Close by Bootham Bar, a pub that's a real alternative to the traditional atmosphere of pubs such as the York Arms, opposite. Its decor is bright and light, with a wood floor. It has no fruit machines, and no piped music

This is a York Brewery pub, established only a few years back. It not only has all the house beers, but a wide selection of other British and continental offerings, highlighting real ales. And on top of that, it boasts its very own unique brew, Wonkey Donkey.

This is an adult-only pub, with helpful, friendly staff. Though it has no piped music, it does have live music nights. On Sundays there is usually a blues guitarist, for example, and Fridays they often have music too.

The pub isn't particularly known for its food, though it does provide sandwiches and soup at lunchtimes, and a tapas selection from 6pm-9pm.

In the evening, the pub can get quite full, though there is a conservatory and a rear yard.