The Masons Arms in York

We love this welcoming, dog-friendly pub and make a point of visiting every time we stay at Rowntree caravan park. The staff are lovely- a special mention to Defney, Jess and Jordan who looked after us on Thursday night. The food is very tasty, good value for money with a wide choice of dishes and specials. We lol forward to returning next time we stay in York.

Qui abbiamo cercato un pub appena fuori dal centro, ma sempre vicino al muro intorno alla città. Un pub indipendente con ottimo cibo e birra. Abbiamo preso il Lamb shank con mashed potatoes e il curry. Entrambi ottime, ed anche le verdure. Pub del 1800 e di conseguenza come una grande stanza, ma tutti gli interni (pannelli di legno) presi dallo castello e anche un grande fireplace in pietra. Molto ospitale e popolare con i locali.

We went here as it was close to where we were staying but loved it (and actually ate there twice and went once for just drinks over the course of a 3 and a bit stay!). The food was great for the reasonable price and the portion sizes were equally good- they do not skimp on cheese that's for sure!) That said the highlight was the vibe of the place both from customers and staff. The pub is also independently owned by a really lovely couple who are clearly passionate about making it a safe and fun place for all.

Great atmosphere and wonderful staff make you feel so welcome food outstanding. Lovely homely fire to sit by staff couldn't do enough advisable to book as gets very busy.

Steak and potato pie unbelievable. Full to brim with delicious steak. Vegetables cooked perfectly and skin on chips were delicious.

We stayed her for three nights in early March, the room was lovely, although the wi-fi was a bit hit and miss, the food in pub was wonderful, a great choice on the menu and plentiful. Location is excellent as well with only a very short walk into York town centre. All the staff were very friendly and attentive, it was only 27 steps from leaving the pub and getting into bed 😀 woukd definitely stay here again

Not a complaint just not blown away by the food :( Staff friendly and nice setting. Ordered some roasts and tiny portion of mash. No roast potato. 1 carrot and 1 parsnip. Massive Yorkshire pudding overwhelmed the plate. Food was just underwhelming which was a shame really. Big portions but would rather have a smaller portion with that extra bit of quality. Was really hoping this to blow us away but just didn’t hit the mark unfortunately. Just honest review that can hopefully be built on.

Typical English pub from yesteryear: good food, good beer, friendly service, very outdated rooms though. Beds were ok. They tried to do their best with what they had, but the rooms really needs a facelift

Visited this pub before going to a gig at the Barbican. Had one of their meals of the day which was so nice. Erin gave us amazing service so we came back to try the Friday steak night. Not disappointed - Erin welcomed us back, food was excellent value and delicious. Order 2 steaks and get a free bottle of wine. Lovely pub with service to your table and a lovely inviting coal fire. I recommend a visit to this friendly pub - hope you get to meet the lovely Erin

An absolute delight and hidden gem. The food was generous and gorgeous also well priced , the staff greeted us with a smile, excellent customer service and the atmosphere was spot on.

What a friendly welcoming place. Came here for mums birthday meal and the staff could not have done anymore to help us with our specific needs. Portions are generous but the kitchen know what they are doing! The quality of the food is equalled by the friendliness of the staff who are helpful and attentive without becoming intrusive. Overall a lovely visit that left mum with a smile on her face and all of us with filled satisfied belly's

Had dinner at The Masons Arms last night and was not disappointed. Absolutely amazing food at reasonable prices. Atmosphere nice and staff lovely. We’ll be back when we come to York again. 😀

Didn’t stay here but the food was excellent. Had the pork belly porcheta. The crackling was perfect and the meat was tender and juicy. Staff were very friendly and the bar had a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend!

We came in here on our way back from the Barbican, we were only staying in the Travelodge so a stones throw away. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the beers on office so came back for Sunday dinner the next night. Sat chatting to the landlady and a young woman who we had seen the night before and had a good crack. Great food and friendly owners.

Stunning pub with slice of pie that Desperate Dan would struggle with. Bar staff are friendly, attentive, happy/smiley and understand a Glasgow accent just as well because there was another couple of Glaswegians in the same night 👍 The food is what you would expect from a proper pub, absolutely delicious and cheap for what we got. Why anyone would go to Spoons etc when this place is here... Thanks very much, my mum will definitely go back when she returns to York.

Found this after wanting something to eat before attending the Barbican. Was busy but they found us 3 a table . They were all so friendly and seemed a very popular place. We had a soup,seafood risotto and the curry of the day. All food was cooked fresh and good sized portions ( a young girl on next table to us ordered the pie and mash- the slice was almost the size of her!)ours tasted lovely, came to £42 with our drinks.Felt very comfortable sitting there whether for drinks or food. Would definitely go back .

