The Three Legged Mare in York

Fantastic pub with a great selection of beers in pleasant surroundings. We returned several times over the weekend.

Great selection of ciders and beer was really good didn't try any food just drinks

The best pub in York. If you like a good pint this is the place to go

Beautiful environment, friendly staff, super music.

The last Black Sheep pub standing and it's such a good one too. A full range of Black Sheep ales and ciders were available along with a couple of guest beers were available when I visited. The staff were amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable about the beer. The beer was very well kept. I could have stayed there all afternoon watching people and drinking the beer.

Fantastic real beer and a welcoming atmosphere.

We didn’t eat here but enjoyed a fabulous Friday night being entertained by a huge Session of drop-in musicians. Everything from Irish reels, Old English laments, sea shanties and Appalachian banjo reels were played by an incredibly talented bunch of people. Thank you to the Three Legged Mare and those musicians for making our first night in York the best ever! Hubby went back a few days later when there was no music and enjoyed the atmosphere there. It’s relaxed and friendly. Definitely gong back.

Looked lovely, acoustic jam being played but totally ignored at the bar (which was quiet being a Monday), served the locals instead it seems, which is a shame because York is fabulous.

Really nice place to pop in and have a pint. Didn't have any food, so I can not comment on that. The staff was very friendly and the beers were excellent. The Riggwelter was delicious! Will definitely stop by again the next time I'm in York.

Great staff. Excellent selection of drinks.

Excellent pub with superb traditional beers on. Folk Friday is a highlight and thoroughly worth a go.

Great cider choice and good beer choice. Black Sheep was very good. Salt Water Taffy Brass Castle was less to my taste.

A pub that really shines in a city full of pubs. The Barman Nathan, had an extensive product knowledge about the about the type of beers they had on offer. He hit the nail on the head and I would fully recommend “Respire”.

I first came here after watching a game at York City twenty years ago and been a few times since. Boothroyd tells me that the Three Legged Mare was a hanging post for the times when having an opinion the ruling class hated was enough to hang you. Now coming back into fashion in the 2020's Woke State. Madge remembers it as a York Brewery bar but now Black Sheep .. two guest ales. I had a Half Moon Brewery Pale Ale. Long bar with another room to rear.

Great pub, great atmosphere and friendly staff. The beer was very good too, definitely will return.

Lively and comfortable pub in the centre of York. Plenty of character, friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.

Excellent pub serving some great beers. The barman in particular was very friendly and knowledgeable about the beers.

Great service and drinks, open mic night on brilliant.

Fabulous pub great selection of drinks & Nathan knew his stuff on all the spirits ,beers ipa etc lovely calm atmosphere & clean highly recommend

1st there but liked it nice atmosphere and relaxed will return next time in York

Staff are great, service is second to none. Superb atmosphere in this pub, very friendly and easy going feel. The folk night was amazing as was the acoustic singer the following night. Keep up the good work all, You do an amazing job.

Fabulous open floor folk night (every Fri I think) Fantastic vibe, friendly & great beer to boot

A group of us visited here on 16th December, we were sat on a small table in front of the bar chatting and drinking. We had come on the train from Sheffield to visit the Christmas markets and to go for a few drinks and food. As women do, three of us went to the toilet together and went into the cubicle together as girls often do. TMI but we were chatting and stuff whilst using the toilet and one of us came onto our period whilst in there. As we came out of the toilet one of the bar staff were outside waiting to use the toilet. We washed our hands and I noticed a basket of tampons on the side. I told my friend to take one and save it for later as she did not have any as was not expecting to start her period. She said she would be fine and I again said take one and save it for later to which she agreed. We rejoined the group and one of the group went to the bar to order some more drinks. Another of the bar staff then approached the table removed only one of the empty glasses then came back for another and said "just to let you know my college thinks you were sniffing in the toilet. We won't kick you out but don't do it again" and abruptly walked off before we were able to even defend ourselves! We were then declined service at the bar! As you can imagine we were shocked and annoyed but thought to ourselves there are many other pubs in York so it should be fine. Oh how we were wrong!!! The next place we tried to get in to refused us entry. At this point we were tipsy but in no way rowdy or overly intoxicated. When we questioned this, the bouncer explained we had been reported to all bouncers in York as a group taking drugs. We asked how they could possibly have known it was us, and the bouncer showed us a picture the bar staff in the Three Legged Mare had taken of us. We asked if they really thought we were taking drugs and the bouncers said not at all but they still couldn't let us in. So overall, we were refused service in a pub and blacklisted from all pubs in York for three girls using the toilet together! The bar staff who was outside the cubicle when we left was also a girl which baffles me even more as I'm sure girls going to the toilet together is a universal experience. Thank you for ruining our trip to York with your false accusations. Will not be returning.

Fantastic service from jack and his team ,although town was busy the pub was welcoming and friendly with a great selection of beers and a great Xmas atmosphere superb pub and would highly recommend a visit.

What a warm welcome in this quirky little pub, brilliant atmosphere, great choice of drinks, just a perfect place for a stop off in York - the Christmas period made it challenging but didn't wait long to be served, definitely worth a visit 😊

Great entertainment and selection of drinks!

