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Finally got all my image problems fixed, changed hosting but meant I had to replace all my html, anyway everything is back up and working now, but if you do spot any broken links or images please let me know.

Hosting Down

Few image issues on the website at the moment, this is because the hosting I was using has gone down. I’m relocating all my image data at the moment, but need to update all my links, which may take a few days. So for now there may be a few broken links and things throughout the site but I will have it all back up and running soon.

Within the Walls is now also on Untappd, a great social media site that allows you to check into what you’re drinking, score and review it. So now you can follow us reviewing the Beer of the Pubs we’re reviewing as well. https://untappd.com/user/WithinTheWalls Check in’s are also published through twitter, you can follow us there @withinthewalls_
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Within the Walls is now also on Untappd, a great social media site that allows you to check into what you’re drinking, score and review it. So now you can follow us reviewing the Beer of the Pubs we’re reviewing as well.

https://untappd.com/user/WithinTheWalls

Check in’s are also published through twitter, you can follow us there @withinthewalls_

Review - Roman Bath *** New review now online, here’s the summary: The Roman Bath is a strange pub as it’s also a museum with it being located upon the remains of a Roman bathhouse, hence the name. It’s a pretty straightforward pub inside though just with the random addition of roman artifacts here and there which cheer the place up somewhat. Mainly it has a reputation as a live music venue and it was packed out when we visited with a good rock band on, the crowd was of the older persuasion but friendly enough. Considering how busy the place can get we were very disappointed by the poor selection of beer on offer, the quality wasn’t great either, although it was pretty cheap. The toilets were a bit of shabby state too. There is high praise for their small walled courtyard area though as not only do they make great use of the space with plenty of seating, heating and covers there is a hatch straight through the wall for bar service, genius idea. All in all not a bad pub if you’re after some live music but the poor beer lets it down somewhat. For further details and full scores see the main page.
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Review - Roman Bath ***

New review now online, here’s the summary:

The Roman Bath is a strange pub as it’s also a museum with it being located upon the remains of a Roman bathhouse, hence the name. It’s a pretty straightforward pub inside though just with the random addition of roman artifacts here and there which cheer the place up somewhat. Mainly it has a reputation as a live music venue and it was packed out when we visited with a good rock band on, the crowd was of the older persuasion but friendly enough. Considering how busy the place can get we were very disappointed by the poor selection of beer on offer, the quality wasn’t great either, although it was pretty cheap. The toilets were a bit of shabby state too. There is high praise for their small walled courtyard area though as not only do they make great use of the space with plenty of seating, heating and covers there is a hatch straight through the wall for bar service, genius idea. All in all not a bad pub if you’re after some live music but the poor beer lets it down somewhat.

For further details and full scores see the main page.

Review - The Hansom Cab **** New review now online, here’s the summary: Named after the famous York architect Joseph Hansom who designed and patented the Hansom Cab in 1834, this Sam Smith’s pub is a real surprise. From the exterior it may come across as a bit of an intimidating small pub especially with its odd location down one of the central side streets, but upon entering you are greeted with a beautifully classic Victorian style decor. Dark oak panels, green leather chairs, gleaming brass and frosty etched glasswork in a very spacious area. The clientele is deceptive too, this is not just the haunt of the grumpy old man there’s a wide range of people enjoying the good range of Sam’s beers at the cheapest prices you’ll find anywhere in York, other than another Sam’s pub that is. Obviously this is strictly a real ale style pub, no music or entertainment and definitely no kids, their focus is a friendly local pub that serves lots of quality cheap beer in a relaxed environment. There’s no outside area and the toilets would only really be classed as functional but the Hansom Cab is a welcome change from similar pubs which are usually grubby and uninviting, which is why even though scoring zero in several categories we are still awarding it a 4/5, we’ll definitely be back. For further details and full scores see the main page.
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Review - The Hansom Cab ****

New review now online, here’s the summary:

Named after the famous York architect Joseph Hansom who designed and patented the Hansom Cab in 1834, this Sam Smith’s pub is a real surprise. From the exterior it may come across as a bit of an intimidating small pub especially with its odd location down one of the central side streets, but upon entering you are greeted with a beautifully classic Victorian style decor. Dark oak panels, green leather chairs, gleaming brass and frosty etched glasswork in a very spacious area. The clientele is deceptive too, this is not just the haunt of the grumpy old man there’s a wide range of people enjoying the good range of Sam’s beers at the cheapest prices you’ll find anywhere in York, other than another Sam’s pub that is. Obviously this is strictly a real ale style pub, no music or entertainment and definitely no kids, their focus is a friendly local pub that serves lots of quality cheap beer in a relaxed environment. There’s no outside area and the toilets would only really be classed as functional but the Hansom Cab is a welcome change from similar pubs which are usually grubby and uninviting, which is why even though scoring zero in several categories we are still awarding it a 4/5, we’ll definitely be back.

For further details and full scores see the main page.