The York Tap in York

Phenomenal real ale station pub with 18+ real ales, with Timothy Taylor's range being permanently on. A wide range of regional beers available in excellent condition. Staff attentive and welcoming adding to a wonderful Edwardian building. Worth calling in for a few hours or a drink before or after your train arrives. Cannot fault this place.

Perfect stop for a tipple at the train station (though rather like airport bars it is slightly on the expensive side). Great selection of cask ales, nice Victorian interior, and convenience by being in the train station, it’s a great spot!

Great selection of drinks served by friendly staff. It’s nice place to stop before getting on the train.

A pub with character on the train station platform. It was the perfect place to meet up at and enjoy a couple of drinks before heading off to lunch. If you're a real ale fan you'll be spoiled for choice. Great service too.

Wonderful setting and very well kept beer 😍 Staff were brilliant, Amy was really helpful with suggestions when I fancied something new, if you love real ale and want something you haven’t tried before then this place is a must visit!

Great service, good beer choice

Great pub with great choice of craft and real ale.

Good selection of beer. Worth a trip

If you are waiting for a train this is the place to wait! With a great selection of delicious pints York Tap top most pubs in York. The staff are lovely and are always ready to recommend beers when you're not sure what to order. Quite affordable and good atmosphere. Although, it is quite a bit out the way and I would only visit if I was getting the train.

Traditional pub interior, cozy, a bit run down but very convenient when waiting for a train and very affordable and tasty £2.50 capuccino.

Been twice in 2015 and 2025. taproom extraordinaire and stationside patio! Great selection for of cask drawn ales to die for 😍 and definitely grab a pork pie either to enjoy with your pint pr while you walk to the Minster 😉. Had a few full pints earlier then a few half pints to try them all.

Great beer and friendly service. Nice pies too

Absolutely loved this bar. Such a fantastic choice of Cask ales and lovely surroundings!

York Tap is an absolute gem for beer lovers! Located right by the train station, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a drink before or after a journey. The bar boasts an incredible selection of craft beers, cask ales, and international brews—always fresh and well-kept. The historic building adds so much charm, with its high ceilings, beautiful tiling, and relaxed vibe. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to recommend something new if you're unsure what to try. Whether you're a local or just passing through, York Tap is a must-visit. Great drinks, great service, and a fantastic atmosphere—what more could you ask for?

Lovely station pub, inside York station and seemingly entirely built from wood, rather like a large 19th C signal box. Lots and lots of well kept cask ale (especially a full range of Timothy Taylor) and a very nice barmaid who's a student at the university.

Great pub at York Railway station. Great selection of beers available at reasonable prices.

If you like beer, you'll love it here. I'm giving away that advertising slogan free to the tapsters of York. You're welcome. 👌

Relaxing pint before boarding the train, good selection of ales. Staff friendly and good quick service.

Always our first port of call when stepping off the train. Great choice of ales and always served with a smile. Highly recommend.

Nice Weatherspoons, ample seating inside or outside, did not eat on this occasion.

Roomy & lively with an excellent range of beers with food delivered to the table.

Wow wow wow. Imagine a real ale mecca as you depart your train at York.Real ale heaven.Atleast 16 hand pulls ,plus a good selection of lager and stouts.served by friendly attentive staff.Absolutely no hesitation recommending this fine establishment.

Really good helpful staff... Great selection of ales and the stilton topped pork pie is superb.... And a great view of the station. Brilliant pub

Great pub and fantastic beer selection

Great pub. Needs some coat hooks, though.

Great selection of beers in brilliant surroundings. Can sit on the platform beer garden too for a spot of train and people watching.

Great selection of beer but found the staff dismissive and disinterested. No food was available when we visited, which was extremely disappointing as we were looking forward to trying their pies!

Popped in here while I was waiting to catch the ghost bus tour. I noticed they had a beer from the titanic brewery that I hadn’t tried before, which was a cherry porter, and this is now my new favourite, having enjoyed the plum porter for many years, this addition was really enjoyable, in a really nice location with a great atmosphere and good service.

Excellent range of beers, about 20 real, very friendly staff

Great little pub for real ale lovers, loads of hand pulls available.

Didn't eat there. Massive selection of beers. Plenty of seating with many round tables, to aid conversation

Reasonably priced for a station pub with a great selection of beers

In transit sort of pub but a spanking choice of real ales on.

Lovely pub in the station with direct access to the platforms. Pretty stained glass windows and roof light domes. Lots of seating inside and outside. Large selection of ales and beers. Very reasonably priced

Great selection of Cask Ales and fizzy stuff, well worth a stop off.

