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Valhalla York

Restaurant Bar Pub

One of the Top rated Pubs in York


Address

4 Patrick Pool, York YO1 8BB, United Kingdom

Website

www.valhallayork.com

Contact

+44 1904 653999

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (2.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (50) good (47) atmosphere (40) staff (40) Great (33) drinks (31) York (30) friendly (28) mead (26) visit (23)
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  • 5/5 Alan B. 6 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Great place. Enjoyed the food and a good selection of drinks. The music was great too, a good selection of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Fantastic atmosphere. I'll definitely be returning on my next visit!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amrit D. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful Viking themed bar/Inn situated just off the shambles. Takes you back in time with the furnishings and atmosphere. Serves an amazing ray of ales and beers, wines and ciders and also Mead, which is a must try but be careful its really strong! Also serves great platters and tapas, make you feel like a viking! The music is 80s rock which also adds to the atmosphere, nothing to heavy. Will definitely be coming back, once in York again!!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 4 years ago on Google
    I went to this restaurant based on other Google reviews. Usually, I'm skeptical about the reviews but, in this case, it was true. The rabbit entree that I had for dinner was excellent. The meat was moist and tender. It fell off the bone. Certainly not reheated via microwave. For dessert, again based on the prior reviews, I had the honeycake. It was fabulous. The service was slow but it was understandable as it was during Comic Con and the place was crowded. Eventually, I got my order and it was correct in spite of the busy atmosphere. There was no table available for me so I was seated at the bar where I both had my dinner and watched the bartender at work. I had a Czech dark lager for my drink. It was good as well. The host was very helpful and knowledgeable about Russian cuisine. You'll see him at the door wearing a fedora. I'm joining the rest of the reviewers and highly recommend it. Yes, I will go back if my schedule permits it and will drag along my friends to this place as well.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 RhinoRavenous 3 years ago on Google
    I don't know what bartenders are doing out there, but cocktails have no alcohol at all. Terrible.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samantha L. 1 year ago on Google
    From walking in to leaving this place was amazing! Friendly & helpful staff. Lots of drink to choose from and the food (not a massive menu) was lovely. Tapas with a very rustic feel! The decor itself is just beautiful I loved every bit of it! Enjoyed feasting in Valhalla
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Holly H. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing tasting food, and great drink options. I had "Freya's mead" and it was delicious. Beautiful orange flavours and refreshing taste, it was perhaps a little too easy to drink! The food was perfectly cooked too and there was a great range of options. Definitely worth a visit if you're in York, it was a great addition to a viking themed day!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phoebe R. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic experience, the staff are lovely. Great drinks and an awesome aesthetic. Overall i fully recommend this Bar to anyone, not only does it have a real viking feel, they serve viking style drinks and food!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Trudy Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I wanted to love this place. The website had me so excited but it was overpriced and a little underwhelming. We ordered the meat balls, ribs, and sausages which were all pretty tasty but the servings were small for the £ you pay. We ended up spending £52 on 5 drinks and 3 tapas. The bar staff definitely bring down the experience. I was hoping to learn a little bit about mead but instead I was spoken to like an idiot for not realizing the name of the mead on the menu was in fact the brand name. The barman made me feel like I was an inconvenience to him, which dampened our time here. He carried a notable dark cloud of grumpiness wherever he went. I will say, the girl who served us was pepped up and friendly. We sat inside, down stairs at lunch time on a week day. The theme of the place is cool and creates a fun unique vibe. It was however a little empty and cold. (not in temperature but in mood) Upstairs has so much more atmosphere though & it would be interesting to see if there is more buzz and character when the place is full or by the evening. If the fires places are lit, that would automatically create a more authentic experience. The music was also pop, not rock, which again, not the mood I was expecting, from the website.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John C. 2 months ago on Google • 334 reviews New
    I have been drinking in bars for many years and usually one just blends into another, nit this place it was fantastic. I loved every minute of being in there. Great decor great staff great food great range of drinks.... Need I go on. If your in York it's an absolute must.

  • 5/5 Boof E. 8 months ago on Google • 129 reviews
    An absolutely brilliant pub, one of the best I've ever been too. The Viking theme is done topnotch, very atmospheric and not overdone, like a lot of themed pubs. Music spot on. The food we had was excellent, fresh and very tasty. I was recommended the pub by a mate and did not disappoint.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anne Marie R. 2 months ago on Google • 209 reviews New
    We've been before and like the place. Staff are friendly and the drinks are good. We had lunch, which was fab. A good stop off place before more sightseeing in York. We had the Odin's platter ... no fries on the menu as shown in choices below...honestly, you don't need them as the platter is generous and very filling

