The Black Swan in York - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Watch out for the car park rip off! We pulled into the pub to ask for directions to the Moxy hotel which (as it turns out) is just around the corner. Walked into the bar just as the barman disappeared into a storage room. Waited for a while then gave up. Could not have been there for more than 20 minutes. Came back to the US to receive a letter from Hertz ( we were in a rental car) charging us £42 "administration fee" plus a £60 parking fine! I will make it my life's work to deter anyone from going to the Black Swan in York.

Great wee pub with a little gentleman resident cat ❤️

States free parking on the website, but I got stung with a parking fine after visiting. The woman was pretty surly with me on the phone when I asked for advice on if it was worth appealing.

Again how a pub should be. Loved it

RIP OFF!! CAR PARK!! running a SCAM!!! i've seen a load of reviews on tripadviser stating the same experience. I was a paying returning customer popping in to meet a friend visiting York (90 mins), got a parking fine, the Black Swan told me to contact the car park management company which i did, and proved i was a paying patron at the public house and proved this when appealing the fine... Fine went up to £100.... Avoid the place at all costs.... lost mine and my friends business..... probably in cohorts with the parking company as this is from The Black Swan's own website "Parking: We have a large car park to the rear of the pub to accommodate your parking needs while enjoying your stay at the Black Swan." no mention controlled parking... or staff telling you that you need to give reg details.

Very old pub, had stayed here previously but this time just called in for drink, good selection of drinks

Can't beat a pint in these surroundings

Recently stayed at the black swan and was very pleased with the service of the staff there, especially Adrian. The room and bathroom was beautifully presented and the standard of cleanliness was high. Food was great and priced well. Bonus it was also dog friendly. Great little market square and local pubs a really lovely Olde English feel. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again. 👍

Amazing pub with friendly staff and very dog friendly. Highly recommend.

Went last night for a meal four of us.The staff dint bring us any menus or even seem bothered we were there.the pie i had was the worst steak pie of my life.i ate 2 pieces of steak and struggled to swallow it as it was that dry.

if u r a cat lover u might chance on the owner’s cat sailor

This was the second time I visited. The food was good. They were out of Landlord so I was unable to try it. Theakston Old Peculiar is delicious! The staff is very nice and helpful. The day we visited was a bank holiday, so they were sold out of a lot of items. Is a nice cozy pub that isn't as crowded as the center of York. Made for a nice time.

Great tasty food piping hot good bar maid with a good sense of humour and friendly.

Called here for a drink after a visit to a nearby restaurant but the atmosphere was non existent so we drank up and moved on! This could be a lovely pub but was sadly lacking.

Lovely olde worlde pub. The original oak beamed ceiling and york stoned flooring . The bar has a big fireplace keeping you warm on a winters night . And quirky little artifacts telling the story of pubs history. GREAT 👍 No sign of any ghost though, a pair of legs are said to be seen walking up the stairs .

Been here many times the history inside is unreal

I loved the place, the building itself and the atmosphere, as well as the local black cat. I didn’t eat there so cannot assess the food, just had a couple of pints. The choice of beers was average (quite limited, and not my favourite a either). But I would go again for the sake of the place

What a shame ,seems to have gone to the wall ,very expensive, with no customer service at all ,drinks non exsistaned, not a good experience

This was the first pub we visited on Friday on our weekend away in York and was really disappointed as a lot of the draught beers were unavailable. Place was quiet as it was only midday so they perhaps were waiting for a delivery. The barmaid was quite miserable and the atmosphere was dank even though the place oozes history so we drank up and headed for some life.

Visited Saturday 27th Jan with my ghosthunting friends. What a fabulous place. Staff were lovely and the food was delicious. We all enjoyed our meals. I had the steak and stilton pie. It was amazing! Our breakfast was lovely too. Rooms had everything we needed, with the addition of a fridge which was great. Can't wait to go back if you'll have us!

