The Duke Of York

gyan

Grim and gloomy but has it's attractions 21st November 2009

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The Duke of York is a "traditional" pub in the sense that there is a pool table and a darts board. Wines are limited and the attitude is "we have wine because we have to have wine"
The beers are fine but are of the standard types.

If you want to meet Andy Capp type typical British specimens do come here. Plenty of beer bellies.

On thursdays it is Karaoke night and if you like to listen to old country'n'western songs sung badly by the locals, then do come here. Actually, it is quite amusing.

Young foreign students should beware of the occasional young "yobbo" who can be verbally abusive and it is best to avoid football nights.
The old guys are harmless but do avoid young "locals"

Best thing is to turn up in a small group.
There are plenty of food outlets across the street and the Odeon and the Vue cinemas are close by.

I used to use this pub for a quick drink before visiting the Odeon. The Odeon has no bar.

Moffers

Nice. 27th August 2008

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The Duke of York is a nice traditional pub serving ales and good food. Perfect for the family during the day, but not scared of the typical friday night crowd, or students during the week either. Not too expensive either, and a good choice of the less common drinks too.
Never seems to be overly busy either, good or bad depending on your opinion.

Oh and it used to be the highlight of any fuel up before hitting the clubs due to its 2 foot high sign proclaiming 'PubE Meeting Place', but the management have been clever enough/spoil sports to change the poor ampersand to 'and'.