The Ye Olde Starre Inne is a family-friendly pub with a history spanning across the centuries. First built in 1644, it's believed to be the oldest pub in York and was even used as a hospital and mortuary during the English Civil War. The pub is a ghost hunter'...
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Christmas is all about good food, great company and making lots of brilliant memories. This year, why not savour a fantastic Christmas dinner in York? The Ye Olde Starre Inne has everything you need to make this festive season one for the books.
Join us for Christmas 2025Step into spring with our seasonal specials menu. Our carefully selected dishes are crafted with quality for a symphony of freshness and flavour in every bite. What are you in the mood for?
Book a tableWe proudly serve freshly cooked traditional pub food throughout the week. Vegan, vegetarian and non-gluten containing options are also available.
View our dish highlightsFind out what makes us special at The Ye Olde Starre Inne and come and join us!
From post-work drinks to Saturday sessions, there's a beer garden in York just waiting to welcome you. So, text the group chat, grab a table and enjoy the classic British weather, rain or shine.
Discover our beer gardenHere at the Ye Olde Starre Inne, we love dogs great and small, so bring your four-legged friends and relax in our dog-friendly pub.
Discover your local dog-friendly pubFrom iconic classics to bold new pours, there’s a pint with your name on it. Explore our own beers like Flint Eye, Prior Life, Greene King IPA, plus loads more!
Explore our beersGet your fill of traditional pub fare and tuck into a hearty Sunday roast. Cooked to perfection and served with all the classic trimmings, our roasts are a celebration of quality - simple yet spectacular.
Book for Sunday RoastFrom meetings to birthday parties, we have function rooms available for hire - no matter the occasion.
Make an enquiryYe Olde Starre Inne is believed to be the oldest licensed premises in the historic city of York. Inside you’ll find a spacious bar area and three separate terraces for those who prefer to dine outside. We’re close by to tourist favourites, including medieval town house Barley Hall, York’s Theatre Royal and historic street The Shambles. To enjoy a warm-spirited pub with plenty of character, book today.
We’re both dog and family-friendly with wheelchair accessibility, and free Wi-Fi.
We’re proud to say our menu is packed with Great British pub food classics, including iconic dishes like our hand-battered fish and chips, pie and mash and succulent burgers. Non-gluten dishes as well as vegan and veggie meals are also available. Our drinks include a great range of real ales and an extensive wine list.
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