Ye Olde Starre Inne, 17th-century Grade II listed pub in Stonegate, York, England
Ye Olde Starre Inne is a Grade II listed pub on Stonegate, one of the main historic streets in the center of York. The timber-framed building from the 17th century is marked by a large painted sign on an iron bracket that spans the street above the entrance lane.
The building goes back to the 17th century, though the site was in use before then. After the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644, during the English Civil War, the cellar was used as a field hospital for wounded soldiers.
The pub is one of the oldest in York and draws both locals and visitors looking for real ales and traditional English food. The low-beamed rooms and narrow booths give the sense of sitting in a space that has changed little over the centuries.
The pub sits on Stonegate, a short pedestrian street in the center of York that is easy to reach on foot from the Minster. Inside, the space is spread across several levels connected by narrow stairs, so moving around takes a bit of care.
The cellar holds a well dating to the 10th century that once supplied water to the surrounding area and is still visible today. It is easy to miss on a casual visit, but worth looking for when exploring the lower floor.
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