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The Blue Bell (Punch Taverns)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde |  | 2 |
| Wold Top - Bitter |  | 1 |
| Ilkley - Best | | 1 |
| Caledonian - Double Dark | | 1 |
| Acorn - UK Chinook IPA | | 1 |
| Ossett - Silver King | | 3 |
| Brass Castle - Blue Bell IPA | | 2 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 1 |
| Maxim - Andersons Best Scotch |  | 1 |
| Half Moon - F'Hops Sake |  | 1 |
| Bradfield - Farmers Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bradfield - Farmers Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Oaky Cream | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Yankee | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salamander - Turn Turtle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - YPA (Yorkshire Pale Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Half Moon - Old Forge Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brew York - Brew York Brew York | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - CC Rider (superseded by 4.3% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
19 Sep 2024 (Archie14)
Outstanding small heritage pub with interior of outstanding historical interest, grade 2 listed, completely unspoilt and full of charm and so much to see, not decorated since 1903, excellent atmosphere and fabulously served real ale. A real gem…
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Stunning example of this multi award winning ale. Excellent condition maintaining its head throughout with great lacing, smooth, zesty bitterness. |
| Wold Top - Bitter | 3.70 | | Excellent amber, traditional bitter, well balanced malt and hop, lovely. |
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde | 4.00 | | |
| Brass Castle - Blue Bell IPA | 4.50 | | Collaboration house ale, excellent condition but had that distinctive over hoppy flavour that is all the rage these days. |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried |
27 Jun 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and rammed in this iconic classic pub to which is my first visit, we shared a table with the old timers in the back bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Castle - Blue Bell IPA | 4.50 | | An IPA as it should be, light refreshing and hoppy with a respectable not OTT ABV.. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wold Top - Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Sep 2017 (Stephen Harris)
This marvellous little pub was busy at 4:30pm on a Thursday and I ended up stood at the bar in the front room with a pie and a pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn - UK Chinook IPA | 5.00 | | As good as ever from this long-running single hop series. I wonder who in the UK is growing Chinook. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brew York - Brew York Brew York | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - CC Rider (superseded by 4.3% version) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
08 May 2014 (HSB)
15:15 Sat in the front bar for a change as back bar was busy. Usual excellent atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon - F'Hops Sake | 3.90 | | Green |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - YPA (Yorkshire Pale Ale) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Half Moon - Old Forge Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
03 Jul 2013 (HSB)
14:30 three others in the back bar. Usual pleasant atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett - Silver King | 4.30 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Yankee | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Salamander - Turn Turtle | 4.00 | Not Tried |
22 Jun 2012 (HSB)
My favourite pub in York. The back bar was busy but not overly so.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley - Best | 4.00 | |
17 May 2012 (ChrisE)
Unbelievably quiet, I sat in the back bar which was deserted at the time but I eventually had the company of a couple of German visitors who were on a twinning visit. I was unable to make a note of all the beers available as I was only able to peer through a serving hatch.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett - Silver King | 4.30 | | One of my favourite beers, and this was in exceptionally good condition. The visitors from Germany enjoyed a couple of pints as well. |
15 Feb 2012 (Wittenden)
We needed a copy of Juvenal's Satires:where else to go but Fossgate.Having found it,I had to celebrate in the Blue Bell.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde | 4.00 | | They do this type of beer well in Yorkshire. Very pale gold but approacheable,cultivated and creamy. |
| Maxim - Andersons Best Scotch | 4.20 | | I had a taste of this-it reminded me of my days in County Durham in the 70s. A bit too sweet for me nowadays. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2011 (Wittenden)
I'm surprised more contributors to these pages haven't commented on this pub. A gem of a place with a beer list I can only dream about. Quietly busy on a Wednesday afternoon with beer lovers from around the land. Only wish I could have stayed for more than one pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett - Silver King | 4.30 | | I'm more a brown bitter man, but these deathly pale Yorkshire beers hit the spot. Rasping hops,best leaf tea,dried lemon peel. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Bradfield - Farmers Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | No time for this, I'm ashamed to say |
| Rooster's - Oaky Cream | 4.30 | Not Tried |
17 Nov 2009 (Flying.geordie)
Busy locals pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian - Double Dark | 4.60 | |
About The Blue Bell
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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| 3 |
| 7 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9TF.
Olde world pub and a drinkers' pub in Fossgate. Has an Edwardian central bar serving two small rooms, side corridor served by a hatch, and wood panelling. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2022.
We have visited this pub 10 times, seen 20 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: YO1 9TF