The Maltings

What's it good for?

A selection of real ales and craft beers where great care has been taken in their selection and condition.

Where is it?

The Maltings is located right next to Lendal bridge, en-route to town from the station, which places it both just off the York walls and right beside the river, basically it's ideally located to be accessible from anywhere in York and this is one of its key benefits as a meeting point.

I must admit I don't frequent The Maltings as much as I probably should any more and I need to change that. Before York Tap opened and hoovered up all the commuter trade I used to regularly head to The Maltings for a post-work pint and meet up with friends who had arrived back home by train.

What's it all about?

Tradition runs through everything at The Maltings from the decor to the way its beers are kept to the food, all follow a very traditional core set of values. As an example, I've witnessed the "Please do not swear" notices on the wall be very strictly enforced.

The Maltings has benefited massively from an extension to the original building that opened up the interior to provide much more space and seating while retaining the same traditional style inside, while also giving the pub a modern outside patio space that catches the afternoon sun.

The antique signs adorning the brown walls and the ceiling made of old doors give The Maltings its "Real Pub" feel while providing a backdrop to the up-to-date drinks and regular live music. All round, it works very well.

What's on the bar?

The only regular beer is Black Sheep Bitter which is joined by six other guest ales, plus four more real ciders and a selection speciality keg beers such as Leffe Blonde and Erdinger Heffe Weissbier.

Behind the bar is also a fridge crammed with Belgian beers and speciality craft ales like Orval and Sierra Nevada.

Do they serve food?

Hearty carb-laden lunches are served daily, 12-2 weekdays and 12-4 weekends. From sandwiches and jacket potatoes to sausage, chips & beans, The Maltings now provides a takeaway service for its food offering. For me the food is just here to capitalise on the number of office workers nearby - at heart this place is a boozer.

Is it accessible / allow kids / dogs?

There are a couple of steep, tight steps to get in the front door. The pub prides itself on being "A pub for grown ups". Dogs are allowed in once the lunch service has stopped.

Will you go again?

Certainly, with the location combined with the excellent beer selection Ill be trying to visit more than I have in recent times.

Opening Hours

Mon - Sat : 11:00-23:00 Sun : 12:00-22:30