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Best pubs in York › Eagle & Child

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#19 of 22 best pubs in York · York · YO1 7EN

Eagle & Child

★ 4.5 (1,618 Google reviews)

Best for rotating real ales in a Grade II* listed building near the Minster.

It's on 2 of the 7 York pub lists we read. That makes it #19 on our best pubs in York.

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Live music · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

What the guides say

“Eagle and Child sits in a beautiful Grade II* listed building that dates back to 1640, with a cosy terrace at the back donned with fairy lights and a great atmosphere.”

Yorkshire Food Guide ↗

“It’s great for real ales, with a rotating selection that keeps beer enthusiasts coming back.”

Skinned Cart Ree ↗

Why it's on the list

  • On 2 of 7 lists (Yorkshire Food Guide, Skinned Cart Ree)
  • Google 4.5★ from 1,618 reviews
  • Score 4 = 2 × 2 lists + 0 Reddit

A pub scores 2 for each list or award that names it and 1 for each Reddit recommendation, up to 4. How we rank.

When it's busy

Typical crowd by hour from Google's busy times. Darker means busier.

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