Good beer. Decent staff. Quick pint between trains. Champion!

Marvellous pub with an excellent choice of ales

Decent beer list and as conveniebt as it gets if waiting for a train

Surprisingly good place for a pint. Well kept beers and a decent choice. I would use again.

One of York's best pubs. Situated on the railway platform, always bustling and busy with commuters. Vast range of handpulled cask beers. So much choice. I had Boltmaker, always a good drop. The bar is set in the centre of the room, which is a splendidly decorative affair. Fabulous stained glass windows and stained glass cupolas in the ceiling. Has outdoor seating on the platform too. Would highly recommend and especially for those who are into their cask beers.

Tap House in York is a must-visit for any beer enthusiast. This authentic pub offers an exceptional selection of cask ales that are sure to impress. The cozy atmosphere and knowledgeable staff enhance the experience, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a pint. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Tap House's diverse range of ales is not to be missed. A true gem at the railwaystation in York.

Price doesn't matter for a pint, but in a warm glass is pretty unforgivable. Bad service where you shouldn't expect it.

Phenomenal range of real ales, the most I’ve ever seen outside of a beer festival, and constantly changing too - good throughput so no ales are sitting around. Great view of passing trains too, where better to while away an hour prior to your train departure?

Good for a quick drink before catching the train. A very quick turn over of customers

Didn't recognise any of the lagers and unfortunately the one we chose was terribly bitter and didn't end up drinking.

This is a fantastic pub, staff very friendly and helpful. Wish this was my local!

Lost my wallet,York tap returned it first class post special thanks to Andy.

Always great beer selection and quick efficient service from friendly staff

As other reviews have said, it’s not common to find such a good pub in a train station, or airport for that matter. This is a great space to sit around in waiting for your train – excellent range of beers and ciders. .

First time visiting this pub, conveniently located on the platform inside York Railway station. Excellent range of ales. Lovely old building with amazing domed windows in the roof. And if you miss your train then you can have another pint LOL.

Great music, wonderfully kept beer!

Lovely well run professional business Quality beers and snacks great atmosphere

It's been a while but good as ever.

I love the shape of the bar in here and the offering of drinks they have, but it does seem to be a bit messy whenever you go in, but it can be very busy!

In the summer holidays they run a steam train to Scarborough from York and this is the place to go after a longish day with over excited people. The range of beers is exceptional (they are part of Pivni group) and the staff seem to know a fair bit about them. Drinking in halves means that you can sample a few and the surroundings are pretty impressive and have been sensitively updated.

Fantastic selection of ales and craft beers.

Always seems to be busy with an eclectic mix of customers. Terrific selection of beers. Pleasant and very hard working bar staff.

Love the location and architecture fabulous beer and cider selection.

Pies have gone massively down hill. Pints are still ok, but just ok. Please don't start slipping York tap as you're a smashing location and lovely interior!!!

Great pub. Good range of beers. Interesting building.

First visit to York Tap which we really enjoyed this week. Timothy Taylor beers were great and although we didn't eat they sell pies. Loved the architecture and the vibes and music. Staff friendly and helpful. Would deffo recommend a visit 😁

Not eaten here, but the beers are great

Nice selection of local brewed beers. Worth a visit if you like craft beers.

Did not eat 😐 found place pleasant and drink acceptable

You wouldn't expect a pub of this calibre inside a train station. Yet, York Pub does with style. A vast collection of beers on tap, including many real ales. They also serve scotch eggs, which are an excellent railway snack. The place also looks gorgeous inside, and is well looked after. The service is also excellent. Being able to have a weekend out at York, then walk into a pub where you get real good beer as you wait, and then walk out onto the platform is peak streamlining of civilization. Good job whoever did it, good job whoever is maintaining it.

Friendly service and reasonable prices but the beer was room temp at best

Every time I go through York Train Station I make a special effort to go in here for a pint. Been a real ale drinker it's like entering heaven. At least 15 real ales on handpump most of them small breweries and priced afordable. The staff behind the counter are all knowledgeable on real ale and very polite in answering in questions you want answers to on any subjects . Wednesday 10th July 2024 This great real ale pub on York Raiway Station always has at least 12 handpumped real ales on at any time over both its circular bars. It has a massive local and visitors for trains following There are at least 60 tables inside and 30 tables on the outdoor drinking area on York station platform. Altogether, at least 200 people can sit and drink this pubs beautiful well kept real ales at one time. This bar has to be one of the United Kingdoms top 5 real ale station bars😁😁😁 . .

