Ye Olde Starre Inn in York

It's a nice interesting place with a good atmosphere.

So good. Great beer and lovely grub served by excellent humans!

Great beer 🍺 and atmosphere well worth a visit 😀

Medium rare steak. Over cooked and overpriced. Friendly bar staff and service staff. The food did not hit the mark.

We came here on a Tuesday evening - the pub was out of a lot of dishes but that didn’t affect our order. The Greene King pub boasts a lot of craft ales and lagers and a medium house wine 🍷 was a steal at £5.40. I’d recommend the burger 🍔

Great drinks range in the heart of York always fantastic service.

Nice place to visit friendly staff

Great old pub in the centre of York !

Very friendly and helpful staff. The food was nice except the goujons were overcooked and lacerated the roof of my mouth. Lovely original historic features though the atmosphere was spoiled by the music being a bit too loud for dining and chatting.

What a lovely excellent pub, you walk down a creepy alleyway to get to it but it adds to the nostalgia of the place, but great staff and music.

Didn't try the food although it looked great but I would recommend it to anyone visiting York. Lovely pub, great atmosphere, looks and feels inviting and good selection of beers. Old school interior, hasn't been turned into a plastic chain pub. Look it out!

Great atmosphere and a good selection of beers. Thanks guys.

Great food great customer service.

Really nice food. And couple of ales on pumps. A old place. But feels warm

A centuries old pub right in the heart of York. Excellent quality food and a decent lineup of beers and real ales. You can feel the history of the place as soon as you walk in. A nice atmosphere and reasonable prices for food though the drinks are a bit pricey. Definitely worth a visit.

Good place for some pub food and pints inside of old town.

Lovely atmosphere, bartender bit pre occupied

Just popped in for a beer.. Lovely

Proper pub, nothing fancy and just as it should be.

House of trembling madness, get there early otherwise you wont get in.

Very good historical pub with vibrant atmosphere. Busy as most of pubs in York.

Had a lovely meal in this olde worlde pub.

Really homely old style proper pub, just like what we used to have. Haven’t tried the food but it looked pretty good, they have a extensive alcohol selection.

Fantastic dog friendly pub full of character.

Lovely quaint pub in york, staff very friendly

Best pub in York. Mind you, I'd consider anywhere that does Theakston's Old Peculiar on draft.

Lovely little pub, nice beer with a nice courtyard outside

Called in for a quick drink whilst visiting York lovely quaint olde fashion pub with a good selection of drinks and to top it off a open fire Would call again when back in town

Really enjoyed our visit to the Ye Olde Starre Inne, friendly staff, really nice food and just a lovely old Inne , many thanks

What an amazing pub / restaurant this is !! It is hidden down an alley way in York city centre but you can’t miss it as it has a massive sign that expands across the whole street. David, Steve and Aidey are awesome and so welcoming !! But hats off and a massive thank you to Harvey. We had an issue that was no fault at all of the Inn, but Harvey was soo helpful and accommodating beyond what he needed to do !! What an amazing person he is! Thank you Highly recommended.. their steak and Ale pie and mash is the best around !! Scott and Laura from Cambridge !

Absolutely amazing pub with lovely staff. Can’t fault them. Was looked after today by David, Steve and Harvey. Will certainly be back again

Didn't plan to visit here but the house of trembling madness didn't allow dogs. We had a burger and chicken salad with a TT Landlord and G&T. Helpful bar staff and tasty food, highly recommended. www.yorkshirepubwalks.co.uk

Despite a gluten free menu boasting gluten free bread and gluten free burgers - no gluten free bread to be found at the inn today!

As usual spot on my fave pub in york

Great place for a drink. Good for a spooky pub crawl

We walked into the pub and it was busy with an amazing atmosphere. We were served within 1 minute by the staff. A true hidden gem in York with service to go with it. Just want to thank a few of the staff for the service and being great at their job. Thank you, Charlie, Aiday, Charlie, Tom and John. You made our night even better. Keep it up guys. I will be back soon.

