York pub history index
The building was recorded as the "Kings Arms" pub by 1795; but in 1867 it was renamed as the "Ouse Bridge Inn"; partly rebuilt and extended 1898; it was modernised 1973-4. See the Historic England historic entry
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Yorkshire Gazette. 09 August 1823
Valuable Public House, York. To be sold by private contract, All that Freehold, and well accustomed Public House, known by the sign of the Kings Arms, situate in the First Water lane, and adjoining on the kIngs Staith, in the City of York, and now in the occupation of Mr Richard Fryer; together with the large Coal Yard behind and adjoining the same.
Part of the Purchase money may, if required, remain on security of the Premises.
1829, Kings Arms, Benjamin Thompson, Kings staith
1840, Kings Arms, William Thomas, 2 King's staith
Yorkshire Gazette. 26 April 1845
For sale by Auction ; Lot 1 - in York
All that Public House, called the Kings Arms, situate on the kIngs Staith, with the Outbuildings and Yard behind the same, in the occupation of Joseph Benson.
1851, Kings Arms, H. Crowder, Kings staith
Yorkshire Gazette. 18 January 1862
Brett v Crowther. Mr Brett, who is a wine and spirit merchant. CHurch lane, Spurriergate, sought to recover possession of a public house, the Kings Arms, Kings Staith in the occupation of the defendant, Mr Crowther.
The defendant was originally allowed to come into occupation of the property by the late Mr Bielby, of this city, brewer.
On his death, his widow arranged to giv it up to Mr Brett.
Mr Sanderson, ironmonger, the owner of the property, from whom Mr Bielby had leased the house, also agreed to accept Mr Brett as tenant.
A half years rent of £8 5 shillings was due to the plaintiff on the 1st January last, and that sum was paid to him by the defendant, thereby acknowledging Mr Brett as his landlord. ........
The Ouse Bridge Inn for a hundred years or so ...
2018, Kings Arms, 3 Kings Staith, York, YO1 9SN