Absolutely 5* food and service. The best Lamb Koftas I have ever had 😋 also lovely and warm with fires, great atmosphere . Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

The Mason's Arms is a fine looking 1930's Gothic revival mock Tudor pub which retains many of these characteristics, including a reclaimed Victorian fireplace. It's let down mostly by its bland beer offerings which weren't the best kept casks. It would seem it is more of a food destination pub. They do have good extensive outside seating with a nice view of the Foss Basin Moorings though.

Bij binnenkomst hangt er al een warme sfeer. Het personeel van het café is erg vriendelijk en ze checken regelmatig...

On the outskirts of York's historic center, we found The Mason's Arms, a small pub/inn with an even smaller parking lot - but we found a spot ... HOOAH! The staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome from the start. We decided to...

Wonderful place. The food was hot and delicious. The service was exceptional. Varied menu to please everyone’s taste. You will not leave hungry.

If you died and went to heaven it would be like the Masons! Good yorkshire food and great ale! Friendly obliging staff who are prepared to go the extra mile: I left my watch there and they found it and posted it back to me....

Visited for a meal on our way to the barbican theatre as this place is only a 2 minute walk away from the venue. Blown away by how lovely and cosy the pub is. The fire was going and the Christmas decorations looked gorgeous. The...

Food was great, service was great, and the portions were huge, we barely finished our food. The prices were also very decent considering how big the portions were. The pub has overall had a very cozy feel too!

Great cozy pub, delicious food, very good location for dinner after exploring enchanting York and the staff is very friendly and professional. Must try!

Staff excellent.couldnt do enough for you Food brilliant.

The Masons Arms is the perfect place to stay & eat if you plan on visiting York. A pub with plenty of character, decent rooms & a nice little beer garden around the back. Staff on arrival were spot-on and after we'd checked in we...

Absolutely brilliant pub. Lovely food and the staff are a credit to the place. If my missus likes the food then you know it’s very good because she is very fussy about what she eats.

It was disappointing that after we'd ordered our Christmas meals we were told turkey wasn't available. Had to have beef which wasn't the same - you'd have thought 5.30pm there'd still be plenty of turkey if that was on the menu. And then no stuffing...

Absolutely excellent got there early got checked in and keys straight away. Room was immaculate, staff couldn’t be more helpful. Had Sunday lunch it was amazing and really good value for money. A fantastic find lovely staff couldn’t do enough for us. Rebooked for 4th...

Sunday lunch here was amazing. Not badly priced either just out of the city centre.

Recently had a meal here before a show, it's was delicious can't fault the food service and staff was very attentive and friendly. Would defo give this another try. My only downfall was the lighting in the pub, my sight isn't very good so struggled to see the menu as did a lot of customers it was very dimly lit. But that's my only issue. Would defo recommend.

Staff were welcoming and polite. Nice clean pub but the food was poor. We had jacket potatoes which were barely warm and very small. Plates were cold which didn’t help. Jackets were obviously cooked in the microwave.

Popped in on a city break. Dog friendly which was perfect for two little puppies. Friendly staff and beautiful meal. The beef cheek was just beautiful. Great atmosphere. Would recommend and visit again. 10/10.

We visited here with a large family gathering and frankly a 3 star review is generous. The service was so slow and they served the children who were all very hungry after the adults had their food. The serving sizes were large but I felt...

Beautiful meal great choices, very attentive staff only downfall was the lighting in the pub very dim and as my sight is not good I struggled with choosing my meal and actually seeing it. .. but would defo come back with a torch lol ..

An excellent place to stop and eat. The food was fantastic, piping hot and the staff were very attentive. A good menu choice to choose from as well as good music to listen too. From the outside it's non descript but once inside wow.

Really enjoyed it here. The staff and the food were lovely. Great little find.

Went for Sunday dinner, chicken was awful, sent it back and got beef instead. Yorkshire pudding was a tower but try and be more attentive on your meats, been toilet 3 times since leaving. We used to love here when we come york but may...

Looked at TripAdvisor for recommendations for a pub lunch in York. So glad we did. Friendly service. Lovely foid I had the pie it was beautiful granddaughter had burger she loved it. The onion rings were delicious. Skewers were lovely too. Highly recommended. Huge portions...

We were staying up the road from here as it was fully booked here. Although we couldn’t get to stay we decided the menu looked great along with real ales. We had such a great meal the first night we came back on the second....

We had a lovely evening here, after arriving just as they stopped taking orders for evening meals, but the staff were great and all dressed up for halloween. Food was lovely, far better than one of the more expensive restaurants in the area, service was...

Easy to improve Booked weeks ago because of a local recommendation. There was ample seating so why were we squashed together with two other couples away from the main bar? Red wine should NEVER be served cold - mine was! Beef was great and lots...