Claims to be from 1644, during the English Civil War and thus the oldest pub in York. ( When the Woke Puritans killed you for being happy.) Been a few times but gets crammed with tourists. A good selection of real ales. Mainly Greene King but good guest ales. Boothroyd had the house bitter. Madge a good pinot blush...a glass..not a pint.. The sign that crosses the road in one of only a few left in England. ( One in Stamford, Lincolnshire we visited in 2018.) Lovely interior when not crammed. Several rooms and outside seating wraps around the pub.

Traditional English pub steeped in history and warm welcoming atmosphere. Great selection of beers and wines and wow the Steak and Ale Pie…..only for the hungry 👍

The food was really comforting on a cold winter's day. The portion size was generous and tasted good.

Food OK. Pub itself is a lovely traditional pub !

Really beautiful old pub in York, so welcoming, cosy and dog friendly 🥰 the general manager is so lovely, definitely recommend ❤️❤️❤️

Absolutely lovely , staff great, food delicious. Will definitely come back . Added bonus dog friendly

Steak and Ale pie was the best I have had great food and atmosphere.

Amazing historical pub, literally the oldest one in York! You'll a lovely selection of food and drinks. Friendly and professional staff too. Highly recommended!

Great pub with a traditional menu that is very reasonably priced. Nice and cosy with characterful features and plenty of cosy corners for warming up in winter. Highly recommend.

Brilliant experience and absolutely would go again if I'm ever in York. Not only is the rusticity of the food and the pub itself comforting for any time of day, the food itself is spot on. The classic steak and ale pie was perfect, and is one of the best, if not, the best steak and ale pie I've had. The chips are very nicely done and it's overall a hearty meal that'll certainly fill you up, whilst maintaining some balance. If you've got room, the sticky toffee pudding is also lovely - very rich and delectable, whilst still being a simple dish. However, the best part might be the very reasonable price for the food. The portions are more than generous for the amount you pay, and this is not always the case at pubs. Last but not least, the staff are also very friendly and helpful, making this an all-round outstanding pub.

A friend and I were on a trip to York, this place sounded good as it was an old Ale house. We went for the classic British Pie & mash, the service was great, fast and professional. The food was served in good time, and they were busy too. Food was very good, a decent pie, I liked the grilled cabbage also, mash wah good along with a little pan of extra gravy. Couldn't fault the place or the service, good job everyone that works there 😎👍👌

Visiting York for the first time as a family we weren't sure where to choose for food and drink in advance, but we are very glad we ate here. Really pleasant service that was not overbearing at all, very good quality pub grub and a super choice of real ales too. I'd say we have about 1878 reasons to return.

Loud but when you get used to it lovely pub with a cosy and such a welcoming atmosphere, especially thanks to the staff (specifically John and millie for us) overall fantastic experience.

Food for family of four and one 🐕. Busy day in York due to ICE sculptures on display. All happy with food and visit to the Starter👍

Ye Olde Starre Inn is right in the tourist centre of York, so you could never call it a “local” pub. It is however a most pleasant place to go for a drink. It is a spacious and good looking pub with lots of dark wood furnishings and panelled walls, some with decorative glass panelling and dividers. The fact that there are several little nooks and crannies also lends the place a generally cosy feel and we enjoyed our visit. The service and the ales were all very good.

The Heart of York in my opinion.

We visited the pub for a drink but then decided to have desserts. We opted for the apple pie and sticky toffee pudding. I asked beforehand if the apple pie came hot and it did. I had it with custard. My mum had the sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. Both arrived promptly. The apple pie was good, not very sweet. The sticky toffee pudding was a huge portion and far too sweet. It came with ice cream which was delicious BTW. . All in all I would say less sugar in one and more love in the other. The atmosphere was good. It was chilled and cosy. I've only realised that it was a Greene King afterwards. Not very well advertised. Other than that, I think we might be back for couple of drinks soon.

Lovely old pub and atmosphere. I can not rate the food because we only had a drink.

Good food and they are really nice

Lovely old pub friendly service.

