Food scene
A family favourite. Great for breakfast or book in the Belmont rooms for afternoon tea. Please note there are 2 Bettys - one down stonegate and one in st helens square. The St helens square serves pre-bookable afternoon tea.
147 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareA family favourite. Great for breakfast or book in the Belmont rooms for afternoon tea. Please note there are 2 Bettys - one down stonegate and one in st helens square. The St helens square serves pre-bookable afternoon tea.
Rustique Lendal
2A LendalSuper food with a fixed menu alternative that doesnt break the bank.
A fabulous venue in the centre of York. Decent Italian but the venue is the plus. Visit the curiosity shop next door too.
11 locals recommend
ASK Italian
Blake StreetA fabulous venue in the centre of York. Decent Italian but the venue is the plus. Visit the curiosity shop next door too.
Our favourite bar with Minster views. Privately owned - speciality beers and big glasses of champagne for a treat.
Vahe Bar
31-33 GoodramgateOur favourite bar with Minster views. Privately owned - speciality beers and big glasses of champagne for a treat.
Sightseeing
Castle Howard
About 35/40 minutes down the A64 towards Scarborough. Superb.
Treasurer's House
Minster YardA National Trust must, near the Minster.
Look up Evensong, usually at 4pm or 5pm. You can go in for free and listen to the minster choir. Amazing.
209 locals recommend
York Minster
Deangate Look up Evensong, usually at 4pm or 5pm. You can go in for free and listen to the minster choir. Amazing.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Take a your bus to find the best parts of York to visit.
Tour buses can be picked up from near Clifford Tower (Castle on the Hill)
Don't miss
Ghost Walks
Various Ghost Walks around York - google for times and place to meet. Well worth a late night stroll around the hidden alleys!