Shopping
Great for discounted shopping of top name brands such as Adidas, Fred Perry, Fossil, Gap, Levi's, Lacoste, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Samsonite, The Cosmetics Company, Vans and Whittard to name a few.
28 locals recommend
Designer Outlet station
Great for discounted shopping of top name brands such as Adidas, Fred Perry, Fossil, Gap, Levi's, Lacoste, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Samsonite, The Cosmetics Company, Vans and Whittard to name a few.
H&M
4 SpurriergateShopping.
Urban Outfitters
26-27 High OusegateShopping.
Everything Else
The old fashioned market here from 8am-mid afternoon is in interesting experience, and you can pick up anything from coffee to clothes to household items from local sellers.
11 locals recommend
Selby Abbey
The CrescentThe old fashioned market here from 8am-mid afternoon is in interesting experience, and you can pick up anything from coffee to clothes to household items from local sellers.
Samuel Smith's Brewery
The brewery which owns and supplies our village pub!
Monk Bar station
A good option for parking in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome food, a bit on the pricey side but totally worth it. Great historic atmosphere; be sure to ask the bartenders for a ghost story from the building ;)
17 locals recommend
The Golden Fleece
23 Whitehall RdAwesome food, a bit on the pricey side but totally worth it. Great historic atmosphere; be sure to ask the bartenders for a ghost story from the building ;)
Great place for some asian food and off the beaten track bottled beer. Eccentric vibe and once frequented by Johnny Depp while filming Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (allegedly).
34 locals recommend
Evil Eye
42 StonegateGreat place for some asian food and off the beaten track bottled beer. Eccentric vibe and once frequented by Johnny Depp while filming Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (allegedly).
Great place for a pint and a mull over the history of English politics. Guy Fawkes grew up in the home which has since been converted to pub.
31 locals recommend
Guy Fawkes Inn
25 High PetergateGreat place for a pint and a mull over the history of English politics. Guy Fawkes grew up in the home which has since been converted to pub.
If you're looking for a messy night of heavy drinking and dancing with a group of friends, this is a good place to start!
Willow Cantonese Restaurant York
If you're looking for a messy night of heavy drinking and dancing with a group of friends, this is a good place to start!
My personal favorite bar in city center, multiple bars with outdoor seating and food.
13 locals recommend
The Old White Swan
80 GoodramgateMy personal favorite bar in city center, multiple bars with outdoor seating and food.
Essentials
ALDI
Robertson CloseReasonably priced fresh produce, meats, drinks and household basics.
Marks & Spencer PLC
17 Heathfield RoadA more spendy/high quality option for groceries or clothing.
Sightseeing
York Minster
DeangateBeautiful example of architecture in city center.
One of my favorite museums in town. Take a tour of some stellar viking archaeological finds, and see what it was like to live in a viking village; it even smells accurate!
181 locals recommend
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateOne of my favorite museums in town. Take a tour of some stellar viking archaeological finds, and see what it was like to live in a viking village; it even smells accurate!
A fun way to spend an hour or two learning about the most depraved inhabitants of old York. Get burned at the stake, and have a creepy picture taken on the way out. Good for (brave) adults and kids!
76 locals recommend
The York Dungeon
12 Clifford StA fun way to spend an hour or two learning about the most depraved inhabitants of old York. Get burned at the stake, and have a creepy picture taken on the way out. Good for (brave) adults and kids!
With a long and interesting history, a must see historic site. Offers great views/photo op of York at the top of the tower.
67 locals recommend
Clifford's Tower
Tower StWith a long and interesting history, a must see historic site. Offers great views/photo op of York at the top of the tower.
One of our favorite streets in York Center; historically the meat district where you can now find anything from craft jewelry to ice cream.
54 locals recommend
York Shambles
ShamblesOne of our favorite streets in York Center; historically the meat district where you can now find anything from craft jewelry to ice cream.
A lovely museum, well worth the time if you are interested at all in Roman artifacts.
60 locals recommend
Yorkshire Museum
A lovely museum, well worth the time if you are interested at all in Roman artifacts.
An interesting tour through the centuries of change in York, our favorite exhibit is the perfectly accurate Victorian street with shops, a jail and offices to explore.
126 locals recommend
York Castle Museum
Tower StreetAn interesting tour through the centuries of change in York, our favorite exhibit is the perfectly accurate Victorian street with shops, a jail and offices to explore.
Food Scene
The Ferry Inn
Great hearty food with a nice patio overlooking the River Ouse.
One of our favorite places to go for a meal out/date night. Excellent Indian food with a nice selection of wine. Recently refurbished.
The Spice Mill
Landing LaneOne of our favorite places to go for a meal out/date night. Excellent Indian food with a nice selection of wine. Recently refurbished.
One of the best steak restaurants in the area, and possibly North Yorkshire. Ideal for a special occasion. Be sure to book ahead, they are always packed.
6 locals recommend
The Rythre Arms Steakhouse
Main StreetOne of the best steak restaurants in the area, and possibly North Yorkshire. Ideal for a special occasion. Be sure to book ahead, they are always packed.
Entertainment & Activities
A great place to picnic on a nice day or take the kids to play. If you bring peanuts, there are many cheeky yet friendly squirrels waiting to eat from your palm :)
127 locals recommend
Museum Gardens
Museum StreetA great place to picnic on a nice day or take the kids to play. If you bring peanuts, there are many cheeky yet friendly squirrels waiting to eat from your palm :)