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The Hop York

Traditional real ale pub with craft range.

Venue at a glance The Hop York · York
~70
Capacity
standingsmall
2 nights
Live music
Fri · Satper week
20:00
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Acoustic
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

The Hop York — Quick Facts

Traditional real ale pub with craft range.

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Capacity~70 standing
Live nightsFri, Sat
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Hop York 11-12 Fossgate
York
York YO1 9TA

Genres

Acoustic Rock Pop Covers

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
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About The Hop York

The Hop York is a grassroots music venue in York, York with a standing capacity of approximately 70. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Hop York books Acoustic, Rock, Pop, Covers acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the York venue directory.

The Hop York is a real-ale house in the heart of the city on historic Fossgate (YO1 9TA), serving wood-fired pizza alongside beers fresh from Ossett Brewery. Music is central to its identity: the best acoustic acts and bands play every Friday and Saturday from 8pm with free entry, and Sundays host the Hop Open Mic from 8pm where any acoustic act can simply turn up and play. Run on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations, the roughly 70-capacity room is a welcoming, low-key fixture of York's grassroots circuit.

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11-12 Fossgate, York, York, YO1 9TA

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The Hop York books Acoustic, Rock, Pop, Covers. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Hop York has a standing capacity of approximately 70, classed as a small venue. See all York venues for size comparisons.
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