The Black Swan - York

This was the first pub we visited on Friday on our weekend away in York and was really disappointed as a lot of the draught beers were unavailable. Place was quiet as it was only midday so they perhaps were waiting for a delivery. The barmaid was quite miserable and the atmosphere was dank even though the place oozes history so we drank up and headed for some life.

We were staying very close to this pub and it's dog friendly I rang to see if they had a mixed grill and they did we went that night had the mixed grill very good plenty of it cooked well. We were told ours were the last two which did not seem surprising. But as more customers came in there was a list of sold out items a lot missing from menu. .but we were happy with our meal so we asked about booking for the next night we were told sold out grill would not be available. So we did not return.

Been coming here for years when visiting, but Oh My God, £23 for 2 double Vodka’s and Diet Cokes! I’m sorry but as a pub it certainly doesn’t cost £23 for a bottle of Smirnoff! You really should be ashamed of yourselves! Never will come here again! Nevermind Guy Fawkes being born here? So must have Dick Turpin!!! Shocking!

Finally visited this beautiful pub and will definitely revisit on our next trip to York. As this trip was in December the whole pub was decorated for Christmas and the historical interior gives a fantastic warm and cosy atmosphere. A perfect place to relax with family or friends. Already this is one of my favourite pubs and the staff are welcoming and friendly. I didn’t get to try the food on this occasion but saw someone else’s meal and it looked delicious.

Brilliant food, can't fault it..Maybe 1 of bar staff needs to be more attentive. The other girl was attentive, but maybe basic training given to the other!!! When I asked where menus are was told just there and she carried on looking on her own mobile. You are paid to work so just help us to help you .