
Valhalla York
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About Valhalla York
Valhalla York is a Viking-themed pub on Patrick Pool in York, with Viking decor and a history-of-York theme. Seating is spread across two floors, with a fireplace on the first floor and the All Father Hall as an upstairs room. The menu lists 52 dishes, including tapas-style plates such as halloumi fries, and the Ragnarok and Thor platters are each shared between two people. Drinks include mead, with a mead platter, alongside local ales and cask, hand-pulled and bottled beers. A guitarist or singer plays live music, and the rock and metal played at other times stays at a volume where conversation is still possible. A private dining room is available for groups, and the pub hosts a quiz night. It is open daily.
Good to know
- ParkingDifficult to find a space
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Menu & Prices
52 dishes · mains £5–42- Crispy Chicken Wings£7.50
- Halloumi Fries£6.95
- Shambles Garlic & Pepper Meatballs£7.50
- Vegan Meatballs£7.50
- Sweet Potato & Sweetcorn Cakes£6.95
- Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs£9.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ragnarok platter, mead selection, viking themed decor and halloumi fries.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ragnarok platter, mead selection, viking themed decor and halloumi fries.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the sharing platters, with the Ragnarok platter named repeatedly as big enough for two, alongside a Thor platter where the "ey up" cheese is called the star. Close behind are the tapas-style plates, where sausages, halloumi fries, meatballs and chips get specific praise, and a mead platter described as honey-flavoured wine. Drinks draw steady comment too, from local cask ales to a cherry and pineapple cider, a vanilla custard ale and a tropical sundae sour, with staff offering suggestions and tastings. Diners describe the Viking decor as full of atmosphere, with a fireplace on the first floor, extra seating upstairs and the All Father Hall singled out. Live music, including a guitarist and a singer who got the room singing happy birthday, and metal played at a volume that still allows conversation, also come up. The one reservation is personal taste: one reviewer found they don't really like mead, though their partner called the range fantastic. One couple held their wedding reception in the hall, where mead was waiting on arrival and staff boxed up leftover cakes the next morning.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the sharing platters, with the Ragnarok platter named repeatedly as big enough for two, alongside a Thor platter where the "ey up" cheese is called the star. Close behind are the tapas-style plates, where sausages, halloumi fries, meatballs and chips get specific praise, and a mead platter described as honey-flavoured wine. Drinks draw steady comment too, from local cask ales to a cherry and pineapple cider, a vanilla custard ale and a tropical sundae sour, with staff offering suggestions and tastings. Diners describe the Viking decor as full of atmosphere, with a fireplace on the first floor, extra seating upstairs and the All Father Hall singled out. Live music, including a guitarist and a singer who got the room singing happy birthday, and metal played at a volume that still allows conversation, also come up. The one reservation is personal taste: one reviewer found they don't really like mead, though their partner called the range fantastic. One couple held their wedding reception in the hall, where mead was waiting on arrival and staff boxed up leftover cakes the next morning.
Featured reviews
- Chris Bowen
“Amazing food, we went on a stag doo... the platters were amazing! More food than we knew what to do with!”
- alan simpson
“Found this pub online so had to pay a visit Located just off the shambles in york so easy to find. The inside is cosy with a viking look. The upstairs are dark and plenty seating areas . Good atmosphere while we were there . Vodka and coke price was approx £8.50 for a double and mixer (2026)”
- Mat C
“Walking in, it immediately puts a smile on your face, with the decor and atmosphere. I was a little concerned about the rock music, as I thought it my be overwhelming, but it was to an agreeable volume. The staff were excellent, friendly and explained everything that needed to be explained, recommending a good beer. The thor platter and chips arrived, and was really good. The ey up cheese is the star of the show, it is stunning. Go with an open mind, and enjoy as we did.”
- Stuart Thomson
“Was in York on Holiday a few weeks back and had to try Valhala, actually returned several time, enjoyed several pints and Mead, also tried the food which was top notch. The atmosphere was great, service faultless, all in well worth a visit, I know I will return when next in York.”
- Nicole Culbert
“Nice bar with great beer and food! Everything we ordered was really tasty. It was a little on the slow side but that’a all I could fault.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“This cozy, rustic spot with a viking theme serves ales and mead, plus meat, cheese and fish boards.”
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
Show more amenities
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Has free water refills
- Has private dining room
- Serves spirits
- Highlights· 6
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Offerings· 2
- Serves alcohol
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 2
- Outside food allowed
- Has seating
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Parking· 1
- Difficult to find a space
Location
Bars near Valhalla York
- Pivní York4.61,7410 mi£1–10
beer selection, dog friendly pub, knowledgeable bar staff
- Shambles Tavern4.61,2670 mi£1–10ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
craft beers on tap, live music, fresh food
- The Old White Swan4.43,2940.1 mi
homemade pies, open fires, steak pie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valhalla York | 4.74,259 | — | £10–20 | ragnarok platter, mead selection, viking themed decor |
| Pivní York | 4.61,741 | 0 mi | £1–10 | beer selection, dog friendly pub, knowledgeable bar staff |
| Shambles TavernReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,267 | 0 mi | £1–10 | craft beers on tap, live music, fresh food |
| The Old White Swan | 4.43,294 | 0.1 mi | — | homemade pies, open fires, steak pie |
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