed with both the food which apparently was cooked by Ash and Shelly and we were waited on by the lovely Jenny who was both helpful...

Small mistake as we order chips with our pies but compensated with a free round of drinks which was greatly appreciated. Would definitely go back

We visited Harkers for our daughter's birthday. Lovely atmosphere, and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. Extensive drinks menu, and when though we didn't eat there, the food menu had some delicious sounding items on it. We'll definitely be going back!

Came here for a Sunday roast and was not disappointed! Very big portion and goes well with pint of peroni. A very relaxed atmosphere and a good view of the TV if the footy is on depending where you sit of course but would definitely...

Harkers is a great place to enjoy a drink with friends. The atmosphere is great as it allows you to relax, chat with friends and listen to music. The staff are all welcoming and another great thing is that it shows the football whilst providing...

Well in was bucketing down outside and we needed some alcoholic beverages. We stayed for the best bloody pie ever ! The staff were so attentive and the pub itself is beautiful. Well worth the visit

we stopped off in York for a meal on our way home from Scotland. the ivy refused to serve us outside saying they had lack of staff and we had our disabled dog with us. cue Harker's they were more than welcoming and allowed our...

Came here for a meal on Sunday evening. My family members both chose a pie and I had the Chicken Escalope. All meals were really well cooked and were very tasty. The pies were served with proper "northern" gravy as they called it. Harkers is...

We popped in for a drink on an evening and came back the next day for a light lunch? Food all home made and was very nice highly recommended, staff are very friendly and chatty.

Agréable et vaste pub à l’esprit tranquille et au personnel des plus chaleureux. Nous y avons mangé de la bonne...

Very pleasant pub experience at Harkers. The tills went down just as we entered but we had come to watch the rugby league state of origin match and the staff member was very happy to accomodate us and change the tv station to this while...

We called in for drinks last Saturday, and we’re enjoying them outside when the heavens opened! We therefore went inside for shelter whilst the showers past over. It was a muggy day, so as the inside bar was getting extremely warm we went back outside....

Beautiful historical building with divine food and cocktails. The best part was our lovely server Emily who went above and beyond for us.

£20 for 1 pint and a G&T (fair enough) but then not a scrap of toilet paper in the toilets. Not good enough.

What have we missed? Used this place for drinks only for years, never eaten there. Well that changed on Monday night! Decided to have a meal - absolutely superb! Value for money, amazing service and excellent quality food! You have been warned - we will...

Absolutely appalling behaviour of management here today. My husband and son (19) popped in whilst I did some shopping and our son went to the loo, whilst in there he needed to blow his nose and whilst doing so was met with a barrage of...

Would highly recommend - lovely staff, nice atmosphere in a wonderful building and really really nice food. Definitely two thumbs up - thank you for a lovely meal.

I brought my granny here and we had a fantastic time! We both ate steak and ale pies, and the bar staff were all lovely and kind.

Absolutely stunning pub! We had the bar snacks which were a bargain at 3 for £15. My friend had a pint of IPA and I had a gorgeous strawberry gin and tonic. Perfect!

Gorgeous food, amazing service, and a really beautiful place to eat in. Also, good prices! Would defo recommend!

Large man manager threatened my 72 year old Grandmother when she reported her food was cold, getting in her face as she was eating at the table.

A bit fearful of the blandness that affects many chains but such fears were groundless. They had our name on a table and were most welcoming. This was followed up by more good service and very good food , I had the beef pie and...

Recently visited this gorgeous pub during a little crawl around York. The interior is beautiful but we chose to sit out the front enjoying some refreshing drinks while basking in the sunshine! The staff were all lovely and we'll definitely come again!

We had a fabulous time here. Food and service was excellent and the team were really helpful! Thank you Jess, we will definitely be returning on our next visit to York.

First place we stopped in York off the train, a grand old building with a lovely bar, really well kept or recently refurbed! Sports were on multiple TVs and the beer was great.

It’s been a while since we’ve popped in here, having had good experiences previously. They seem to have had a refurbishment and things look even smarter. But, for us on a lovely warm day, the increased outside seating was most welcome. It was very relaxing...

