Book Of York | The One and Only | 2nd Edition

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CONTENTS

INDEPENDENT LIFE - An introduction to Independent Life. THE BOOK OF YORK - Welcome to the Book of York.

INDEPENDENT CITY

MAP OF YORK - Your essential map of the city.

INDEPENDENT NEIGHBOURHOODS - Ten must-visit areas of York.

FOOD AND DRINK

DINING OUT - Exceptional York restaurants. A WORLD OF FOOD - Cuisine from across the world. COFFEE BREAK - Cafe illustrations.

THE GRAND OLD PUBS OF YORK - Favourite York pubs. TO THE BAR - Great city bars. BACK TO THE LAND - Where to eat local. SWEET CENTRE - York’s chocolate history. THE SWEET SPOTS - Delicious modern sweet treats.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - Food and Drink directory. FEATURED BUSINESSES - The best of Food and Drink.

ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE

CULTURE TOUR - York’s array of cultural venues.

GHOST STORIES - Haunted tales from this ancient city. THE SOUND OF MUSIC - York’s eclectic music scene. LOOK UP TO THE MINSTER - The history of York Minster. AT THE RACES - The story of York Racecourse. RAILWAY CITY - The importance of railways in York. COOL FOR CATS - Unique cat sightings.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - Entertainment and Culture directory. FEATURED BUSINESSES - The best of Entertainment and Culture.

SHOPPING AND LIFESTYLE

GO SHOPPING - Where to shop in the city.

THE HISTORY OF YORK - Archeological York discoveries. LEADING THE WAY - Creating a sustainable future.

GREEN PEACE - Parks and greenery in the city. THE TRUTH BEHIND THE WALLS - Stories of York city walls. CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER - Specialist shops of York. A STORY DOWN EVERY STREET - Unique tales behind famous city streets. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - Shopping and Lifestyle directory. FEATURED BUSINESSES - The best of Shopping and Lifestyle.

CITY TO COAST

CITY TO COAST - Guide to York’s surrounding countryside and coast. WELCOME TO MALTON - Visit York’s independent neighbour Malton. FEATURED BUSINESSES - Some of the best independents.

WELCOME TO THE BOOK OF YORK

The Book of York is a guide like no other. Within these unique 352 pages, this book will reveal the very best of what this exceptional city has to offer. Through the people, the places and the independent businesses, we present an authentic view of York for locals and visitors to explore and discover.

The book will present the rich history of York and display the essence of its modern food and drink, the most diverse entertainment and culture, and the abundance of shopping and lifestyle across the city.

There are recommendations from renowned industry experts and insights from knowledgeable local communities. Read accessible and in-depth features on everything that creates this wonderful place - from its famous landmarks to the curious corners of the city. And travel out of the city to see York’s stunning surroundings through our guides to nearby towns in the YO region.

Plus, with stylish maps and vital listings, the Book of York is your must have companion to help you navigate your way to your favourite happenings in and around the city. From popular what you’re looking for in the one and only guide to York.

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INDEPENDENT CITY

Discover York city centre through the independent spirit of ten distinctive areas.

