Henry J Beans is located within the Printworks centre, a pretty big complex with bars, clubs, a gym and a rather large cinema. During the weekend it’s pretty rammed and you really have to be into your r’n'b and commercial dance to brave the printworks then.
But Henry J’s seems to be really out of place when compared to most of the places in the Printworks. Obviously at weekends it caters to the masses, but during the week they have pretty good offers like �1.75 for a pint of Fosters or John Smiths (which is a rather good deal in the city centre) and buy one get one free on cocktails during their ‘happy hour’ (although it seems to last most of the night).
They also have a good menu, but it is really quite expensive. Nice though. I think this is a chain of bars, but I’ve not seen any others (can anyone answer that one?).
They have great bar staff who know how to make pretty much any drink you can think of, and they have a free pour license so if you’re nice they put a little extra in your drinks. Good stuff!
Right so what score does this establisment deserve? It’s certainly better than most of the other bars in the Printworks, but that’s like saying a punch in the face is better than a kick in the balls. Actually, that’s a bit unfair. It is a good bar. Well, better than average anyway. 3.5 / 5.
There’s a Henry J Beans in York, apprently owned by the Hilton next to it - according to my friend who worked for the hotel briefly.