CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Join Us
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-10-2013
Image: (Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-10-2013
Public Bar Baffles. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Public Bar Baffles. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Exterior. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Exterior. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Public Bar. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Public Bar. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Side Snug Bar. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Side Snug Bar. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Snug Servery. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Snug Servery. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Front and Rear Left Rooms. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Front and Rear Left Rooms. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Rear Right Room. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Rear Right Room. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Rear Snug. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Rear Snug. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Heritage Pub

Fox, York

Directions
You want to visit - You have this in
Operator: Ossett Brewery
168 Holgate Road, York, YO24 4DQ (View on Google Map)
(01904) 787722
Website
X (Twitter)
Facebook
Real ale discount scheme

Set in the Holgate district of York, the Fox is a pub whose history is linked to the golden age of rail, Sympathetically restored by Ossett Brewery in 2014, it is a blue plaque heritage Inn, making it a must visit for anyone seeking out the city's finest historic pubs. A multi room pub with two fires usually lit. Outdoor catering on a regular basis throughout the year and beer festivals in the spring and summer always prove popular. It has the largest beer garden in York with a serving hatch open on busy days. Always a great atmosphere, you won't want to leave. Please check social media for up to date events. This pub is rated at two stars on CAMRA's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors.

Information for this venue is provided by the York Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
York (B)
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
12/02/2023
Leasehold owner
Heineken UK
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
YOR/065
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: II

Purpose-built Victorian public house of 1878 which for many years was a busy local for the nearby railway works (now closed) and retains its old compartmented layout with corridor hatch. Tetley's gave it their 'Heritage' badging in 1985, then a careful restoration that same year (by their architect George Williamson), and it was statutorily listed in 1994 following CAMRA’s York pilot study for English Heritage. An extensive revamp in 2014 (by new operators Ossett Brewery and owners Punch) has neatly incorporated an extra back room from a former kitchen. It has also introduced new-look décor throughout – including in the front public bar, losing some of the basic ‘working’ character that historically differentiated this room.

Premium Access Required

You must be a Digital Subscriber or CAMRA Member to be able to view specially curated GBG descriptions

Premium Access Required
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Ossett - Excelsius
Ossett - Excelsius

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 5.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Ossett - Silver King
Ossett - Silver King

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: Yes

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

Ossett - Yorkshire Blonde
Ossett - Yorkshire Blonde

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago

Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 13 times

Ossett - Butterley
Ossett - Butterley

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 3 times

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Ossett (varies) , Rat (varies)

Source: Regional

Your scores

Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs. Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.
Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Occassional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount for CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes
First: 1, 5
Closest station (1500m)
York

Help keep our information accurate!

Notice an error or missing details? Help us keep our pub & club information accurate by sharing any corrections or updates you spot.

Suggest an edit

Nearby

View All
Holgate Working Mens Club
Holgate Working Mens Club Club, in York
REAL ALE not available
0.2 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-01-2023
Open
Holgate
Pub, in York
1 Regular Beer
0.2 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 14-07-2013
Open
Volunteer Arms
Independent Pub, in York
4 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
0.3 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-10-2013
Open
Crystal Palace
Samuel Smith Pub, in York
1 Regular Beer
0.4 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-04-2025
Open
Carlton Tavern
Pub, in York
1 Changing Beer
0.5 miles from you
Published on 09-06-2014
Open
Hotel du Vin
Pub, in York
REAL ALE not available
0.5 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-10-2013
Open
Mount
Pub, in York
2 Changing Beers
0.5 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 09-11-2022
Open
Crescent
Independent Pub, in York
2 Changing Beers
0.5 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-10-2013
Open
Leeman Rose
Independent Pub, in York
REAL ALE not available
0.5 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-10-2013
Open
Bay Horse
Pub, in York
1 Changing Beer
0.5 miles from you

Need accommodation?

 

 

Grab a copy of the Heritage Pub Guide for Yorkshire

Pubs to Cherish Yorkshire's Real Heritage Pubs lists the 119 public houses in the Yorkshire region which still have interiors or internal features of real historic significance. They are a richly-diverse part of Yorkshire's cultural and built heritage. Some of...

Download Pub Guide
Historic pub interiors

Recently Viewed

Green Tree Bishop Auckland. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 11-02-2018
Open
Green Tree
Greene King Pub, in Bishop Auckland
1 Changing Beer
  • CAMRA discount scheme
Pub Walk Shoes Icon

Love Cask Beer?

Join CAMRA to support the campaign to access more features plus access to a range of different benefits.

Become a member
© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2025 (ce-9)
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
Home

Privacy Overview

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.

Necessary

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-Necessary

These cookies help us to improve your web experience. They allow us to gather feedback on your behaviour and to show adverts relevant to you. You can turn this off here.

Cookies

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.