GILLYGATE

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LANDMARKS

YORK CITY MAP LANDMARKS

1. YORK MINSTER

DEANGATE, YORK YO1 7HH

WWW.YORKMINSTER.ORG

2. YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY

LORD MAYOR’S WALK, YO31 7EX

WWW.YORKSJ.AC.UK

3. ROWNTREE PARK

TERRY AVE, YORK YO23 1JQ

WWW.ROWNTREEPARK.ORG.UK

4. YORK RACECOURSE

RACECOURSE ROAD, YO23 1EX

WWW.YORKRACECOURSE.CO.UK

5. LENDAL BRIDGE

LENDAL BRIDGE, YO1 7DP

WWW.HISTORYOFYORK.ORG.UK

6. YORK WALLS

VARIOUS ENTRY POINTS

WWW.YORKWALLS.ORG.UK

7. SHAMBLES MARKET

5 SILVER ST, YORK YO1 8RY

WWW.SHAMBLESMARKET.COM

8. RIVER OUSE

WWW.YORKCIVICTRUST.CO.UK

9. BETTYS TEA ROOMS

6-8 ST. HELEN’S SQUARE YO1 8QP

WWW.BETTYS.CO.UK

10. CLIFFORDS TOWERS

TOWER ST, YORK YO1 9SA

WWW.ENGLISH-HERITAGE.ORG.UK

11. TREASURER’S HOUSE

MINSTER YARD, YORK YO1 7JL

WWW.NATIONALTRUST.ORG.UK

12. BARLEY HALL

2 COFFEE YARD, YORK YO1 8AR

WWW.BARLEYHALL.CO.UK

13. GRAND OPERA HOUSE

CLIFFORD ST, YORK YO1 9SW

WWW.ATGTICKETS.COM

14. SPARK 17-21 PICCADILLY, YORK YO1 9PB WWW.SPARKYORK.ORG

15. YORK BARBICAN PARAGON ST, YORK YO10 4AH WWW.YORKBARBICAN.CO.UK

16. YORK ART GALLERY EXHIBITION SQUARE, YO1 7EW WWW.YORKARTGALLERY.ORG.UK

17. YORK THEATRE ROYAL ST LEONARD’S PL, YO1 7HD WWW.YORKTHEATREROYAL.CO.UK

18. NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM LEEMAN RD, YORK YO26 4XJ

WWW.RAILWAYMUSEUM.ORG.UK

19. MANSION HOUSE ST. HELEN’S SQUARE, YO1 9QL WWW.MANSIONHOUSEYORK.COM

20. YORK DUNGEON 12 CLIFFORD ST, YORK YO1 9RD WWW.THEDUNGEONS.COM

21. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

GOODRAMGATE, YORK YO1 7LF

WWW.VISITCHURCHES.ORG.UK

22. CASTLE MUSEUM TOWER ST, YORK YO1 9RY

WWW.YORKCASTLEMUSEUM.ORG.UK

23. ST MARTIN LE GRAND 13 CONEY STREET, YO1 9QL 01904 636512

24. MERCHANTS HALL FOSSGATE, YORK YO1 9XD WWW.MERCHANTSHALLYORK.ORG

25. MUSEUM GARDENS

MUSEUM ST, YORK YO1 7FR

WWW.YORKMUSEUMSTRUST.ORG.UK

26. THE HOSPITIUM

MUSEUM GARDENS, YO30 7DR WWW.YORKVENUES.ORG.UK

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BISHOPTHORPE ROAD

Lying south of the city beyond the ancient city walls, Bishopthorpe Road is renowned as an oasis of independent businesses with an amazing community spirit. With a perfect parade of shops, restaurants and traders, Bishy Road is a one-stop shop of everything you could possibly need.

This quirky corner of the city keeps the community alive and has been serving the people of York for hundreds of years. Throughout that time, Bishy Road has become a hub for socialising and shopping, and in 2010 they formed a Traders Association to help promote the area. You’re never short of things to do here, and if you visit at the right time you may even get to enjoy one of their legendary street parties.

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When wandering along Bishopthorpe Road, there are plenty of places tempting you in. On the corner, for a spot of shopping, call in The Bishy Weigh. This lovely weigh-and-pay store was brought to life by Alice in 2018, where inside there are hundreds of plastic-free loose ingredients and products for all your ethical kitchen goodies at Frankie & Johnny’s Cookshop’s and Cycle Heaven’s bicycle workshop. The latter is located in The Angel on the Green, a welcoming community pub, and you can enjoy more great drinks on Bishy Road at the expert wine bar and shop 2ManyWines.

On the main parade, The Pig and Pastry is a bustling neighbourhood cafe that has been serving the hungry mouths in York since 2008. Steve and Julia serve delicious brunch plates, full English breakfasts and fabulous coffee to start your day off right. Nearby, Robinson’s is an equally excellent coffee shop, and you can eat handsomely into the evening too at the Sicilian delights restaurant Melton’s.

The latter is just off Bishopthorpe Road on Scarcroft Road, where rows of tall residential buildings which date back to Victorian and Edwardian eras line the street. The plethora of independently run businesses and strong community spirit in the area continues here; enjoy shopping for decorative antiques and living at the Verdigris House, a short walk away from Scarcroft Green, a delightful open green space with a bowling and croquet club, and from the neighbourhood Grade II listed building St Clements Church.

