Restaurant Recommendations
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A cosy little place that serves amazing seafood. The menu changes with what the catch brings in so there's always variety. Wine list is good too!
8 locals recommend
Fish and Forest
110 MicklegateA cosy little place that serves amazing seafood. The menu changes with what the catch brings in so there's always variety. Wine list is good too!
A Michelin star restaurant around 10 minutes walk from The Old Dairy. Expect a tasting menu of multiple courses - one for those special occasions.
41 locals recommend
Roots York
68 MarygateA Michelin star restaurant around 10 minutes walk from The Old Dairy. Expect a tasting menu of multiple courses - one for those special occasions.
A very cosy little pub and one of our favourites. Not overly full of tourists, serves great pub grub and a fine selection of ales from Leeds Brewery. We stopped by for Sunday lunch before heading to the Barbican… very good indeed.
10 locals recommend
Eagle & Child
9 High PetergateA very cosy little pub and one of our favourites. Not overly full of tourists, serves great pub grub and a fine selection of ales from Leeds Brewery. We stopped by for Sunday lunch before heading to the Barbican… very good indeed.
Recently renamed The Fat Badger. A great pub with a hidden roof top garden overlooking the Minster and the old city walls. They have heaters and put up igloos in the winter months so a good option all year round. Serves higher end pub grub in a historical setting.
16 locals recommend
Lamb & Lion Inn
2-4 High PetergateRecently renamed The Fat Badger. A great pub with a hidden roof top garden overlooking the Minster and the old city walls. They have heaters and put up igloos in the winter months so a good option all year round. Serves higher end pub grub in a historical setting.
Another favourite of ours for any time of the day - breakfast, lunch and tea (or dinner as our southern friends call it). Great setting with a terrace overlooking the river, but also boasts a cosy pub inside and a lovely restaurant. Not cheap but a nice treat, especially when the weather is nice.
79 locals recommend
The Star Inn the City
Museum StreetAnother favourite of ours for any time of the day - breakfast, lunch and tea (or dinner as our southern friends call it). Great setting with a terrace overlooking the river, but also boasts a cosy pub inside and a lovely restaurant. Not cheap but a nice treat, especially when the weather is nice.
A lovely high-end restaurant serving beautiful food. They offer tasting menus only and although a bit pricey, it’s definitely worth a visit. If you’re going all out, opt for their wine pairing too!
17 locals recommend
Le Cochon Aveugle
37 WalmgateA lovely high-end restaurant serving beautiful food. They offer tasting menus only and although a bit pricey, it’s definitely worth a visit. If you’re going all out, opt for their wine pairing too!
A relaxed steakhouse located close to The Shambles Market. They serve up a great steak and a good selection of craft beers.
20 locals recommend
The Cut & Craft
8 St Sampsons SquareA relaxed steakhouse located close to The Shambles Market. They serve up a great steak and a good selection of craft beers.
Our ‘go-to’ spot for authentic French food. This place has a lovely atmosphere and a great wine list.
35 locals recommend
Rustique
28 CastlegateOur ‘go-to’ spot for authentic French food. This place has a lovely atmosphere and a great wine list.