I’m usually in York during the day rather than an evening, so tend to review lunch menus, but on Friday we had a rare evening out in York so I got to try something different. I have been wanting to try Clucking Oinks on Castlegate. It’s in the building where…
Yesterday we went along to the Old York Tea Room. A good friend of mine had recommended it a little while ago, but this is the first opportunity we have had to go. The tea room is located on Goodramgate in a building that dates back to 1316. We were…
The Old Liquor Store is a brand new restaurant on Bishopthorpe Road in the old Terry’s building. They serve an Italian inspired menu and are open Wednesday to Sunday serving an all day menu and small plates. They also do a Sunday Brunch and Sunday Dinner. Check their menus and…
Afternoon Tea at The Grand, York – Review. We were recently invited to review the delicious new afternoon tea at The Grand, York. Your tea is served in The Rise restaurant, which is large and airy and overlooks the Bar Walls. Prices of the Afternoon Tea at The Grand, York…
Review of The Maltings, York – now, this is just a very quick review as I wanted somewhere to post the photos I took in The Maltings. We only ordered the cheesy chips (which were magnificent!) so I can’t review the rest of the dishes. If you are wanting a…
York Minster Refectory is in an incredible location with fantastic views of York Minster. The restaurant building was built in the 1830s initially for St. Peter’s School and was then taken over in 1903 by the York Minster School. It was opened as a restaurant earlier this year. There is…
Now, if you are from York you will know that York was once known as ‘The Chocolate City’, with Rowntree’s on Haxby Road and Terry’s in South Bank. You probably (like me) have relatives that used to work in the factories (yay to bags of mis-shapes being brought home!). To…
If you are a steak or seafood fan then don’t miss the new restaurant opened at No. 1 York, Pearly Cow. You can look forward to the best locally sourced produce from the farm and the sea. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and was surprisingly lively for a Monday…
I don’t know if you have walked down Swinegate recently, but if you have you might have seen the fabulous doorway of Forage Restaurant festooned in summer flowers. The restaurant is just as pretty inside though with lots of greenery, fairy lights and a cosy candle on each table. Forage…
You will find Pho on Petergate, serving Vietnamese street food. I’d never tried Vietnamese before but I love all types of Asian food so thought it would be up my street, and it was! It’s in a nice cosy restaurant and has a large outdoor seating area at the back,…