Back on Bishopthorpe Road, towards the south end of the street stands another Grade II listed building Bishopthorpe Palace, a historic house where the Archbishop of York has been resident from 1241 to present day. This was originally bought in 1226 by Archbishop Walter de Gray before transforming into the grand attraction that it is today. And for more luxury, stay at the 4-star hotel Middlethorpe Hall. Built in 1699, this William II country house boasts 20 acres of beautiful gardens and a secluded boutique spa.

CASTLEGATE

Castlegate is one of York’s most historic streets, which guides the way up to York’s heritage and friendly independents to add to your ‘must-visit’ list.

Clifford’s Tower is one of the city’s most loved landmarks and is the largest remaining part of York Castle. It was originally built by the orders of William I to control the former city of Jorvik. After a major explosion in 1684, the castle was used as a prison up until 1929. Clifford’s Tower recently underwent a major £5 million project to conserve the interior and makes for a wonderful vantage point from which to view the city.

Starting at a junction with Castlegate and Castle Walk, Tower Street originated as a small lane leading from the city’s centre to Castle Mills and St.George’s Field. Tower Street wraps around York Castle, with York Castle Museum and York Crown Court located along this area. A range of amazing restaurants with the choice of delicious cuisines including Italian and Indian food are close by, which makes it easy to catch a bite to eat after enjoying a visit to the art gallery According to McGee.

The narrow street of Castlegate showcases contrasting periods of architecture and is the ideal spot to explore the city from. Towards the

England. Originally the winter home of Viscount Fairfax and his daughter, it’s a masterpiece of Georgian architecture. Over the decades this Grade I listed building has been recorded as a Gentlemen’s Club, a Building Society, a cinema and dance hall, before being transformed into a beautiful museum.

Castlegate also offers plenty of options for shopping, eating and drinking. From vintage glass of wine at Pairings, you’re truly spoilt for choice. One of the street’s tastiest businesses is York Cocoa Works, an independent chocolate heritage, anyone can join them for a workshop masterclass in chocolate making.

Located just a few steps away from Castlegate is Jorvik Viking Centre, one of the city’s most

in 1984, visitors of all ages have been able to stand on the site of one of the most famous discoveries of modern archaeology. Revealing the Viking-age Jorvik city as it was nearly 1000 years prior, you can take a journey back in time and experience life as it would have been in the 10th Century.

Around the corner from Castlegate and Coppergate is Pavement, in York to have a paved way. It was the scene of gatherings, public markets, stocking a range of six gins from York’s only distillery. Just a few steps away far as 1503 and is claimed to be the most haunted pub in York. The inn is paranormal activity.

FOSSGATE

‘Hub for culture’

Fossgate is the go-to area for the vibrant independent scene in York, with a strong community spirit. The name Fossgate means ‘street leading to the River Foss’ which was declared once a wooden bridge was built during the Viking era to connect Fossgate and the adjoining Walmgate. It is said that for culture in the city, hosting some incredible independent businesses. With laid-back bars, delicious restaurants and specialist shops, Fossgate and Walmgate have together become one of the city’s most lively spots.

One of the longest-standing businesses is The Blue Bell, York’s smallest pub that was established back in 1798. Retaining all of its Edwardian charm, a tipple in The Blue Bell will take you back to a simpler time in a proper pub. More modern but equally attractive bars here include Fossgate Social, wine bar Cave du Cochon and the only city centre brewery, tap room and beerhall Brew York, making the area of Fossgate and Walmgate an excellent and eclectic outing day and night.

buds. Next to Foss Bridge sits The Blue Barbakan, a rustic Polish restaurant serving delicious traditional cuisine. Creating dishes inspired by several Eastern European countries, you can indulge in some authentic and homemade specialities. And with the likes of the elegant Spanish tapas Ambiente and the cute art cafe Kiosk along these streets, there are an abundance of amazing options for a cosy coffee or an elevated meal out. There is rich history here too, notably at the Merchant Adventurers Hall. This Grade I listed building is a scheduled ancient monument built between 1357 and 1361, which provides a compelling visit to their museum. In addition, it has three rooms serving the functions of a medieval guildhall: business and social in the Great Hall, charitable in the Undercroft and religious in the Chapel. And the most complete and well-preserved of York’s medieval city bars can be found on Walmgate, an amazing location to indulge in York’s history whilst enjoying a coffee inside the fabulous Gatehouse Coffee.