Dramatic turn for the worse since my last visit. No beer available at all. No explanation or apology - just told it’s only lager or cider on offer from bar staff who looked liked she’d far rather be somewhere else. Bad atmosphere. Would have gone elsewhere, but we had gone to see the excellent Blonde on Bob gig upstairs. I know I’m old, but £6.80 for a pint of lager. Really?

We were staying very close to this pub and it's dog friendly I rang to see if they had a mixed grill and they did we went that night had the mixed grill very good plenty of it cooked well. We were told ours were the last two which did not seem surprising. But as more customers came in there was a list of sold out items a lot missing from menu. .but we were happy with our meal so we asked about booking for the next night we were told sold out grill would not be available. So we did not return.

Been coming here for years when visiting, but Oh My God, £23 for 2 double Vodka’s and Diet Cokes! I’m sorry but as a pub it certainly doesn’t cost £23 for a bottle of Smirnoff! You really should be ashamed of yourselves! Never will come here again! Nevermind Guy Fawkes being born here? So must have Dick Turpin!!! Shocking!

Finally visited this beautiful pub and will definitely revisit on our next trip to York. As this trip was in December the whole pub was decorated for Christmas and the historical interior gives a fantastic warm and cosy atmosphere. A perfect place to relax with family or friends. Already this is one of my favourite pubs and the staff are welcoming and friendly. I didn’t get to try the food on this occasion but saw someone else’s meal and it looked delicious.

Brilliant food, can't fault it..Maybe 1 of bar staff needs to be more attentive. The other girl was attentive, but maybe basic training given to the other!!! When I asked where menus are was told just there and she carried on looking on her own mobile. You are paid to work so just help us to help you .

Very cosy, great food and a good select of bev (alcohol). Definitely recommend. We stayed in the Stag. One recommendation to the hotel would be to update the mattress, a little bit thin. But to be honest, still had a great sleep.

We went to The Black Swan because of its history and beauty and we were not disappointed. We had a lovely table in one of their beautiful front rooms. Our meals were excellent and the service was great. We loved reading about the history of the inn during dinner, as well as the possible ghosts and other interesting anecdotes. What a lovely experience!

Fantastic rooms, extremely friendly and welcoming staff and just a stone's throw from everything. Highly recommended

I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing my second stay at The Black Swan Inn, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. This charming inn, with its roots dating back to the 1400s, exudes an irresistible allure of history that envelops you from the moment you step inside. The staff at The Black Swan Inn are not just accommodating; they are the epitome of excellence. Their warmth and willingness to assist in every possible way made our stay even more enjoyable. A particular highlight of the inn is the presence of Salem, the delightful pub cat. Salem's friendly demeanor and constant companionship added a unique and heartwarming touch to the experience. Now, let's talk about breakfast – it deserves a perfect 10/10 rating and the other food options are equally impressive. Some reviewers may lament the price of drinks, but I found them to be exceedingly reasonable, especially for a city pub. A special thanks to Mags and her exceptional team for making us feel so welcome throughout our stay. The Black Swan Inn has left an indelible mark on my heart, and I am eagerly anticipating my next visit. If you seek a blend of history, exceptional service, and an unforgettable atmosphere, look no further than The Black Swan Inn – it's an experience that lingers long after you depart.

This is a terrible pub. The beer is ridiculously expensive for York - £5.90 for a pint of Landlord when other pubs in the city centre charge £4.50. Plus you rarely get a full pint, unless you let it settle and ask them to top it up . The bar staff act as if they don’t want to be there . Many times I’ve waited at the bar for ages with no staff anywhere to be seen. They seem to think it’s ok to go out for a cigarette break leaving nobody serving. Last night two of the four draught butters weren’t available, leaving a poor choice of a blond beer or Old Peculiar. The tables were sticky with stale beer, and the whole place smelled musty. It didn’t used to be like this, but it’s gone steadily downhill for the last few years . My advice is to go and find somewhere more welcoming and cheaper to drink .

Anya seems more interested in her mobile phone or stacking bags of crisps in containers rather than thinking of engaging, welcoming regulars ( over many years) and of serving drinks. This had occurred both last week & today. On both occasions I had to ask to be served & was made to wait, despite no other customers in the bar.

