York. The oldest part of the building dates from the 15th century and has served many purposes over its lifetime. During the Siege of York in 1644 it was used as the Royalist magazine, and later it was a brothel. It has been a pub since the 18th century and has had many names - "Painters Arms", "House of Tudor", "Square and Compasses", "Masons Arms", "The Board", "Joiners Arms" and "Anglers Arms". It was renamed The Snickleway Inn in 1994 (a North Yorkshire word for an alley). It is reputed to be one of the most haunted pubs in York with at least five active spirits on the premises. Among them are: A young girl, and older gentleman, a man in Elizabethan style clothing, and Marmaduke Buckle - an 18th century man who hanged himself from the beam upstairs (and his cat!).

The interior features seating around a central bar, several small rooms, and a cozy outdoor area. The beer of choice was a Sleck Dust Blonde from Great Newsome Farm Brewery in Hull.