  • 5/5 David O. 5 years ago on Google
    Great little pub. Great style and good food and good beer. Very tasty. With friendly staff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucha de B. 3 years ago on Google
    I like that place, is very like viking style altough is very small, the food is simple, more less side food while you drink beer, but is good and also the prices.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, beers are lovely and the atmosphere is great. Decorations are incredible but they're not trying too hard with the theme. Definitely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ruffio r. 3 years ago on Google
    The best viking themed pub in the land! York is our favourite city in the world! Everytime we visit, valhalla is always our 1st destination. Sam the bartender, is the best! See you next time were in york. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johnny L. 3 years ago on Google
    Stopped for a quick drink, ended up having a couple. Nice selection of ales. Barman was welcoming and friendly, knew his stuff as well. Despite it being mid October it was a lovely afternoon so it was great to be able to sit outside and watch the world go by.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 f j. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place... relaxing .....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher G. 3 years ago on Google
    The perfect place to fulfil your historical needs 🍻⚔
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dani S. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is a bit pricey but really tasty! Got lamb shank and the pelmeni both were delicious. Service was ok. Like the interior decor
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asya P. 3 years ago on Google
    Really delicious Russian food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Maria B. 3 years ago on Google
    It had been a while since I had been to Pushkin Russian Restaurant & Bar for dinner, so I was curious to see if the quality of food was still as good as I always remembered.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 famousaj1 3 years ago on Google
    Alot of outdoor seating, bring an appetite. Service was delightful, but make a reservation via Yelp. The lamb shank can feed 2! Get flights of vodka and thank me later.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kira A. 3 years ago on Google
    So this place is AWESOME! Marina was helpful in guiding us through a vodka flight. A must! Really enjoyed the dill, jalapeño and red currant infusion vodkas. Then moved onto house cocktails. Pictured is the Puskin with both black currant and jalapeño vodkas and then the Sneaky Russian with dill vodka So yummy. Appetizer herring with a fur coat is super delicious if you like pickled fish and beets. The combination is yummy with vodka. The first thing they bring you is dark bread and butter.... Russian all the way. Must go for experience and food. We also had the rabbit and stag entrees. Stag comes with grilled veggies. Rabbit had a tasty cream sauce. Come. You will love it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sumaya S. 3 years ago on Google
    They have The worst customer services and They took two hours just to give me a desert And also they give me the check before I get the desert
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul Johnson (. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely my favourite bar in York. The staff are friendly and have great banter. the amount of choice for alcoholic beverages is astonishing. There are hot and cold drinks options and they even do food as well. A great place to pop in for a snack and an even better place if you fancy a good sesh. As I write this review I am currently recovering from a hangover brought on by fantastic house ales this place had on offer the night before. They have both I door and outdoor seating and are opening up 2 new floors in the next couple of weeks so il definitely be back. If you visit York this is a 100% must visit place you will not be disappointed 🍻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter Harris (Poketastic P. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed this venue. It is small and with a limited menu but it has great style and plays rock music. Not too loud to still talk. Decent beers and and I enjoyed the food platter we ordered. No bookings so walk in only and it was busy when we went so we had a short wait but once inside the service was great. Dog friendly. Pedestrian area so no parking nearby.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David Elliott (. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent staff and small pub with amazing rock atmosphere. Several good beers on tap with more variety in the fridge. Didn't have any food so can't comment. But overall an enjoyable experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elaine M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my second home, its been far too long since we visited, food amazing, hospitality second to none, brilliant atmosphere, great always and mead. You must visit Valhalla
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claire Cronin (All Things Dark & D. 2 years ago on Google
    This was my type of place!! Rustic and charming, lots of different drinks available, I loved the mead selection, we tried a couple of different ones and they were really tasty! Great rock music playing in the background, children are allowed in until 8pm. We didn’t try any food but saw other people eating and it looked good! Would definitely come back, worth a visit if you’re in York.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J L. 1 year ago on Google
    Must visit if going to York. Inside is awesome. Get decor rustic feel to the place great selection of drinks and mead on offer. And the tapas style food is great. Will definitely recommend and will be returning to this fantastic establishment. Well done to the team who are great also. Skol!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phoebe Alicia A. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I came for drinks yesterday after reading about Valhalla online; we were not disappointed! The selection of drinks on offer is great, the staff were really friendly and we were served very quickly. The Viking theme is very much apparent inside. We'll definitely be returning!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jon 1 year ago on Google
    If you want a authentic Scandinavian experience then I suggest you seek out the tavern Valhalla! It's just liked being back in the age of the Vikings, the food here was great and the drinks were good. It has a very lively atmosphere and authentic feeling I do recommend you pay a visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Helen B. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm so happy I remembered this place after a friend recommended it. The food was absolutely unreal, my partner's favourite was the meatballs in tomato sauce, by far to nicest I've ever had and the halloumi fries were the chunkiest I've ever seen. Really enjoyed our evening here and loved all the decor
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsay U. 1 year ago on Google
    We were in York for the August heatwave. Sightseeing in the sun on the busy cocktails was brutal! I'd spotted Valhalla online before our trip and wanted to visit and glad we stumbled across it. It was cool inside and a nice break from the sunshine. Quite small inside but in a snug way with comfortable seating. Also has some tables outside. Had some quality beers. Staff very friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr W. 10 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere with cool viking vibes. We arrived just before lunchtime, so it was very quiet, and the service was top tier with wonderfully delicious food (we really enjoyed the tapas options). Can imagine it would be very lively later in the day but makes for a great lunchtime visit just for the atmosphere alone!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah M. 9 months ago on Google
    Visited York a couple of weeks ago and tried this place for lunch. Really cool building and decor. The staff were helpful and pleasant. The chips were delicious, I wish they had a larger size option as I fought over them with the fiancé! He picked the Yorkshire sausages and said he enjoyed them, my halloumi fries were lovely. They sell cool little accessories too (we bought patches)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carl D. 1 year ago on Google
    A really great Viking pub gem, really enjoyed my time here for a few rounds if Odin's Judgment's. Staff are really nice. Definitely worth a few drinks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David N. 2 months ago on Google • 121 reviews New
    What a brilliant find. Small but perfectly formed. Friendly staff and excellent beer with, for me, a good choice of music playing. Didn't have the food but will definitely return.