Wouldn’t stay anywhere else when in York. Lovely atmospheric pub, friendly staff and good food. Stayed over a few times and have had some ghostly experiences the pubs haunted reputation is certainly true. And the best bit - Salem the pub cat of course!

Enter if you dare! A 'reet spooky' little place. Well worth a visit and located near the city centre (right next to the Moxy Hotel) The interior is very old and it has an atmosphere. When we visited, a large brass candle holder fell on a guys head. When the candle holder was put back on its hook it proceeded to rock from side to side. It has a ghostly reputation but if you spot a black cat, he is for real! On a down to earth note, the staff are really nice and prices for drinks are reasonable. Loved this pub.

After a recommendation we visited the Black Swan with friends from Adelaide Australia to appreciate great Yorkshire pub food. How disappointing after ordering our food we were overcharged, and the explanation was that the menu had not been updated. Then the food arrived and the real disappointment hit home Beef stew & Horseradish dumplings (absolutely tasteless) Beer & Ale pie ( overcooked tasteless with gravy like brown glue) Haddock fish cakes with plain salad Tasteless to say the least. On a positive note the Gammon steak was really good. Not really the memory we hoped for our friends to take back to Adelaide. York must remember complacency is a terrible thing.

£5.90 for a pint of carling, grumpy Scottish bar man and no atmosphere. Bloody appalling, the cheek of the place

The place itself was lovely. But we went a bit later around 7:15pm for dinner and it wasn’t too good. The pies didn’t have much sauce in them. And the menu isn’t the same as online. When we tried to get pudding around 8:15- 8:30 the said they closed the kitchen already. They didn’t let us know it was closed or that it was closing. Not great service.

It's been a few years since I've been here, but this is a 10 out of 10 pub for atmosphere, cosiness and everything that makes a pub British. Well worth a small walk out of the usual city centre to find.

Wonderful place, the oldest in york, but too very expensive, a couple of beers 12,70. Soon to get 1 pint of beer you need 10 pound, the price rising is taking people exasperation.

Food was absolute dire, beef was straight out of a bag from Iceland and the dumplings well shocking. Wont be entering this place anytime soon

Most expensive pub in York?? As a local used to love this pub but they are really taking the mick with their pricing - it’s now £5.90 for a pint of Landlord / £6.80 for a pint or Peroni. A complete and utter ripoff - avoid.

Very nice, atmospheric pub. Excellent Theakston's mild. Nice outside seating. Food looked good. Cosy and historic. My only complaint is that the ghosts don't make an appearance on demand.

Came here on a recommendation as we were in the area. Lovely little traditional 1800's style pub. Split over a few rooms with friendly staff. Food was nice and came out quick. Only reason it got 4 stars and not 5 was because I asked for no peas on both meals but still came out with them on and this happens in alot of places I go.

Reputedly the oldest pub building in York dating from 1417. As you’d expect it’s an incredible building all nooks and twisty staircases, apparently with three ghosts, thankfully none of whom were around on our visit. There’s a good selection of ales, the Rudgate’s Jorvik I has was exceptionally good. Our food was all home made, very tasty and there were generous portions for reasonable prices. The service was friendly and efficient. We really enjoyed our visit and would recommend it for anyone visiting York for food and/or drinks.

Popped in for a beer 3/5/23 in the arvo. The property has wonderful charm unlike the lady behind the bar.

Excellent old Pub/Coach House hotel.Great oldie spookie haunted atmosphere.Warped staircase,Four poster beds. Great food.large old fireplace. And Small beer garden. A must if you're in York.

