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About Cock & Bottle
On Skeldergate in York, Cock & Bottle is a traditional pub at number 61. The bar pours hand-pulled, cask-conditioned real ales and local ales on draught, with lagers and cider also on tap. The "White rat" ale is among the draught options. TVs show Sky and BT sports, so the pub works for watching a match over a pint. A weekly quiz night adds drinks and cash prizes to be won. The kitchen does not serve meals, and the only food on offer is a pork pie.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hand pulled cask ales, white rat ale, outside seating and sports on TV.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hand pulled cask ales, white rat ale, outside seating and sports on TV.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, welcoming staff at this traditional pub, describing a warm welcome and a good host. Close behind is the choice of drinks, with hand pulled cask conditioned real ales described as in excellent condition, local ales, and draught lagers and cider, often at good prices. Several mention TVs for sport and outside seating at the front, and one notes it is dog friendly with a pork pie on offer. Others say it reminds them of how pubs used to be. The recurring complaint is the condition of the place. Two reviewers say it needs money spent on it, especially the toilets, and another describes a broken toilet roll holder, tired furniture and a need for new seats and a lick of paint, as if time had stood still since an earlier visit. It is also noted that no food is served. One reviewer closes the loop on the drinks, saying a pint of the ale with the odd name tastes far better than the name suggests.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, welcoming staff at this traditional pub, describing a warm welcome and a good host. Close behind is the choice of drinks, with hand pulled cask conditioned real ales described as in excellent condition, local ales, and draught lagers and cider, often at good prices. Several mention TVs for sport and outside seating at the front, and one notes it is dog friendly with a pork pie on offer. Others say it reminds them of how pubs used to be. The recurring complaint is the condition of the place. Two reviewers say it needs money spent on it, especially the toilets, and another describes a broken toilet roll holder, tired furniture and a need for new seats and a lick of paint, as if time had stood still since an earlier visit. It is also noted that no food is served. One reviewer closes the loop on the drinks, saying a pint of the ale with the odd name tastes far better than the name suggests.
Featured reviews
- Dave Gregson Writes
“A classic traditional pub with a warm welcome and good selection of ales at good prices”
- Phil Price
“Great little independent pub serving local ales and a nice range of wine. Great location and friendly staff. Try out a pint of "white rat" ale. It tastes way better than the name might suggest 🍻🙂”
- ian foster
“It is mainly a sports pub but there is outside seating. Very pleasant has good beers and lagers plus cider on draught”
- John Walton
“Traditional pub. Listen. We all know that our Traditional pubs are closing down faster than we can blink. Support your local pub. The more they make the more they spend on the pub. Personally I love this pub. Very friendly staff. Good choice of drinks. Dog friendly. And a pork pie if your peckish.”
- Giles Pay
“pub frequented by locals. reasonable beer prices but the place needs some money spending on it especially the toilets”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“A friendly pub nestled in Skeldergate with a wide selection of beers, gins and ales. We are dog-friendly and show live sports including Sky and BT sports. Join us for our weekly Sunday night quiz, with drinks and cash prizes to be won, £1 per person.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Bars near Cock & Bottle
- The Lowther3.77740.1 mi
riverside outside seating, homemade chips, steak and ale pie
- The Stone Roses Bar4.42,8030.1 miWheelchair accessible
standout bartenders, accommodating bar staff
- The Ackhorne4.68980.1 miWheelchair accessible
sunday roast, hand-pumped real ales, bar billiards table
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cock & Bottle | 4.3464 | — | hand pulled cask ales, white rat ale, outside seating |
| The Lowther | 3.7774 | 0.1 mi | riverside outside seating, homemade chips, steak and ale pie |
| The Stone Roses BarWheelchair accessible | 4.42,803 | 0.1 mi | standout bartenders, accommodating bar staff |
| The AckhorneWheelchair accessible | 4.6898 | 0.1 mi | sunday roast, hand-pumped real ales, bar billiards table |
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