Valhalla York Reviews Summary

Theme and Decor

Pros:

• "The Viking theme is done topnotch, very atmospheric and not overdone, like a lot of themed pubs."
• "Beautiful Viking themed bar/Inn situated just off the shambles. Takes you back in time with the furnishings and atmosphere."
• "This is a great Viking themed pub in the heart of York itself."
• "Love this place. Even if you aren't bothered about the York's Viking history, this place has good beer and mead, and a good atmosphere."
• "The whole place is in keeping with the theme, from the walls and floors to the fireplaces and chairs."

Cons:

• "I was hoping for more Viking-inspired decor to enhance the theme."
• "The decor is a bit too dark and makes the place feel smaller than it is."
• "While the Viking theme is unique, it feels a bit gimmicky at times."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food we had was excellent, fresh and very tasty."
• "Also serves great platters and tapas, make you feel like a viking!"
• "The food looked amazing and was presented on huge chopping boards with handles to carry them."
• "Really cool building and decor. The chips were delicious, I wish they had a larger size option."
• "The Odin platter for 2. It was delicious. Could have done with a couple more slices of bread though."

Cons:

• "I was expecting big platters of food & meat, however, the platter that came, was barely big enough for one, never mind two people."
• "The servings were small for the £ you pay."
• "The glass glasses felt out of place and took away from the authenticity."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Bar staff friendly and the drinks were really nice."
• "Fab service and communication throughout."
• "The staff were helpful and pleasant."
• "The staff were all very good and friendly."
• "The staff were very happy to supply a water bowl for your pooch to enjoy!"

Cons:

• "The bar staff definitely bring down the experience."
• "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."

Atmosphere and Music

Pros:

• "Music spot on."
• "The music was great too, a good selection of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal."
• "Loved this pub, it is such a vibe, the decor and music was so cool!"
• "The music is 80s rock which also adds to the atmosphere, nothing too heavy."
• "It's great sitting here listening to rock music they have a large viking table on the top floor."

Cons:

• "The music was also pop, not rock, which again, not the mood I was expecting."
• "The atmosphere was a bit flat and the music choice could have been better."
• "The place felt a bit lifeless when we went, and the music was just okay."