We were so pleased to read that the Black Swan offered, in addition to their other plant based menu items, a vegan Sunday lunch. On enquiring via FB on the Sunday morning if we needed to book, we quickly received a polite reply suggesting they would appreciate a confirmation as their vegan Sunday lunches have become very popular of late. We arrived at our stated time to find a small chalkboard on our table with my name and “(vegan)” written underneath - I would hope they don’t write (diabetic), (celiac), (nose-picker), (nut allergy) or (never happy) on other chalkboards. Clearly a breach of GDPR, but we let it go. The room was small but cosy with just enough room for us at a ye oldie copper-topped round table. Piped music was cheesy, thankfully discreet, medieval-esque instrumental cover versions of familiar pop songs of old. We were served by polite and friendly staff and our meals soon arrived. Our server asked if we’d like any condiments, and being unsure if the HP sauce was vegan friendly said he’d find out. We reassured him it was VF and we were impressed by his thoughtfulness and attention to detail. Prior to us booking my partner had expressed the thought that most likely we wouldn’t get Yorkshire puddings with our meal and was halfway through trying to identify the filling in what she thought was a small pie, when we realised it wasn’t a pie, but a stodgy Yorkshire pudding. So, if you like your Yorkies light and crispy, be warned. Overall we really enjoyed the meal which received admiring glances from nearby diners. The roast potato’s could have been roastier, seemingly unable to decide whether they were roasted or boiled, or some form of hybrid - a boasted potato perhaps. The cauliflower cheese, served in a small pot, was a nice touch although would benefit from using cathedral city vegan cheese as it would melt better with the sauce. Our only other suggestions would be the addition of small amounts of, for example, peas, sweetcorn, mash, mint or horseradish sauce. Small touches to make the meal stand out as a creative and imaginative alternative to the run of the mill meat and three veg. Would we go and have the same meal again? We would. Thumbs up Black Swan for offering a vegan Sunday lunch.

Booked a table on the back of the online menu (to meet some family for dinner) It looked lovely with so much choice. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THIS. When we arrived we were greeted by a very miserable looking woman behind the bar. Ordered our drinks and was pointed to our table. We asked for the menu which she gave us! It was an A4 clipboard with a printed menu of about 15/20 choices along with four or five smaller menus which were, vegetarian/vegan, Children’s, small plates and desserts. She then gave us a piece of paper saying these are the things we do not have. On that list was almost half of the A4 menu!!!!! NO steak pie, ploughman’s, lasagna, no burgers or jacket potatoes etc etc. This did not leave very much to choose from. We questioned the difference in menus and was just told (by grumpy) we haven’t updated online menu yet. At this point we should have really left and gone somewhere else, but due to the weather it would have been ages until we found somewhere else to eat. We decided on the only pie left available on the menu, Home made Chicken ham and leek pie peas chips and gravy. The pie itself was quite nice, plenty of chicken and leek but couldn’t find any ham. Peas ok gravy ok. I asked to swap normal chips for sweet potato fries. Unfortunately these were the frozen variety and barley cooked. All in all I will not be recommending this pub to anyone which is a shame because of the history of the building. It COULD be an amazing place to eat and drink instead of what it is, which is more a locals drinking den.

Called in on a lunchtime for a drink and a meal,only had one lager so ordered that.eventually found a menu it was behind the bar , as I was handed it I was also given a piece of paper with a list of meals not available.I was looking forward to the homemade meat and ale pie but on looking at the not available list out of a huge selection on the main menu all that was available was chicken pie or Sunday lunch after seeing the medium Sunday lunch (apparently there are 2 sizes) balanced on what was no more than a saucer we decided to go elsewhere for our lunch.Shame really as we have always enjoyed our previous visits.

Lovely pub with great character (ghost stories to boot!). Staff very friendly and the food was amazing! I had Rarebit Mac n Cheese which was cooked perfectly and tasted great. My wife had gammon, egg, chips and peas. The gammon was huge! (Excellent) and the chips were fantastic. She even ate the peas which is a rarity! A very good price for how nice it was. Would definitely recommend and will come back next time in York.

Stayed here for one night B&B with my girls, 10 & 15. Found the staff very ignorant on arrival and we didn't feel welcome at all. The room was clean and once we were in there, all was OK. We were the only people that...

We got there, and it was empty, perhaps late. My husband ordered the steak pie, peas and chips- which came looking fresh and he enjoyed it. I ordered curry, and it was the worst I have tasted. The rice was in a big clump, obviously...