Not great. Ordered a cheese and bacon burger with hand cut chips. Burger came with no cheese. Chips were skin on, which the menu did not state. Wouldn’t have ordered them if I’d known, they’re usually rubbish. (Lazy) Salad garnish was lacking. Tables are a...

Fantastic Sunday roast (the yorkshire puddings are a triumph) with terrific service.

Amazing place, absolutely loved it. Cant wait to come back in February! Nice and quiet around the back from the road, too!

We came back here with different grand children to our visit last year. The staff couldn’t be more helpful, the food is excellent and good value. It gets busy so best to book if you can. I can’t fault it.

Fantastic. In York for a long weekend. Needed somewhere for dinner but hadn't booked anywhere. Saw the reviews for The Mason's Arms. Looked good. Thought we'd try our luck and they were able to squeeze us in. Really, really lovely staff - super friendly. Food...

Ate here tonight after finding this gem of a pub the previous evening. This place is really not to be missed, it ticked every box. Nice environment, friendly, super efficient and attentive staff. Great selection of drinks and the food is exceptional. My husband and...

Really good food and excellent service. They were so careful about allergens, had a lot of gluten free options for my companions and the service was top notch. I would definitely go back

Roast dinner was amazing, friendly bar staff and welcoming atmosphere, will recommend and also re visit..

I m visiting York and the receptionist on my hotel suggest this place for food and drinks. Beautiful and warm place, friendly staff, nice music that travels you in the past and good beers. Ribeye steak was just amazing. A massive bravo to the chef.

Out with a friend on our last evening in York. Met up with an American travelling alone which added to the chat. Super welcome from the bar manager Keran who asked immediately if he could help us. Space at the bar with a drink until...

Don't think twice!! A must !! Great atmosphere! Great choice of food! Delicious meals!! Oh and the host is very pleasant as well. Don't judge a book by its cover open the door to see what's behind! You won't regret it!!

My husband and I were attending a concert at the Barbican and wanted an overnight stay we were not disappointed arrived around 2pm and after being shown to our room (ground floor as have mobility issues) were warmly welcomed into this beautiful pub had an...

Excellent Sunday lunch as usual

This was a great pub, and probably one of the best ones that we went to in our 2 1/2 week visit to England. The steak pie with brown gravy was exceptional. All the servers were great. The place was very clean and we really...

I'm never coming here again. I don't think i ever been to a bar where it feels like it is my last day.

Ordered a Jacket Potato - It was stale and disgusting. It came with coleslaw that was the WORST ive ever tasted - was yellow. I don't know how they have the nerve to serve it to be honest. Staff were very friendly. Didn't have the...

Came here for Sunday lunch, starter of pate and ceabatta was very good. The main of pork and veg was very good on the whole, but maybe veg could be served separately as was hard to find under the massive Yorkshire pud and same with...

Made a late booking for dinner and from start to finish the staff were wonderful and made us feel really welcome. Food was excellent high quality pub grub. Would definitely recommend and go back when next visiting York. Thank you!

We were staying at a nearby hotel and the receptionist recommended this pub. Boy are we glad she did. We ended up eating here each of the three nights of our visit to York, staff were incredibly friendly, food was delicious every time and the...

Dog friendly pub with good food. Reasonable prices. Service was great

This was such a disappointing meal. The high Tripadvisor rating had us super excited and we made a booking hoping to sample top notch Sunday roasts in a warm, city centre tavern. What we got was average in every way, huge strips of badly cooked...

What a find, just had a 3 night stay in York we ate here 2 out of the 3 evenings, the food was excellent, well kept beer, good prices, lovely staff offering a warm and friendly welcome, the pub has a great atmosphere and we...

Dog friendly traditional pub staff are super friendly & food is fantastic. My go to pub when in York. Not to be missed . Highly recommend

second year of staying here now....can not recommend enough rooms bang on and staff so helpful booked again for next year

Food not very good and over priced

I ordered a steak and potato pie. When it arrived it was swamped in gravy. Common sense would have been a separate gravy dish. I sent it back when it came back the crust of the pie was so overcooked it was nearly burnt. I...

Great bar with even better food. Called in for a drink as we were passing decided to eat there that night. The food was absolutely fabulous couldn't fault it. Then decided to have Sunday lunch which was even better. To add to the experience all the bar staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We didn't stay overnight so can't comment on accommodation

We just had a lovely three night stay here. Well located for York Centre. Very comfortable with great amenities. Free on site parking. A really nice beer garden and bar which we enjoyed. Had a great meal in the pub on our last night. Thanks...

Just visited for drinks , plenty of staff .cheerful pub .

Discovered by accident on a weekend away in York. They are the Sunday Lunch Kings. Super service, very friendly, and serving traditional lunch with an astoundingly good Yorkshire pudding and beautifully cooked vegetables. The icing on the carrot: they don't follow the latest trend of putting a whole root on a plate or mushing them to a pulp: they still chop their carrots up the good, old fashioned way. Excellent venue.

