The Golden Fleece in York - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

food took about 35mins to arrive but the toastie was good.

One of the most tasty Sunday Roast I ever had in Uk. I really liked the location, very historical/typical pub in the heart or York. Service was a bit slow but staff been friendly. Absolutely recommended for Sunday roast!

Been taken over by another large chain ...no atmosphere at all..just smell of paint I tripped over the plastic on floor ..had to clear used glasses food dishes etc and ask for cloth to clean a table. Was thrown a cloth..dear dear..what has happened..looks run down and unkempt..staff..Well zero comments...

Came to dine. Service was slow and apathetic. Every plate had something wrong. Sauces forgotten. Dessert forgotten. I had to walk up to the bar more times than I'd like to. Wouldn't recommend, won't return with so many other options around. Expected more of a spooky atmosphere too. Pop music playing and just kind of generic.

Lovely pub with a good selection, the staff were friendly and nice. Went for one drink and for the two of us it was £12 which even for York is quite a lot. They ran out of the drink we ordered, and although they did replace it it was something different even though they had the same drink in bottles rather than on tap.

We have been visiting the Golden Fleece for years when we come for our yearly holiday to York and I’m sorry to say that the food was shocking and the pub is very dirty with sticky tables and carpets it’s such a shame because it used to be so much better.

Beautiful beer terrace at the rear of the oub

Unfortunately we didn't see any ghosts, dinner was ok though.

The hotel is very English, the only thing I didn't like was the old, uncomfortable and highly requested elevator and above all that they don't have air conditioning, in the room you will find air fans in summer.

I love this place and always try and visit when in York. Enjoyed the open mike night on Monday. The atmosphere is fantastic due to the wonderful people who frequent this pub. The only disappointment is that Old Peculiar was no longer being served at any of the pumps at the bar. I really hope it returns.

Great pub right at the bottom of the shambles (the most haunted pub ) 🤷‍♂️ but the beer was good and the staff were friendly and efficient but I'd recommend booking a table if you wanna see any of the live entertainment as it gets extremely busy in that area of the pub

Always enjoy a drink here when in York.Great place to relax and have a meal too.

Amazing pub and very spooky. Unfortunately I haven’t seen any ghost. But what was horrific is the food. Very cheap food, cold and dirty. Disappointed for the food. I only recommend to go for a drink or a visit.

After we paid our non refundable deposit to book, we arrived with our name on the table. The table was dirty, with the last groups mess all over it. You would think the table would have been cleaned for us, as it had our name on it ready for us?? We walked out. Also the staff we less than friendly when we came in for our booking. Sorry, but it was a miserable experience. Won’t we coming again.

The worst pub food I’ve ever had. We ordered a bacon and cheese toastie with dirty fries, chicken skewers, beef chilli nachos, and the chilli cheese nuggets. The chilli cheese nuggets were fine, however that’s where the positives end. The nachos were hot on top then cold underneath, the chicken ‘skewers’ was just a BBQ sauce topped, overcooked, reheated chicken breast cut in half, and the toastie?!? No filling, the bread was rock hard, and the dirty fries were drizzled in minimal sauce and topped with ‘bacon’, which was actually just bacon bits. The food is expensive for what it is, so for it to be so dire and inedible is extremely disappointing. I would strongly suggest avoiding eating here unless drastic changes are made. I will say that the staff are amazing - really friendly, helpful, and service is quick. There’s a great drink selection and beer garden, plus the pub/hotel itself is great. I loved the decor and the history of the building, definitely worth visiting for a drink or to try and spot some ghosts!

What a fine haunted pub, and a York treasure! We immediately headed here on Sunday evening after arriving from London, while on an extended holiday in UK... and the staff were quite obliging, despite it approaching the closing time for food service. The pork roast was absolutely delicious, and so was the authentic Yorkshire pudding. I really liked all the "spooky" objects lying about, and the ghostly tales posted on the wall - conjures up the right vibe.

I was recommended to come here on my holiday and pretty decent nice and chilled loved the skeleton

I was recommended this place by a work colleague and it’s been pretty decent good vibes nice and friendly I even met a friend really cool

Fantastic pub loved our time there.