Dates from the 1400's! We arrived for lunch and sat in the beer garden. Good Timothy Taylor beer. A standard menu, gluten free menu and a vegetarian menu - top marks. I had the Woodland Pie (veggie pie with mushrooms, nuts and cranberry), chips and...

First night in York and this was the nearest pub to our accommodation so in we went. Quirky wee bar, good pint of Guinness and drinkable wine. However the staff that night weren’t that great which kind of put us off. However we returned a...

The Black Swan Pub is a pub I always look forward to visiting on any trip to York I take ,a traditional pub that's just a great place to unwind in. I love the look of this pub,interior is so good ,multi roomed,exposed brickwork ,an...

We really enjoyed our experience here. The staff were friendly and helpful, the ales on point and the food hearty and tasty. The pub dates from the 15th century and has a wonderful ambience. One of York's hidden gems! Thank you for a lovely lunch...

Xmas eve and run out of all but 1 beers& it's only 18:00 . Tine to move on to a pub that actually has beer .

Called for a drink whilst in York, lovely old fashioned pub it’s kept the rustic feel that all of York has which is lovely. Seating was limited however this wasn’t an issue as we had our coats so was able to sit outside which is...

Went for food at 3.pm no Sunday lunch or literally any other meals to select just burger and sandwiches really disappointing as it states food served until 4.45pm on a Sunday. Nothing left on the extensive menu at all. Advise get there really early they...

Breakfasts were great. Unfortunately on arrival on our first night we requested a menu which we never received so we were unable to try the other food. Other than the staff on the first night the stay was mainly good. Breakfast staff especially were friendly...

Go to York, at least once a year and always go to black swan as lovely helpful staff a nice pub and meals always huge hot and filling had breakfast about 9:30 on June 23rd and didn’t eat another thing till evening meal there and...

We stopped over here for the weekend when pubs re-opened in May 2021, and loved it! Such amazingly friendly staff, nice clean bedroom, and the breakfasts are to die for! Only a few minutes walk to the Shambles and Fossgate too, plus they have parking...

Hadn't been in a few years , So time for a visit and great choice it was . Everything about it was lovely , the History , atmosphere, staff and the food . Also the local cat very welcoming too 😄

Had a lovely meal here. One Yorkshire Pie, one steak & ale, along with a very reasonably priced yet lovely bottle of red. Both pies were superb, would happily order either again.

Small old English pub, recommend by employees from City Sightseeing York, good menu choices, big portion, not comfortable seats, friendly staff.

Fuimos a cenar allí durante nuestra estancia en York.Primero una mención a la cerveza. Old Peculiar de Theakston era cremoso y divino.El miembro del personal que vino a llevarnos calentó que las porciones eran grandes y cumplió su palabra.Todos pedimos pasteles de diferentes variedades y todos coincidimos en que estaban deliciosos. Tuve la tarta de Yorkshire, que era cordero, patatas y guisantes blandos en mi sabrosa masa quebrada. Fue sublime pero muy abundante. ¡No pude molestar el menú del desierto!Personal amable y excelente comida, todo casero.

Vine aquí para tomar una copa mientras visitaba York y me alojé en el hotel de al lado.Escuché que estaba embrujado y me sentí interesado en la historia detrás del pub.El personal era amable y el pub se sentía viejo y original. Estaba bastante ocupado y había un buen ambiente dentro.¡Vale la pena una visita!

Visité aquí un par de copas durante nuestra visita a York y encontré el pub antiguo y original con un buen ambiente.Barmaid (chica Chesterfield) nos hizo sentir bienvenidos y las bebidas a un buen precio, no comimos aquí, pero la comida se veía bien.¡Vale la pena una visita!

We popped in here at the beginning of January 2020. It was lunchtime so we stayed to eat. The food was fantastic !!! Cottage Pie, Huge Yorkshire Puddings with gravy or with mince in gravy mashed potatoes and veg. Everything was fresh, very tasty and filling. Would recomend this pub to everyone. The staff were very friendly.