Oldest pub in York friendly staff lovely food good drink selection and a nice seating area

OK but could have been great if the fire was lit. Minus 2 outside, how cold does it have to be to light the fire? Otherwise, a decent old world pub

Popped in here Sunday evening, found a lovely little spot. Great food, delivered quickly, piping hot and exactly as ordered. Pricing was really reasonable for York, and definitely worth a visit if you don’t want to pay normal York prices, this is definitely underrated and overlooked I think. Really pleased we found it… ticked all the boxes we were looking for, and a proper historic little spot too …. Definitely one to consider

stopped in for a pint, fun atmosphere!

We had a wonderful time here for a spot of dinner today. Absolutely delicious food and wonderful service. We were served by a lovely bearded man, who I'm sorry to have not gotten his name, he was so friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was delightful and we had a wonderful time, thank you all. We will be back I'm sure!

Great atmosphere, great staff .

Nice city centre tavern with great range of Ales including a cracking pint of Theakstons Old Perculiar the food was reasonably priced and was served quickly. Nuu in ce lad from Shropshire behind the bar didn’t catch is name but a good welcome.

Had a cider and a great time. Very nice place.

Fantastic spot in the heart of York. The almost hidden archway opens up into the courtyard of this vibrant, friendly pub which all adds to the generally welcoming feeling you receive upon entering. We were greeted by friendly staff and smiling faces even in the depths of a bustling bar prior to Christmas.

Lovely old traditional pub.plenty of ales and beers .very busy place.lots of people eating so must be good. We didn't have food but looked nice . Staff very friendly

Great place for a quick pitstop for a snack in the oldest inn in York. Great atmosphere with plenty of character, friendly staff and the food was great, recommended!

Comida rica a precio aceptable. Se ordena en la caja, lo que es bueno saberlo porque nosotros esperamos un rato en la mesa a que nos atendieran. Recomendado!

Great old pub bang in the centre of York, we visited with our two young boys and had a lovely pub lunch, the pies were lovely and they had a good selection of drinks on draught, prices on par with the other pubs in the vicinity, we were there on a Thursday afternoon during the school holidays and had no trouble finding a table but I would imagine it gets very busy during weekends, we would recommend visiting for a refreshing drink or food.

Where are the rest of the Calamari rings? Paid 6.95 for what displayed in the photo. Spoke to waiter about it and he said “yep that’s it… sorry”.. wow pathetic! Possibly another tourist trap in York!

Love this pub. Very central with good food and excellent beer. Friendly staff and always enough room to get a table for lunch or dinner.

Great historical pub, good beer selection and great music to listen too. Really nice beer garden that looks up to the minster.

My wife and I decided to have a meal in one of Yorks oldest licensed premises. Approaching it through the alleyway, it opens up into an outdoor courtyard and smoking area. The pub itself is lovely - it’s an old building with many small rooms where none of the walls, floors or doorways are straight. It has character to spare! Bar service (after 6 on a Friday evening) was quick and friendly. I had a pint of a local brew - Ainsty Ale’s Flummoxed Farmer which was delicious, and my wife had a large vodka and lemonade, served with a large slice of lime, which she said was lovely. We ordered burgers - I had the Korean burger and my wife had the cheese and bacon burger, both with home made onion rings and triple cooked chips and people? They were AMAZING! I would heartily recommend this pub to anyone - good beer, good food and great friendly service. It is what every pub should be!

Uncomplicated, straightforward traditional pub selling decent beer. It's easy to miss it - off Stone gate up a side alley. It gets busy but it's bigger than it looks once you get inside.

A very old pub with different rooms every where in the pub. Very busy when I visited york. £9.50 for a pint and a half a bit steep

Cracking establishment that’s been a paragon of good beer and great hospitality for a long, long time. That the high standards and excellent service on display here have remained intact over the years is something to be applauded. Rather fitting given this is one of the oldest public houses in the ancient City of York. If you’re after an excellent pint in a friendly, hospitable and traditional British pub, come here. They’ve got it spot on.

We visited during the Christmas period, had no trouble booking a table for two, the menu drew us in as we knew we wanted a cheeseboard which is hard to find in York and decent veggie options. We had nachos to start which were a nice sharer and the pulled mushroom chilli which was gorgeous, really tasty! The cheeseboard didn’t disappoint either and was enjoyed by candlelight in a cosy environment. We loved the history of the pub and all the facts placed around the place. Only negative was the toilets, they need some love. Will always return.