Came in after the races and to watch some football. I booked a table in advance. We were quickly seated at a table with a good view of the tv screen which are all around the bar. We opened a tab for food and drinks...

Fantastic place, lovely atmosphere and the food was amazing and hot. The drinks were good too and the pairings for the gins were just right. Friendly welcoming staff.

A group of 6 of us booked for dinner for my husbands 50th birthday. Everything was spot on, the food was lovely and the portions were massive. The service was excellent, would highly recommend Harkers.

We was welcomed by the bouncer on the door Karl , he was so polite and very welcoming, I saw he was helping an older gentleman in and up the stairs which was lovely to see. Bar star was very friendly and they had great...

Wouldn’t usually leave a bad review for any business but we came in for drinks as most other people had. As soon as we’d sat down we were told we couldn’t be served again- no reason given. We accepted as we didn’t want to cause...

Popped in for some lunch before work and had the steak and ale pie was nice food well priced and my server " guy " was fantastic very approachable and welcoming. I will definitely be calling back highly recommended

Popped into Harkers over the Easter weekend for a few drinks. Whilst it was really busy due to the bank holiday the staff were all very friendly and accommodating and helped us to find a table for drinks. We felt very welcome and great to...

We got there early to be told our table wasn’t ready but there were 6 other people there and most tables were free , so we sat at a table with our drinks and waited for 30 minutes before we were allowed to order !...

Went for food and there was barely nothing in stock, it was a case of looking at what is in stock when we were trying to decide on food. Left in the end and went else where. Shocking really for a restaurant in the busiest...

Excellent service and really tasty food. Great atmosphere, the team behind the bar were super friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend for a drink and a bite to eat.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. We all really enjoyed our food. Even though we only stayed for lunch, it seems like a great place for a drink in the evening too. I would come back again.

Popped in for a drink Saturday, great selection of beer on tap, friendly staff (especially Guy!), quick service and clean. Well worth a visit!

Very welcoming staff and great atmosphere! Variety of choices and reasonable prices too. We will be back 🙂

Great pub with a friendly atmosphere, where you can just relax and enjoy time with family and friends. Food is always excellent with a wide selection of choices and even happy to cater for those with intolerances, and happy to advise what is suitable! Look...

I came here with my friends for lunch and I was taken away by how friendly the staff were and how welcoming the place felt, the food was cooked to a high standard and tasted as such. I will certainly be coming back again and...

Whilst visiting York, we came across this restaurant, from the outside in my opinion it’s not obvious what type of restaurant/pub it is until you look at the menu. We decided to go for a sharing platter to start, this being the “Landlord Platter”, which...

Dropped in on a Friday about 6pm, reasonably busy, large ornate interior, it is not clear if you simply grab a table or wait to be seated. Member of staff seen us looking around, ignored us twice. I then spotted a table, he watched us...

I was out with my husband and 4 other couples, all of us in our fifties. It was around 6pm last Saturday and the female bouncer refused us entry saying groups weren't allowed. This is absolutely ridiculous and she was so rude. It isn't as...

Popped in fora lunch time beer while visit g the city , as most of the times we’ve been in , it was very good , nice and relaxing

If Wetherspoons was posh it would look like Harkers…… Good value , great food and nice atmosphere. Plenty of good Ale choices …. I was driving so the low alcohol IPA on offer was great and my steak was cooked to perfection…..my wife enjoy her...

Visited York to celebrate the forthcoming wedding of my friends daughter. 7 ladies age group 31 - 67 (4 or us over 55) refused entry at 4.15pm as they do not admit groups. We had only wanted a pre dinner drink before going next door...

Superb atmosphere, friendly staff! Guy is a legend who helped us put with a decent Indian to eat at! Top quality customer service!!!

We’d stopped in York on our way to Scarborough and as it had just started raining we went in here as the closest they had tables! We weren’t disappointed, the kids and my husband enjoyed their burgers and I had one of the famous pies....

Four of us called in for lunch, whilst shopping in York. Quite easy to get a table at 1pm. Menu quite good, typical pub food. Ordered and drinks bought. After about 40 minutes asked the manageress where our food was. She did apologise but the...