Went to meet a friend for lunch on 19/12. Was a little early (11.55) as lady was sweeping up from the night before.Place was empty but few tables set up for party lunches. Lady said I could sit anywhere to wait for my friend who arrived at 12.10.She went to enquire about drinks and food and imagine saying to customers "you'll have to wait until at least 1.30 as we have parties coming..."Very rude and discourteous so we left, naturally!Very bad greeting and P Ln ace looked grubby anyway. Table was sticky too so probably saved us from salmonella!!

Good food, service and atmosphere. I thoroughly recommend this place.It has a real fire, which will keep the men happy (they all seem to need to add logs to it)

The food here used to be great but sadly no more. Tasteless sunday lunch with bisto like gravy, gristly beef and scanty veg, no lovely red cabbage anymore. A fish and chips that was overcooked. And Nachos that were stale with chilli that was more like browned mince. Raved about how good the food was to the taxi driver on the way in and now I have to ring and let him know it's a bit rubbish now.

Bueno, en primer lugar, el Inn es un edificio protegido y el hogar de algunos fantasmas fabulosos, uno de ellos es el lobo general de Quebec. Mi esposa y yo estuvimos extremadamente agradecidos con el pub, ya que tomamos una autocaravana hasta el aparcamiento. Pagamos 8. 00 para estacionamiento, y unos 17. 00 para el desayuno, un inglés completo absolutamente magnífico con tostadas de color marrón o blanco y una gran taza de té. Como propietario de una autocaravana, aprecio cualquier pub que pueda ofrecer este servicio, por lo que puedo recomendar el cisne negro por esta razón. No puedo olvidar mencionar la fabulosa variedad de cervezas reales, ovejas negras amargas y taylor de Timothy en borrador absolutamente de primera clase y frescos. Mi consejo es que los propietarios de autocaravanas les den un anillo.

Popped in for a few drinks during a visit to the Christmas Markets. Very knowledgeable,friendly and welcoming landlord. Very characterful building. Would highly recommend.

El Black Swan Pub es un gran pub que siempre espero visitar en cualquier vacación que lleve a York, un pub que ofrece una cálida bienvenida y sirve excelentes cervezas.El pub en sí mismo se ve excelente, un edificio tradicional con entramado de madera del siglo XV, el interior es genial, excelente decoración y mobiliario, todos los muebles que adornan las paredes que esperarías encontrar en un pub de esta época, una enorme chimenea de aspecto antiguo y un bar de madera maciza, también hay muchas opciones de asientos repartidos por todo este pub tanto dentro como fuera en su jardín de cerveza, es un gran pub para relajarse.Mi hermano gemelo Stephen y yo estuvimos aquí un domingo por la noche, nos dieron una "pale ale" de Theakstons Brewery, cada una servida en excelentes condiciones, obtuvimos una buena mesa en la que simplemente nos relajamos, nos relajamos y tomamos el gran pub que estaban en.Mi pale ale era excepcional, una pale ale rica, lupulada y bien equilibrada llena de sabor, muy fácil de beber, un estilo de cerveza que tanto yo como mi hermano gemelo Stephen somos particularmente aficionados.Realmente disfrutamos de nuestras cervezas pálidas aquí antes de seguir adelante y, como en cualquier otra visita aquí, lo pasamos muy bien.El Black Swan Pub es fácil de ubicar a lo largo de Peasholme Green.Los horarios de apertura son;Lunes a sábado, mediodía hasta las 11 de la noche.Domingo, mediodía hasta las 10. 30 pm.Un pub maravilloso, uno que recomiendo visitar si estás en la zona.

To be able to eat in a building from the early 15th century is, in itself, something else. But the pub is much more than it's setting and atmosphere: the food was reasonably priced and excellent, the service was good and everything was as it should be.

We came across the black swan by mistake, however it was a pleasant mistake. We decided to stop for lunch and have a swift drink (or two).

