Golden Ball

A classic old boozer full of character with great cask ale. Well worth staying for a few scoops. Such a friendly place to drink at.

The Golden Ball is a traditional Victorian backstreet local. The interior was altered and improved in 1929 it is thought to be the most complete surviving interwar scheme by John Smith's and is grade ll listed. There is a wide variety of beers, lagers, and cider, including five hand pulled cask conditioned real ales. The ones that we sampled on our visit were in excellent condition. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. This lovely cosy multi-room pub has board games and a bar billiards table in the front room. The pub has a nice outside seating area and is dog friendly. A visit is highly recommended.

Nice local pub. Would be quite cozy in the winter. Also had a lovely patio for the summer. Many rooms and nooks to find a seat and have a chat. The staff were friendly.

It’s my usual go to place for a beer after work. On my birthday I been refused to go in with a group o friends, bouncer told us they don’t allow more than 5 at once (there was 7of us, 4 boys and 3 girls). Loved this pub but the greeting we received was purely shite for York. I don’t see how different it is to 3 people coming in, making frends inside and making a group of 10. Shame GB

Excellent, proper pub with good selection of cask ales, nice outdoor area and small cosy rooms inside. Will definitely go back.

Came here for an open mic event, with local musicians performing their songs. The atmosphere was amazing, even though the room was tiny and we didn't find a place to sit down. The beers are not the best, but this place is definitely worth visiting for this particular event!

Didn't eat, so can't rate the food. Was fairly empty when we went in. But, as York races had just finished it soon filled to capacity.

Open mic was great. Mixture of entertainers including poets and violinist. Colin the host from the States was very good. Music area is small but intermate. There are other rooms if you don't want to listen. Good outdoor seating and toilets are outside. Bar staff and patrons all very friendly.

Great little neighborhood pub we found while staying just down the street while visiting from the States! When we come back to York we will definitely stop back in for a pint!