Food scene
Special occasion restaurant but superb food and people travel to York to eat there! Not open everyday so check their website for more details.
Great tapas bar just round the corner from York Stay apartments. You will not go home hungry so do build up an appetite before visiting! There is also another restaurant in Fossgate.
32 locals recommend
Ambiente Tapas Goodramgate
14 GoodramgateGreat tapas bar just round the corner from York Stay apartments. You will not go home hungry so do build up an appetite before visiting! There is also another restaurant in Fossgate.
Family run Italian restaurant just around the corner from York Stay apartments. It's very popular so booking is essential.
34 locals recommend
Little Italy
12 GoodramgateFamily run Italian restaurant just around the corner from York Stay apartments. It's very popular so booking is essential.
The famous Betty's tearooms is a must if you are visiting York. The cafe is in St Helen's Square. Be prepared to queue but its worth the wait, even the locals go for special occasions!
147 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareThe famous Betty's tearooms is a must if you are visiting York. The cafe is in St Helen's Square. Be prepared to queue but its worth the wait, even the locals go for special occasions!
Situated in the Museum Gardens with stunning views of the River Ouse, this is a great choice for special occasions.
79 locals recommend
The Star Inn the City
Museum StreetSituated in the Museum Gardens with stunning views of the River Ouse, this is a great choice for special occasions.
Superbly cooked food in a lovely restaurant with great garden space to enjoy in the summer months too!
37 locals recommend
Cafe No.8 Bistro
8 GillygateSuperbly cooked food in a lovely restaurant with great garden space to enjoy in the summer months too!
Vegetarian and vegan cafe only open day times but worth trying. The service is not quick so don't go there if you are in a rush!
14 locals recommend
Goji Cafe Vegetarian Cafe & Deli
36 GoodramgateVegetarian and vegan cafe only open day times but worth trying. The service is not quick so don't go there if you are in a rush!
Special occasion restaurant but superb food and people travel to York to eat there! Not only everyday so check their website for more details.
73 locals recommend
Skosh
98 Micklegate Special occasion restaurant but superb food and people travel to York to eat there! Not only everyday so check their website for more details.
One of the best Indian restaurants in town in Fossgate which is a lively street on the other side of town.
22 locals recommend
Mumbai Lounge
47 FossgateOne of the best Indian restaurants in town in Fossgate which is a lively street on the other side of town.
Coconut Lagoon
56 Clarence StFabulous southern Indian food and very large portions!
Polish restaurant serving good wholesome food and large portions!
28 locals recommend
Barbakan Restaurant & Cafe
34 FossgatePolish restaurant serving good wholesome food and large portions!
Rustique
28 CastlegateFrench restaurant, reasonably prices on the other side of town.
Great cheese and wine platters and good wine, on the other side of town.
26 locals recommend
Pairings Wine Bar
28 CastlegateGreat cheese and wine platters and good wine, on the other side of town.
Ate O'Clock
13a High OusegateVery popular with York Stay guests!
Rated as the best fish and chip shop in town. There is also eat in space upstairs
Drakes Fish & Chips
97 Low PetergateRated as the best fish and chip shop in town. There is also eat in space upstairs
Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room
WalmgateRecommended for Sunday roasts!
Pubs
The Black Swan
23 Peasholme GrnThe Habit Cafe Bar
40 GoodramgateThe Golden Slipper
20 GoodramgateLamb & Lion Inn
2-4 High PetergateLovely old pub with great live music a few times a week, check out their website.
7 locals recommend
The Phoenix Inn
75 George StLovely old pub with great live music a few times a week, check out their website.
York's smallest pub in Fossgate and frequented by the locals which is a good sign!
20 locals recommend
The Blue Bell
53 FossgateYork's smallest pub in Fossgate and frequented by the locals which is a good sign!
For a drink that takes you back in time, come here. The medieval Quirky building in the middle of town. Soak up the 12th-century vibes with one of Yorkshire’s finest ales. If you Like what you’ve ordered you can buy a bottle to take home from the ground-floor shop.
52 locals recommend
House Of The Trembling Madness
48 StonegateFor a drink that takes you back in time, come here. The medieval Quirky building in the middle of town. Soak up the 12th-century vibes with one of Yorkshire’s finest ales. If you Like what you’ve ordered you can buy a bottle to take home from the ground-floor shop.
Cafes
Fantastic daytime cafe serving high quality food and the best coffee in York!
Brew & Brownie
5 Museum StMannion & Co
1 Blake StThe Perky Peacock Coffee Shop
North StreetRobinsons Cafe
7 Bishopthorpe RdSpring Espresso
45 FossgateThe Flax & Twine
20 ShamblesCrumbs Cupcakery
10 College StOn Bishopthorpe Road down by the river, this highly popular cafe is well worth the walk!
55 locals recommend
The Pig
35 Bishopthorpe RdOn Bishopthorpe Road down by the river, this highly popular cafe is well worth the walk!
North South Cafe Bar
25 BoothamGreat coffee and nice vibes!
You will need a car to get here but a lovely little independent cafe run by lovely friendly people and excellent food and well priced.
But First
81 Main StreetYou will need a car to get here but a lovely little independent cafe run by lovely friendly people and excellent food and well priced.
Big Attractions
Fairly self explanatory and not difficult to find! Check out the tower if you want amazing views across the City!
209 locals recommend
York Minster
DeangateFairly self explanatory and not difficult to find! Check out the tower if you want amazing views across the City!
National Railway Museum
Leeman RoadJorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateYork Castle Museum
Tower StreetClifford's Tower
Tower StFind out more about York's chocolate history and sample delicious chocolates along the route!
62 locals recommend
York's Chocolate Story
3-4 Kings SquareFind out more about York's chocolate history and sample delicious chocolates along the route!