Stayed for two nights in the turning room lovely room and very comfortable bed All the food we had was very good especially the breakfast the biggest I've ever had in a bed and breakfast filled you up for the day , all the staff were friendly especially Harry nothing was to much trouble for him nice beer garden and free parking what a bonus in york I know it's supposed to be hunted and I did get strange feelings in the bar and when we looked at photos later there are orbs and very human like shadows in the lower corridor

Nos encontramos con este pub de madera enmarcado en ruta desde el centro de la ciudad hasta nuestro hotel y, como nos estábamos quedando en York con nuestros nietos, nos sorprendió gratamente al recibir a los niños. Tienen un gran jardín en la parte trasera, lo cual era ideal dada la condición climática, pero También permiten que los niños en el cuerpo principal del pub.

I visited here for Sunday Lunch with family. The food was good and the beer was a good selection as well.

Nos encantó este lugar. Cuatro de nosotros fuimos a almorzar, nunca habíamos estado allí antes. Era todo lo que esperaba de un viejo pub inglés. El entorno estaba impregnado de historia, había una buena selección de cervezas y el menú era el más atractivo. Los cuatro estábamos muy contentos con nuestra elección de comida, y yo estaba encantada con la mía: un pastel que era un verdadero pastel y verduras cocinadas tal como me gustan, es decir, que no están hechas en exceso. Se veía y sabía a comida casera. El personal fue muy servicial y pudimos sentarnos por el tiempo que deseemos. El lugar está bien ubicado también. Estaría muy feliz de volver.

Llegué a reunirme con algunos amigos para almorzar justo cuando el pub había abierto, saludé en el bar, sí obtuve una respuesta, pero luego las dos damas volvieron a su charla sobre cuándo podían trabajar / rotas entre otras cosas. Así que me quedé por un momento siendo ignorado. Luego me ordené un doble gin tonic (¡10. 50 ... casi me desmayé!) Mis amigos llegaron y tuvieron que llamar a una de las damas ahora sola, sin notar a los clientes y ¡preguntar si podían servirla!

Average pub lunch, main indoor room (w/fireplace) has charm. Staff friendly, service a bit slow. Overhead music rotating between rap, alternative, classic rock, swing, Top40/pop. A bit odd.

Friendly staff. Food was amazing. Well done team. We will be back for sure. Can’t failt this place. Great value for money

This pub is not in the center of historical York but it is close to it. It is old but clean and well kept Atmosphere is local people. Service is warm. Food is home made, good quality and large portions Worth to go

Pub de arquitetura medieval que chama a atenção de imediato. Tem decoração bem bonita e uma boa oferta de cervejas, gins e vinhos. Vale a visita.

Called in for a quick drink after a walk, and we were charged £9.40 for 2 single vodka and sodas! It’s a nice pub but not THAT nice!

I didn't try the food, but I was impressed by the setting and atmosphere in this old style pub, appealing to tourists and locals alike. Nice pulled beers and a nice barman.

We booked a table on boxing day for a meal. We arrived at the pub and selected our food which was fine when we got it but when we asked for desserts we were told the kitchen was closed. My husband wasn't very happy . We will not be eating there again. Why we were not asked before they closed it i don't no.

We had the pie and the quiche for tea. Both were excellent. There's plenty of choice. Several different hand pulled beers available. Reasonable amount of space in the building for eating. Car park is a bit tight and not available during the day I suspect. Will be heading back there as we really enjoyed it and the price was very reasonable for York

