Best pubs in York › The Rook & Gaskill
#8 of 22 best pubs in York · Lawrence Street · YO10 3WP
Best for real ale and a Sunday lunch, with dogs welcome.
It's on 3 of the 7 York pub lists we read. That makes it #8 on our best pubs in York.
Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome
“The Sunday lunch here is outstanding, they’re dog-friendly, and the atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between welcoming to visitors and beloved by locals.”
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Also named by York Press top 10 pubs 2026 shortlist and York CAMRA Pubs of the Year, winner.
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