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The Punch Bowl (Wetherspoon)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Saltaire - Cream StoutExcellent1
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Night RiderExcellent1
Naylor's - Velvet Premium MildGood1
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - MildGood1
Naylor's - Northern MildGood1
White Horse - Sniveller's CornerGood1
BrewDog - Alice Porter (keg)Good1
Wooden Hand - Cornish BuccaneerGood1
Hambleton - PegasusAcceptable1
Greene King - Ruddles BestNot Tried0
Old Mill - Traditional MildNot Tried0
Daleside - BlondeNot Tried0
Arundel - Black StallionNot Tried0
Ossett - Challenger MildNot Tried0
Rooster's - MaypoleNot Tried0
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)Not Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches BrewNot Tried0
Cairngorm - WildcatNot Tried0
Naylor's - Liquorish LibationNot Tried0
Wold Top - Spring FlingNot Tried0
Great Heck - DAVENot Tried0
Naylor's - Summer AleNot Tried0
Greene King - AbbotNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Punch Bowl, York, North Yorkshire
Michael Croxford

Visits Details

24 May 2018 (ChrisE)
Late morning visit and mostly wet led trade at this time of day. Service was slow and I very nearly walked out without having a drink. Wetherspoon's policy of no standing and drinking at the bar clearly being ignored here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Naylor's - Northern Mild3.80GoodA light mild.
Wold Top - Spring Fling4.30Not Tried
Great Heck - DAVE3.80Not Tried
Naylor's - Summer Ale4.00Not Tried
30 Aug 2014 (HSB)
11:00 Breakfast stop before a railtour. Busy
BeerABVScoreNotes
Naylor's - Velvet Premium Mild4.00Good
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)4.50Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew5.10Not Tried
Greene King - Ruddles Best3.70Not Tried
Cairngorm - Wildcat5.10Not Tried
Naylor's - Liquorish Libation4.40Not Tried
13 May 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Friendly enough staff.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Saltaire - Cream Stout4.00Excellent
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Greene King - Ruddles Best3.70Not Tried
Old Mill - Traditional Mild3.40Not Tried
Daleside - Blonde3.90Not Tried
Arundel - Black Stallion3.70Not Tried
Ossett - Challenger Mild3.60Not Tried
Rooster's - Maypole3.70Not Tried
04 Sep 2011 (davidg83)
Dour atmosphere not helped by impolite bar staff. Please and thank you are basics in customer service.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wooden Hand - Cornish Buccaneer4.30GoodGolden ale with sweet fresh nose. Drying bitter finish. Thick clinging head. Decent.
25 Jun 2011 (davidg83)
BeerABVScoreNotes
BrewDog - Alice Porter (keg)6.20GoodDark strong beer. Malt chocolate nose. Deep malty notes. One pint well and truly enough though.
12 Nov 2010 (Flying.geordie)
Busy lunchtime visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
White Horse - Sniveller's Corner4.70Good
23 May 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Very busy at 11.30am on a Sunday morning.
BeerABVScoreNotes
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Mild3.30GoodWelcome return of mild from this brewery after a gap of many years. This is a dark ruby mild with a fairly bitter, malty character with a little fruitiness in the finish. My score 15/20.
17 Apr 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Very busy mid Saturday afternoon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Night Rider5.20ExcellentFull bodied dark ale, porter or strong dark bitter style. Good hop and malt character and a smooth mouthfeel. My score 16/20.
Hambleton - Pegasus4.00AcceptableSweetish and a little cloying with a slight hint of diacetyl. My score 14/20.

About The Punch Bowl

The pub sign. The Punch Bowl, York, North Yorkshire

Summary of Beer Scores

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Exceptional-
Excellent2
Good6
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AU.

More traditonal pub feel to this small Wetherspoon with a good range of local and guest beers. Located by the busy traffic junction next to Micklegate. 10 handpumps including 2 usually used for ciders. Upon entering the bar one is faced with an amazing array of stainless steel T-bar keg outlets. The handpumps are more towards the rear of the bar. Opened as a Wetherspoon house in May 2002 - an existing pub taken over by Wetherspoon, The Punch Bowl has been at the corner of Blossom Street and Nunnery Lane since 1770. The sign of the 'Punch Bowl' dates from the end of the 17th century, when it became the sign of the Whig party. Punch was the fashionable drink favoured by the Whigs, while the Tories preferred more traditional drinks, like claret and sack.

We have visited this pub 8 times, seen 24 different beers and tried 9 of them.

Map location

Postcode: YO24 1AU