Guidebook for York
Food Scene
The Pig
35 Bishopthorpe RdHomemade food and cakes. Delicious and good value
The Star Inn the City
Museum StreetGreat river views and lovely patio on a sunny day.
Great fine dining restaurant but reasonably priced. Also great bakery in the daytime
22 locals recommend
The Rattle Owl
104 MicklegateGreat fine dining restaurant but reasonably priced. Also great bakery in the daytime
Menu with something for everyone. Fab for breakfast. Great waitress Katie
10 locals recommend
Bill's York Restaurant
12 Coney StMenu with something for everyone. Fab for breakfast. Great waitress Katie
It's York's famous tea shop so try afternoon tea, or get a Fat Rascal scone (also a shop to take away)
147 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareIt's York's famous tea shop so try afternoon tea, or get a Fat Rascal scone (also a shop to take away)
Pricey so it's a treat but great food. Perfect for date night or a celebration
26 locals recommend
Melton's Restaurant
7 Scarcroft RdPricey so it's a treat but great food. Perfect for date night or a celebration
Lo Spuntino
64 Blossom StIt's on our doorstep; authentic Italian food
Fab authentic Italian in a restaurant that will make you think you are in Italy
31 locals recommend
Delrio's restaurant
10-12 Blossom StFab authentic Italian in a restaurant that will make you think you are in Italy
Rice Style
21 Bishopthorpe RdExcellent Thai food; a real treat
Historical pub linked to the real Guy Fawkes. Perfect autumn winter destination for hearty Sunday lunch in gorgeously gloomy Victorian pub
31 locals recommend
Guy Fawkes Inn
25 High PetergateHistorical pub linked to the real Guy Fawkes. Perfect autumn winter destination for hearty Sunday lunch in gorgeously gloomy Victorian pub
Drinks & Nightlife
Kennedys Bar & Restaurant
1 Little StonegateGood music and lively.
Pairings Wine Bar
28 CastlegateFabulous platters matched with wine. Great concept
This is one of York's 5 star hotel, and the restaurant is good, but the bar is great for a nightcap; a gin cocktail in particular
6 locals recommend
The Grand Hotel & Spa, York
Station RiseThis is one of York's 5 star hotel, and the restaurant is good, but the bar is great for a nightcap; a gin cocktail in particular
Sutlers Bar & Kitchen
54-56 FossgateQuirky decor, vast drinks menu
Amazing live music in this ultra friendly traditional pub/bar with an amazing but snug roof terrace for sunny days
16 locals recommend
The Habit Cafe Bar
40 GoodramgateAmazing live music in this ultra friendly traditional pub/bar with an amazing but snug roof terrace for sunny days
Sightseeing
Breathtaking! Try and catch choral Evensong 5.15 most nights
132 locals recommend
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York
DeangateBreathtaking! Try and catch choral Evensong 5.15 most nights
Parks & Nature
Beautiful spot right in the centre of York where the Yorkshire Museum also located
127 locals recommend
Museum Gardens
Museum StreetBeautiful spot right in the centre of York where the Yorkshire Museum also located
Arts & Culture
Step into Victorian Streets! Beautiful museum; unforgettable experience
126 locals recommend
York Castle Museum
Tower StreetStep into Victorian Streets! Beautiful museum; unforgettable experience
Essentials
One minute walk. Stocks most essentials. Open 7am till midnight
103 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
63 Boar LnOne minute walk. Stocks most essentials. Open 7am till midnight