  • 5/5 Jonathan S. 3 months ago on Google • 53 reviews New
    An amazing place to meet, eat and drink. The decor is stunning. Make sure you go upstairs to the All Father's hall.

  • 4/5 Laura H. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    The only thing that slightly let this place down for me was how dark it was in there. I understand that its part of the ambience and to be more authentic viking, but I was enjoying some lunch and a large party of people were stood next to the window block the light. Food is amazing. Staff are lovely. Prices are reasonable and dog friendly too.

  • 4/5 Stuart M. 4 years ago on Google
    Small pub but offers good atmosphere and nice drinks. Vikings Blood mead is recommended.

  • 5/5 Sam C. 4 years ago on Google
    Valhalla, where the mead flows like water and the glory of your commercial conquests can be lauded by your ancestors til Ragnarok. The mead (especially the Valhalla own mead), is exceptional. Get in here! Edit: So I visited again and tried some more mead. Viking's Blood is fantastic, easily the best out of the selection. Give it a go! Enjoyed it so much that I bought my own bottle after one sip :) Edit 2: I visited again and bought another bottle. Please help.

  • 4/5 Ratatoullie1J 4 years ago on Google
    Quite cosy and friendly place. A little expensive but worth it! If you are visiting York for a weekend and like tasting different and local brewed beers, you can not go back home without trying one of theirs!

  • 5/5 Alicia T. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful little pub with fine Viking decor. Nice staff and very inviting. Mead is sold here, including the really good stuff like Thor's blood mead! Food available

  • 5/5 Rachel A. 4 years ago on Google
    Well worth a visit, can't believe I haven't been before now!! Amazing mead, fantastic atmosphere. Staff are lovely, polite, helpful and friendly. We will be back!!

  • 5/5 Samantha Rose H. 4 years ago on Google
    I love, love, love this place. It's hard to find somewhere that sells mead, never mind in a horn. This has become my go to place anytime I'm in York. The food platters are very nice and quite cheap for what you get.

  • 5/5 joy c. 4 years ago on Google
    Valhalla is my perfect pub, incredibly old world and great Viking style drinks and atmosphere! Plays alternative music - finally a place in York which does! ???

  • 5/5 Nick D. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing value pie and a pint Tuesdays. An exceptional pork pie. The choice of beers impresses for a cosy bar, and leaves me wondering why it's taken so long for a Viking themed pub to appear in York. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Alan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great wee place... Look out for the orange flavoured gin... In a devil ? shaped bottle ?... Nice!

  • 5/5 Ali T. 4 years ago on Google
    Best bar in York

  • 5/5 P M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lots of choices of ales. Various displays help with atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Amanda P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place, fun atmosphere and marvellous selection of drinks

  • 5/5 Annmarie G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great music

  • 4/5 James M. 4 years ago on Google
    Small and cosy with a decent beer and mead selection. Worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Isabelle D. 4 years ago on Google
    Best viking bar ever, enjoy drinking a good beer out of a horn!

  • 5/5 Ronnie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Just the nicest place for a couple of pints.

  • 5/5 Alice G. 4 years ago on Google
    When in York, do as Valhalla does, and don't miss out on the best IPA in the North!

  • 5/5 Jayne K. 4 years ago on Google
    First visit but would go again great beers and atmosphere

  • 5/5 Karen S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere

  • 4/5 Stuart F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little ale house with a friendly atmosphere. The mead is top drawer and worth your time, couldn't drunk multiple of them though!

