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Brigantes Bar & Brasserie (Market Town Taverns (part of Heron & Brearley))

We believe this pub is CLOSED

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Okell's - MPA Manx Pale AleExcellent2
Bristol Beer Factory - AcerExcellent1
Cwrw lâl (also see Community Brewing) - Pothole PorterExcellent1
Leeds - Yorkshire GoldExcellent1
Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - West Coast StoutExcellent1
Rooster's - Ragged PointExcellent1
Timothy Taylor - Golden BestExcellent1
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Dark (was Ram Tam)Excellent1
Wall's - Katzenjammer Red AleExcellent1
XT Brewing - No. 6 Rich RubyExcellent1
Kirkstall - Three SwordsGood1
Thwaites - Cherry BB1Good1
Timothy Taylor - Dark MildGood1
Timothy Taylor - LandlordGood1
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Vikings' RevengeGood1
Otley - O3 BossAcceptable1
Hop Studio - YorkPoor1
Black Sheep - Golden SheepUndrinkable1
Black Sheep - Best BitterNot Tried0
Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy GrailNot Tried0
Black Sheep - Special Ale (previously Ale)Not Tried0
Blackjack - Full HouseNot Tried0
Dark Star - Carafa JadeNot Tried0
Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Oat StoutNot Tried0
Great Heck - DAVENot Tried0
Great Heck - PowermouseNot Tried0
Great Heck - Treasure IPANot Tried0
Great Heck - Yakima IPANot Tried0
Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Hadley Brewing Co. MoonstoneNot Tried0
Ilkley - EverestNot Tried0
Kirkstall - Black Band PorterNot Tried0
Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale AleNot Tried0
Leeds - Leeds PaleNot Tried0
Leeds - Vienna MildNot Tried0
Naylor's - Pinnacle PorterNot Tried0
North Riding Brewery - ChinookNot Tried0
Northern Monk - Eternal Session IPANot Tried0
Northern Monk - OriginNot Tried0
Okell's - Autumn DawnNot Tried0
Okell's - St. NickNot Tried0
Partners - TabathaNot Tried0
Partners - Triple HopNot Tried0
Rat - RatatoilleNot Tried0
RCH - Thirty Point OneNot Tried0
Rooster's - MaypoleNot Tried0
Saltaire - Saltaire PrideNot Tried0
Tapped Brew Co - English StoutNot Tried0
Theakston - Black Bull BitterNot Tried0
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - WyeNot Tried0
Thwaites - Little BewdyNot Tried0
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter)Not Tried0
Track - SonomaNot Tried0
Treboom - Yorkshire SparkleNot Tried0
Turning Point - Analog Odyssey Simcoe PaleNot Tried0
Turning Point - AvalonNot Tried0
Turning Point - Disco KingNot Tried0
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Centurion's Ghost AleNot Tried0
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - GuzzlerNot Tried0
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Minster AleNot Tried0
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - York GoldNot Tried0

