The Old Grey Mare Public House
The Old Grey Mare is a Grade II listed historic public house on Clifton Green in York, England, now owned and operated by Brew York.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
The Old Grey Mare Public House is a historic pub located on Clifton Green in Clifton, a suburb of York in North Yorkshire, England. The building dates from the late 17th century and is a Grade II listed structure, recognised for its architectural and historical significance. It is thought to occupy the site of an earlier inn known as The Maypole, which was reportedly destroyed by fire in 1648. Over the centuries the building has been altered and extended, including late-19th-century work by architect Walter Green Penty that added a gabled cross-wing on the north side. By 1820 the pub was known as the Grey Horse, and it later took its current name. The surrounding area became part of the Clifton conservation area in 1968. Today the pub is owned and operated by Brew York, a local brewery, and continues to serve as a community pub in York. The Old Grey Mare offers a traditional pub experience, likely featuring cask ales, craft beers from Brew York, and pub food, though specific offerings are not detailed in the available evidence. Its website, oldgreymare.com, provides further information. The pub's long history and listed status make it a notable heritage asset in York's hospitality scene.
History
The Old Grey Mare is a Grade II listed public house on Clifton Green in Clifton, a suburb of York, England. Dating from the late 17th century, it is thought to stand on the site of an earlier inn, The Maypole, which was reportedly destroyed by fire in 1648. Known as the Grey Horse by 1820, the building was altered and extended over time, including late-19th-century work by architect Walter Green Penty that added a gabled cross-wing on the north side. The site became part of the Clifton conservation area in 1968. The pub is currently owned and operated by Brew York.
- 1968
Site became part of the Clifton conservation area.
- 1820
Building known as the Grey Horse.
- 1648
Earlier inn The Maypole reportedly destroyed by fire on the site.
Late-19th-century alterations by architect Walter Green Penty added a gabled cross-wing on the north side.
Products and positioning
Historic Grade II listed community pub in York, operated by a local brewery.
Product categories. Cask ales · Craft beers · Pub food
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