We were doing a bit of research about ghosts in York for å project, and the crew were really helpful in telling about the three ghosts that haunts the black svan. The food was delivered fast, tasted good and the athmosphare was cosy and a bit mysterious.

I just got a couple of drinks there but the place is really an old fantastic pub! Friendly people around and a 600 years old original fire place!!! I was thinking to book one of the room and try a meal lunch time. I 'll visit it again for sure next time I am around York!

We had a sunday lunch and a couple drinks here in February 2013. I heard it is maybe the oldest pub in York with a reputation for good food and that you could not get more traditional than a pub like this. FOOD: Very generous portions of hearty and very nice food. We had the veggie ommlette and the tuna... More

Our rooom was not looked after, the bed linen was well worn, as was the quilt and pillows. Curtains were lovely fabric, but unfortunately were hanging off the hooks. Attention to detail needed to make things better. Too much furniture in room, we asked for a double room and were given a family room with a king size and a... More

Me and my wife have just got back from staying at the black swan York. We got there early and they offered for them to put our case in a cupboard while we had a walk. The staff were all really nice, helpful and friendly. The pub is full of character and old fashioned, but in a nice way. Our... More

Lunchtime meal for two. We ordered in the olde worlde bar and settled by the log fire on a cold, snowy day. We ordered bar meals but were told they would be taken through to the (colder) dining room, but we did get to wait by the fire until the food arrived. Price was just a little high but portion... More

A group of 10 of us stayed here for a hen do. We had the entire hotel to ourselves and the staff were fantastic from the beginning! We had a few last minute requests and they were arranged for us with no hesitation, including a ghost supper. The hotel was just as scary as we hoped and a few of... More

We called in here between Christmas and new year after getting good recommendations from work colleagues. We sat in a little room at the front of the building. I didn't look round much but could see through the bar there was another room to the back too. Lovely atmosphere with all the decorations up and plenty of people in eating... More

This Inn is situated just away from the hustle & bustle of shoppers and has a relaxed atmosphere, we booked midweek for Saturday for 6 people and it was no problem,There is a varied menu with plenty of choice, they do advise that there may be a wait if they are busy so come prepared, however our orders where brought... More