My partner wanted to surprise me with afternoon tea for my birthday as I have never had it before. He saw some reviews on the internet and apparently this place was the second best place in Yorkshire to have afternoon tea (Betty’s being the first, but my partner couldn’t get a booking). We drove all the way from halifax it was about an 1 and a half hour drive. The outside of the pub looks an absolutely lovely old country pub, but inside the afternoon tea area didn’t look as posh as we thought (I’m not a snob my any means, but for the second best afternoon tea place in Yorkshire, we expected a bit more). As it was Christmas time, the tea room was decorated like a little gingerbread house with sweets and candy canes made from cellophane and tissue paper. I thought it was a nice touch but my partner thought it was just a little tacky. We were placed near the window and there was an awful draft even though the windows were closed. Unfortunately we couldn’t be placed anywhere else as the room was full but we asked the waitress to place another log on the fire. We ordered afternoon tea for 4 people. When it arrived, it looked lovely as any afternoon tea does, but the sandwiches were clearly not made fresh as they were freezing cold after been in the fridge for god knows how long, and the bread had gone stale. The desserts on the top were a few Shop bought mince pies and Christmas cakes which were nothing special. Luckily the scones were warm which was to be expected anyway. The jam looked translucent and overly sweet, so it was obvious it was cheap, shop bought jam. The only redeeming quality really was that the tables were set up with proper china floral tea sets and the waitress was nice. The tea was ok but even that was served in a stained, scaly teapot. I could even feel the spoon scrape on the bottom of the tea pot it had obviously not been descaled in so long. At the end, it cost my partner over £100 (including a service charge) for 4 afternoon teas. If this is the second best place to have afternoon tea in Yorkshire then they really need to up their game. They either need to drastically reduce the prices, or at least start serving fresher sandwiches, homemade Jam and cakes and clean the teapots!! It’s a shame because the food in the restaurant is supposed to be excellent. It’s a shame they haven’t kept the same standards for the tea room. Such a shame my partner drove such a long way for an average afternoon tea experience.

Me and the gf visited for the Christmas markets. Lovely pub great beer and atmosphere, we tried ordering food but they where busy and had a wedding group so no food was available, Despite this a proper old pub a real huge fire, real character. We look forward to returning,

Stayed here with friends to visit the Christmas market. Hotel was quirky and really central. Room was lovely and well equipped. Single beds were uncomfortable and the road noise was a bit annoying. However, hosts were welcoming and breakfast was amazing!!!!

This pub has a great atmosphere and historic interest, with wood panelled rooms. The food is plentiful with a wide choice, and excellent flavours. We had Welsh Rarebit and two toasted baguettes of sausage and cheese , and chicken, bacon and cheese. One baguette between two would have been fine. All was washed down with well-kept Timothy Taylor's Landlord. It is slightly off the tourist trails so not too crowded. Recommended.

Cuando hay tantas cadenas de pubs y restaurantes, es un placer encontrar un lugar que se destaque como local y que haga su propio camino. La comida era buena, anticuada y abundante. Además, sabía muy bien, el tipo de salsa que hace que quieras una rebanada de pan para que puedas fregarlo todo. Y para colmo, una pinta de amargo bien tirada. No, no es una buena experiencia culinaria, pero es realmente agradable. Me dan ganas de vivir localmente para poder ir más a menudo.

The Black Swan is a Tudor Pub with Rooms, not a reproduction Tudor pub this is a proper historic building that has a great atmosphere really friendly landlord and landlady and good food. We visited with my Brother in Law who was visting from Canada after 25 years away from the UK. Excellent choice of beers and spirits , we had the Nachos to share and they rated 10 out of 10. My brother in law rated the Black Swan as the best pub he had visited in the UK , he had spent a weekend walking in the New Forest and then in the Lake District so that is a decent accolade for the BS.

El Cisne Negro data del siglo XV, por lo que el interior está lleno de encanto histórico, con techos bajos, pisos de piedra y enormes mesas de madera oscura. Pero el ambiente es divertido y amigable y la comida es muy sabrosa. Hay varias habitaciones para elegir y la zona del bar en la parte posterior tiene una chimenea.

Sólo prueba el chile en la posada del cisne negro. La carne estaba seca, sazonada con lo que solo puedo asumir es el minuto más barato disponible, probablemente el horno de microondas, el arroz sin sabor y cocido en el microondas.

our 2nd visit here in 4 years good food good beer great story about the pub to read on the back of the menus would eat here again

The steak and ale pies here are amazing! They are very generously filled alongside peas and steak cut chips and at very good prices. This is definitely an under rated pub and with a lot of history and character too.

There are many places to eat in York than this place. We reserved a table and ordered from the menu, online, weeks before our arrival to help facilitate that everything would be ready for our group of 10. The quality of the food was dreadful.