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The Masons Arms (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Timothy Taylor - LandlordExcellent1
Black Sheep - ReaperExcellent1
Acorn - Barnsley BitterGood2
Wickwar - GoldGood1
Milestone - Sherwood Pale AleGood1
Black Sheep - Best BitterNot Tried0
Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - Traditional BitterNot Tried0
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - BlondeNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Masons Arms, York, North Yorkshire
Picture 2. The Masons Arms, York, North Yorkshire
Michael Croxford

Visits Details

19 Sep 2024 (Archie14)
Stunning multi roomed pub with wood panelling, stonework and wooden floors. “Dressed” elegantly with dark red curtains, lots of brass, gleaming glass and guilted pictures.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Excellent
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Blonde3.90Not Tried
11 Jul 2015 (HSB)
20:00 Not on the plan but door control meant it was racegoer free so went in for something to eat. A haven of peace.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Milestone - Sherwood Pale Ale3.90Good
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - Traditional Bitter3.80Not Tried
13 Nov 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. I had been sent from the City centre via the Millennium Bridge by a helpful local person. With that feet aching detour lucky my rendezvous partners were still in residence. The open fire was welcoming but I was still steamin' from my route march.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Acorn - Barnsley Bitter3.80Good
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
Wickwar - Gold4.50Not Tried
Black Sheep - Reaper4.10Not Tried
13 Nov 2014 (HSB)
19:15 A rare outing with Philip Pirrip and a mutual friend. A pub I hadn't visited for years and had forgotten how good it is. Superb little altered 1930s interior. Very welcoming staff. Pub was busy, mainly diners.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Black Sheep - Reaper4.10ExcellentA sample provided by the barman without being asked. A rye beer with a good back taste.
Acorn - Barnsley Bitter3.80GoodBit on the malty side
Wickwar - Gold4.50GoodPretty standard golden ale
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried

About The Masons Arms

The pub sign. The Masons Arms, York, North Yorkshire

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent2
Good4
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4AB.

On Fishergate, a road going south out of the City centre. An eye pleasing building rebuilt in 1935 in Tudor style for Tadcaster Tower Brewery. Built then with 3 rooms but the 2 on the right were subsequently combined. Rear river facing terrace. 8 handpumps, 4 in each bar with duplicated pump clips showing the full offering. Re-opened in late July 2016 after 7 months closure following serious Boxing Day flood damage.

We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 8 different beers and tried 5 of them.

Map location

Postcode: YO10 4AB