Hole in the Wall, York

Hole in the Wall, York Hole in the Wall is the perfect place to come during your stay around one of England's most beautiful cities, and only 50 metres from York Minster!
(1886)

Extensive range of cask ales, lagers, wines and soft drinks alongside a fabulous menu! The Hole in The Wall is situated just fifty metres from the historic York Minster, next to one of the gates to the old city of York on High Petergate. We are the perfect place to come and have a hearty pub meal before continuing your exploration of this magical city. With so much to see and do you’ll need sustenanceuu which is readily available on the extensive pub food menu plus we also offer a wide range of cask ales. Join us at The Hole in the Wall on Sunday and Tuesday for live music, Wednesday is open mic night and on Thursdays for our pub quiz. THE HISTORY OF THE HOLE IN THE WALL
Originally known as ‘The Board Inn’ the pub is haunted by the mysterious footsteps. At the West End of the Great Nave of York Minster stood a door, which lead to the chapel of the Holy Sepulchre. In 1816 excavations of the Board Inn revealed a dark secret. A hole was found which lead to a dungeon, where chains and manacles hung. A tunnel, also found, was bricked up by a superstitious builder because of accounts of eerie footsteps that echoed from the darkness. These footsteps, it is claimed, can still be heard today. The chapel pub was demolished and the Board Inn assumed the present name. The pub is situated upon one of England’s oldest streets, High Petergate, which was the Roman main street via Principans: Bootham Bar being the main gate to Eboracum…..York. In 1501 a knocker was placed on the door of Bootham Bar so that the Scottish persons who were wishful to enter should knock first and ask permission from the Lord Mayor. An order which is still believed to be in force. At the side is Little Peculiar Lane, celebrated as one of the shortest and most detectable of all the snickleways for it’s awe-inspiring view of the Minster. Unfortunately we do not accept dogs at this time. http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/

Congratulations Sarah! On passing your theory driving test today! 🚗Well done👏 we knew you’d pass!!🥂
21/09/2026

Congratulations Sarah! On passing your theory driving test today! 🚗

Well done👏 we knew you’d pass!!🥂

📸Meet the Team!Say hello to our latest addition Lucas. 👋👋🍟Favourite food Loaded fries with pulled pork🍹Favourite drink O...
15/09/2026

📸Meet the Team!
Say hello to our latest addition Lucas. 👋👋

🍟Favourite food Loaded fries with pulled pork
🍹Favourite drink Orange and passion J2O

Lucas is studying carpentry and joinery at York College.

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It's that time of the week again, £2.90 a pint all day today on all casks. Cheers 🍻
14/09/2026

It's that time of the week again, £2.90 a pint all day today on all casks. Cheers 🍻

This isn't just a pie. It's a proper Beef Pie made with Hawkstone IPA.It won't be around forever, but then neither is su...
11/09/2026

This isn't just a pie. It's a proper Beef Pie made with Hawkstone IPA.
It won't be around forever, but then neither is summer, common sense, or a full tank of diesel. Best enjoy it while you can. 🥧🍺🚜
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🎅🏻 BOOK NOW FOR OUR FESTIVE MENU🎅🏻Two courses £22.99 or three courses £25.99.Available from 9th November 2026. Excludes...
07/09/2026

🎅🏻 BOOK NOW FOR OUR FESTIVE MENU🎅🏻

Two courses £22.99 or three courses £25.99.

Available from 9th November 2026. Excludes Christmas Day and Boxing Day🎄

Rainy days call for a hot fresh Sunday roast, selling out fast.
06/09/2026

Rainy days call for a hot fresh Sunday roast, selling out fast.

28/08/2026
28/08/2026

And there it is. The greatest partnership since farming and complaining about the weather. 🚜🐄
A proper beef pie paired with a proper IPA. Frankly, if you've got a better plan for today, we'd like to hear it. 🍺🥧
Our exclusive Hawkstone IPA & Beef Pie available in pub NOW! https://nuvi.me/c0rj5h

🍽️ FOOD SERVED FROM 12 NOON!Join us from 12 noon and enjoy delicious food, including our HUGE Yorkshire puddings – perfe...
27/08/2026

🍽️ FOOD SERVED FROM 12 NOON!

Join us from 12 noon and enjoy delicious food, including our HUGE Yorkshire puddings – perfect for soaking up plenty of gravy! 🤤

Come along and treat yourself!

Address

High Petergate
York
YO17EH

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11:30am - 11pm

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