  • 5/5 Josh H. 4 years ago on Google
    This bar is quirky and fantastic. I would definitely recommend this to anybody wanting to try something a bit different.

  • 5/5 mike d. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place, staff are great and friendly and the atmosphere is rocking

  • 5/5 michelle b. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place, I will be back

  • 5/5 Kirsten J. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice pub friendly staff

  • 5/5 Bekki C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere

  • 4/5 Nev T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere

  • 4/5 Philip C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to meet people , good music and beer. Only problem is that it could do with being a bit bigger.

  • 5/5 Hugh H. 4 years ago on Google
    Awsome place

  • 4/5 Tommy B. 4 years ago on Google
    Sort of a novelty but heck, I drank beer in Valhalla ??

  • 5/5 Grant S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 John K. 4 years ago on Google
    Viking themed rock bar, decor is done well (not cheesy). Great selection of mead. Good beers. Food is simple but tasty. Best atmosphere of any bar particularly during the Viking Festival - Recommended!

  • 4/5 Sally L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice pub, our first visit, staff friendly and welcoming. Beer was good, service quick and although small, friendly locals all budged up so we could have a seat. Definitely one to put on the return list.

  • 5/5 Paige C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very popular, get there early for a seat!!!

  • 5/5 Mary M. 4 years ago on Google
    Quirky little place with a lovely select of drinks and more important, MEAD!

  • 5/5 H s. 4 years ago on Google
    Went during viking fest weekend absolutely amazing skøl

  • 4/5 Rosie F. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cool theme!

  • 5/5 Carloose S. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool little rock bar, I feel right at home in their!

  • 5/5 Bodhi R. 4 years ago on Google
    Always visit Vahalla when visiting York, my home from home, amazing Mead wonderful food and and amazing atmosphere, a must for anyone visiting the city!

  • 5/5 Laura D. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous pub :)

  • 5/5 Adam K. 4 years ago on Google
    If you like classic Rock and metal, good drinks and having a good laugh with people you don't know in what can only be describe as the halls of odin, then this is the place to be, the selection of mead is beyond anything I've ever seen, the staff are so knowledgeable and the punters are as friendly as they come. If you are a viking in need of refreshment or even just someone who loves the viking way of life, get to this holy place and praise odins Hall by raising a glass of valhalla mead ?

  • 5/5 Nancy J. 4 years ago on Google
    Atmospheric bar, full of beardy people ( women included ha ha) Several choices of mead, all delicious so far ....

  • 5/5 1_Eyed_ J. 4 years ago on Google
    Right up my street. Been here many times and loved the company, food is also exceptional. I've never been when it's not busy so be expected to share your table with other Vikings, which is a good thing!

  • 5/5 clare w. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to have a drink. Took 3 attempts to get a table but was worth the wait.

  • 5/5 Maggie B. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly bar staff helped me choose a decent beer. It's a busy pub, but you sit & shuffle up to everyone for a free dear & enjoy the craic. Didn't eat but a sharing platter on the next table looked very good. It's not posh, it's a get in amongst the clientele type of pub, so dive in & make a friend

  • 5/5 Brian M. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting crowd, good fun

  • 5/5 KrisMoto23 4 years ago on Google
    Viking themed beers.

  • 5/5 Simon E. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing little pup and great selection of ales and food

  • 4/5 mark d. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice pint, nice atmosphere, cant really fault it :-)

  • 4/5 Jenny L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for a quiet drink, building has a lot of character

  • 5/5 Tarana A. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing snug little pub...lovely atmosphere, smart and attractive surroundings and excellent staff! We were in a few hours and had a sharing platter...meats, cheese, bread, pickles ..lovely! Beer is divine too! Amazing time...our taste in music too..what more could you ask for!! Tarana x Martin and Mr Basil the Westie who was equally welcomed!

  • 5/5 Robert H. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic little place, great food platter and loved the Mead and cider, friendly staff and adhering to covid regs

  • 5/5 Alistair D. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a warm welcome and a great atmosphere, we never fail to strike up a conversation with like minded people. A great selection of drinks and food and don't forget to try the house mead.

  • 5/5 Francesco V. 3 years ago on Google
    a wonderful experience, for a couple, a small but comfortable and clean place. I ordered a fantastic salmon platter, and 2 beers, and found everything delicious. the staff is really nice and helpful, definitely worth repeating as an experience

  • 5/5 Louise Hayley p. 3 years ago on Google
    This bar is interesting and I just the love the Viking theme throughout. Whenever I come to York, I always call in for a drink or two. It's a cosy atmosphere and the playlist has some decent music so it's an ideal place to relax.

  • 5/5 Arron T. 3 years ago on Google
    One of our favourite pubs. Keep safe guys

  • 5/5 Sophia P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great staff, decor and atmosphere. Will definitely be going back.

