From my last time in York, Brew York was my favourite place - an excellent establishment for those who like their craft beer. It's not well placed for getting to the football ground after though - You'd either have to go early and move on or rely on getting a cab.

In town I remember visiting Valhalla (a rock bar for any metalheads here), Pivni opposite that, House of the Trembling Madness (upstairs from a Belgian beer shop) and the more traditional Ye Olde Starre Inne. All great in their own way.

Will probably be following BFP's advice though as I'm going by train and the station pub is excellent. Might venture out to somewhere near the station as well. My plan is then to cab it to the ground and then get the bus back to the station.