Loved this pub! Great beer selection, reasonable prices, not overcrowded.

Went for a drink and light lunch. A nicely kept old pub, dog friendly and a lovely atmosphere of families, couples and friends. Tasty, well prepared small plates for us and nice beer. Those running it deserve to do well.

Had Christmas day lunch with our 2 dogs and was made very welcome. Great lunch and the staff were spot on

Lovely medieval old pub, slanted roof's, crooked doorways, old wooden floors, windows slanted, arched entrance way into a lovely court yard. We had Christmas day here with the family, my wife booked the table with the help of John (manager) , he looked after every single detail for our time here, arranged for us to have a cosy corner, the food altered (for the kids), John's customer service is outstanding, we seriously all had the best Christmas ever thanks to John. The food was tip top, tasty exactly how we would want a big Christmas Roast. Zero complaints, the kids loved it.... If I could give more than 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would... Lovely place and would definitely highly recommend to families, couple's..

Very busy but cool place.. expensive unfortunately 😕

We nipped on hor a drink and decided to eat. The menu was pretty standard and decided on the fish cakes and the steak sandwich. I was completely amazed at the standard of food that was served. The fish cakes were homemade made, beautifully seasoned and came with a really lovely salad. The steak sandwich was cooked to perfection. We weren't expecting such a high standard of food. Staff were lovely and as it was the 28th/ 12 and they were run off their feet, they were accomdating and so helpful. Highly recommend.

We booked for Christmas Day dinner, the service and staff was friendly and excellent. The 3 courses of Food and glass of Prosecco was lovely. Would definitely recommend.

Good old pub great atmosphere always feel welcomed an dog friendly

Very popular, so might be hard to get a seat 👍

Loved it. Just in the mood for a rustic pie, and there were obviously loads of choices in York but I'm certain we made the right choice. Steak and Ale pie with chips was delicious. Generous portion and reasonably priced, and didn'thave to wait long at all for it to be served. Good selection of drinks too.

Fairly busy when we visited, decent pub and a must visit for the history

We came for Christmas dinner and had an amazing time. It was our first time having Christmas dinner out and we were so impressed! All the staff were so friendly and welcoming.

Came here for Christmas Dinner, lively pub in the heart of the city. 3 course Christmas dinner was excellent and the service from our waiter, Keith, was excellent. This is a traditional British pub and we are certain to return. Well done to all the...

Came for Christmas eve drinks as always great pub even though very busy staff were amazing, great beer will definitely come again

Great spot for a chilled catch up without spending both the arm and leg. Don't go late on Sunday or you might miss the roast! John is a proper lad with a taste of every sport going on. Thanks for making York better mate!

Great spot for a chilled catch up without spending both the arm and leg. Don't go late on Sunday or you might miss the roast! John is a proper lad with a taste of every sport going on. Thanks for making York better mate!

such a hidden gem! i came here with my friends and we all had a great time. the building has that old rustic feeling with the glass windows and the old fireplace by the bar. we ordered some nibbly bits which were so tasty, just...

Amazing food, service & general atmosphere. Would 100% recommend. Staff are super friendly and attentive!

Went after work with my friend we both got a burger and it was delicious!! Ella and Millie always chat with us when we go in and everyone’s so friendly!!!!!

This pub is an excellent venue for a good drink and some excellent food with friends! They have a great variety of drinks and an equally appetising menu. Cannot fault the staff either. They are great and always smiling. This venue is such a hidden...

Great old pub in the heart of York, great food and excellent service and atmosphere. Heaving full, but being December that's not surprising.

Very warm welcoming place, with a very nice calm homely feel. The staff were attentive and had a keen eye for when we needed something. Would highly recommend to all!

Visiting York with family and friends for a birthday. York is very busy on a weekend but the staff at the Star managed to accommodate 8 of us very last minute. Despite it being an incredibly busy Sunday service the staff were incredibly attentive and...