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Best pubs in York › Ye Olde Starre Inne

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#10 of 22 best pubs in York · Stonegate · YO1 8AS

Ye Olde Starre Inne

★ 4.4 (4,467 Google reviews)

Best for a hidden courtyard beer garden off Stonegate.

It's on 2 of the 7 York pub lists we read, and Reddit recommends it 2 times. That makes it #10 on our best pubs in York.

Old pubBeer gardenCosySunday roast
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Hours—see below
Crowd—see below

Live music · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

What the guides say

“The secret beer garden is an absolute gem – a peaceful courtyard that feels worlds away from the busy city centre.”

Skinned Cart Ree ↗

Also named by York Press top 10 pubs 2026 shortlist and r/york.

Why it's on the list

  • On 2 of 7 lists (Skinned Cart Ree, York Press top 10 pubs 2026 shortlist)
  • Recommended 2 times on Reddit
  • Google 4.4★ from 4,467 reviews
  • Score 6 = 2 × 2 lists + 2 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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