Food / drink scene
Alys bakery york
81 GillygateThis is a new place, Aly's baked cheesecake is a joke!
The best coffee in town and beautiful sandwiches (if a little pricey!!)
8 locals recommend
Kiosk: Project Space
41 FossgateThe best coffee in town and beautiful sandwiches (if a little pricey!!)
Brew & Brownie
5 Museum StThe Pig
35 Bishopthorpe RdAmazing selection of food and drink at brilliant prices!
Robinsons Cafe
7 Bishopthorpe RdDelicious brunch spot - beware of the queues though!
A North African inspired restaurant - think hummus, falafel and all that good stuff.
19 locals recommend
Los Moros
15-17 Grape LnA North African inspired restaurant - think hummus, falafel and all that good stuff.
The Orchid Vegan Restaurant
16 George Hudson StreetUnbelievably good Vegan Chinese food - honestly, just give it a go!
Look no further for the best Kebab you've ever had (and yes, everything is 100% vegan!) You'll find that hard to believe once you've tried their fried chick'n!
7 locals recommend
Döner Summer Spark York
21 Grape LaneLook no further for the best Kebab you've ever had (and yes, everything is 100% vegan!) You'll find that hard to believe once you've tried their fried chick'n!
York's famous brewery with more beers than you can shake a stick at! The brewery tour is good value and the 'Yuzu' streetfood inside is delicious too.
15 locals recommend
Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room
WalmgateYork's famous brewery with more beers than you can shake a stick at! The brewery tour is good value and the 'Yuzu' streetfood inside is delicious too.
Need your morning fix of baked goods? Look no further - their bread is incredible too!
8 locals recommend
Little Arras
50 GoodramgateNeed your morning fix of baked goods? Look no further - their bread is incredible too!
Minster Inn
24 MarygateIn York on a Sunday? 2 for 1 pizzas at this charming little pub!
Nightlife / drinking
The best bar in York and the best espresso martinis! A great chilled atmosphere with a slight hipster edge.
34 locals recommend
The Fossgate Social
25 FossgateThe best bar in York and the best espresso martinis! A great chilled atmosphere with a slight hipster edge.
A quirky and extremely old bar / pub in the heart of York. Amazing selection of beers and the food isn't bad either! Don't go here if you have a fear of taxidermy!
52 locals recommend
House Of The Trembling Madness
48 StonegateA quirky and extremely old bar / pub in the heart of York. Amazing selection of beers and the food isn't bad either! Don't go here if you have a fear of taxidermy!
The Hop York
11-12 FossgateBusy pub with a great atmosphere and the Pizza's are awesome!
Supposedly where Guy Fawkes was born?! Who knows, but it's a great, cozy pub.
31 locals recommend
Guy Fawkes Inn
25 High PetergateSupposedly where Guy Fawkes was born?! Who knows, but it's a great, cozy pub.
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York Minster
The most famous sight in the city - it really is a sight!