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Operator: Ossett Brewery

168 Holgate Road, York, YO24 4DQ (View on Google Map)

(01904) 787722

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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-10-2013

(Pub, External, Sign). Published on 24-05-2025

Public Bar Baffles. by Michael Slaughter

Front and Rear Left Rooms. by Michael Slaughter

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: 21/06/2025
Last surveyed: 12/02/2023
Leasehold owner: Ossett Brewery
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.

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Monday

Noon - 11:00pm

Tuesday

Noon - 11:00pm

Wednesday

Noon - 11:00pm

Thursday

Noon - 11:00pm

Friday

Noon - 11:30pm

Saturday

Noon - 11:30pm

Sunday

Noon - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ossett - Excelsius

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 5%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

Ossett - Excelsius Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted twice

Ossett - Excelsius

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 5%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Spotted twice

Ossett - Silver King

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 4.3%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: Yes

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

Ossett - Silver King Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted twice

Ossett - Silver King

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 4.3%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: Yes

This beer is served regularly.

Spotted twice

Ossett - Ossett Blonde

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 3.9%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 6 times

Ossett - Ossett Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted 6 times

Ossett - Ossett Blonde

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 3.9%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Spotted 6 times

Ossett - White Rat

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 4%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 13 times

Ossett - White Rat Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 13 times

Ossett - White Rat

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 4%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Spotted 13 times

Ossett - Butterley

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 3.4%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 8 times

Ossett - Butterley Session Pale Ale • 3.4% Spotted 8 times

Ossett - Butterley

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 3.4%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Spotted 8 times

Changing

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

Source: Regional

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Facilities

Live Music

Occassional

Garden

Family Friendly

Parking

Dog Friendly

Real Fire

Wi Fi

Features

Cask Ale

Real Heritage Pub

Cask Marque

Uses Autovac

Member Discount Scheme

10% discount for CAMRA members, Sunday to Thursday

Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating

Transport

Close to bus routes

First: 1, 5

Closest station (1500m)

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