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About Shambles Tavern
Shambles Tavern is a pub on Shambles in York, set on one of the city's most historic streets. The bar pours a selection of craft beers on tap and in cans, and live music fills the room from Wednesday through Sunday, with weekends carrying the main programme. Dogs are welcome inside, making it a stop for walkers exploring the surrounding lanes. The format centres on the bar, with drinks and music doing the work rather than a full kitchen menu. Booking is handled as walk-in trade, so arriving earlier in the evening tends to be easier at busy times. The setting keeps things compact, and the focus stays on the beer list and the weekly music schedule rather than on extras beyond the core pub offer.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingUsually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Menu & Prices
80 dishes · mains £3–15- Ploughman's£9.45
- Blt£9.45
- Tuna Mayo & Cucumber£7.45
- Yorkshire Ham & Salad£7.95
- Ham Or Cheese£6.45
- Ham & Cheese£7.45
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention craft beers on tap, live music, fresh food and friendly staff.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention craft beers on tap, live music, fresh food and friendly staff.
Customer Review Summary
Most visitors come for the wide beer selection, especially the craft options on draught or in cans, which reviewers single out as the clear draw. Close behind, the friendly staff and lively weekend atmosphere earn consistent praise, with one visitor noting live music runs Wednesday through Sunday. The pub's fresh, well-priced food rounds out what several describe as a memorable stop on the Shambles.
Customer Review Summary
Most visitors come for the wide beer selection, especially the craft options on draught or in cans, which reviewers single out as the clear draw. Close behind, the friendly staff and lively weekend atmosphere earn consistent praise, with one visitor noting live music runs Wednesday through Sunday. The pub's fresh, well-priced food rounds out what several describe as a memorable stop on the Shambles.
Featured reviews
- Bérengère Canet
“Pub anglais très sympa : bon choix de bières, bières craft notamment. Pression ou canettes. Bonne ambiance, avec concert le week-end.”
- emma smith
“Great place, very good customer service all staff so friendly food delicious food good prices well worth the visit highly reccomended”
- Leo Periam
“Good drinks Great atmosphere with decent live music”
- Kayleigh Cooper
“Excellent little pub with live music Wednesday till Sunday”
- Vero G
“Toujours un plaisir de venir : service sympathique, cuisine avec des produits frais, lieu mythique 😎🍻🥰”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
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- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Live music
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near Shambles Tavern
- Pivní York4.61,7410 mi£1–10
beer selection, dog friendly pub, knowledgeable bar staff
- Valhalla York4.74,2590 mi£10–20
ragnarok platter, mead selection, viking themed decor
- The Old White Swan4.43,2940.1 mi
homemade pies, open fires, steak pie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shambles TavernReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,267 | — | £1–10 | craft beers on tap, live music, fresh food |
| Pivní York | 4.61,741 | 0 mi | £1–10 | beer selection, dog friendly pub, knowledgeable bar staff |
| Valhalla York | 4.74,259 | 0 mi | £10–20 | ragnarok platter, mead selection, viking themed decor |
| The Old White Swan | 4.43,294 | 0.1 mi | — | homemade pies, open fires, steak pie |
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