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Cittie of Yorke

22 High Holborn, WC1V 6BN Full details & map

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Time Out says 4 Users say 4/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Jun 30 2010

The copper sign swinging over pedestrians on High Holborn speaks of 'beer brewed at Yorkshire's oldest brewery'; the sign just out from a mock-Tudor façade above reads 'established on the site of a public house in 1430'.

So far, so faux, but the interior is authentically dingy, wobbly and warren-like, the kind of place in which to film a period drama. The main room is lined with conspiratorial dark wood alcoves, with old barrels over the long bar and framed portraits from Vanity Fair c.1870. Bright labels advertising beers and ales from the Sam Smith's stable bring some colour to the brown tableau, a counter of taps (Alpine Lager, Pure Brewed Lager, Old Brewery Bitter) abutted by a food display (steak and ale pie, beef suet pudding). A cellar bar embellished with mounted caricatures and a smaller bar by the main door both offer intimacy.

Tags: Local flavour, Speciality beers, Central, City, Pub

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Cittie of Yorke details

Address

Cittie of Yorke

22 High Holborn WC1V 6BN

Transport Chancery Lane tube

Telephone

020 7242 7670

Open noon-11pm Mon-Sat. Food served noon-2.30pm, 6-9pm Mon-Sat

Credit cards AmEx, MC, V

Facilities

Babies and children admitted ( until 5pm )

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Comments & ratings 4/5 (Average of 4 ratings)

By AB - Jan 8 2012

1/5

Very rude Manager

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By mike - Dec 9 2011

amazing pub and interior with great staff! I don't get time to visit too often but I wish it was my local because the place is worth it!

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By Ace - Oct 14 2011

5/5

Loved this place! The beers were good, service was good and the interior was gorgeous.

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By jim - Jul 9 2011

5/5

A beautiful pub. This is one of London's lesser known but shiniest gems. The barstaff were busy, but friendly and extremely competent. This is easily my favourite pub in London Village.

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By Disappointed local - Sep 27 2010

visited this pub quite a few times and over the last few months the food quality has seriously gone downhill. I ordered a chicken burger on Friday and was served an open bread bun with chopped up cooked chicken on it that was barely warm - good breeding ground for food poisoning. added to that the chips were cold too. the barmaid was busy, but that is no excuse for her lack of care and attention and sour face. shame, this pub was a great local to grab a quick bite after work, good beer. will be finding a new place to eat/drink from now on.