Recommended restaurants, bars, shops in York
Seriously good restaurants
Upmarket
Michelin starred restaurant run by the award winning Tommy Banks uses local seasonal ingredients - expensive but your worth it
41 locals recommend
Roots York
68 MarygateMichelin starred restaurant run by the award winning Tommy Banks uses local seasonal ingredients - expensive but your worth it
Wonderful location next to the Museum gardens with river views and fab food
79 locals recommend
The Star Inn the City
Museum StreetWonderful location next to the Museum gardens with river views and fab food
Skosh
98 MicklegateTruly original sharing plates - extremely popular, book well in advance
Modern British
Based ijust off the ever popular 'Bishy Road' go for the set price lunches and early evening meals
26 locals recommend
Melton's Restaurant
7 Scarcroft Rd Based ijust off the ever popular 'Bishy Road' go for the set price lunches and early evening meals
An established bistro since 2002 serving a range of traditional dishes across breakfast, brunch or dinner, within a relaxed and informal setting in the centre of York. Also offering a good value set-menu.
37 locals recommend
Cafe No.8 Bistro
8 GillygateAn established bistro since 2002 serving a range of traditional dishes across breakfast, brunch or dinner, within a relaxed and informal setting in the centre of York. Also offering a good value set-menu.
Excellent loclal run restaurant with charming staff and locally sourced ingredients
8 locals recommend
Fish and Forest
110 MicklegateExcellent loclal run restaurant with charming staff and locally sourced ingredients
Great moderately priced local restaurants
This small Italian hosted by Sardinian chef Paulo is very family friendly and always packed - come early for the fixed price pizza and pasta menu or try one of the great blackboard specials
23 locals recommend
Il Paradiso Del Cibo
40 WalmgateThis small Italian hosted by Sardinian chef Paulo is very family friendly and always packed - come early for the fixed price pizza and pasta menu or try one of the great blackboard specials
Fancy something a bit different - give this authentic Polish a whirl
28 locals recommend
Barbakan Restaurant & Cafe
34 FossgateFancy something a bit different - give this authentic Polish a whirl
Ambiente Tapas Fossgate
31 FossgateGreat for sharing plates
Yorks very own food market based in a small container village - cheap and cheerful with a great variety of food and drink on offer
46 locals recommend
Spark York CIC
17-21 PiccadillyYorks very own food market based in a small container village - cheap and cheerful with a great variety of food and drink on offer
2 Minutes from the house.Gourmet cuisine in a cosy, bare-brick setting with regular cookery demos and a downstairs deli.
34 locals recommend
Little Italy
12 Goodramgate2 Minutes from the house.Gourmet cuisine in a cosy, bare-brick setting with regular cookery demos and a downstairs deli.
Excellent Indian restaurant yards from the house - eat in or get a delivery
13 locals recommend
The Viceroy
26 MonkgateExcellent Indian restaurant yards from the house - eat in or get a delivery
Zaap Thai Street Food York
7 LendalGreat Thai street food
Phranakhon Thai Tapas
19 Grape LnGreat for Thai tapas if you want a few sharing plates
Rated best pizzeria in York, authentic Neopolitan pizzas run by 2 Southern Italian guys
Cresci Pizzeria
Rated best pizzeria in York, authentic Neopolitan pizzas run by 2 Southern Italian guys
Excellent North African food, with lovely courtyard for outdoor dining, also have a street food stall near the Shambles in York outdoor market
19 locals recommend
Los Moros
15-17 Grape LnExcellent North African food, with lovely courtyard for outdoor dining, also have a street food stall near the Shambles in York outdoor market
Bars and Pubs with great beer gardens
Fabulous walled garden, great for a drink on a summer evening. Check the garden is open as sometimes closed for special events.
15 locals recommend
Grays Court Hotel and The Bow Room Restaurant
Chapter House StreetFabulous walled garden, great for a drink on a summer evening. Check the garden is open as sometimes closed for special events.
A stones throw from the house with a great roof top beer garden with Minster views and live music at weekends
16 locals recommend
The Habit Cafe Bar
40 GoodramgateA stones throw from the house with a great roof top beer garden with Minster views and live music at weekends
The Phoenix Inn
75 George StGreat pub hosting live Jazz with a great little walled beer garden
Sotano
1 Little StonegateTrendy Spanish bar with great wine and wonderful rooftop bar
Superb victorian pub, run as a co op. Loads of event, vinyl nights, bands and a lovely beer garden
7 locals recommend
The Golden Ball
Cromwell RoadSuperb victorian pub, run as a co op. Loads of event, vinyl nights, bands and a lovely beer garden
Large pub 5 minutes from house, large outdoor seating area with amazing views of Minster
