We are a small independent company who specialise in the on and off sales of quality alcoholic drinks. We also run beer festivals, do outdoor catering and have mobile bars.
the trembling madness....
or Delirium Tremens (DT's) as it's more commonly known has been around since people have been drinking that intoxicating liquor. And our medieval hall has lived through times of hardship and experienced much death. The rear end started life in 1180ad as the first Norman House to be built in York and still that wall holds up the old ship beams above our heads, those beams sailed the seas over 800 years ago. Our friends heads upon the walls look out across over a century of being hunted and killed. We value our history and have learnt from our ancestors to enjoy ourselves as they did by feeding and watering ourselves frequently in this tavern. The Trembling Madness may eventually get us and there's still room for a few more heads upon the wall. Thank you Yorkshire for your feast of wondrous food and beer. Time to enjoy and time to live the madness way.
An interesting layout in a very old building, the downstairs is a store with spirits, beers, and other items for purchase and the pub is upstairs. High ceilings with large, ancient oak beams peak where a huge iron candelabra-like light fixture hangs imposingly above the tables. On the largest wall at the end of the room hang about 15 mounted animal heads of unknown age, including a massive pig, a wild boar, deer, antelope, and other species that watch you as you drink and eat. The boys at the bar were quite full of themselves and neither very friendly nor helpful. I was told that I had to order drinks and food at the bar and had to pay each time, so I ended up with three credit card payments when one would have sufficed, but that was probably too complex for them to figure out. We started with a pint of cask ale and a shandy, then I had to go back to the bar once we figured out what we wanted to eat, a Cheese Platter (€17.50) and a Steak and Stout Pie (£11.50) with mashed potatoes and mushy peas. The cheese platter looked quite impressive at first glance, but once I removed the four thick slices of bread, the bowl of coleslaw, three apple quarters, a bunch of grapes, pepperoncini, olives, girkins, sage, apple cider jelly, and butter from the board, the remaining small chunks of cheese were far less than imposing. Not much of a cheese board, but it was okay, nothing to write home about. The steak and stout pie was fairly big, but the pastry was thick and there was not very much steak or stout in the center. However, the accompanying mashed potatoes and the bowl of mushy peas were bountiful. The pie tasted good, the potatoes and gravy hot, and the mushy peas very tasty. I had to go back to the bar for another pint and credit card charge before we finished and left somewhat satiated. In all it was ¨OK¨, nothing special, and I doubt we will return our next time in York. Customer service seems to be lacking when it comes to Generation Z. Maybe it is a lack of proper upbringing or inadequate training, I am not sure which, but this was a recurring theme during our week in England. and something I had neither experienced poor service when I lived in the country nor during our many visits in years past. Very disappointing. ComabtCritic Gives The House Of Trembling Madness 4 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!
Great place, was told about it by a friend. Said where it was as easy to miss if didn't know it was there. Didn't have anything to eat, but the food looked good. Atmosphere was ace and it is a very quirky place, oh and the selection of beers and spirits in the shop is brilliant. Still trying to figure out what to buy. 👍👍
We did not eat at the bar but did buy some bottles of Belgian beer in the shop below. Would definitely go back for food as it looked very good. Note the stairs to the bar are steep so if someone has mobility issues this might be an issue.
The shop has an incredible selection of beers and spirits! Upstairs the bar is Old World, Game of Thrones vibe - wonderful to sit in and enjoy drinks! We ordered some great beers and the bread and dips which was delicious!
I highly recommend the House of the Trembling Madness if you're ever in York. This lovely pub is located upstairs, above the shop. Check out their daily specials, particularly their stews. I had their venison stew which was delightful. Vegans and Vegetarians - there are options for you as well. We also ordered the veg sausage with mashed potatoes and peas. Yum! Pro-tip: try to visit on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
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