We didn’t stay in the hotel but we have eaten here twice, months apart and both times the food wasn’t great. The pub itself is amazing, it looks brilliant and steeped in haunted history, the staff are all lovely but the food really lets it down, my missus left her meal after one bite, it was all inconsistent as certain items on the plate were cold, some were burnt, some stuff was rock hard, and the sauce was lumpy. Just really disappointing and it’s only the allure of the ghosty stuff that keeps us coming back, I wouldn’t eat there again.

Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere

A very good meal selection and well-arranged pub...we were touring from Canada, and decided to stop in on Sunday evening having arrived from London; luckily for us, they were still serving pork roasts (but not beef!) which I accepted... it was delicious. Especially the _authentic_ Yorkshire pudding. While I found the service was on the slow side, in fairness I think this was likely due to our having arrived outside of more traditional hours for Sunday. They had a great selection of ales and cider, and we got to see some of the "spooky" artefacts and stories around the pub, which gave us a bit of a chuckle.

My wife & I recently stayed here for 1 night as we were attending a concert in York. The location is perfect, right in the middle of the city centre, directly opposite the Shambles. We stayed in Catherine room. There is 1 quite steep flight of stairs to climb, so this might not be ideal if you have mobility issues. The decor of the room looks like you have stepped back in time a few hundred years, low ceiling, quite dark, log fire place & a couple of very large paintings of men who appear to be staring directly at the bed!! The decor of the room matches the rest of the pub perfectly. The floor is on a bit of a slope, that is why the top of the door looks so wonky! The pub doesn't have its own car park, but the Shambles car park is a 2 minute walk away. Check-in was quick & easy, all staff were very friendly. We didn't have breakfast, so we can't comment on that. Overall, I would definitely recommend staying here.

Only had food and drink here and was great... Busy place..👍

Good range of drinks and comfortable accommodation. Live music was nice as well. Lot's of information about the ghosts of York, although the information on the resident ghosts was a little thin. Maybe I just didn't find an it?

Beer / lager not overpriced but food a bit ??? Compared to other stonegate pubs ?But san miquel has recently gone up, But cheaper tha the Charlse 12 !Adjust they put up the prices friday/satsun ! But now another price increase !

Quint old pub loads of carrictare

Hubby and I honeymooned here in 1980! It was being renovated upstairs at the time. The room was at the front of the building and we could see down to the street. Hubby got shocked in the shower!! Luckily it was a mild one. We told the owner and he sent an electrician to sort it out. I remember having THE BEST cup of Tea and a fried breakfast there! We swear we heard and saw ghosts outside the pub window!! I’ll bet it’s been renovated even more since we were there. It’s a really interesting building with tons of history. Hopefully we’ll get back there one day.

Such a warm and inviting place, even with the ghosts

Great place, really intresting ghost stories.

Loved it , a great old pub and one i would advise to call in for a pint.

Me and my husband visited York Monday 8 July, we visited the Golden Fleece and then had another stroll round the lanes and returning back to the Golden Fleece at 8.00 for our evening meal. We sat outside enjoying the atmosphere of the lnn and then we settled in the little alcove next to the piano to order our meal. I had a yellow top on with the piano to the back of me,a brick wall to my left and my husband facing me on the other side of the table.when something brushed against my left side so fast and I carnt explain the noise it made in my left ear but I felt my hair lift with it,I looked at my husband and he starred at me shocked and said what was that!! Apparently he didn’t see anything- he just heard the noise next to me(although I am glad he witnessed it to, as if he’d gone to the bar and I’d told him,he wouldn’t of believed me)the lady at the bar asked us to sit at another table as a band was going to set up at that alcove,as we moved I noticed two purple bruises under my left arm,that was not there before- I know the pub probably carnt scroll through cctv,although it would be very interesting to see.we would definitely comeback when we visit York again :)

Lovely little pub right in the centre, bigger than it looks from outside. Well worth a visit

After a long day walking around York, we called in for a well earned drink and rest. Very quirky old pub. Plenty of seating in a small place. Just watch out as some of the floor isn’t flat. The staff are really nice. Prices aren’t the cheapest but aren’t London prices. They do Guinness 0.0 so always a win. It’s a very old pub and the decoration / lighting helps to confirm the age. Covered beer garden out the back. Just watch the lip in the floor when heading from the pub to the garden.

Plenty of drink choice food below average

Good beer and service. A fab old pub with excellent live music!