The Cross Keys
34 GoodramgateLarge pub 5 minutes from house, large outdoor seating area with amazing views of Minster
Döner Summer Spark York
40 GillygateBurgers, beers and Kebabs with lovely beer garden.
Lamb & Lion Inn
2-4 High PetergateBeautiful beer garden, this pub is now called the Fat Badger
Contemporary cafe bar located in the iconic motor house on Skeldergate bridge. Lovely OUTDOOR SEATING area overlooking the Ouse
23 locals recommend
Dyls
Skeldergate BridgeContemporary cafe bar located in the iconic motor house on Skeldergate bridge. Lovely OUTDOOR SEATING area overlooking the Ouse
City Screen Picturehouse York
13-17 Coney StGreat bar /cafe with a wonderful riverside terrace
Favourite bars
Guy Fawkes Inn
25 High PetergateAtmospheric and very popular based in an old coaching inn
The Blue Bell
53 FossgateTiny atmospheric pub with great beer step back into the forties
Trendy Little bar with great beer a cosy beer garden and gin palace upstairs
34 locals recommend
The Fossgate Social
25 FossgateTrendy Little bar with great beer a cosy beer garden and gin palace upstairs
Great for a cocktail in a grungy setting if you prefer something more sophisticater try Sotano's roof terrace
34 locals recommend
Evil Eye
42 StonegateGreat for a cocktail in a grungy setting if you prefer something more sophisticater try Sotano's roof terrace
Fancy a glass of wine with some cheese make a beeline for this wine bar
26 locals recommend
Pairings Wine Bar
28 CastlegateFancy a glass of wine with some cheese make a beeline for this wine bar
Great place for pint and a burger. Large trendy bar with its own brewery on site
15 locals recommend
Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room
WalmgateGreat place for pint and a burger. Large trendy bar with its own brewery on site
Cave du Cochon
19 WalmgateFor a great glass of wine and a plate of crudités
Micklegate Social
148-150 MicklegateTrendy bar, just inside walls on Micklegate
Historic bar located in York Station, beautiful Victorian interior with a wide range of craft ales and lagers
York Tap
Station RoadHistoric bar located in York Station, beautiful Victorian interior with a wide range of craft ales and lagers
Black Swan
Peasholme GreenHistoric pub, 10 minutes walk from the house
Award winning craft beer house over 3storeys located in a 16th century half fingered building
9 locals recommend
Pivní York
6 Patrick PoolAward winning craft beer house over 3storeys located in a 16th century half fingered building
Cafes for coffee breakfast and brunch
Coffee Culture
41 GoodramgateTrendy little cafe over 4 floors
Partisan
112 MicklegateVery popular for great variety of breakfasts and brunch
Bettys reputation goes before it. If there's a group of you book for a fab brunch and you won't have to queue
147 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareBettys reputation goes before it. If there's a group of you book for a fab brunch and you won't have to queue
If you're in the Bishy Road area you'll see huge queues outside here at the weekend come for a great breakfast/brunch
37 locals recommend
Robinsons Cafe
7 Bishopthorpe RdIf you're in the Bishy Road area you'll see huge queues outside here at the weekend come for a great breakfast/brunch
Brew & Brownie
5 Museum StA delight
Italian run, wine bar, shop located on Bishopthorpe Road, recently voted best high street in Britain. Has nice outdoor seating and also does some freshly cooked food and very nice coffee.
6 locals recommend
2 many Wines - Wine shop & Bar
3 Bishopthorpe RdItalian run, wine bar, shop located on Bishopthorpe Road, recently voted best high street in Britain. Has nice outdoor seating and also does some freshly cooked food and very nice coffee.
North South Cafe Bar
25 BoothamExcellent trendy cafe on Bootham
Shopping
5 minutes walk from house on Gillygate this is a fantastic CD and vinyl shop run by David, a really nice and knowledgble guy. All types of music, especially strong on Jazz.
Rebound
5 Gillygate5 minutes walk from house on Gillygate this is a fantastic CD and vinyl shop run by David, a really nice and knowledgble guy. All types of music, especially strong on Jazz.
This is a hardware shop with a difference, sells everything you need for the house, but all items are stylish and unusual, almost a gift shop. On the left hand side of Gillygate 5 mins from the house.
HEIMA - Hardware & Homeware
34 GillygateThis is a hardware shop with a difference, sells everything you need for the house, but all items are stylish and unusual, almost a gift shop. On the left hand side of Gillygate 5 mins from the house.
High end hi fi, beautiful stuff for the officianado and really knowledgable staff
The Sound Organisation Ltd
2 GillygateHigh end hi fi, beautiful stuff for the officianado and really knowledgable staff
Trendy gift shop on Gillygate. Even has Bile Beans mugs and tote bags if you want a souvenir of your trip to York.
7 locals recommend
Snowhome
42 GillygateTrendy gift shop on Gillygate. Even has Bile Beans mugs and tote bags if you want a souvenir of your trip to York.
Excellent Deli and cafe on Walmgate selling local produce including fresh bread and pies. Also sells a range of continental cheeses and cold meats.
17 locals recommend
The Hairy Fig
39 FossgateExcellent Deli and cafe on Walmgate selling local produce including fresh bread and pies. Also sells a range of continental cheeses and cold meats.
Authentic Italian deli which sells meats, sausages, cheeses and pastries. Located on the other side of Monkgate to the house.
34 locals recommend
Little Italy
12 GoodramgateAuthentic Italian deli which sells meats, sausages, cheeses and pastries. Located on the other side of Monkgate to the house.
Field & Fawcett
Grimston BarExcellent deli and wine shop, on Hull Road a short drive out of York
Worth a drive out to this Asparagus farm recommended by James Martin. Amazing quality and value, check face book for opening times in season.
Sand Hutton Asparagus
Worth a drive out to this Asparagus farm recommended by James Martin. Amazing quality and value, check face book for opening times in season.
Near the Fulford exit into York, serious brands at bargain prices
28 locals recommend
Designer Outlet station
Near the Fulford exit into York, serious brands at bargain prices
York Gin
12 PavementLocally made Gin housed in a beautiful medieval building. Regular tasting sessions.
Just Smile Designs
5 BoothamNice cards and hand made clothing for your little ones
Love Cheese
16 GillygateExcellent cheese and wine shop on Gillygate
The Little Apple Bookshop
13 High PetergateLovely staff and interesting range of books, close to Minster
Oleria Patisserie
78-80 GillygateFantastic bread and pastries in this little patisserie on Bootham
Fenwick York
2 Saint Mary's SquareSmall upmarket department store good for clothes and cosmetics
ZARA
1-17 SpurriergateH&M
4 SpurriergateBoots
28 Cambridge St