  • 5/5 Mihails P. 3 years ago on Google
    Really awesome place, with delicious homemade brew honey Valhalla meadow drink, it was fantastic, and great service, thanks all of you guys

  • 5/5 Sabrina M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice ambience and decent sharing boards to enjoy over a few drinks.

  • 5/5 Jenna B. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place, very welcoming staff & barman. After a long cold day in York and being refused from other bars because of our children and pushchair , the staff at Valhalla made us feel extremely welcome and helped us to store our pram away. Great ales, food and atmosphere will definitely be visiting again. Thanks guys!

  • 2/5 Lesley B. 3 years ago on Google
    Can't say I was very impressed, food is clearly designed just for current covid restrictions, its not...good. The mead on offer was pretty basic too, nothing special. Expensive and a let down, would not return

  • 5/5 Mr D. 3 years ago on Google
    Brill atmosphere, guidelines followed.

  • 5/5 Vee K. 3 years ago on Google
    We visited here three times while In York for lunch and drinks. Excellent atmosphere and quality of food. Dog friendly. Good prices. Looking forward to going back next year.

  • 5/5 Bill R. 3 years ago on Google
    Brilliant service and food there will visit again👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😉😉😉

  • 5/5 Clare D. 3 years ago on Google
    Due to covid you couldn't really see what they sold as they don't have the usual drinks but the bar tender recommended a lovely gin and a ale for my husband. Just be careful on the tables. They aren't level and your glass slides a bit

  • 5/5 Jon P. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff are brilliant, the place is beautiful... and there's beer. Honestly who could want more?

  • 5/5 Ashley S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good little pub with a decent alcohol selection and nice staff.

  • 5/5 sarah r. 3 years ago on Google
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  • 1/5 Lucy S. 3 years ago on Google
    I have been a loyal and regular customer of this bar for the last three years, but what's happened recently is something I can't forgive: the bar has employed a new bar manager since reopening after lockdown, and within the first few weeks of his employment the new bar manager has contacted at least two of the female regulars and said inappropriate things and made us feel very uncomfortable. Me and another woman he'd made inappropriate remarks too complained to the owners of the bar and they did nothing - they've clearly swept this under the carpet and don't care about the fact that one of their staff members is exhibiting predatory behaviour and making loyal, long-term customers feel incredibly uncomfortable. Misogyny is rife in Valhalla, and victim-blaming seems to be the way they operate. I am a professional model, that's my source of income and the staff at Valhalla know this. When I asked the bar manager if he was into amateur photography and he said he was, I invited him to a photography event that I had organised. Despite explaining several times that this was a group event and there would be four other photographers working with us that day, both the owners and the bar manager have somehow interpreted this as me leading him on. It's absolutely bizarre. The other woman told the owners that the bar manager had been sending her inappropriate messages to back up my complaint, but because she didn't file her own separate complaint, they've taken this to mean that he didn't actually do anything wrong, despite the fact that she's told me that the messages creeped her out and she wasn't happy to receive them. Edit: since posting this review my boyfriend has been contacted by one of the owners of the bar and by the manager who I put the complaint in about. I blocked both owners and the bar manager after one of the owners shut down the conversation and told me that he wouldn't be talking about it anymore when I asked if any disciplinary action had been taken. As somebody who worked as a retail manager for several years, I know that he is able to give the person who filed the complaint a simple "yes" or "no" answer, but he refused, so I blocked them because I wanted nothing more to do with them as I feel the complaint wasn't taken seriously. I woke up this morning to find my boyfriend on the phone to said owner. Not only is the owner completely disrespecting my boundaries by trying to contact me when I've made it very clear that I no longer want to speak to him, but he asked my boyfriend for my phone number! My boyfriend clearly isn't going to give my phone number out without my consent, so he said he'd ask me before giving it out. I said no. Furthermore, the owner seemed to be trying to get my boyfriend to behave as some sort of mediator for the situation - my boyfriend is not involved in this at all and hasn't been at any point. To talk about a complaint that I made with somebody who isn't relevant to the situation is very unprofessional (especially as they refused to talk to Me about it). They said more to my boyfriend about the situation than they were willing to say to me, describing the conversation they'd had with the member of staff in question and detailing his reaction. The fact that I had to hear that from somebody who wasn't part of this is ridiculous, and clearly confidentiality is something the owners don't understand at all. I also feel that trying to get my boyfriend to act as a mediator is an underhand tactic. The owners didn't want to talk to me about the situation until I put my review in the public domain. The fact that the bar manager has also sent my boyfriend a message on Facebook (which he hasn't opened) is bizarre and, I feel, unprofessional. He asked my boyfriend to help him understand why I'd been offended, but that was all detailed in the complaint. He's a grown man and should know what is appropriate behaviour and what isn't.

