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About Edinburgh Arms
Edinburgh Arms is a pub on Fishergate in York, open daily with walk-in service. Live music runs regularly, including Nashville sessions on Sundays, alongside a pool table in the bar. The menu runs to five items, with scampi and chips served alongside mushy peas, and beer on offer at the bar. A quiz night adds to the weekly lineup. Outdoor seating extends the space for those who want to sit outside, and a step-free entrance means the pub suits visitors with mobility needs. No table booking is taken, so seating works on a walk-in basis throughout the day and evening.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Does not have assistive hearing loop
Menu & Prices
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- Beer
- Scampi Chips Mushy Peas
- Wine
- Juice
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pool table, quiz night with buffet, live music nights and rude staff attitude.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pool table, quiz night with buffet, live music nights and rude staff attitude.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often mention the quiz night, several describing it as good fun, with one recounting a complimentary buffet afterward and a cash prize given out to a random attendee rather than just the winner. Live music draws repeat praise too, with mentions of Saturday, Sunday and Thursday performances and one visitor going specifically to watch a band, plus a Nashville sessions country night held every other Sunday. The pool table comes up as well, though one family reports being told mid-game that it's over-18s only, a restriction they say wasn't posted near the payment terminal. On drink, one reviewer notes John Smith's bitter is on but laments no cask conditioned real ales. Beyond that, the pub splits sharply on atmosphere and staff: several call the crowd and staff friendly and welcoming, with one repeat overnight guest calling it consistently excellent, while multiple others describe a bar attendant as rude and the place as unwelcoming or run-down, with one reviewer saying they were glared at throughout their visit.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often mention the quiz night, several describing it as good fun, with one recounting a complimentary buffet afterward and a cash prize given out to a random attendee rather than just the winner. Live music draws repeat praise too, with mentions of Saturday, Sunday and Thursday performances and one visitor going specifically to watch a band, plus a Nashville sessions country night held every other Sunday. The pool table comes up as well, though one family reports being told mid-game that it's over-18s only, a restriction they say wasn't posted near the payment terminal. On drink, one reviewer notes John Smith's bitter is on but laments no cask conditioned real ales. Beyond that, the pub splits sharply on atmosphere and staff: several call the crowd and staff friendly and welcoming, with one repeat overnight guest calling it consistently excellent, while multiple others describe a bar attendant as rude and the place as unwelcoming or run-down, with one reviewer saying they were glared at throughout their visit.
Featured reviews
- Khern M
“Really bad experience here. Staff were rude and made us feel unwelcome from the start. Definitely will not be coming back.”
- Eric
“The old lady was rude - not too sure what’s her issue. Old couple with some attitude problems. Didn’t enjoy the pint here at all as they were being weird. BIG AVOID. would give -10 stars if can”
- Nathan
“Absolutely dire pub, honestly. Proper run-down and just feels miserable the second you walk in. The old grumpy barmaid had a shocking attitude—downright rude and made the whole place feel hostile. Kept glaring over at us like we’d done …”
- Mark Dorling
“What a brilliant no nonsense pub. Staff and locals were really friendly. If I lived in York it’d be my local. No dogs allowed - perfect”
- Jorgen Craft - Blacksmith & Artist
“I stay at the Edinburgh Arms in York every year with friends and we always have a good time. The rooms are comfortable, and the pub downstairs has such a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Great location and consistently excellent.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free parking lot
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
- Has bar games
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Has live music
- Has quiz night
- Highlights· 3
- Has great beer selection
- Has live performances
- Good for watching sport
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Offerings· 2
- Serves alcohol
- Serves wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
Location
How Edinburgh Arms compares to nearby bars
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Edinburgh Arms This shop | Valhalla York | The Deramore Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1(365) | 4.7(4,259) | 4.3(656) | |
| Price | £1–10 | £10–20 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 0.5 mi | 1.5 mi |
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How this listing is sourced
Hours, contact details, and amenities are sourced from publicly available business data and re-checked regularly. Listings are ranked independently — no paid placement.