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House of the Trembling Madness

StonegateHistoric, lively, and packed with beer enthusiasts.
$$Open nowvia Google
Opening hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Stuffed animal heads line the walls of this quirky medieval bar serving hard-to-find Belgian beers.via Google

A tiny, medieval drinking hall packed with taxidermy, heavy wooden beams, and an incredible craft beer list.

Reviews from Google

Joules Jardinea month ago
Great speakeasy hidden on Stonegate through what looks like a liqueur store. Features wonky walls and one of the best toilets I've ever walked into. Good selection of real ales, ciders, IPA's and meads along with spirits and liqueurs. You can buy drinks downstairs to have upstairs. It is often busy but not crammed from our visits so far
Alec Cook3 weeks ago
Perfect hidden little pub/ale house complete with a good assortment of beers, ale and mead. It is upstairs above a béer store and I walked by it three times before I figured out it was not at street level. I had the meat pie and mead I truly felt like I had gone back in time. Aist see if you are in York.
Abhishek Tiwari4 months ago
Such an amazing place, I absolutely loved it! The beer collection is incredible, with so many great options to choose from, and the whole place is filled with unique collections and quirky details that make it really fun to explore while you’re there. The atmosphere is lively and cosy at the same time, and it feels like a proper York experience. Definitely a must-visit if you enjoy good drinks and places with character.
Fatguyhat3 months ago
Great bar upstairs and super packed so pick your time to make sure you get a seat! Nice selection of drinks and bar snack, we stayed for a few hours!
Asa-Jai Farr6 months ago
Cozy ale house on top of a beer shop with a fantastic selection of quality beers and spirits. The food menu is good, honest food without faff but it delivers a range of flavours from meat platters to beer & cheese soup, and even a 1lb pie! Always a good variety of different beers on tap/cask and a well stocked fridge. All drinks from downstairs can be taken upstairs and drank with your food too.
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