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hondo
30-08-2011, 11:12
"Work has begun to turn a historic tearoom at York Station into a striking new bar. "
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/9215908.Work_starts_on_new_bar_for_York_Station/
coming to a station near you ?

oldboots
30-08-2011, 15:43
"Work has begun to turn a historic tearoom at York Station into a striking new bar. "
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/9215908.Work_starts_on_new_bar_for_York_Station/
coming to a station near you ?

It has, here's a picture of it yesterday

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Spinko
30-08-2011, 20:26
If it's half as good as Sheffield Tap... :cheers:

Well it will be only half the distance from Leeds! (As the train goes)

hondo
04-10-2011, 07:14
http://yfrog.com/o0y84whtuj

gillhalfpint
04-10-2011, 08:19
We've booked a trip to York for the weekend before Xmas, so hoping it will be complete for then. Banners at York fest said opening in November, so should be ok, even if they over run a little.

aleandhearty
04-10-2011, 11:01
We've booked a trip to York for the weekend before Xmas..

Are you sure? The place will be absolutely heaving. Still, I've got to admire your dedication Gill. :D

gillhalfpint
04-10-2011, 16:21
There were only 3 days available to book on site for the whole of Nov and Dec so we booked them. Yes it will be hectic, but we are just round the corner from the Slip and the Swan so just far enough for a bit of tranquility if needed, but near enough to be a short walk to anywhere.

hondo
21-10-2011, 07:38
"“We are looking to blow people way and do something nobody has ever done before on that scale"

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/9308203.New_bar_to_open_soon_at_York_Station/?ref=twt

http://twitpic.com/70mfcy

http://twitpic.com/70mfn7

http://yfrog.com/kgzgjzvj

:)

Wittenden
21-10-2011, 08:23
"“We are looking to blow people way and do something nobody has ever done before on that scale really"

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/9308203.New_bar_to_open_soon_at_York_Station/?ref=twt




http://twitpic.com/70mfcy

http://twitpic.com/70mfn7

http://yfrog.com/kgzgjzvj

:)
Great news-I'm hoping to be in or near York early next month-I'll definately go and have a look to see if it is open.

gillhalfpint
21-10-2011, 09:19
I don't get up there till December, but am really looking forward to going. Sheffield Tap is great, so this one sounds mind blowing.

Farway
21-10-2011, 14:45
Right, I am on a one day coach trip to York next week [based Leeds area] I have never been to York, is the station easy to find? Any clues? I guess coach will chuck us off at a bus / coach station, is the rail station near or miles away?

If I find it I will give it a go, but the Minster must come first with the camera

Are there translation facilities for Southerners? Or do I just chuck "by 'eck" in now & then ?:whistle:

PS, despite the Avatar I do not actually own a flat cap, so may not blend in ;)

Pangolin
21-10-2011, 16:40
The company already have the Pivni in York of course, which I presume they are keeping on, as well as the Euston Tap in London. They are allegedly about to open a Cider Tap adjacent to the latter. Wonder where they are looking at next?

oldboots
21-10-2011, 18:11
Right, I am on a one day coach trip to York next week [based Leeds area] I have never been to York, is the station easy to find? Any clues? I guess coach will chuck us off at a bus / coach station, is the rail station near or miles away?

If I find it I will give it a go, but the Minster must come first with the camera



It depends on which coach but the Megabus and National Xs usually stop under the city walls opposite the railway station, not sure about private hire coaches, I suspect by the railway station as well. BUT the Tap will not be open next week. From the station you walk past the big hotel then go through the arch in the walls, turn left and keep going up the hill to the Minster (The Maltings (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/43595/) is on the right when you cross Lendal bridge).

Some coaches stop at Askham Bar which has a park and ride bus into the city centre, others go to Piccadilly which is almost in the middle of the old city and a shortish walk to the Minster. The Blue Bell (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/43505/) is the best pub near Piccadilly and there are several good ones near the Minster, the Three Legged Mare (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/53953/), and the Guy Fawkes (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/53950/) for example.

It's much easier to find by train from Leeds :D




Are there translation facilities for Southerners? Or do I just chuck "by 'eck" in now & then ?:whistle:



Just shout clearly and slowly and they'll probably get it, you could also say "eh oop, lad" quite often. :evilgrin:





PS, despite the Avatar I do not actually own a flat cap, so may not blend in ;)

Perhaps you could borrow one and a whippet would also help.:p

Rex_Rattus
21-10-2011, 23:19
Are there translation facilities for Southerners? Or do I just chuck "by 'eck" in now & then ?:whistle:

This was an issue for me when I went to York last year. I thought that saying "arrr mooch" whenever I was asked for money might help me to blend in, but I think I gave the game away whenever I said "and take that sparkler off please".