Great range of quality beers - including a selection of Christmas beers. Friendly and efficient service.

We popped in on Friday while waiting for Kevin Sinfield to finish his first 7 in 7 at York Minster. Jack Merry was such a welcoming host and all of his barstaff were incredibly friendly too. When Kevin was due to arrive Jack and several of his lovely customers said we could leave our drinks and belongings on our table and they would look after them until we got back! When we got back Jack invited my group of friends to go behind the bar to have our photos taken. He then gave us a full tray of Rob Burrows IPA, and lots of Rob Burrows beermats to share between us as souvenirs! Above and beyond kindness!! The friendliness and banter was brilliant and we will definitely be back the next time we are in York. Thank you Jack and thank you to your fabulous staff too.

Cosy and welcoming, excellent live music with a friendly atmosphere, highly recommended 👌

What a fantastic pub and the manager jack Merry was so welcoming and staff so friendly . Also clientele really friendly .we wished we could of stayed longer but we had a coach to catch !

Lovely bar. Had a wonderful time. Great ambience.

Fabulous service and great range of drinks. Busy because of Christmas market but staff were amazing and knowledgeable.

Came across this gem of a pub whilst strolling around York on a week’s holiday. So glad we did, lovely welcoming pub (both staff and clientele) and perfect for a few afternoon drinks. Whilst i stuck to the lager, it was interesting to see how popular the real ales were selling, maybe a hobby i need to partake in? The only downside was finding this pub a few days into the week, but will definitely be a call in point now whenever we are in York. Thanks to Jack and his staff for the welcome, see you all again soon.

We are frequent visitors to York and the Wonky Donkey! This is a fantastic pub with a great selection of hand pulled beers which we love. It was busy when we visited but Jack is a credit to the industry maintaining his wit and banter whilst always being on top form serving people in turn.If you like dry Yorkshire wit this is the place for you.

Lovely pub, it's just a pub pub (aka drinks). Nice atmosphere and staff were all lovely and cheerful! And a great pint too.

Rude old man behind the bar, terrible customer service, over priced and generally awful selection of drinks. Would not recommend. York has a gluttony of great bars, do your self a favour and avoid this one.

Folk singing on a Saturday night was super

Great bar, good selection of beer.

Good choice of well kept beers.

I've visited this pub a number of times over the years, and it's always been a firm favourite. We popped in today for a quick pint, which turned into several pints! A very warm welcome from the friendly staff, great service, and excellently kept Black Sheep on cask. What's not to like!

Had a couple of drinks but a great place and great staff

Nice place for a drink as it's not too noisy. Good gin selection, I'd recommend the Black Sheep gin, superb.

What a cracking Friday night session. Five fiddle players, three guitars, accordion, tin whistle, washboard player and fabulous singers. Like Fisherman’s Friends on the lash. Weekly event apparently! Worth the train fare from London.

Nice small pub near the Minster

Manager in today treated us really badly. And asked us to leave

Great cask selection and a brilliant choice of ciders. Very friendly place and the landlord was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Had some live acoustic music (at a very mellow level) on the bank Holiday Monday we were there. Overall a great place to visit when in York.

Great folk music on Friday nights with very talented musicians.

Lovely staff and very nice beer

On Saturday 12th August 2023, my Wife and I just happened to be passing this place and were drawn in by the excellent Music supplied by Reciprocals Music. Sadly this is where the good review ends. After finding a table, I approached the Bar. There were two Barmen. One with a Beard who seemed run of his feet serving customers and another who was standing there but doing his best to avoid serving. After making eye contact, I asked this Barman for a Beer and a J20. He looked at me and replied with what appeared to be a rude reply but pulled a Pint then walked off. When he came back some minutes later he asked me what else I wanted and I again asked for a J20 which he then got one out of the fridge. I had to then ask if we could have a glass. When I produced Cash he abruptly produced a Card Reader and I paid. Whilst sitting down near the Bar it was obvious that this same man was not pulling his weight leaving all the work to the other Barman. If I was the owner of thus Pub, he would have been sacked on the spot as he clearly is quite unsuitable due to his rudeness and lazy attitude !

Lovely little place and it's dog friendly

Big venue, drinks on the expensive side but there is a wide variety of drinks. Good location

friendly staff super interesting amd care about the products they sell, a great visit.

Really friendly, helpful team, good beer, thankyou 😊

Didn't have food, but great pub and reasonably priced for central York/minster area. Staff were great as well.

Nice place. Good selection of beers.

One of our favourites. Always call in when in town. Try it, you'll like it.

Great music on the night I went

Well I asked they person I was drinking with at they time what he will drink next and he just said Black Sheep so I said they person I am drinking with requires a Black Sheep so lady behind bar stated there are more than just one type of Black Sheep in Fact there are 5 types of it I will just wait until they person has finished in they toilet then I will ask him just Black sheep for me.

