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#12 of 22 best pubs in York · High Petergate · YO1 7EN

The Three Legged Mare

★ 4.4 (1,277 Google reviews)

Best for York Brewery ales and cider, a short walk from the Minster.

It's on 3 of the 7 York pub lists we read. That makes it #12 on our best pubs in York.

Live musicReal ale
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Live music · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

What the guides say

“Cider fans should take particular note – York CAMRA named it Cider Pub of the Year in 2026.”

Snaptrip (#5), winner ↗

“The York Brewery ales are excellent, particularly the Yorkshire Terrier.”

Skinned Cart Ree ↗

Also named by York CAMRA Pubs of the Year, winner.

Why it's on the list

  • On 3 of 7 lists (Snaptrip (#5), Skinned Cart Ree, York CAMRA Pubs of the Year winner)
  • Google 4.4★ from 1,277 reviews
  • Score 6 = 2 × 3 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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