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The Blue Bell is York's smallest Public House. It is Grade II* Listed and its untouched Edwardian decor is the oldest in the city. Please don’t be offended!
Strict House Rules have been in place since 1903 and no groups are allowed. It's a proper pub, for proper pub people. 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. Our award-winning Master Cellarman takes great pride in the selection and quality of the
06/11/2024
As is tradition, it's Alex's job to choose his first guest ale... and what a corker it is!
Brewed with what the brewery described as a "shed load" of proper ginger, Into The Valley doesn't look like it will last long!
Thank you Alex for stepping into difficult shoes to fill and bringing your gingerly flavours to The Blue Bell!
01/11/2024
It's been a little while, but we can't tell you how happy we are to get our good friends at Brew York back on the bar again!
Florentine Milk Stout at 4.9% - it won't last long.
29/10/2024
We try our best not to have two beers from the same brewery on the bar at the same time.
But when we do, it's always a great week!
23/10/2024
We've got Half Moon's Cinder Toffee on the bar but it's our last cask, so when it's gone, it's gone! It should last through the day, but we doubt there'll be much left tomorrow, when it will be replaced by Brass Castle's sublime Bad Kitty. Enjoy!
18/10/2024
LEAVING DO!
The lovely Shannon is leaving us soon and we hope you can join us to give her a proper Blue Bell send-off!
Saturday 19th October, 7pm.
There'll be cheese and biscuits, Uncle Mo dips, Ulster Garry Backwards Bucks Fizz and every Blue Bell singalong we've got.
There's a collection glass on the bar for anyone who can't make it on the night but we hope everyone can come down and thank Shannon for 5 years of amazing service!
15/10/2024
We're only allowed two casks of this beauty each year and the first one is on the bar now!
A Crunchie in a glass!
(For Shannon's Leaving Do this Saturday we'll have Trainspotting on!)
14/10/2024
Our Blue Belles (Chevaugne, Jess & Katie) are running the Yorkshire 10 mile for a great cause - details below!
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02/10/2024
If you love trains as much as you love beer, this one's for you!
Half Moon Brewery Trainspotter 4.5%
🚂 Classic English Porter
🚂 Perfectly Balanced
🚂 Dark, Smooth and very very Moreish!
All aboard for them scrumptious pints 🍺🍺
27/09/2024
Pie and a pint at The Blue Bell 🍺🍺
On the bar:
Brass Castle Brewery Blue Bell House IPA
Bradfield Brewery Farmer's Blonde
RUDGATE BREWERY Ruby Mild
The Wold Top Brewery Bitter
North Riding Brewery Ltd Cappuccino Stout
25/09/2024
What a brew!! 🍺🍺🍺
Cappuccino Stout 5.5%
🍺 Rich, smooth and velvety
A perfect ale for coffee and beer drinkers alike!
Get a pint while you can!
Free bench!
Length 1.8m
Width 20cm
Height 45 cm
Collection from The Blue Bell (I can help if you're nearby!)
17/09/2024
York Beer and Cider Festival is here once again and we are thrilled!!
And to celebrate we have not one, but TWO incredible guest beers from our friends at North Riding Brewery Ltd.
🍺 Almond Porter - rich and nutty
🍺 Cappuccino Stout - a smooth velvety stout with a coffee kick
So let's raise a glass to good beer, good company and unforgettable memories at the pub and the festival!
Cheers!! 🍻🍻🍻
11/09/2024
We've got a mini Brass Castle takeover this week as we (finally!) move into our Autumn guest ale rotation.
As is tradition, we're kicking off the season with Brass Castle's flagship brew Bad Kitty - enjoy!
06/09/2024
🥧🥧🥧 Look at the glazing on those pies...
Pork Pies delivered fresh Monday to Saturday.
Goes great with a pint. 🍺
04/09/2024
I cannot tell you enough how good this ale is!! Citra Pale 4.5% fresh on the bar 🍺🍺
It is a belter!!
02/09/2024
JOB ALERT!
The lovely Shannon is leaving and we have a very rare job opportunity at The Blue Bell!
Bar Manager
Full Time
Salary £28-30k depending on experience.
Live-in available after probationary period.
Start date: Immediate training, full time from October 1st.
If you're interested please send your CV to [email protected] or pop in and see us.
Last but certainly not least, good luck to Shannon and thank you for everything - we hope you have an amazing time traveling! You'll be missed!
28/08/2024
Cascade Pale 4% on the bar now!
These cracking ales from North Riding don't stick around for long so pop in quick if you fancy a delicious pint 🍻🍻
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Our Story
The Blue Bell is York's only Grade II* Listed Edwardian décor pub with an unaltered 1903 interior. Also York's smallest Public House, the first pint was poured in 1798 and since then it has won dozens of CAMRA awards for the quality of its beer, service and atmosphere. More recently it is York CAMRA's Pub of the Season for Winter 2016/17, Visit York’s Pub of the Year finalist, Yorkshire Post’s Pub of the Week and CAMRA Pub of the Year finalist 2018.
Recently the pub has vastly improved its non-cask ale drinks range and now boasts extensive gin, whisky, fine wine and bottled beer menus, meaning you can enjoy the atmosphere and history of the pub whilst enjoying their favourite drink (but we still recommend you try at least one pint of ale!) For those not in the mood for alcohol there is also an extensive soft and hot drink selection.
Although we’re the smallest pub in York our choice of seven cask ales means we have something for every taste. In celebration of winning a major legal battle to keep the pub from falling into the clutches of corporate madness we asked the wonderful guys at Brew York to create our House IPA. Brewed only yards away it is gaining traction as one of the best pints available in the city. It’s expertly kept by our very own Master Cellarman and brewed especially for us so you won’t find it anywhere else – even the brewery tap!
We believe in the simple things in life: a quality drink served by lovely staff in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. For this reason we have strict House Rules such as no swearing, no noisy groups and no stag or hen parties. We have no TVs, music or games machines and we kindly ask that all mobile phone conversations are held outside the public rooms. As modern society races ever onwards you can rest assured that inside these four walls not much has changed in centuries.
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53 Fossgate
York
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 11pm |
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