The Duke of York in Lichfield

I have just 2-3 definite GO-TO pubs in Lichfield if doing early doors with friends - this is right up there! Great staff always good service from whichever bar you served. Saturday afternoons are always a great atmosphere! Very handy if like me you use the bus as station few mins walk away.

Great pub. staff very helpful and welcoming. Very dog friendly. Massive beer garden

This is a nice friendly pub with a giant beer garden. I’d not come across Joule’s Brewery before, but I had one of their beers and it was very pleasant. The pub itself is meant to be the oldest in Lichfield. It was busy when we were there but because of its size, inside and out, there was no problem finding somewhere to sit. A good pub overall, with reasonable range of cask real ales.

A lovely pub with new rear garden area. Rear garden now outstanding. Rear garden packed last night

It's an LGBTQ friendly pub great beers and spirits good wine selection snacks most of all excellent staff and the landlord is a great guy

I love this place, was such a nice afternoon sat outside with our fur babies, couple of drinks and a nice pork pie to share.

Excellent Joules brewery beer, beautiful beamed original building with large beer garden. Friendly attentive staff with great knowledge of products

Good pub good beer plenty of room in the beer garden staff very friendly

Really nice pub with some fun live music. A good though slightly limited selection of beer however the staff here are all very friendly. Overall, its an amazing pub and a must go location if you are in the area.

Last pub we called into from a day out in Lichfield. Nice place to relax for a beer.

Small, but cozy pub. Everything what you'll expect from one in the middle of Lichfield. Drinks taste good 👍

Lovely beer garden, nice service

Nice place but a joules pub, so if you like their beer, crack on

Quality pub with plenty of space.

Great beer garden, can get very busy

A large pub with lots of different areas to sit and a large beer garden. Service was quick, good atmosphere on a busy Saturday night.

This lovely historical pub has always been a great place, but with the renovations and the fantastic beer garden its still a lovely place and the live music on a Sunday is fantastic.!

Great pub! Sat outside with friends and our dogs. Really good atmosphere, friendly staff.

Great boozer. Could do with a bit more staff and a few staff members could do with a lot more hustle when there is a queue out the door but overall, great place to spend a sunny afternoon.

A very comfortable pub and especially the outdoor terrace was welcoming on a beautiful sunny spring afternoon. We came to the restaurant to eat, but they only offered snack type "pie", etc., and there was a food truck in the patio that did offer good food, but we ended up changing locations to eat somewhere else. The lack of cider on tap was also a bit disappointing as there was only Or a cider on tap.

Worst pint I’ve had, tastes so stale. The beer had a mountain of froth on top, if I wanted an ice cream I would have went down the road for one… hardly anything on tap, carling at best beer wise. Outside is nice but inside old aged. Wouldn’t recommend if you’re popping in for a beer or 2.

The Duke has a great selection of ales lagers gins and other spirits. Real fire and a dart board. Their pork pies are to die for....do you need any more reasons to spend an afternoon or evening there?

Great little adult only pub. Cobs very very tasty. Staff wonderful. Selection of ales good. Prices good especially as being in the city.

Good beers and atmosphere on a saturday night

When I bus it into Lich Vegas for an early doors with friends this is always a must port of call. Staff always efficient and friendly. Great layout inside but we always prefer a beer alfresco on the nice outdoor area. Easy walk to bus station or train station. New pubs and bars always popping up in Lich but you can't beat the old ones!

went here for a couple drinks, was quite nice

Aside from the occasional Wetherspoons-type place, I'm not really a pub-goer, but came to the Duke of York this week for drinks with colleagues for a catch-up and a celebration. It was a lovely couple of hours with good company in a very pleasant venue. For teetotalers like myself, there's plenty of non-alc options including hot drinks, and there's a range of bar snacks to pick from if you're peckish. The staff were polite and friendly, prices were reasonable, and the empties collection was regular. The back section was reserved for a poets' group so the Duke are open to hosting clubs and events too. There can be a bit of an exclusionary atmosphere in traditional pubs sometimes especially if you don't drink or you're 'not one of the locals', but not so at the Duke, it was very welcoming and cosy. There's plenty of parking in Lichfield, but there's a big Tesco's car park round the back of the Duke and a pay-and-display 5 minutes' walk away by the Chinese restaurant. While the pub welcomes dogs, they can't allow under-18s due to licensing laws, so definitely one to keep for work nights out or adult gatherings. There's many a drinking establishment in Lichfield, but if you're after that old-pub vibe, this is the place to be.

