Quick info
About The Blue Bell
The Blue Bell is a small pub in York at 53 Fossgate, with an old interior and two small bars to sit in. The drinks list offers a choice of beer, including Jaipur, Peroni and Erdinger, and the kitchen serves pork pies for anyone wanting a bite alongside a pint. The layout is compact, so the two bars give visitors a couple of separate spots to settle rather than one open room. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ParkingUsually difficult to find a space
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pork pies, good choice of beer, small two-room interior and expensive drinks.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pork pies, good choice of beer, small two-room interior and expensive drinks.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the beer, calling it good quality and favolosa, with a great choice on offer. Pork pies come close behind, one reviewer calling theirs cracking. Several describe a small, old pub with character and friendly staff, and one notes a mix of clientele and conversation. The main complaint is cost: one reviewer says three double drinks felt unbelievably expensive for the atmosphere.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the beer, calling it good quality and favolosa, with a great choice on offer. Pork pies come close behind, one reviewer calling theirs cracking. Several describe a small, old pub with character and friendly staff, and one notes a mix of clientele and conversation. The main complaint is cost: one reviewer says three double drinks felt unbelievably expensive for the atmosphere.
Featured reviews
- Peter Lamkin
“Very nice visit to the Blue Bell. Good quality beer. Cracking pork pie.”
- erica Revill
“My husband and I visit York every year and go to the Blue Bell every time . Great choice of beer, happy friendly staff, great pork pies and a mixture of clientele and conversations. Shall definitely return and highly recommend a visit to anyone whilst in York”
- Iryna Svitkovska
“Non ho giudicato il cibo dal momento che non ho mangiato li. È un pub piccolo ma molto accogliente, mi ha fatto molto piacere visitarlo. La birra è favolosa”
- Colin Lewis
“Been meaning to go here for ages old inside with character room for two behind the bar if your both slim barman and customers very friendly has two bars to sit in but very small ours only had two tables will go again well done had atmosphere will recommend.”
- Philip McElhone
“Unbelievably expensive, Got 3 double drinks and it was 33 quid, the atmosphere definitely does not match the price they set for drinks.”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
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- Beer
- Seating
- Restroom
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Blue Bell
- Cat In The Wall4.81900 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
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- Shambles Tavern4.61,2670.1 mi£1–10ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
craft beers on tap, live music, fresh food
- Social 8 Lounge4.71810.1 mi£10–40ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
cocktail menu, live music on thursdays, chocolate birthday board
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue BellOutdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.71,707 | — | £1–10 | pork pies, good choice of beer, small two-room interior |
| Cat In The WallWheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.8190 | 0 mi | £10–20 | cocktails, private party hosting, wednesday open mic night |
| Shambles TavernReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,267 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | craft beers on tap, live music, fresh food |
| Social 8 LoungeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7181 | 0.1 mi | £10–40 | cocktail menu, live music on thursdays, chocolate birthday board |
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