A gem of a place to eat food was so tasty . The staff was very helpful and friendly.

My friend and i stayed in the minster suite on 29th June 24. What an amazing experience, the room was awesome, clean, great facilities. The fleece is so central and overlooks the shambles. We heard a few spooky bumps in the night as well 👻👻. Great breakfast, would definitely recommend a stay here xx

Such a disappointing visit to the 'most haunted pub' in York. The atmosphere was great with it's history and the pint of Landlord I had was good. The food however was a massive let down. I ordered sausage and mash - simple enough you'd think. The sausage has clearly been cooked and reheated (we ate at 1pm so either cooked in the morning or the day before). The peas were rock solid and the mash was like thick wallpaper paste. It was all really poor. I'm no food snob and I don't expect the earth for a reasonably priced meal in a pub, but this was the worst meal I've ever had. Not a one star review as the reality is, we didn't go solely for the food, we went for the experience of the place. The service was also quick and friendly, although I would rather they took the time to cook the food from fresh than serve up genuinely sub standard food.

Loved the style, the pub and the people. Stay here at York

Stayed for one night. No ghosts but did hear some creaking during the night. Staff really friendly really nice pub. Beer garden is really nice but could do with a little back ground music. A massive thank you to Alex for making it possible for us to stay in our room that we booked as it had a bad leak. Would definitely stay again

Food, drink, service excellent.

Beautiful pub, with some interesting furnishings and a fun haunted history. Always a good atmosphere in here!

Great pub if u can negotiate your way through the well walked through into the back bar via sloping floors making it feel well walked route. Great beers too

Had a meal in here and enjoyed the experience and ambience.

Lovely little pub in the heart of the city. I always try and stop in when visiting York

For a ghost lover like me and my girlfriend this was a must! Lovely pub in the beautiful city of York.

The Golden Fleece is a pub with rooms. As long as you understand that at the outset you will appreciate that normal hotel rules don't apply. The pub is very very old and it was last decorated when Shakespeare was a lad..... It is very atmospheric and darkly attractive if you have an interest in the occult or fancy yourself a Gothic fan. I am a pensioner and was there with my friend who loves a ghost story or better yet, a spectral experience!! We didn't have any ghostly experiences but Lady Peckets room was warm and gothically welcoming. We loved it. The shower room was a disappointment after the style of the bedroom but it was clean and the water was very hot!! All of the floors in the pub are uneven. Everything slopes and I must have looked like Jack Sparrow as I negotiated the stairs and the very sloping bedroom floors. The pub noises were hardly noticed once we went upstairs and we never heard any other guests. The meals in the bar are pretty average for pub food but the breakfast menu can be anything you like. We had the Traditional breakfast which is a small version of the full English. All in all, a good experience.

It is an absolutely fabulous place to go and experience and also to stay too. * The most haunted pub in England

Great little pub with a fantastic theme. Friendly bar staff and good atmosphere inside the pub.

Beautiful old traditional pub with so much history, I would highly recommend a visit. We didn't try the food but it did look really good, maybe next time though

Super friendly professional staff, stayed in The Shambles Room.... Very large room, decor and furniture great and fitting to period of inn. Bed super comfy. Great night's sleep, quiet outside through night even with window open all night. Room definitely haunted! bathroom, fantastic large shower, separate free standing roll top bath, lovely fireplace surrounds in bathroom and bedroom. Definitely will staff again.

Good food and good service and good quality

Very kind staff and delicious dinner. Thanks a lot, Rolf and Michael from Germany.

Visited but very busy and no seats available, as we went past the first part it started to smell of toilets so we weren't keen on staying even if a seat was available. Seems to be very popular though

Had a few drinks,just to relax after all the walking around such a great city ,you can also stay here, which I would love to go back and do

Booked a table for dinner Service was great, very friendly staff Food was delicious and wasn't left waiting. Would love to go back

Didn't see any ghosts but pleasant local pub with nice beer garden.

Always pop I whilst in york.never disappoints

Amazing, best pub and place in York!

Review for the food. Sat in the front room which wasn't very clean, me and others had to clear tables of glasses to have a clear table to sit at. Server was lovely and food came out quick. However the food itself was, meh. For the price it wasn't amazing.