Expensive , staff look fed up , very much a station pub 🍻

Great selection of beers and excellent service.

Ordered 2 vodka and cokes. Didn’t get asked if I wanted ice… full glass of ice. Didn’t get asked how much coke I wanted. Vodka tasted of rum not vodka. Said it tasted awful and I couldn’t drink it. The young obnoxious guy with curly hair said either drink it or pay for another one. Not his problem as he doesn’t drink vodka. Cheers, won’t be returning

Started Race Day off in The York Tap. Typical pub atmosphere. Didn't try any food.

Great choice of ales. Staff service attentive, efficient and quick at tidying

Some people shouldn’t work in hospitality, especially the manager Adam. Every other staff member was very attentive but the manager very rude. We was sat by the door on a freezing cold day and shut it three times. To which the manager came over with a disgusting attitude. Very disrespectful

Fabulous range of beers in a great pub. Friendly staff.

Old little pub attached to the station.

Great beer, great pies, great pub, friendly service and clean loos - can’t really ask for more!

Fabulous beers, well looked after and very well served. Great staff, great place.

What a cracking building to spend some time waiting for the train. The ceiling is particularly nice.

Fantastic pub, great beer, makes waiting for a train a real pleasure

We always go there for a few pre choo choo pints from the huge selection. The pork pies are yummy too.

Great choice of beers. First stop after getting off the train at York and the last stop before boarding the train home.

great beer selection while awaiting train

It's easy to take this pub for granted. Imagine what it was like before. A shelter and haven for delayed passengers. Great place to wait for your train

A gem of a pub , lovely decor with amazing drinks choice (around 15 different ales when we were there). Added bonus with it being sited in one of the nicest train stations around, although accessible from outside the station.

What a gem and greets you immediately upon arrival in York (by train). The selection is vast and it’s all quality. Four Timothy Taylor’s cask handles alone! I haven’t seen that many outside of one of their own pubs. Went for a Knowle Spring. Prices are great. A warm welcome to York if you’re up for a pint or two. Or a great send off from York. Also, considering it’s inside a train station, the exterior and interior are gorgeous. Rustic yet modern yet very much in a train station. If I was local, I’d come here often, a stellar spot!

Best choice of ales I have experinced outside beer festivals. Accessible from platform as well- bonus.

Beautiful old bar with open fire. Best station bar anywhere, maybe ?

The food is great however not a lot of it...very good travellers rest with vintage vibe.

Great selection of beers. Perfectly located at the station so great for a meetup.

Another good pint of Landlord at the Tap.

Lovely pint of pale ale called Mojo. Got served very quickly every time I went up to the bar which was good . Hardly having to wait much at all.

One of the few benefits of train travel these days is the ability to stop off at the York Tap on my way up north. Amazing selection of beers in a pub that puts many others to shame. Coffe is good too I hear. Sometimes I wish the trains were even more delayed so I can stay longer!

Lovely old part of original York Station, incidentally for a period of time a model railway layout as an a paid for attraction. I think originally built as the ‘tea rooms’ On my visit today fully appreciated the range of beers available, and my glass or two of stout was excellent and not always available in a number of establishments. Having just returned from a holiday in Kenya, sadly has reminded me that uk customer service could be a little more friendly, a maybe with a smile. Also don’t understand why empty bottles have to be thrown into a container with the resulting noise. Prices are a little on the high side, but this is sadly typical in all tourist cities. Having made my observations as a resident of York, yes, will return as this venue has a pleasant atmosphere and many original features from Victorian railway era.

Decent beer, handy waiting for your next train. Toilets a bit of a disaster though

First trip to York in 5 years. Been to this pub several times since it opened Great location at York Railway station and superb range of real ales. A very attractive building with a circular central bar lined with handpumps. Outside covered seating on the platform side. Forty plus years ago it was said York has a pub for every day of the year. Tried my best to do them all. Many now gone but also lots of new places to drink. A great City to visit for many reasons. Jorvic is named after here, the old Viking city name. Not sure where Paulicarus gets his name. Only time for a very drinkable half of Helmsley brewery bitter. A new one to me.

Wasn't expecting much with it being attached to the station but was pleasantly surprised. Good beer, good service and all the atmosphere that you expect with the hustle and bustle of a transport hub.

Stopped off here while waiting for the Ghost bus, not the warmest of places, but great choice of beers

Great service, good wine and beerr

Always worth a visit , great real ales 🍺 and excellent pork pies , friendly service what more can you ask for .

Possibly the best beer in York? Has a great atmosphere with the constant churn of train passengers coming and going...proper boozer.