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York

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Postby didds » November 9th, 2017, 8:34 am

Of course I can trawl trip[advisor and google to find out things "to do" in York.

But what is the one thing YOU would do this Sunday in York?

Particularly evening?

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Re: York

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Postby tjh290633 » November 9th, 2017, 9:23 am

It would be in the afternoon, but Choral Evensong in the Minster would be a must for me.

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Re: York

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Postby didds » November 9th, 2017, 11:06 am

tjh290633 wrote:It would be in the afternoon, but Choral Evensong in the Minster would be a must for me.

TJH



And me! As it is (I checked already) there is no sung evensong this Sunday - but there is a remembrance service with Faure's requiem at 1600 - so that is a tick :-)

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Re: York

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Postby jackdaww » November 9th, 2017, 12:05 pm

if the minster is doing the faure requiem thats number1.

otherwise its the NRM - which is also FREE . ;)

:)

but i would do both , -- and bettys.

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Re: York

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Postby tjh290633 » November 9th, 2017, 1:30 pm

I agree that Betty's has to be visited.

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Re: York

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Postby robbelg » November 9th, 2017, 4:25 pm

A somewhat bizarre suggestion - Barnitts hardware store !

A maze of a store with a choice of 15 coffee makers, 23 toasters or 100+ lightbulbs,or you can buy an individual screw or nut & bolt.

Collier street adjacent The Shambles ( which you will of course be visiting, if only for the Harry Potter shop )

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Re: York

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Postby didds » November 9th, 2017, 5:59 pm

Any suggestions for watching the rugby internationals on Saturday afternoon? Decent beer....

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Re: York

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Postby redsturgeon » November 9th, 2017, 6:54 pm

didds wrote:Any suggestions for watching the rugby internationals on Saturday afternoon? Decent beer....

Didds


York is a mecca for beer and has quite a large craft beer scene. Can't give any up to date recommendations unfortunately, it is twenty years or more since I lived there.

John

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Re: York

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Postby didds » November 9th, 2017, 11:16 pm

i've good recommendations for beer as the priority :-) they probably aren;t the sort fo places that have sport T^Vs though.

So I was after a suggestioin for the rugby primarily - but the beer still has to be drinkable! No Greene King! (in York.. ?)

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Re: York

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Postby JMN2 » January 14th, 2018, 4:07 pm

redsturgeon wrote:
didds wrote:Any suggestions for watching the rugby internationals on Saturday afternoon? Decent beer....

Didds


York is a mecca for beer and has quite a large craft beer scene. Can't give any up to date recommendations unfortunately, it is twenty years or more since I lived there.

John


I'll check York out next week, will do a bit of walking first, see the sights, then a beer or two. I use Ratebeer to do pub research, usually top 5 places already gives nice enough variety. Micro pubs will be top priority.

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Re: York

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Postby redsturgeon » January 14th, 2018, 4:30 pm

JMN2 wrote:
redsturgeon wrote:
didds wrote:Any suggestions for watching the rugby internationals on Saturday afternoon? Decent beer....

Didds


York is a mecca for beer and has quite a large craft beer scene. Can't give any up to date recommendations unfortunately, it is twenty years or more since I lived there.

John


I'll check York out next week, will do a bit of walking first, see the sights, then a beer or two. I use Ratebeer to do pub research, usually top 5 places already gives nice enough variety. Micro pubs will be top priority.


I'll look forward to a report!

John

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Re: York

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Postby didds » January 14th, 2018, 5:44 pm

JMN2 - We really like Pivni, especially for craft, and House of trembling Madness was good too. The pie and mash for a tenner looked good tho we didn't indulge as we'd already eaten. Upstairs where the pub is is very very busy on a Friday and saturday night so be warned you'll need to queue or got elsewhere! The pub non York station was good for ale too - really good.

The food market was absolutely excellent for food - lots of choice at good prices - £7 would likely get you full :)

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Re: York

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Postby JMN2 » January 14th, 2018, 6:26 pm

Both pubs on my list, thanks. I am going on Wednesday so should be slightly quieter than the weekend, staying overnight.

My other quick overnight beer destinations have been
Bristol
Reading
Canterbury
Worthing
Abergavenny :shock:
Norwich

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Re: York

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Postby redsturgeon » January 14th, 2018, 6:59 pm

JMN2 wrote:Both pubs on my list, thanks. I am going on Wednesday so should be slightly quieter than the weekend, staying overnight.

My other quick overnight beer destinations have been
Bristol
Reading
Canterbury
Worthing
Abergavenny :shock:
Norwich


Is beer the main reason for the travels or is it incidental ?

John

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Re: York

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Postby Imbiber » January 14th, 2018, 7:22 pm

When in York I always ended up in the Phoenix , small friendly and good beer.

Bristol, first choice The Three Tuns or the Robin Hood, but it has been a few years...

Canterbury, without doubt the best beers and best choice is at the New Inn, a proper old fashioned friendly boozer, usually 5/6 real ales on, all in superb condition, was there last week.

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Re: York

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Postby JMN2 » January 14th, 2018, 8:56 pm

redsturgeon wrote:
JMN2 wrote:Both pubs on my list, thanks. I am going on Wednesday so should be slightly quieter than the weekend, staying overnight.

My other quick overnight beer destinations have been
Bristol
Reading
Canterbury
Worthing
Abergavenny :shock:
Norwich


Is beer the main reason for the travels or is it incidental ?

John


Not the main reason anymore if I'm by myself. A bit of walking, sights, a book, a pub, eat, go to hotel before it gets late and busy.

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Re: York

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Postby redsturgeon » January 14th, 2018, 8:59 pm

JMN2 wrote:
redsturgeon wrote:
JMN2 wrote:Both pubs on my list, thanks. I am going on Wednesday so should be slightly quieter than the weekend, staying overnight.

My other quick overnight beer destinations have been
Bristol
Reading
Canterbury
Worthing
Abergavenny :shock:
Norwich


Is beer the main reason for the travels or is it incidental ?

John


Not the main reason anymore if I'm by myself. A bit of walking, sights, a book, a pub, eat, go to hotel before it gets late and busy.


Nice. :D

John

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Re: York

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Postby fuiseog » January 15th, 2018, 12:22 pm

For York, I'd second The Phoenix: friendly, great fire, great beers, and all that jazz......

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Re: York

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Postby JMN2 » January 15th, 2018, 1:22 pm

fuiseog wrote:For York, I'd second The Phoenix: friendly, great fire, great beers, and all that jazz......


Travelodge is next door so will take a look, thanks.

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Re: York

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Postby Imbiber » January 15th, 2018, 3:39 pm

The Wetherspoons next to the Travelodge, The Postern Gate ? will give you a better breakfast than the Travelodge. Reasonable selection of beers for a nightcap last time I was there.


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