Established in 1798, The Blue Bell is York’s smallest and most beautiful pub. Last decorated in 1903 and retaining all of it’s Edwardian charm, a drink in The Blue Bell is a step back in time.
Recently awarded York CAMRA Pub Of The Year, our Master Cellarman takes great pride in the selection and quality of the five cask ales always on offer. From Blondes to Bitters and IPAs to Milds, there’s always a great pint waiting for you at The Blue Bell. If cask ale isn’t your thing we have a wonderful wine list, great rum & gin selections and posh soft drinks for the drivers.
House Rules (no swearing, groups or children allowed) have been in place for 119 years and due to it’s size we often have to turn folk away. Please don’t be offended! We’re a friendly bunch and genuinely do wish we could serve everyone.
Our quieter times are during the week, especially in the early afternoons, where you’re much more likely to get a seat and a table. Please feel free to sit on an occupied table if there's chairs available - strangers are just friends you haven't met yet!
We are dog friendly but kindly ask you keep our four-legged friends off the furniture. Treats and water bowls are always available.
We don’t have TVs, music, games machines or any other modern ‘attractions’ that could interrupt the enjoyment of your pint. As such we ask that all mobile phones are turned to silent and phone conversations take place outside the public rooms. If you want to play with your phone there’s every other pub in York for that: we’re just a proper pub for proper pub people.
Our award-winning Master Cellarman takes great pride in the selection and quality of the five cask ales always on offer. From Blondes to Bitters and IPAs to Milds, there’s always a great pint waiting for you at The Blue Bell. If cask ale isn’t your thing we have a wonderful wine list, a great rum selection and posh soft drinks for the drivers.
House Rules (no swearing, groups or children allowed) have been in place for 118 years and due to it’s size we often have to turn folk away. Please don’t be offended! We’re a friendly bunch and genuinely do wish we could serve everyone. Our quieter times are during the week, especially in the early afternoons, where you’re much more likely to get a seat and a table.
We don’t have TVs, music, games machines or any other modern ‘attractions’ that could interrupt the enjoyment of your pint. As such we ask that all mobile phones are turned to silent and phone conversations take place outside the public rooms. If you want to play with your phone there’s every other pub in York for that: we’re just a proper pub for proper pub people.
A proper
pub for proper
pub people
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Contact info
53 Fossgate, York YO1 9TF
01904 654904
bluebellyork@gmail.com
Opening times
| Monday | 12-11pm |
| Tuesday | 12-11pm |
| Wednesday | 12-11pm |
| Thursday | 12-11pm |
| Friday | 12-11pm |
| Saturday | 12-11pm |
| Sunday | 12-11pm |