Connected to Fossgate, Piccadilly is a street full of independent food and drink spots, in particular due to Spark. This buzzing foodie destination and community space is home to some of York’s most exciting business start-ups, hosting a multitude of events and becoming a lively destination

Neopolitan pizza at recent York favourite Cresci. And simply named after the street, The Piccadilly is popular cafe bar with the unique additions of an interactive escape room with a Harry Potter themed room.

Around the corner from Piccadilly is The Stonebow, where you can get comfort and joy that started out in Spark before moving to Supersonic Gym in 2022. Further along stands Stonebow House, which has previously been featured as one of the worst buildings in the UK, but has been recently transformed into stylish apartments in this iconic site.

GILLYGATE

North of the city centre just beyond the city walls lies Gillygate, a street that was

‘Specialist shops’

Of these, there are plenty of places to choose from. Amongst a selection of affordable cuisines, the area has a couple of the best kebab shops in the city on Gillygate; The Original Shawarma is an authentic grill and pita place, whilst Doner Summer cooks

And on Bootham, Taas Restaurant and The serving tasty food. For drinks in the area, hot and cold, day and night, call by Rae & Webb, North & South, Bootham Tavern and Eagle & Child.

Traditional hardware and homeware store HEIMA is one of Gillygate’s much-loved independent shops; here you can shop for all things eco-friendly and essential for your home. Longstanding business Gillygate Framing is another friendly store, family run for over 40 years. Their high quality products can be found hanging proudly around the city in iconic locations like Betty’s Tea Rooms and York Art Gallery. York Art Gallery is just a short walk away from Gillygate at Exhibition Square; founded in 1892, it spans more than 600 years worth of paintings and collections. Inside, you can

standing in the centre of Exhibition Square over the water fountains, is a statue of York artist William Etty.

These streets truly offer anything and everything, even the little things you didn’t realise you needed.

Goodramgate has been a hub for shopping in the city centre and the home for many restaurants, pubs and retailers, including both high street stores and an increasing collection of independents. These include some expert coffee shops such as La Bottega and Little Arras, unique eateries like Nepalese Yak and Yeti and vegetarian Goji Cafe, the specialist shops of Travelling Man and Earworm Records, and neighbourhood bars to enjoy such as The Habit.

In the midst of these busy establishments is one of the city’s beloved pubs, The Golden Slipper. This building dates back to the 14th Century and is now a Grade II listed pub which was originally constructed as a house. With many stories to share of the pub being haunted, a leather slipper was found built into the wall to ward off evil spirits, which you can even view on display inside the pub.

Tucked away in a small and secluded churchyard stands the Holy Trinity Church, with the York Minster soaring behind. This beautiful building is a Grade I listed former parish church, and once you enter through the eighteenth-century archway you uncover a church full of character. With light seeping through the stained glass windows, it’s an idyllic location to escape the hustle and bustle of Goodramgate.

Historic Grade I and Grade II buildings also line College Street, as well as more places with dark tales attached. St William’s College is a stunning timber framed Grade I listed building that was built in 1465 for York Minster’s Chantry Priests and is now part of an exciting redevelopment of the whole Minster Precinct area to create public rooms for community access.

Also found down this road is 5 College Street, which is believed to be haunted by ‘The Crying Girl’ who was left to starve to death inside her home after locals sealed it shut once her parents fell ill with the plague. If you are walking past, look up to the windows and you may catch a glimpse of her ghostly serene experience, unwind on College Green, a beautiful mini park and take your pick from a row of cafes opposite, including local favourites Crumbs Cupcakery in the shadow of York Minster.

‘Idyllic location’

Within close range of York Railway Station, Micklegate is famed for its array of quality eateries and drinking spots that are perfect for any night out in the city. The area has also been described as ‘the most architecturally rewarding streets in the city’ as it is home to four Grade I listed buildings, three medieval churches and many tall Georgian structures that are still standing strong today.