  • 4/5 Phil K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice. Could do with more craft though.

  • 5/5 Nirinder P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great boozer

  • 5/5 jenny P. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 4/5 Christopher G. 3 years ago on Google
    It's small but has a great atmosphere

  • 4/5 Khaotic 8. 3 years ago on Google
    Great little themed bar. Good selection of Ales and a relaxed atmosphere.

  • 4/5 David T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great choice of beers and lagers nice cosy atmosphere, bar staff have good knowledge of their beers

  • 5/5 Jay 3 years ago on Google
    cracking pub with excellent beers

  • 5/5 Jessica P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great vibe, great staff

  • 5/5 Dave G. 3 years ago on Google
    Ace little bar. Loved the mead.

  • 5/5 Matthew T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great fish platter, great beer and nice staff. Worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Daniela O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you like rock and Vikings, this place is for you, the whole concept of the place is related to Vikings. They have a variety of beers and citrons, although you can also order a coffee, cappuccino, etc. The attention is very good and the people are very friendly. It is also a place that is kept very clean at all times. (Original) Si te gustan el rock y los vikingos, este lugar es para ti, todo el concepto del lugar está relacionado con los vikingos. Tienen variedad de cervezas y cidras, aunque también puedes pedir un café, capuchino, etc. La atención es muy buena y la gente muy amigable. También es un lugar que mantienen muy limpio en todo momento.

  • 1/5 John W. 3 years ago on Google
    I popped round today, thought I'd try it. First, the bar wasn't the cleanest it was rather tacky. The bartender wasn't very friendly either but I ordered a Wolf Rock and it just was not to my liking. Overall, not a good experience. Will never be going back!

  • 5/5 Ivon M. 3 years ago on Google
    Walked by this restaurant for months before finally giving it a try. I was very pleasantly surprised by the menu, the food, and the service. Our waiter was very thoughtful, and took time to teach us about the different foods and explain different aspects of the culture, which I thought was very cool. We will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Jerry L. B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice staff, food was delicious, the white rabbit especially good. Good Russian beer selection, wines and cocktails as well. I never had borscht and it was very tasty

  • 5/5 Katrina B. 3 years ago on Google
    i can say this place does it for me. i've had nothing but great experiences here and will keep coming back. prices are fair. i can see why they have a lot of great reviews.

  • 4/5 Calvin D. 3 years ago on Google
    Was very nice relaxing and comfortable place to go. My daughter had the duck and I had the venison. Service was,..Outstanding!!

  • 5/5 Ross B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good Russian food, and I tried them all NY, LA, Chicago. Just really good food and great vibe. Little pricey but that's come with territory

  • 5/5 Gilberto V. 4 years ago on Google
    Pushkin Russian Restaurant & Bar is certainly a unique venue in the Gaslmp district. The staff are attentive and make good recommendations of their best entrees like lamb, rabbit, or stag! They appear serve very traditional foods with a modern design to the restaurant. Conveniently, there is a liquor store next door to stop by and grab some vodka, ha! You won't find another Russian restaurant around.

  • 5/5 Alexandra S. 3 years ago on Google
    I stumbled on Pushkin when looking at the bars nearby in Gaslamp. It's an infused vodka bar, so it warranted a chance. As I sat at the bar with my fiance, we couldn't help but SMELL and see all of these delicious dishes coming from the kitchen. Our 2nd visit we had dinner and drinks, and now....this is my favorite restaurant in SD. I am in love with their authentic Armenian and Russian dishes 😋

  • 4/5 Curtis P. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is delicious! Had the lobster bisque, chateaubriand, short ribs with Mac n cheese! awesome waiter. Very attentive! Will be returning.

  • 4/5 samaa a. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was good

  • 5/5 David T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place. Food is awesome

  • 1/5 Yury B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The service leaves much to be desired ... waited for their order for about an hour, even the salad was not brought! As a result, after serving hot dishes, the waiter brought a salad, not the salad that we ordered. Didn't even apologize elementary. Plus, in a Russian restaurant, I would like to see Russian-speaking waiters. (Original) Обслуживание оставляет желать лучшего... ждали свой заказ около часа, даже салат не принесли! В итоге после подачи горячих блюд официант принёс салат, не тот салат, что мы заказывали. Даже не извинился элементарно. Плюс ко всему в русском ресторане хотелось бы видеть русскоговорящих официантов.

  • 5/5 E W. 3 years ago on Google
    Quick, helpful, and friendly service.

  • 5/5 Ileana K. 3 years ago on Google
    My friend and I ordered the MOSCOW DUCK and SIBERIAN STAG simply divine, the Georgian red wine heavenly, the service exemplary...I felt transported into a magical world for Christmas.