This review is about the food, we didn’t stay here; Quite possibly one of the worst meals I’ve ever had. Mash was like dough and was clearly cheap packet stuff, congealed gravy and the pie had been microwaved and was rock hard. Absolute over priced cr*p.

Good little bar. Reasonable prices, will go back.

we visited this pub solely because we heard it was haunted but we were pleasantly surprised at how nice it is. a very cosy atmosphere and the drinks were reasonably priced. the staff were very helpful as well

Enjoyed it, but wish the floors and tables were even. It was disorienting.

I enjoyed the Golden Fleece a lot, but it's a very small restaurant and the floors and chairs are very uneven.

Ordered 2 burgers, chunky chips with garlic bread. Was cooked to perfection. Brownie was delish too (little stingy on the ice cream though). Good price for York and Great location

Most haunted pub in England, not a great choice in beer, stupidly busy tho

Walked in looking for a Sunday dinner for 5 of us All booked out everywhere else The main man behind the door accommodated us and the food was too die for Everyone ate everything Will deffo be in there again when we visit York

We have just got back from an Easter bank holiday stay in York. I would highly recommend a visit here. We booked online before we went to York. Fantastic experience from start to finish. It was mad busy but our table was there for us. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. The whole place was mesmerising. I could have sat there all night. We are already talking about when we can go back. Big well-done to the staff they are a credit to you

I booked a table 6 weeks in advance for mine and my wife's 10 year anniversary. When we arrived, I went to order my meal at the bar and was told they'd run out of what I wanted. I know you don't pre-order meals but it was very disappointing to be told they'd run out of steak at 5 o'clock in the afternoon on Easter Sunday when I'd been looking forward to it for 6 weeks. I had a pot of tea which was lukewarm and was charged full price when I'd already paid a £10 deposit for the table. Very disappointing. The staff were friendly but when I was told they'd run out of steak so early in the afternoon, it just set the tone for me and totally spoilt it. I wouldn't go back for food. Or a cup of tea for that matter.

Didn't stay so I didn't rate the rooms

There are so many great pubs in York, but it is always a treat to stop in and be served by someone as wonderful as Kym at the Golden Fleece. Service really matters and Kym provides that above all. Nice to see such great service.

I was pleasantly surprised with our top floor room! It was an extremely spacious suite and a great view over the Shambles. It has buckets of character which adds to the charm. Staff were friendly and left us to it. We didn't hear any noise from downstairs or outside. Only disappointment was the lack of ghostly activity!

We thought we would have a drink here and was well worth it great atmosphere and friendly staff plenty of character and history

Another great pub steeped in York history. Apparently, the most haunted pub in York . Lots of stories and newspaper cuttings on the walls about the place . Interesting reading, not seen one of the ghosts yet though.

We really enjoyed our meal at the Golden Fleece and a couple of drinks. Don’t think it was over priced as others are saying compared to other pubs in York, but all city centres are pricy on drinks now. Unfortunately didn’t experience any ghostly sightings however. Mid week break. Chilled atmosphere. Can imagine it gets busy at weekend.

S cond overnight visit to this venue. Stayed overnight in Lady Peckett's Room with a friend who had never visited York before. Wanted her to experience a truly old haunted pub. It did not disappoint. Bedroom was lovely in all it's disarmingly wonky charm. Tea & coffee facilities and very comfy twin beds. Lovely en suite with a big shower There was definitely something in our room with us initially,but nothing that scared us. Just a benign energy. Also saw two different figures on the stairs at 2 different times.And something else lurking in the front bar. And we heard footsteps running on the stairs.in the morning (Although that could maybe have been the morning staff on the back stairs). So if spooky goings on are your thing,this is a fantastic place to stay. The staff were super friendly and helpful. And the breakfast was great. Other guests also said they'd experienced odd occurrences in their rooms too. The pub is opposite the Shambles and extremely handy for town. Overnight prices are pretty good too for such a great location. There is usually live music in the back bar several nights a week and a beet garden for the warmer evenings. Would definitely go again.

Quirky Old style ambience Staff good Shortage of tables, floors slope as well so be aware of this. Seating uncomfortable when did manage to get a table BUT It all adds to the experience

Whenever in York it is a must visit pub food is really good ,nice size portions and freshly cooked . Beer is good and the atmosphere is always relaxed and friendly

Beautiful old pub with a lovely little outside garden. Lovely on warmer days The inside is lovely. Old and rustic Nice 🍺 an gd food.