Throughout the decades, Micklegate has managed to keep its historical character as the grandest street in York. At the start of the street stands Micklegate Bar, one of the four main medieval gateways to get inside the walls and over time has become the focus for big events in the city. Whether to admire the buildings or to experience what lies within, a stroll along Micklegate on your way in or out of the city, is sure to encourage you to stay longer.

In the centre of the street, call into Partisan, a beautifully tiled cafe that greets regulars and newcomers with a smile and the most delicious baked treats. Opened by Florencia and Hugo, this family run business serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea, as well as regularly hosting exhibitions with local and national artists. Another creative place to stop off at on Micklegate is FortyFive Vinyl Cafe, a record store in which you can enjoy a coffee or a beer with your vinyl picks.

Amongst the many superb eateries lining the street on

Both The Rattle Owl and Skosh reside in beautiful Grade II listed buildings which have been restored to their natural beauty and serve stunning food to match. The Rattle Owl is a modern British restaurant guided by head chef Tom Heywood, whilst Skosh is an innovative dining experience from patron chef Neil who want the whole appetising experience.

An equally notable venue to dine out at is gastro pub the Whippet Inn, housed in a wonderful Victorian building on North Street. Indeed, there is a lot of history and architecture along North Street to be appreciated. For centuries, the breathtaking All Saints Church has been a place of worship and is now listed as a Grade I building, with one of the most important displays of medieval stained glass inside. One of the buildings on the inland side of the street is Mill House, which is a former grain mill that was transformed into the current

also be discovered at Church Cottages as well as at number 33, 35, 37 and 39.

One of York’s most bustling streets in the city centre is Petergate, divided by High and Low with plenty of contrasting businesses lining up the way. Petergate was named after York Minster as it was dedicated to St Peter, and the street provides an amazing view of the famous landmark.

On this fascinating street, many hidden treasures can be found in the ancient snickelways; the holein-the-wall snickelway is York’s shortest and refers to prisoners who used to beg for food through a hole in the wall. The pub of the same name provides a more enjoyable eating and drinking experience in this comfortable traditional setting.

Along High Petergate you can discover more history at Petergate House. This Grade II listed building was originally built around 1500 and some of its owners included Sir Thomas Herbert and Henry Swinburne, before being demolished after William Turner bought it in 1723. Now the building serves as a rectory for the York Oratory and occasionally the garden is open to the public.

‘Rich history’

One of the longest standing modern businesses on High Petergate, Little Apple Bookshop has been trading here since 1997. Run by Philippa Morris and partner Tim Curtis, the two have mastered the art of bookselling; selling new and old, knowing their stock inside out and guiding their customers with expert recommendations. Also part of the Minster

who carry a wide selection of sustainable and recycled products. Beginning as just a small shop in York in 1986, Shared Earth has grown into a one-stop shop for unique and ethical gifts. These positive places to shop are providing even more reasons to visit Petergate’s rich history.

SHAMBLES

At the heart of the city, Shambles is York’s most visited street, full of charm and steeped in history. These distinctive cobbles attract millions of tourists to witness one the most medieval streets in the world. With many of the buildings dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries and wonderfully restored, Shambles is a unique step into the past during its thriving and vibrant present.

This narrow street - in some sections it’s possible to touch both sides of the street with your arms stretched out - buzzes with people of all ages for near and far. Inside the characterful old buildings, once home to dozens of butchers, are now many modern shops serving eclectic delights, from Monk Bar Chocolatiers and Hebden Tea Company to The York Ghost Merchants. The latter is one of York’s most unique and sought-after souvenir stores, selling handmade miniature ghosts as a celebration of York’s haunted history.

‘Full of charm’

For avid lovers of the Harry Potter franchise, this magical street is the perfect place to be. It is said that Shambles

where over 70 varying independent stalls sell everything

sight of the freestanding Grade II listed building at number 2 Jubbergate.

the people whatever the season with amazing dishes from famously good sandwiches from Shambles Kitchen.

In this lovely little shop you can smell traditional pies and to get there early before everything sells out!