Visits Details

13 Dec 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Lunchtime appearance for an old colleagues' Christmas lunch in a function room. First disaster was tripping up and losing a first pint on the uneven steps up to the room. Things got better. The traditional dinner was superb with oodles of sprouts (!!) and literally slabs of turkey on the plate.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30GoodServed too creamy with guts ripped out of it, as they do up north
Kirkstall - Three Swords4.50GoodHandled the dispense better than the Landlord
Okell's - St. Nick4.50Not Tried
Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale Ale4.00Not Tried
Northern Monk - Eternal Session IPA4.10Not Tried
Turning Point - Disco King5.10Not Tried
Northern Monk - Origin5.70Not Tried
Turning Point - Analog Odyssey Simcoe Pale4.80Not Tried
24 May 2018 (ChrisE)
I met up with a group of friends here and we stayed for most of the afternoon. A nice atmosphere in this dog friendly pub, I really liked the place except for the Yorkshire large heads and consequent short measures.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Okell's - MPA Manx Pale Ale3.60ExcellentVery good.
Rooster's - Ragged Point5.00Excellent
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Guzzler3.60Not Tried
Track - Sonoma3.80Not Tried
Turning Point - Avalon3.80Not Tried
15 Sep 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Late-afternoon after a nice day out in the Lower Derwent valley. The first of the after work crowds are beginning to come in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cwrw lâl (also see Community Brewing) - Pothole Porter5.10ExcellentA rich and full-bodied, dark brown (almost black) Porter.
Okell's - Autumn Dawn4.20Not Tried
Theakston - Black Bull Bitter3.90Not Tried
North Riding Brewery - Chinook4.30Not Tried
Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Hadley Brewing Co. Moonstone5.00Not Tried
Tapped Brew Co - English Stout4.00Not Tried
29 Aug 2014 (HSB)
20:45 My first visit since the doubling in size. Could do with some soft furnishings to dampen the noise. Parade of Hen parties passing by.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Studio - York3.80PoorVery disappointing.
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter)4.00Not Tried
Great Heck - Powermouse3.60Not Tried
Okell's - MPA Manx Pale Ale3.60Not Tried
Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Oat Stout4.30Not Tried
Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy Grail4.00Not Tried
RCH - Thirty Point One4.50Not Tried
Rat - Ratatoille5.00Not Tried
02 Sep 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Dark (was Ram Tam)4.30ExcellentA good sign that Autumn is on the way
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Centurion's Ghost Ale5.40Not Tried
Leeds - Leeds Pale3.80Not Tried
Black Sheep - Golden Sheep3.90Not Tried
Kirkstall - Black Band Porter5.50Not Tried
Treboom - Yorkshire Sparkle4.00Not Tried
Saltaire - Saltaire Pride3.90Not Tried
Okell's - MPA Manx Pale Ale3.60Not Tried
Great Heck - Treasure IPA4.80Not Tried
Ilkley - Everest4.00Not TriedA charity ale for Market Town Taverns
15 Aug 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Very disappointed to see a clearly identified "off" beer left on sale.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Golden Best3.50Excellent
Black Sheep - Golden Sheep3.90UndrinkableCustomer before me sent his back as vinegar. I asked for a taster and can only say it had burnt caramel and acetic qualities. Long delay before his bad 'un was replaced then a behind the bar cabal decided there was lots left in the cask so must be ok (!) and left on sale.
Leeds - Leeds Pale3.80Not Tried
Naylor's - Pinnacle Porter4.80Not Tried
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Minster Ale4.20Not Tried
Okell's - MPA Manx Pale Ale3.60Not Tried
Great Heck - Yakima IPA7.40Not Tried
Thwaites - Little Bewdy4.20Not Tried
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wye4.70Not Tried
13 May 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. First visit since building next door incorporated. Bar area unchanged.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Okell's - MPA Manx Pale Ale3.60ExcellentRefreshing and a palate cleanser
Timothy Taylor - Dark Mild3.50Good
Thwaites - Cherry BB13.70GoodFruity intensity soon disappeared after a few sips
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Guzzler3.60Not Tried
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
Partners - Tabatha6.00Not Tried
Leeds - Vienna Mild4.00Not Tried
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - York Gold3.90Not Tried
Rooster's - Maypole3.70Not Tried
Partners - Triple Hop4.20Not Tried
06 Feb 2013 (Wittenden)
Quiet on a February Wednesday lunchtime. We sat in the front window and watched the weather change from sunshine to snow and back again.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - West Coast Stout4.30ExcellentRoasty dryish stout, toffeeish.Smooth through a sparkler.
Leeds - Yorkshire Gold4.00ExcellentVery pale.Citrus with a tang of marmalade.
XT Brewing - No. 6 Rich Ruby4.50ExcellentSweetish malt, berries. Smooth lasting head. Fine.
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Vikings' Revenge4.30GoodMid brown fruity best bitter.
Timothy Taylor - Golden Best3.50Not Tried
Black Sheep - Golden Sheep3.90Not Tried
Okell's - MPA Manx Pale Ale3.60Not Tried
Blackjack - Full House5.00Not TriedMy son said it was OK
21 Sep 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Quite busy late on a Friday afternoon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wall's - Katzenjammer Red Ale4.20ExcellentRed/amber ale, smooth mouthfeel and a sweet and malty character. Some fruity hop in the finish. My score 16/20.
15 Aug 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
2100 hours visit with 2 holidaymaking Kent folk.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bristol Beer Factory - Acer3.80ExcellentBetter than last night's elsewhere
Otley - O3 Boss4.40AcceptableHmmmh! Not sure Otley is brewed to be dispensed through a restrictor. Too creamy and little flavour - perhaps too fresh
Black Sheep - Special Ale (previously Ale)4.40Not Tried
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Guzzler3.60Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Golden Best3.50Not Tried
Leeds - Leeds Pale3.80Not Tried
Dark Star - Carafa Jade5.00Not Tried
Great Heck - DAVE3.80Not Tried
Great Heck - Powermouse3.60Not TriedA sister brew to their Powerhouse!

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About the Brigantes Bar & Brasserie

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent27
Good12
Acceptable5
Poor2

The pub is found in York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6JX.

In Micklegate, an open long room with good choice of ales. Mainly seated accommodation here - few seem to stand around the bar. Closed for a short period in Spring 2013 and re-opened in April 2013 extended into next door premises with extra table seating adding about an extra 50% capacity. 10 handpumps on the bar. Announced in June 2010 would not be opening after the Covid-19 lockdown ends and it is reported that the building's owner wishes to "re-purpose" it.

We have visited this pub 32 times, seen 109 different beers and tried 42 of them.

Map location

Postcode: YO1 6JX