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Fox, York

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Operator: Ossett Brewery
168 Holgate Road, York, YO24 4DQ (View on Google Map)
(01904) 787722
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  • Historic Interior

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); it retains its old compartmented layout with corridor hatch.

Tetley's gave it their 'Heritage' badging in 1985, followed by a careful restoration that same year (by their architect George Williamson); 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
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

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Ossett - Excelsius TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - Excelsius
Ossett - Excelsius Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted twice
Ossett - Excelsius
Ossett - Excelsius

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice at Fox, York.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ossett - Silver King TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - Silver King
Ossett - Silver King Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted 4 times
Ossett - Silver King
Ossett - Silver King

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times at Fox, York.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Ossett - Ossett Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - Ossett Blonde
Ossett - Ossett Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted 8 times
Ossett - Ossett Blonde
Ossett - Ossett Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times at Fox, York.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ossett - White Rat TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 21 times
Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 21 times at Fox, York.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ossett - Butterley TasteMatch Prediction

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

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times at Fox, York.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

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

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Occassional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
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10% discount for CAMRA members, Sunday to Thursday
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
First: 1, 5
Closest station (1500m)
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