Couldnt check in to our hotel until 4.30. Walked down the street to find this great little pub. Friendly staff, great service and the chips are to die for.

We were greeted by a well built friendly lass whose name I omitted to get……maybe if it was tattooed on her ample bosom I would have noticed!! Tom took our drinks order and being from North of the border I was unsure of what beer...

Didn't have food or stay over but popped in here as we were staying at a nearby hotel. Girl who served us was lovely. We sat outside next to the lock which was beautiful and peaceful. Beer garden is quaint and cosy. Inside the pub is quirky and clean but there were no customers in other than my husband and I.

WOW, What a Find, This place is certainly York's hidden Gem. Fantastic pub,we were here for the races, called in for lunch,so glad we did the staff were brilliant,and the food was excellent. We will certainly be making a return trip.

Everything about this pub was 5 star , the food was amazing all home cooked and very generous portions , the staff out r waitress Freya was so helpful and knowledgable about all the menu , she couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful ,...

My 13 year old daughter and I visited for dinner on a Monday night. The food and service were excellent. Highly recommended!

Good beer reasonably priced good service nice little pub good menu but didn't eat not enough time will pay a visit next time in York 👍

Called for Sunday lunch, was very busy with a lot of empty plates, which I knew was a good sign. Got the Sunday lunch 1 beef & 1 chicken, both very good except I expected roast chicken instead of a butterfly breast, which wasn't done...

What a fabulous little pub and place to stay. On arrival the staff were really friendly and went through the routines of moving around after the gates were locked. The pub itself is a small, old style looking keeping in with the history of York...

Had a few drinks here with the family, lovely courtyard area and friendly team who had time to chat whilst it appeared was a busy evening. Would recommend their chicken burger! Thanks guys

Location is great, within walking distance of all amenities and most buses available outside on Fishergate. Our room was part of 2 single story rooms at rear of pub and was spotless, consisted of Bedroom with TV ,dressing table and chair and a small wardrobe,...

This is a proper pub on the edge of the town centre, always a friendly welcome from manager Julie and her staff, very efficient service , excellent range of beers and lagers on offer including my favourite, Timothy Taylors Landlord Bitter. Great food and lovely...

Great beer, superb Sunday roast and excellent service in a traditional pub. Cherish pubs like this as few and far between. What’s not to like.

This pub surprised all of us with the menu choice, quality of the food and friendly, attentive service. The food was well beyond what would be expected from a pub, the servings were very generous and it was served very quickly. I will be remembering...

The pub grub was very good and copious, the beer as always reliably good. If only the buxom lasses cracking jokes with the patrons would wipe the tables down a bit better (instead of leaving them unbelievably sticky) the five stars would be a must.

If your looking for good old English pub food this is the place. Called in for a meal to get away from the hussell and bussel of York. Food was excellent the pie was amazing the steak was 100% . The staff very welcoming. Good...

We were staying at a well known hotel down the road but spent our time here. The drinks were very reasonable prices so decided to have our evening meal here. My belly pork unfortunately was all fat bit disappointed. Hubby had the pie which is...

Had a 2 night stay and also had a lunch and tea. Cannot fault staff or food top notch. We arrived early but advised room went be long so we sat and had lunch outside. Very nice and large portions. Returned for tea with friends...

Lovely welcome from the bar staff .. dog friendly and kind enough to get our dog fresh water. Pie was very nice .. big portions and reasonable in price Will be back 😀

What an amazing place!!. Stayed for 4 nights and were treated wonderfully. All staff - bar, food, accommodation, cleaning staff were so friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Accommodation was spotless and very comfortable, although compact, it provided everything we needed and with private secure/locked...

Great food, great beer garden with great table service. Thanks Julie. Incredible table service, absolutely loverly people. Couldn’t recommend enough.

What a fantastic place this is, not much from the outside but a Tardis inside. A great welcome, followed by brilliant service by Julie and her team and the meals were out of this world. When in York you must visit or not truly experience...

Was a great pub and the atmosphere was terrific staff very friendly meal was amazing and huge only disappointing thing was that I was to full to enjoy sweets

Fantastic and extensive menu and the food did not disappoint. We all had something different and each dish was delicious. The young lady who served us was lovely too and very efficient.

Welcoming and friendly staff. Just natural, not over the top or forced in any way. Great service, there whenever you need them. Food was great too. I just went for fish and chips , but they were done really well. Proper deep fried chips rather...

Great pie….. for those with a big appetite so this was perfect for hubby, I had the chicken roast dinner which was very tasty…. Just need to be a bit hotter. Customer service fantastic, team couldn’t do enough for you. Will definitely be back

Great choices and taste of food. Atmosphere was terrific. Good music in the background. Parking would be difficult unless prebooked.