Fab Festivals in York – What’s On and When – I like to update this festival post every year with new festivals and dates. As ever, please do check with the individual venue to get the most current info! The Festivals are organised in date order so you can find…
Fabulous Places for Brunch in York (and Bottomless Brunch!) – As you might imagine, there is a fantastic array of places for brunch in York. I have selected a few for you here, with different styles of offerings from laid back, cosy and artisanal to fizz-fuelled high jinx over a…
Places to take a Masterclass in Cocktail Making York – If you are looking for a fun activity to do with a group of friends, then this could be up your street! There are some fab cocktail making masterclasses in York. Some require a minimum of four people, while others…
Best Restaurants in York – York has an incredible foodie scene, and there is a huge choice of different styles and nationalities of food, especially considering we are such a small city. With such a huge selection to choose from, it would be hard to come up with a ‘Top…
Best Lodges or Log Cabins in and around York (many with hot tubs!). If you are looking for somewhere to stay during your visit to York that’s not just a regular hotel then lodges or log cabins are a perfect choice. You get more flexibility, more room and you can…
10 Free Things to do in York in 2020 – There are loads of brilliant things to do in York and we have made a whole list of them, but everything costs money and sometimes it is nice to have a day out that does not break the bank. So,…
If you are looking for a cosy and contemporary wine bar in York then you have several to choose from. You can visit for bistro style food, an intimate atmosphere or you can treat yourself to paired wine and food flights. Have a look at some of York’s wine bars.…
Jimmy’s is a new bar and restaurant that has opened on Petergate, in York. They have two floors each with dining areas and bars, as well as an outdoor covered and heated courtyard. They serve breakfast and brunch from 10am until 3pm and then a ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll BBQ’ in…
The Whippet Inn is a bit of a hidden gem on North Street, opposite the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in York. The quiet exterior belies the quirky and cosy rooms that await you inside. The restaurant has a no-children policy and does feel more grown up with an air…
Bull & Co is a new American style burger and steak restaurant on Walmgate in York. The site used to be the Barbakan restaurant and is still owned by the same people. The Barbakan Restaurant has moved to the site of the former Blue Bicycle and is now known as…