Farway
22-10-2011, 16:46
Thanks OB & Rex

oldboots
22-10-2011, 18:58
Latest picture: http://yfrog.com/klh79jrj

gillhalfpint
23-10-2011, 10:22
Thanks Old Boots. I am really looking forward to my December trip up there now as they should be open and everything settled down getting ready for Christmas. Found them on twitter so can keep up to date there too.

Maldenman
23-10-2011, 13:52
This was an issue for me when I went to York last year. I thought that saying "arrr mooch" whenever I was asked for money might help me to blend in, but I think I gave the game away whenever I said "and take that sparkler off please".

You'll never blend in up north Rex, as long as you persist in wearing a coat when it isn't raining or below 10C.

oldboots
26-10-2011, 19:14
Latest news from Yan

"big progress today, the scaffold is down and the bar is starting to go into place............"

and from Ikley Brewery

"Half of the batch of our specialty beer for the launch @YorkTap, Tap3 has now been dry-hopped... Northern Clout indeed!"

oldboots
29-10-2011, 08:25
It's progressing nicely,


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here's one of the inside from Yan

http://twitpic.com/772v9v

oldboots
03-11-2011, 21:45
Yan is toying with us now


"Ok so we have an opening date....." (http://twitter.com/#!/YorkTap)

oldboots
05-11-2011, 17:39
the @yorktap opening to the public Wednesday 16th November.

gillhalfpint
06-11-2011, 08:07
http://bit.ly/vyRZWz

From twitter. Can't wait to get up there myself now.

Gill

Millay
06-11-2011, 08:34
If I remember correctly it was around this time of year that the Euston Tap opened so they're obviously hoping the Xmas trade might kick things off. Good luck to them, it looks bigger than the Euston property which is a major restriction for them, especially during the winter months. Although it's in the station I hope there is the opportunity for an outside overspill. They'll also need to think carefully about pricing, I can't see the good folk of Yorkshire taking kindly to the sort of prices we see at Euston.

hondo
12-11-2011, 11:03
"Tap 3, the end result, is a 4.2% ABV straw-coloured, hoppy ale made using three different types of hop, Galaxy, Stella and Summer, all of which are from Australia."

http://siba.co.uk/2011/11/ilkley-brews-exclusively-for-yorks-newest-pub/

oldboots
13-11-2011, 13:59
http://twitter.com/?photo_id=1#!/OdddogMike/status/135675846391369728/photo/1

gillhalfpint
16-11-2011, 15:57
I asked on scoopgen site for a rundown of what open day at York was like, and this is the reply I got.

"Happy to help Gill. York Tap opened to the general tap at 2pm, and I got in shortly afterwards. I could only stay for a couple as I'm working nights tonight. Anyway here are what beers are on at the moment:

Hand Pump

Magic Rock Curious NZ 3.9 (brewed with Nea Zealand hops instead of American)
Ilkley Tap 3 Northern Clout 4.2 (brewed for the York Tap)
Marble Dobber 5.9
Marble Lagonada IPA 5.0
Fyne Hurricane Jack 4.9
Fyne Jarl 3.8
Tempest Elemental 5.1
Tempest Emanation 4.5
Dark Star Hophead 3.8
Dark Star American Pale Ale 4.7
Kirstall Black Band Porter 5.3
Magic Rock High Wire 5.5
Ilkley Best 4.0
Thornbridge Pivni 3.2
Thornbridge / Kernal Coalition Burton Ale 7.2
Thornbridge Coalition Old Ale 7.0
Flying Dog Imperial IPA Centennial (aged for 6 months)
Keg

Bernard Svetle 3.8
Bernard Cerny 5.1
Bernard Nefiltrovane 5.0
Timmermans Strawberry 4.0
Cantillion Rose de Gambrinus 5.0
Thornbridge Jaipur 5.9
Opat Cranberry Pilsner 4.8
Erdinger Urweiss 5.2
Black Isle Organic Blonde 4.5
Schlenkerla Urbock 6.5
Magic Rock Cannonball 7.4

Cider

Thirsty Cross Ginger Cider 4.0

It has a similar feel to the Sheffield Tap, but is much larger, and more spacious. It has been beautifully restored with 2 large glass domes in the roof. The bar is in the middle and has 3 sides to it. Hand pumps are on two sides with the keg taps on the third.