Beer very good staff pleasant and friendly sadly no food. Could do with old fashioned pub food on a lunch time like pie and peas ploughman's baked potato, sandwiches etc on a lunchtime. 2 couples came in while we were there "do you do food?" Sorry no and they didn't stop. It's not rocket science. I worked in the licensed trade for over 40 years and I can spot what's going wrong.

Good selection of ales & cider. Singer was very good

My go to Bar in York. Great beers ( the Black sheep Respire is sublime ),lovely laid back atmosphere and cool live music.

Just had a quiet drink in the place

Wonky as possible innit, open mic'ery free beer.

Great pub ! Great pint of Guinness

Safe were friendly and kind! A wonderful place to unwind with wifi! 10/10 York 😊

A good pub with nice Black Sheep

Pub with historical connections. Decent beer and cider. Staff work hard in a pleasant manner. Has live music events.

Quick pint before returning to the hotel

My husband and I were visiting York on Bank Holiday weekend. We were drawn to this pub by the sound of live folk music. We stayed for hours watching and listening. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed, and the bar staff were brilliant. We had a memorable evening.

Great place with great service. Nice beer on tap, will definitely be back

Lovely place, staff friendly and welcoming.

Nice friendly updated pub with good cask and craft selection.

Fabulous ales, lovely knowledgeable staff and we were able to take the children through to the conservatory so we could sit and enjoy a good ale - love this place❤️always our ‘go to’ pub when we visit York❤️

Small bar. Not much of an atmosphere

Great pint, good wide choice, friendly staff, toilets clean and tidy. Prices very reasonable indeed considering location will call again.

Good choice of ale. Proper old pub and bar man very friendly

This is such a great place from Back Sheep Pubs. Very cosy and relaxed. Great beer and great decoration. Wish I lived here to come here often.

Fantastic place we go to every time we are in York. Great music.

Great pub.Lovely barman and nice atmosphere

Nice little dog friendly pub. Great atmosphere. Enjoyed a couple of hours in the window seat people watching

Excellent, lovely beers, great atmosphere.

Great Irish band playing lots of beers and ciders

Nice atmosphere, would definitely recommend to any cider enthusiasts. Really big selection of fruit ciders.

Nice atmosphere and great beer.

A great choice if ales and ciders

Asked for a sample of the Yorkshire lager (I've never tasted it), to which the barmaid rolled her eyes and poured me what was nothing but foam. I naturally, politely said "it's OK I think I'll take the Moretti", to which once again she rolled her eyes and poured an equally frothy sip. She said, unprovoked, "this is free what are you waiting for?" and I, pretty bemused and exasperated, responded "are you serious?" She said she was serious, and reiterated that I was getting a free sip of lager. Incredible. Suffice to say me and my mates left and won't be back 🙂

Another fantastic time at the mare Jack still as daft as ever A fantastic well kept pint and laugh to top it off A definite must go pub when in York you definitely won’t regret it Thanks Jack

What a fantastic pub. Old school. Proper beer and a great landlord. Guzzler as superb as ever, Jack’s a great guy and full of banter and dry wit. My husband almost laughed!😀Will be back again!🍺👍

Lovely atmosphere and great beer well kept.

Stopped here an imbibed in a couple of pints and a large gin for the good lady wife. Barman was really friendly with good knowledge of all the available drinks and spirits etc. Deceptively roomy inside with a nice pub atmosphere. Ale I had (Guzzler) was spot on and not overbearing. What I would call a good "walking" ale, not too heavy. The missus had a fruity gin who's name I forget but she really enjoyed it (double of course). Great pub with a good atmosphere. And no horrible loud music. 10/10.

We spent a few hours here one evening and had a great time. The place itself is very nice inside. They had excellent live music and they have excellent, local cask ales. They have local York brewery beer as well as Blacksheep ales, including cask...

Came in for a few quiet drinks and it was great, nice atmosphere, friendly staff and plenty of cask beer to choose from.

Cracking pub. Jack the landlord was fantastic. Guzzler really well kept. Jack even had the time to smile at my dad's terrible jokes. Will definitely be back next time we are in York

Haven't been in for a while buttook some work colleagues in for a quick after work pint. Jack was manning the bar, jovial, warm and as friendly as ever - greeted me like an old friend. The beers here are kept really, really well and...

Nice pub,was very busy ,toilet was down a spiral staircase , central location

Nice enough place. Drink prices a bit heavy. Double vodka and tonic (premium admittedly) and a pint of lager coming in at over £15. The tables were sticky and dirty way beyond a day's use. This was old dirt. Must try harder.

Dropped in here for a drink after dinner one evening, just as the local folk music group was starting their weekly session. We stayed until midnight. Good selection of beers and a great atmosphere!

First time in for a while. The whole vibe had changed.

Less than a minute away from the Minster, lovely little bar selling a good selection of real ale. Some interesting storyboards up explaining the name of the bar add character. Friendly bar staff. A top little place to stop off if you're in the City.

We visited this pub last weekend on our visit to York, we only had a couple of drinks but had a really pleasant time on that Friday night as there was a live band playing which created a fabulous atmosphere.👍🎸🎤🍻