Fossgate Social
What's it good for?
Pre-dinner drinks. Coffee, Cakes and beer.
Where is it?
Fossgate is the obvious location if you want to build your cool new bar in the most diverse and expanding street in York. Fossgate has gone from strength to strength over the years with old school pubs like the Blue Bell, brand new offerings in The Hop, and the numerous multicultural restaurants dotted all the way down to Walmgate. Personally I would love to see Fossgate fully pedestrianised to complete its transformation.
What's it all about?
Fossgate Social is a slice of New York in old York. A bright red fixie bike adorns the exposed brick walls, the bar and furniture are built from reclaimed wood, and the drinks come in 2/3 pint schooners. To complete the transition across the pond Fossgate Social serves Brooklyn Lager and prides itself on exceptional coffee.
The owners have managed to turn a small yard into an outside room of tardis like qualities, feeling bright and spacious. I can imagine getting a pitcher of one of the cocktails and sitting in the yard in summer would be glorious.
The music was unobtrusive and drifted between ambient and indie, this combined with the dimmed lighting created a really friendly and very cozy atmosphere, although this was my first visit it felt like somewhere I already knew and settled in straight away.
What's on the bar?
Schooners of Brooklyn Lager, Camden Pale, Aspall’s Cider, and Thornbridge Jaipur are all available on draught.
Do they serve food?
As well as the cakes, pork pies, and usual bar snacks there are a selection of paninis
Is it accessible / allow kids / dogs?
There is a small lip between the inside and the back yard but the rest of the bar is flat, with large toilets. As it's a cafe during the day I can't see kids being a problem but don't know about dogs - if you know give me a shout and I'll update the listing.
Will you go again?
Yes, I can see this being a favourite spot of mine to grab a couple of drinks before moving on for a meal in Fossgate.
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