Golden Ball York

Golden Ball York Owned by the locals, co-op, real ale, Grade II listed, a living wage pub! Find us online at www.goldenballyork.co.uk
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Service is currently in the garden only, with table service and Contactless payment. The Golden Ball is York's first community pub, based the in heart of Bishophill just inside the city walls.

Tonight:Sophisticated Boom Boom!The best tracks carefully curated for you by Jack and Sam! You know it is good!
06/06/2026

Tonight:
Sophisticated Boom Boom!
The best tracks carefully curated for you by Jack and Sam!

You know it is good!

Tonight, York Latinos is celebrating the farewell of one of York’s finest percussionists, and of course, we’ll be doing ...
05/06/2026

Tonight, York Latinos is celebrating the farewell of one of York’s finest percussionists, and of course, we’ll be doing it with some Latin music!

From 8.30 pm

Buena suerte, Luisito!

05/06/2026

Our friends on Chilangos York are putting this Mexican Party on! Do not miss it.

Tonight!Bad Saloon is performing their best Blues in our main bar.Come along for a pint accompanied by great live music....
04/06/2026

Tonight!
Bad Saloon is performing their best Blues in our main bar.
Come along for a pint accompanied by great live music.

See you at the bar!

June is here, even if the clouds have not fully got the message. Still, there are plenty of reasons to come down to the ...
01/06/2026

June is here, even if the clouds have not fully got the message. Still, there are plenty of reasons to come down to the Golden Ball this week: good drinks, familiar faces, records on the turntable, dancing in the main room, and a full run of events to keep the week moving.

What is on this week?

- Monday (1 Jun): Our Open Mic starts the week, with Tom Beer hosting. Any talent welcome, but slots are limited, so arrive early if you want to get on the list. From 8 pm.

- Tuesday (2 Jun): Our traditional pub quiz is back, with music, very British questions, chaos, and probably a kazoo. Starts at 8.30 pm, but early arrival is recommended.

- Wednesday (3 Jun): Vinyl Night returns. Bring 3 or 4 tracks, share them with the room, and meet fellow music lovers. From 8 pm.

- Thursday (4 Jun): Bad Saloon brings the blues back to the Golden Ball. A proper local favourite, live in the main room. From 8.30 pm.

- Friday (5 Jun): A special gig with York Latinos to say goodbye to one of them leaving York, Luisito. Join us to wish him good luck the way we know how, by dancing. From 7.30 pm.

- Saturday (6 Jun): Sophisticated Boom Boom are back with their fine selection of rock and roll, garage, girl groups, power pop and more. You know it’s good. From 8 pm.

- Sunday (7 Jun): As every Sunday, our Garden Room welcomes the Folk Americana Session. From 8 pm.

See you at the bar.

We are proud to present our fantastic beer offer for tomorrow!With thanks to all our providers for helping make this pos...
08/05/2026

We are proud to present our fantastic beer offer for tomorrow!

With thanks to all our providers for helping make this possible.

Sunbeam Ales
RUDGATE BREWERY
Wensleydale Brewery
Yorkshire Heart Vineyard & Brewery
Nightjar Brew Co
Acorn Brewery

Also (not beer):

York Wines
Shambles Sausage & Pie Company
York Digital Image
York Disabled workers Cooperative Ltd


And to all our staff and volunteers always very happy to make this pub the place we all want to go.

See you tomorrow for some fun with the fantastic New York Brass Band!

You heard it!Our popular Latin Night is on tonight. The best selection of Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Reggaeton, Bomba, and...
08/05/2026

You heard it!
Our popular Latin Night is on tonight.
The best selection of Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Reggaeton, Bomba, and more music from the dancing soul of the world: Latin America.
Come around, meet new people, dance freely, and enjoy excellent beers, as well as warm up for our Purchase Party!

¡Vamos a bailar, toda la noche!

Tonight! Blues with Bad Saloon!
07/05/2026

Tonight!
Blues with Bad Saloon!

This is a very exciting week for us, in which we aim to celebrate the purchase of the freehold. Make sure to pay a visit...
05/05/2026

This is a very exciting week for us, in which we aim to celebrate the purchase of the freehold. Make sure to pay a visit on the day to raise a glass for the future of the Golden Ball.
Lots of events also:

- Tuesday (5 May): Our traditional and fun pub quiz is on every Tuesday, with an accordion and a kazoo! 8.30 start, but please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

- Wednesday (6 May): The turntable is out, and you can meet music lovers while sharing 4 tracks with the room in our popular Vinyl Night. From 8 pm.

- Thursday (7 May): Blues night in the Golden Ball, with the legendary Bad Saloon live in our main room! From 8.30 pm.

- Friday (8 May): Our Latin Night is on! Meet new people while you dance to a fine selection of music from Latin America. Music starts 7.30 pm.

- SATURDAY (9 May): Purchase Party! Purchase Party! Purchase Party! Come and celebrate this milestone with the co-operative and the community! Cake, special beers, nibbles, New York Brass Band, DJs. All day!

- Sunday (10 May): Not many things soothe a sore head as our lovely Folk American Session in the Garden Room. From 8 pm.

Address

2 Cromwell Road
York
YO16DU

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 11pm
Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 2pm - 11:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 11:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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