Fabulous Places for Brunch in York (and Bottomless Brunch!) 2021 – 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…
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…
York Christmas Market, What’s on and When? York is a magical place at Christmas with so many lovely things to see and do (have a look at our suggestions here!). You don’t get more festive though than St Nicholas’ Fair, York’s Christmas Market. Running all the way along Parliament Street…
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…
Lunch at Oscar’s Wine Bar and Bistro in York – Review. Just after New Year I met up with some lovely friends that I don’t see often enough. We have children of various ages so it was decided that we should do a Treasure Hunt of York. We are all…
I visited Parlormade Cafe and Scone House recently and was thoroughly delighted with it. It’s on Little Shambles (a tiny offshoot of the Shambles) and set over three floors. They serve teas and coffees, naturally, but also have an incredible array of the most magnificent looking scones. The cafe is…
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…
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.…