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Christmas Day done properly. No pans, no peeling, just full plates and festive cheer with your favourites.
Plan your visitChristmas Day done properly. No pans, no peeling, just full plates and festive cheer with your favourites.
Plan your visitClassic pub favourites with a seasonal twist – it’s the ultimate excuse for second helpings (and third desserts).
Find out moreA little gift, just in time for the festive season! Until Monday 1st December, we'll give you £10 FREE* when you buy a £40 gift voucher to spend at your local. (*T&Cs apply)
Find out moreFrom mulled somethings to merry mixers, we’ve got all your seasonal sips sorted. Just add sparkle.
Explore our drinksCourtesy of Peroni Nastro Azzurro, your winter dreams just got real. Win three nights at a 5-star Italian resort, including flights, transfers, ski passes, equipment, and breakfast!
Enter NowOn the 1st of December, we're celebrating all the shiftworkers by giving away 30,000 free main meals, with 10,000 being exclusive to Blue Light card. That's right – Christmas has come early!
Sign up nowTop-notch amenities to make sure you have a great time. Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Ye Olde Starre Inne:
Yes, you read that right - free food and drink is up for grabs for all you newcomers. Download the Greene King app & register, spin the wheel, and you might land yourself a main, pud or pint. No catch, just pure joy (and maybe some gravy).
Free dessert? Tick. Free pub classic? Oh yes. Free pint? Don’t mind if we do. And hey, even if you don’t win, you’ll still have our app now, so you can skip the queue like the legend you are.
(*T&Cs apply.)
A little gift, just in time for the festive season! Until Monday 1st December, we'll give you £10 FREE* when you buy a £40 gift voucher to spend at your local. (*T&Cs apply)
Find out moreChristmas 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 2025Our brand-new festive seasonal menu is now live! Bursting with comforting classics and indulgent winter warmers, every dish is crafted to celebrate the joy of the season. Limited-time only—don’t miss your chance to enjoy our Christmas favourites.
Secure your booking nowStep 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 tableFind out what makes us special at The Ye Olde Starre Inne and come and join us!
Here 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.
A little gift from us to you, just in time for the festive season. Until Monday 1st December, we'll give you £10 FREE when you buy a £40 gift voucher to spend at your local.* And it gets better – buy £80 and we'll give you £20, and buy £120 and we'll give you £30!
Our limited-time offer works all the way up to a maximum purchase spend of up to £240, where we'll add £60 FREE.
(*T&Cs apply)