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About The Punch Bowl
On Stonegate in York, The Punch Bowl is a traditional pub that once served as a favoured drinking place of 17th-century Whig party members. The kitchen runs a menu that includes a Beef Rib, Shin and Brisket pie, a fish pie made with salmon and prawns in a cheese sauce, and fish and chips, with table service bringing food out hot and quickly. Breakfast is also served, and Proper Job Ale is on tap. At Christmas, the pub puts on a three-course lunch with decorations and table games. It's a walk-in setup with no reservations, and the traditional setting can get crowded enough that a wait for a seat is common.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Usually difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsHas changing table(s)
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention christmas day lunch, beef rib shin brisket pie, fish pie and fish and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention christmas day lunch, beef rib shin brisket pie, fish pie and fish and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, welcoming staff, who are described as helpful with drink advice, quick with food, and accommodating of a large family with different dietary requirements. Among dishes, the Beef Rib, Shin and Brisket pie draws the strongest praise, with the fish pie, packed with salmon and prawns in a cheese sauce, and the fish and chips close behind. Reviewers also mention a good choice of ales and lagers, a well-conditioned ale, and a cider served as it should be. Two Christmas Day diners describe a beautifully decorated pub with games on the tables and a three course lunch, even when fully booked. A breakfast is also called one of the better pub breakfasts. The main caveat is crowding, with one reviewer noting a wait for a table, though staff were said to do their best and booking in advance is possible. One reviewer on a quiet Saturday night was unhappy that a vodka and coke order came with a lot of ice after asking for none, and found the price steep for two drinks. Several close on the staff going out of their way, from front of house to the kitchen.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, welcoming staff, who are described as helpful with drink advice, quick with food, and accommodating of a large family with different dietary requirements. Among dishes, the Beef Rib, Shin and Brisket pie draws the strongest praise, with the fish pie, packed with salmon and prawns in a cheese sauce, and the fish and chips close behind. Reviewers also mention a good choice of ales and lagers, a well-conditioned ale, and a cider served as it should be. Two Christmas Day diners describe a beautifully decorated pub with games on the tables and a three course lunch, even when fully booked. A breakfast is also called one of the better pub breakfasts. The main caveat is crowding, with one reviewer noting a wait for a table, though staff were said to do their best and booking in advance is possible. One reviewer on a quiet Saturday night was unhappy that a vodka and coke order came with a lot of ice after asking for none, and found the price steep for two drinks. Several close on the staff going out of their way, from front of house to the kitchen.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Great visit here! My friend from Australia was visiting and I wanted to show him an old English pub, The punch bowl ticked all the boxes! Friendly staff, authentic setting, good food and drinks! Casey and Chera were very nice and helpful, we asked for drinks advice and they were very informative! Thanks for a lovely visit ladies :)”
- Google user
“Very friendly efficient staff, good choice of ales and lagers. The food was exceptional. I can highly recommend the Beef Rib, Shin & Brisket pie (😱 OMG). Great atmosphere, a lovely lunchtime. Think we might come back tomorrow for different items on the menu.”
- Google user
“As we don't have Nicholson pubs around the westcountry decided to try the menu. Well the fish pie was a firm favorite. Hot plenty of salmon and prawns with a delicious cheese sauce. Glad i ordered. Friendly staff. Well conditioned proper Job Ale.”
- Google user
“We stopped got breakfast on our way to the station! One of the best Wetherspoons breakfasts we have had. Manager told us the chef was kayden. All the staff very nice and helpful”
- Google user
“Staff are really nice and friendly. Food was excellent, the staff were very welcoming and very hospitable. Will definitely recommend to others if they are in Leeds. (York... my bad) The staff on today were very good :)”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Traditional pub, favoured drinking place of 17th-century Whig party members, and reputedly haunted.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
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- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Trivia night
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has changing table(s)
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
Location
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Punch BowlReservations | 4.42,861 | — | £10–20 | christmas day lunch, beef rib shin brisket pie, fish pie |
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| House Of The Trembling Madness // Stonegate (The Original) | 4.75,034 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | craft beer selection, pie, mash and peas, upstairs pub above ale shop |
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