The Press' Best Pub competition has returned for 2025.
One of our most hotly contested competitions is back for another year, and it brings another chance to celebrate some of the businesses that make York so unique. Readers will nominate their favourite pubs from across the city, and we will feature each finalist and get to know more about them.
Last year, thousands of votes came in and the Lord Nelson in Nether Poppleton came out victorious.
Owned by Tom Brown, the real ale pub with a 'Yorkshire Tapas' convinced our readers it was a worthy winner.
At the time, Tom told The Press: "I can’t believe it. The locals round here are going to be absolutely over the moon. Lots of them were going down to the newsagent and picking up extra copies of the paper, letting us know they were voting.
"Despite that, I really didn’t expect it - there was lots of big hitting city centre pubs in the competition and we’re just on the outskirts. Some of these pubs are so well respected, so I’m dead chuffed to have won."
To pick this year's winner, readers first have to nominate their favourite from now until July 12. After this, we'll compile a shortlist of the ten most-picked nominees.
Press editor Nigel Burton said: "York is a city renowned for its pubs – something that makes picking a favourite that much harder! That’s why The Press is delighted to launch this competition so we can recognise the best of the best.
"We’ll be bringing you updates on the pubs in our competition, so keep an eye out and see if your local is featured."
To make your nomination, follow the online link here, or scan the QR code (pictured).
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