Food was absolutely disgusting and well over priced for the small portion ,and the staff was very ignorant will not be going back .

Popped in here twice over the weekend for drinks and enjoyed the atmospheric atmosphere and quirky sloping floor and decor. Staff were okay if a bit rushed as the place was packed. Drinks were okay but like a lot of the older establishments in York quite pricey. Didn’t see no ghosts as it was too noisy for them but well worth a visit.

Loved it full of old character good choice of drinks will worth a visit

Very quirky pub and friendly staff

Star lost due to beer selection

Just visited the pub, we had to with its haunted history. Affordable drinks. Unfortunately didn’t see any ghosts.

Just called in for some tea and a pint before going to watch a band. Very friendly staff and good service. Had a nice burger.

Very busy - but fantastic pub - quirky and full of atmosphere

Opposite the Shambles, the Grade II listed Golden Fleece boasts of being York's most haunted public house. While there has been a Golden Fleece on this site since 1502, it was rebuilt in the 19th century. There is food available and a good range of ales, as well as the usual selection of lagers and beers. Worth a visit for the history alone.

Nice fish & chips . Fish is fresh and batter is crisp. Good portion . I can’t finish

Fantastic, beautiful and delicious food with very friendly staff, didn't meet a single one that was rude or bad tempered, all very welcoming. The room, bed, sofa and bathroom all very comfy, clean and well presented. All the haunted theming and stories were great!! It was a bit disorganised, there was no clear instructions regarding where to check in and who to speak to. Not knowing even where the function room was for the entertainment without having to ask. No room service option, for the price you pay for a room, you'd expect to be able to order to your room. Other than being a little disorganised, we had a fantastic stay and would 100% come again, since we know what to do now too!!

Bit on the pricey side for pints, however you’re paying more so for an experience! Very very quaint, being people who love all things historic, this building is immediately what you think of when you think of York with Tudor-style framing. The slanting of the building, stairs, and corridors really add to the charm! A very nice little smoking area with outdoor heat lamps which is a lovely little touch. I loved sitting with a pint reading up on the history! No ghostly sightings apart from maybe a few punters!

£8.45 for an ok pint of Timothy Taylors Landlord and half of lemonade, toilets smell and not a smile from the bar staff, most haunted pub in York I bet even the ghosts are shocked at the price

We make a point of coming here every single time we visit York.!! Wonderful pub grub!! Just what you need after Christmas shopping and walking round the streets of York! Come here for fun, a bit of dinner and a smile!! If you're wanting Bow tie drinking or Dickie Bow antics, bugger off and go somewhere else!!! Love it here! Always have always will!!

Had booked here for lunch on Saturday. Food was awful. They definitely need help with presentation! Three of us had festive burger, just the burger and a few oven chips, would have looked more edible with a bit of side salad. Burgers were cheap, buns were cheap, with cranberry sauce and stuffing! . I had lasagne, very bland, obviously, freezer to microwave, as dish was extremely hot,side salad& garlic bread. The side salad was very past its best. The garlic bread , wasn't, it was 2 small pieces of baton, toasted on one side, no garlic butter. Lesson learnt.

Visited with my parents. Waited almost 2 hours for our food then 2 of the meals came out wrong so had to wait even longer. My mom ordered fish and chips and after almost 2 hours waiting she was told they had ran out of fish. Even though we noticed they were still bringing fish out to people who had ordered after us. The meals we did have weren't very nice, the onion rings tasted like they had been cooked in old oil. The pub itself is worth a visit but would not order food again

Lots of history in an old English pub but I was not impressed by the quality of the beer that they were happy to serve. Left after one and we never went back.

The prices are extortionate £4.75 for a pint of John Smith's.its too much even for a York pub.very old pub but that's it won't go again

We had a great lunch of sandwiches and soup with drinks at The Golden Fleece. The prices were excellent and the service was good. The table was a bit problematic because the floor slanted so badly. They should probably do something to keep the tables level. We had a slight spill of a drink and it immediately ran off the table and into my husband's lap. Otherwise, we had a great experience. The pub is quite historic and had a great spooky atmosphere for October. Loved it!