Fantastic pub great Ale and excellent staff super fast service thank you

Pity no food services, otherwise great

Had some great nights in the Duke of York over the years. Always a good crowd and friendly staff.

Brilliant pub , always great service , great beer and love it being dog friendly .

Called in for a quick half. Friendly staff and nice surroundings.

Lovely place to stop with friends for a beverage and a bite to eat!

Love all of the joules pubs! Especially the ones that have decent management! The Duke of York, has a lovely outdoor area, plenty of space beautiful on the summer evenings when they are hosting entertainment! Joules have a lovely selection of beers and ales, my favourite being a joules Blonde! This pub in particular has super friendly and efficient staff, a warm pub atmosphere with a pleasant clientele, but I particularly appreciate their immense snack selection! Great place always on the agenda when in in town! Can’t credit this place and the running of it though. Keep on doing what your doing guys 👌🏽

Met up with friends for a few drinks here. Staff were pleasant. Pub nice and had a good atmosphere. Noticed that they also served food which looked good, so might have to try that another time.

I play darts here on a Sunday and it's always warm and welcoming, owners are great, staff helpful and atmosphere brilliant... Always live music on a Sunday when I'm there too 👍

Decent town centre pub. Warm welcome and good atmosphere.

Decent beer and a great place to meet friends

A great pub good wide variety of draught beers available and a very welcoming set of people of bar staff. It’s a lot bigger outside and looks to have a great outdoor space. Would definitely visit again

Great friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere.

Great atmosphere on a cold December evening like this one, friendly bar staff and handsome pints of Joule’s ales. One of the best pubs in Lichfield.

Amazing pub, good vibes and great beer 🍺

Lovely pub for fine ales and extensive beer garden, will call again. need a few more ales in for the winter season.

Visited with the wife and friends for the first time. Good atmosphere, great real ale at a good price. Didn't have any food, so I don't have an opinion. It has a beer garden which looks well presented and a car park at the back if you need it. Would reccomend.

One of 2 Joules pubs in Lichfield. Plenty of seating area inside and loads of character. A really good pub.

Beautiful establishment, packed full of history.

Solid pub, nice layout and atmosphere with a good range of drinks

Didn't have food Guinness was good Lichfield's nr 2 pint pretty good 👍

Brilliant pub, carling was served very well didn’t have a bad pint. Great atmosphere and staff were friendly enough.

Wonderful place to spend a few hours. Atmospheric rooms and a great beer garden. Very friendly and efficient staff, serving excellent ales and lagers!

Good beer and friendly helpful staff

Really nice pub with its own carpark and a large beer garden. Nice atmosphere and a civilised clientel. Really like this place, never had food there

Excellent pub to enjoy with a pint and relax.

What a fabulous place. Upon entering, greeted swiftly by a very courteous and pleasant young man, took our order without fuss. Prices are very reasonable.. £22 for a bottle of prosecco. Spent the afternoon baking in the beergarden .... looking forward to returning on our next visit. Staff are an absolute credit to the owners.

Excellent pub to enjoy the ambience and relax. On a warm, sunny day, the outdoor area is amazing. Today, they had an independent trader doing pizzas. Didn't have food, but it smells beautiful. The Duke is York is a place you need to go to.

Nice outdoor space, I'd be surprised if all 10000 men would fit in there but I suppose that's the Dukes responsibility

Brilliant evening, especially with the quiz. And thank you for having Aspalls cider on draft.

Was a great time until 10:50 and the manager was literally shouting at us and ushering us inside because of his license not covering outside at 11 which is fair enough but could of been a bit nicer about it and maybe come and said sooner as it was a mass exit for everyone

Beautiful pub and very dog friendly with a pub garden in a city, amazing. Pork pies, sausage rolls, all homemade fantastic selection of beers, rums, gins, and whisky. Staff are very friendly and very helpful, a must visit.

We went on a Monday so it was a bit quiet, but the atmosphere was pleasant (music varied and not too loud). The charm and character of the place itself (built in 1664, apparently) made it an enjoyable place to be provided you're not aiming to paint the town red (beige perhaps?). I'm unable to rate the food as we didn't eat.