Shambles where the stunning Grade II listed timber framed buildings from the 15th century survived the demotions that got rid of many in a poor state of repair. Head inside them to discover great places, including the wonderful

STONEGATE

Stonegate is known to be one of York’s most architecturally diverse streets. Just six feet below Stonegate lies the Roman Via Praetoria, a road that led from the headquarters of the Roman military, Basilica, to the bridge over the River Ouse and the settlement on the other side. Stonegate can be seen on records as far back as 1118, and it is believed to have been named because the street was used to transport limestone during the construction of York Minster.

Just off Stonegate is medieval townhouse Barley Hall, a beautiful museum where the oldest parts of the building date back to around 1360. Once home to the Priors of Nostell and a Lord Mayor of York, Barley Hall has since been lovingly restored to its former glory, and visitors can now experience what it would have been like to live in Medieval England.

‘Lovingly restored’

Back onto Stonegate you will undoubtedly notice a sign stretching across the street for the Ye Olde Starre Inne. Famously known for being York’s oldest pub, the Grade II listed building dates back to 1644. In 1662 the pub was sold for £250, and in 1733 the landlord agreed with two shop owners on Stonegate to display a sign advertising the pub, and it has been hanging there ever since. The pub is the ultimate watering hole for a drink in between shopping. Just up the road and up the stairs in an equally impressive medieval building, House of the Trembling Madness is great beers.

All around these pubs are inviting modern shops in attractive old buildings. Amongst some of the more stylish high street names are some eclectic Yorkshire independents. Stonegate Teddy Bears says it all in the name; luxury jewellers Berry’s are a local success story with two shops on the street; and towards the start of the street, a few steps away from St Helen’s Square, Born of Botanics is a Yorkshire inspired home fragrance shop that’s a treat to step into and back out of with some natural candles and diffusers.

Turning from Stonegate onto Blake Street forms part of York’s central historians believing it originated as a shortcut during the Anglican period, and the York Assembly Rooms is one of the most notable buildings here. The street is north from St Helen’s Square, an important junction for the surrounding area. One of the famous Betty’s Tea Rooms can be found in the square, where a delightful afternoon tea can be enjoyed after a day of shopping. At another famous British eatery, The Ivy, contemporary British menus are available in the perfect atmosphere for celebrations and dinner dates. The grand Mansion House occupies the south-west Mayor of York and can be visited on an interactive walk or hired for weddings and private events.

Leading from the west of the square to Museum Street, which continues York Museum and Gardens and the York Explore Library and Archive. Along Museum Street, call into the wonderful Brew & Brownie or their too tempting Bakehouse. Continuing on from Coney Street is Lendal, where there are several tempting spots to check out, from Zapp for awesome Thai street food and established York favourite Spring Espresso. The street was originally known as Old Coney Street and most of the southwest side used to belong to the Augustinian Friary. Lendal Tower is a breathtaking medieval tower making up part of the city’s wall of defence and can be found on Museum Street near to where it meets with Lendal.

SWINEGATE

Originally, Swinegate was part of Patrick Pool and the name ‘Swinegate’ was given to what is now known as Little Stonegate and Back Swinegate. Around 1541, the street name was shifted as the street was being used to sell pigs. What once was a place for ‘swine’ has now transformed into a delicious lineup of restaurants and bars.

Swinegate offers a great choice when eating out in the city. Starting with combining the best of authentic oriental cooking with a passion for food. With seating inside and out, it’s perfect during the summer season and the colder winter nights.

Nestled away around the corner onto Grape Lane there are other tempting it has seen many changes over the centuries and was once part of York’s red light district. More recent evolution means that the beautiful, old and their hidden courtyard to escape the city shoppers and grab a wine over an appetising lunch. Sample Los Moros, a modern North African kitchen serving Phranakhon, a Thai tapas delight that’s great to take the window seat and watch the street below go by.

Hidden down a small street branching off of Swinegate is Back Swinegate. Nestled in between an abundance of options for food and drink makes this to choose from.

These narrow streets may be slightly hidden away, but once you stumble upon them, you’re sure to be in for a treat.

& DRINK Find your favourite restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs to eat and drink in York.