  • 5/5 D J. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful Family Oriented Establishment! Friendly Owners Are Occasionally There Greeting & Conversing With Guests, Love Being Invited to a Russian-Armenian Loving Atmosphere! Highly Recommend Spending Some Unused Time Enjoying This Restaurant If You Haven't Already 🥰

  • 3/5 Chelsea W. 3 years ago on Google
    Very tasty, ordered the combination skewer plate with one beef and one chicken kabob, and it comes with two sides. We got the hummus and the eggplant and ordered two extra pitas. Also ordered the salad with chicken on top. Both were very good.

  • 5/5 Aaron Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Top notch service paired with great food and drinks. This place is a gem

  • 5/5 Sean M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good...yum!

  • 5/5 Emiliano R. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the music, atmosphere, service and food! Amazingly wonderful restaurant. We loved the 5 vodka tasting and the beef stroganoff! The General Manager Dimitri was extremely helpful with all of our selections. Julie our waitress was friendly and helpful as well. We highly recommend this place.

  • 3/5 Dani M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good bread and butter. Luckily I was there with a fun partner, otherwise I wouldn't have waited an hour to order food.

  • 4/5 Colton L. 3 years ago on Google
    TL;DR - Main (rabbit) overcooked, all other food was above expectation. Honey cake is a must order. Bartender knows what he is doing. Service from the kitchen is slow. Arrived at opening and was seated promptly with no reservation. Location is not very amenable to outdoor dining due to proximity to construction, liquor store immediately next door (foot traffic), and traffic - but they are doing the best with what there is to work with. My meal lasted over an hour and a half due to service being slow. Time from order to delivery of main was approx 40mins. Dessert an additional 15. Atmosphere is sophisticated, with host in full suit/tophat and classical music. Heavy brown bread with mild dill butter is provided. I ordered the winter rabbit entree (pictured) for dinner. Rabbit itself was overcooked, which is a shame. Sauce on it was very light and would have been excellent if cooked properly. Ample mash potatoes underneath were quite good and the pickled vegetables on the side were very nice. I then ordered the honey cake for dessert which was fantastic. Light enough that you can eat a whole cake with enough flavor to keep you going. I also had a vodka martini which was good enough to recommend.

  • 1/5 Nikolay Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) were the whole family. expected more ... nice decoration ... idea, but dishes ... alas ... soup kharcho)) 2 times asked the waiter, call Chum, will there be meat? wanted meat)) ADmanul ... I didn't see meat ... I didn't want to spoil my wife's mood ... and the children ... left hungry (( yes ... and the prices indicated here are different in fact (guess which way?) (Original) были всей семьёй. ожидали большего... хорошее оформление... идея, но блюда... увы... суп харчо)) 2 раза спросил у официанта, звать Чум, мясо будет? хотелось мяса)) АДманул... мяса я не увидел... не хотелось портить настроение жене... и детям... ушёл голодный(( да... и цены указанные здесь и по факту разные(угадайте в какую сторону?)

  • 5/5 Александра �. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Russian food 👌. Very kind stuff. I had chicken tabaka, very tasty, my kids had blini and dumplings with potatoes and mushrooms, we also had compot yummy 😋.

  • 5/5 isaac c. 3 years ago on Google
    Alex the bar tenders is very nice 👌

  • 5/5 eddie 3 years ago on Google
    Good times

  • 5/5 Архипп �. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this place very much! Delicious Russian cuisine, good assortment of drinks, excellent staff.

  • 5/5 Luis Del A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great drinks, the food is also very good

  • 5/5 Dr. D. 3 years ago on Google
    Impressed with the atmosphere, food, excellent service. Had the roast rabbit and duck breast prepared perfectly! A must when dining downtown.

  • 5/5 Faina Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Best russian food in San Diego! The food is delicious and good quality. Service is great! Love this place. Every time we are in town we this is our spot!

  • 3/5 Olga P. 3 years ago on Google
    Not impressed with the quality of food. We ordered borch which was too sweet, blini which seems were from last week, chicken tabaka was ok.

  • 5/5 Jaxson H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great location to chill, eat some good food. I've had nothing but great experiences here and will keep coming back.

  • 5/5 Malik H. 3 years ago on Google
    Food with real quality ingredients. Looking forward to coming back with my friends. Bring your hunger - portions are generous.

  • 4/5 Dante 3 years ago on Google
    Whole table thoroughly enjoyed the food. However, prepare to wait longer on service. If you're not in a rush it's well worth the wait.

  • 5/5 Daniil T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing food and nice people. (Original) Изумительная еда и хорошие люди.

  • 5/5 Tia L. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was very good atmosphere was nice. It is different from many restaurants I have been to. Waitress was very patient was hard working. I was a little sad she missed an item on my order but it was no big deal since we had a lot of food and tried many different items.

  • 5/5 Basil A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place! The waiters were friendly, even we came late they allowed us to eat there. The food was very delicious specially the grilled chicken!