There are two entrances to the pub, one from platform 3, and one from the left side of the building looking from the street. The only down side is that there aren't too many tables on the platform side of the bar, which is a pity as there is a superb view of York station"

Still about 4 weeks till we can get up there..

aleandhearty
16-11-2011, 16:16
Hand Pump

Magic Rock Curious NZ 3.9 (brewed with Nea Zealand hops instead of American)
Ilkley Tap 3 Northern Clout 4.2 (brewed for the York Tap)
Marble Dobber 5.9
Marble Lagonada IPA 5.0
Fyne Hurricane Jack 4.9
Fyne Jarl 3.8
Tempest Elemental 5.1
Tempest Emanation 4.5
Dark Star Hophead 3.8
Dark Star American Pale Ale 4.7
Kirstall Black Band Porter 5.3
Magic Rock High Wire 5.5
Ilkley Best 4.0
Thornbridge Pivni 3.2
Thornbridge / Kernal Coalition Burton Ale 7.2
Thornbridge Coalition Old Ale 7.0
Flying Dog Imperial IPA Centennial (aged for 6 months)


Wow! You've certainly whetted the appetite there Gill. That is one seriously impressive list. I'm trying hard not to short circuit my laptop by salivating onto the keys. I feel a romantic Christmas shopping trip to York with the Missus coming on :whistle:

oldboots
16-11-2011, 18:13
I knew I should have gone today but work got in the way, ah well maybe tomorrow.

oldboots
18-11-2011, 09:32
Made it there last night, as some will know from my bragging text:D. It's everything you would expect and I already like it better than the Sheffield Tap. I can see a lot more trips to York coming up. :nishelypished:


I will post a review and some pictures once it's on the site, I'm just waiting for approval of the addition.

gillhalfpint
29-11-2011, 09:40
http://www.theyorker.co.uk/news/fooddrink/7983?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Can't wait. What a brilliant review.

aleandhearty
29-11-2011, 14:31
What a brilliant review.

Enjoyed reading that, although the effort from our very own 'short, fat, balding old git' of Ripon wasn't bad either:

York Tap (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75525/)

gillhalfpint
29-11-2011, 18:14
Enjoyed reading that, although the effort from our very own 'short, fat, balding old git' of Ripon wasn't bad either:

York Tap (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75525/)

Agree it is a great review. OB is so delightfully graphic with his descriptions I fell as though I have been there already.

hondo
30-11-2011, 10:30
http://www.theyorker.co.uk/news/fooddrink/7983?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Can't wait. What a brilliant review.

Saw it from the train last week but sadly couldn't split my journey. Hope you also make it to Volunteer Arms http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/43705/ and a shout out to Fulford Arms http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/43551/ http://www.fulfordarms.co.uk/ across the river from the campsite

gillhalfpint
30-11-2011, 12:28
Volunteer is on the agenda as we stay near the Swan and Slip, and it is one of theirs.

hondo
02-12-2011, 13:47
Volunteer is on the agenda as we stay near the Swan and Slip, and it is one of theirs.
28 Ossett beers in the slip inn 9&10th dec
http://www.theslipinnyork.co.uk/

oldboots
06-04-2012, 09:38
A little nudge for this thread as York Tap have made an improvement for us Gentlemen (as I suggested they should in my original review*), I may have to check this out on Monday.


https://twitter.com/#!/YorkTap/status/182391360450592768/photo/1


*we may need a smug bu66er smiley

hondo
11-07-2012, 13:32
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/9809749.Beer_garden_plan_for_real_ale_pub/?ref=twt

hondo
21-03-2013, 11:44
"suggested for the trip is on or around April 10.”

http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/rivalry_between_norwich_and_york_over_which_is_the _real_uk_city_of_ale_set_to_continue_ahead_of_this _year_s_festival_1_1986339

oldboots
21-03-2013, 14:35
York of course believes Norwich cheated in some way :whistle: but it doesn't matter as both cities are wrong as this handy chart shows:

City............No of beers on sale.............date of survey
Derby...................176....................... .... (Feb 11)
Nottingham...........251.......................... ..(Sep 11)
Norwich................254........................ ....(Jun 12)
York.....................247...................... ......(Jun 12)
Sheffield..............310........................ ....(July 12)

Al 10000
21-03-2013, 14:54
Nottinghams 2012 beer census figures were 266 different beers available with 232 being locales.

hondo
22-03-2013, 09:00
York of course believes Norwich cheated in some way :whistle: but it doesn't matter as both cities are wrong as this handy chart shows:

City............No of beers on sale.............date of survey
Derby...................176....................... .... (Feb 11)
Nottingham...........251.......................... ..(Sep 11)
Norwich................254........................ ....(Jun 12)
York.....................247...................... ......(Jun 12)
Sheffield..............310........................ ....(July 12)

Must admit York is my favourite out of those 5