Lovely friendly pub 😀 the beers 🍻 were very cold 🥶 👌 the staff were lovely and friendly 😀 we all had a great time 10/10

A very straightforward pub. Joule's beer isn't for everyone, but there are always guest beers to try. And free sausage rolls from 6 pm on Sundays.

Popped in last Saturday afternoon with gwyneth for a couple of drinks after going to cars in the park. Nice pub and a lovely pint , go back again. Cheers, Sedge n gwyneth, true brits scooter club WOLVES 🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡

An afternoon spent in the beer garden with friends

Really old pub, old wooden beams and squeaky floorboards, love it.

Great ales. Great bar staff. Nice sunny day today plenty of outside seating in beer garden at rear. Nice selection of bar snacks. One of my favourite pubs in lichfield. .

Great pub, the barmaid jess is very friendly

Go there most weekend's I love the atmosphere there, the staff are amazing always make you feel welcome and so polite.. and always a friendly greeting..dogs are welcome..like at so many of the other pubs in lichfield..

Oldest pub in Lichfield. Great atmosphere and good beer. Try the pork pies they are very nice! Excellent out door seating.

Great selection of drinks and staff are crackin'. Quality pub.

Great food and lovely courtyard

Drinks prices were reasonable. Lovely beer garden. Unfortunately no food bit we are able to bring food in

Loved it brilliant venue brilliant staff brilliant beer 😊

Good beer and nice staff. Worth a visit.

Great pub ....nadine I think the barmaid was called very attractive and lovely person made you feel very welcome!

Lovely pub. Beautiful outside areas. Great staff. Fun games to play. Highly recommend 🎻

Everything We visit our friends in Tamworth and always visit Litchfield, first place to visit is the Duke of York. its a lovely friendly Pub with lots of friendly staff and customers

Great pub, good atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious beer. Can't ask for more.

Fantastic real ales and a great atmosphere.

Superb pub friendly traditional pub great garden plenty of room and dogs welcome good food as well.Again being a joules pub like the Angel Good beers.

One of my favourite Lichfield pubs! Great people, great atmosphere

Good beer selection, great atmosphere. Enjoyed the outside area

Great pub , friendly atmosphere.

Excellent traditional pub with a fine selection of real ales. Live folk music in the back!

Great pub, smashing atmosphere, very attentive staff.

Brilliant pub. First experienced during lockdown when outside drinks were permitted. Was great service. Since moving to Lichfield I noticed the venue was always posting on Facebook, engaging with the local area and had a real sense of community. When they enquired about trying to get a darts team going I messaged and set up a little meet and greet to hopefully start a team. We couldn't find much in the way of local leagues after COVID. So, we started our own singles league. The league has gone from strength to strength and that is in no small part due to the pub and management of Leanne and Andy and all the support they give. The pub itself always has something on, from live music, to quizzes and even a games night. Great beer, great staff, and great management.

Great beer ,excellent staff ,great atmosphere

Super dog friendly ale house. Great selection of drinks including non alcoholic and bar snacks. friendly staff. Top edition of the snack van outside

Queued for 10 mins then told cash only. Could the bar staff not just let the queuing hoards know it was cash only?? Left with a dry throat. Not Good.

Traditional dog friendly pub with a great relaxed atmosphere.

Very popular but large venue, good ale, very few nobheads. Recommended

Lovely pub.Greeted by a lovely friendly bar lady. I first used the pub 36 years ago when I worked in the city after work for a couple of pints. It's a Joules House now but still has many of the original features from back then. A group of older gents having a beer by the fire area reminded me of the times I used it with work colleagues. I nice greeting is always sign to return.

It's a decent enough pub, my opinion - it's quite clicky and has a sterile atmosphere, not a locals pub. But, the Guinness is good, there's a great fire in the bar and a dart board. Regular food from pop-ups in the car park. Good pub quiz by Rob Taylor and other events.

Fantastic atmosphere, staff and Ale. Brilliant establishment! 👌

Lovely old boozer. Fab pork pies.

Lovely atmosphere, would definitely go again if in the area.

Great local, great beer lovely ambience it is still great voted best pub in Lichfield.

Good atmosphere. Good beer. What more do you want

Good selection of ales and beers. Oldest pub in lichfield apparently. Nice atmosphere.

Great micro-pub, excellent beer selection and dog friendly