  • 5/5 Evgeny G. 3 years ago on Google
    They are doing great job in there. This place amazing. I placed them amongst three top restaurant in my list of places I have ever been in US. The dishes are tasting like USSR, from childhood, you know what I am about. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Iuliia G. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious 🤤 the best Russian restaurant.

  • 5/5 Seb S. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely little rock bar. Food boards are really nice, beer is great and the meads are brilliant. Staff all really friendly. My go to bar in York

  • 5/5 Tim G. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic authentic Viking pub. Well, there's no great hall or roaring open fire, but the beer and variety of mead on offer is excellent. Particularly recommend the Valhalla Mead. The food they serve, while not expansive is in theme as well, platters of meats and cheeses and the like. The staff and great, very friendly and helpful. The decor sets the place of brilliantly. Indoor and outdoor seating is lovely for these warm summer days and nights.

  • 5/5 Carrie-Ann D. 2 years ago on Google
    If I was a York local I'd be here all the time the staff were friendly and just great and you really get the viking feel. Loved the hidden gem in the floor as you walk in too . Their mead is tasty and i wish i lived closer to buy more!

  • 5/5 Tony W. 2 years ago on Google
    First time I'd been in and I enjoyed our quick visit. The two beers we tried were fine and I'd certainly pop in again on a future trip to York. We sat inside, but there were also several benches on the street.

  • 5/5 Geoff T. 2 years ago on Google
    Asked if the dog could come inside as he is a larger dog, staff were more than welcoming for us all. The dog loved the fuss from the staff and the attention from our fellow customers. Drinks were great, plenty of new tastes, including mead for all potential Vikings! Food was lovely and a great accompaniment for your drinks. Rock music was exactly to my taste. So overall.... Tasty food, plenty of good drinks, great music and excellent staff. Can't wait to return next time we are in York.

  • 5/5 Jessica M. 2 years ago on Google
    After seeing this pop up on my Facebook I had to visit for my weekend away, Absolutely love vikings so was a must do Staff was lovely, very busy But the food omg we had the large tapas plates, it was very delicious we had the meatballs, ribs, sausage and chips (The ribs where cooked perfectly but bit bland) the meatballs and sausage top notch. The decor was fantastic would visit again

  • 4/5 Marc L. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered a plater to share but the food was so nice that we ordered chips 🍟 and a cheese 🧀 board for dessert. The one down side was that we were on the first floor and kitchen/fat smells that we didnt notice at the time did get into our clothes and fleeces.

  • 5/5 Brian P. 1 year ago on Google
    Another great stop on our epic York pub crawl. Valhalla lived up to its name by being super cool and old school. 3 levels and an outdoor area. Plenty of drinks to choose from and a bunch of different mead's to toast to Odin's and your health. Great atmosphere. Definitely recommend if you are in York.

  • 5/5 Paul K. 1 year ago on Google
    We stumbled upon this place by chance, but were so pleased we went in. We had the Thor platter. It was just enough as a snack between the two of us, which was what we wanted, but would be enough for one person if you're pretty hungry. Beer was good, too. I had the Valhalla Pale Ale which was a good tasting light golden ale. Nice staff, too. Loved it.

  • 5/5 David D. 1 year ago on Google
    Pub - good selection of beers. Some unusual. Food - really good had the 5 large tapas for £29. Well worth it. Me and other half satisfied. Entertainment - geezer playing guitar just right amount of volume.

  • 4/5 Simon B. 1 year ago on Google
    Whilst in York for a 2 night stay, this place was the first on our list, but unfortunately I was a little disappointed. Don’t get me wrong, the decor is well thought through, staff lovely & there is a decent drinks menu. I was expecting big platters of food & meat, however the platter that came, was barely big enough for one, never mind two people.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth M. 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Favourite pub in York. Came with a group of 15 for a birthday celebration and we reserved the hall upstairs. Fab service and communication throughout. We had a lovely time. The only slight negative is that the stairs are tricky for people with difficulties especially if the bar downstairs is the only one open. It's part and parcel of the charm of the place though and will definitely be back lots.

  • 5/5 Rhian J. 5 months ago on Google
    Loved this pub, it is such a vibe, the decor and music was so cool! Definitely unique and such a great atmosphere, I didn't feel like I was intruding in a local pub. Bar staff friendly and the drinks were really nice, I had the mortimer cider which I need to have again!

  • 4/5 Steve G. 4 months ago on Google
    Great bar. Will definitely head back text time we're out in York. Only missed out on 5🌟 because the first floor bar wasn't serving so we had to go downstairs and queue across the pub to get served there. Staff were great.

  • 5/5 ian m. 4 months ago on Google
    Fantastic themed bar.. if you love viking related things it's the perfect place.. it's a place I visit with my Mrs regularly


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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