DINING OUT

ROOTS

MARYGATE

Neil Bentinck’s small plates restaurant is a York favourite, taking inspiration from British, European, and Japanese dumplings, sit alongside crispy pork

and Vic Overington have done a

famous Boudin Noir macaron,

BOW ROOM

go-to pizza place, that makes outstanding, classic Neapolitan pizzas.

PICCADILLY

As the name suggests this neighbourhood bistro takes inspiration from the sea, the forest, and the Yorkshire countryside. I really like their sustainability efforts, and they often use a Konro to grill their

corn on the cob, and

A WORLD OF FOOD

Tarik Abdeladim introduced York his street food stall and restaurant around the world in 8 other York

LOS MOROS

Los Moros means the Moors and is inspired by homeland Algeria’s is a fusion of the Moors, the Arabs 7 years ago with a stall on Shambles Market and 3 years later opened our

Our food is all made with local ingredients and our dishes are a celebration of North Africa with a

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PARTISAN

I’ve known Florencia for a long time. Back in the day we were both doing pop-ups all over the place, and we opened our own brick and mortar shops around the same time. What she’s created with Partisan is very unique, not just to York but in general. Mixing art with food, which is an outstanding combination, but also just because the food that they serve is really great - especially the cakes, and they do an excellent French Toast.

KIOSK

Kiosk is a fantastic coffee shop that used to be an art shop. Russell is a great creative cook and I have always enjoyed eating his food. What I like about it is the surprise element every time you go, there’s always something interesting and new. He’s big on local suppliers and produce, both in the food he serves and the artists who make everything here.

I worked with Paulo in 1998 in York restaurant Little Italy. Paulo is larger than life and he brings a totally unique

I have strong memories of the Goodramgate restaurant, as I worked the tastes of Spain to everything on the tapas restaurants here at the time; it kind. The pigeon breast was for me the stand-out dish.

PIG AND PASTRY

Pig and Pastry are one of the pioneers on Bishopthorpe Road, changing that area of the city forever. It was them who started the thriving food scene here, when Steve and Julia created their unique spot on Bishy Road. Years later, they still serve great fresh food, cakes, coffees, and of course full English breakfasts.

PHRANAKHON

Phranakhon uniquely brought Thai food into mezze and tapas style dining and into to the city of York. Very friendly service, the building is fantastic, and the food is well executed in the taste Squid.

EL GAUCHO

Pablo Torres has successfully developed an outstanding steak restaurant, bringing the taste of Argentina to York. I know Pablo and feel like El Gaucho isn’t talked about enough - it’s extremely under rated and deserves more plaudits. This is a great place serving delicious steaks and the empanadas are the best.

THE YAK AND YETI

Fond memories of when I worked there when it was a Thai restaurant, York. Now it’s Nepalese, I went there for a Christmas night out and it was fantastic. Very warm people, very interesting food which I’ve never had before. I had this Himalayan lamb curry and it was one of the best curries I’ve ever had - packed with authentic where they came from.

Brew and Brownie

Little Arras

FortyFive Vinyl Cafe

Gatehouse Coffee

Haxby Bakehouse

Crumbs Cupcakery

COFFEE BREAK

Merchants’ Coffee House

Partisan

Illustration by: Kathryn Lewis

Nice To See You

Spring Espresso

Parlormade

The Pig and Pastry

THE GRAND OLD PUBS OF YORK

Wayne Smith, the Co-Founder & MD of the

YORK TAP STATION ROAD

You are welcomed into York with a huge choice from 20 cask beers plus a good selection of keg beer at this train station pub. The Tap is a great place to meet friends at the start or end of your journey.

THE MALTINGS TANNER’S MOAT

An excellent pub with comforting ‘home style’ food selection and some of the best kept real ale in the city. Shaun and Maxine have run the pub for close to 30 years now, which is a testament to how good a job they do. If you are feeling brave, treat yourself to the Dragon’s Chilli & Chips…

GOLDEN FLEECE

FOSSGATE TAP FOSSGATE

At the top of Fossgate, this former Army & Navy surplus store has now been transformed into a weaving space with snugs and comfortable rooms for varying group sizes. They serving multiple lines of fresh locally brewed beer.

WALMGATE ALEHOUSE WALMGATE

Located opposite our Brewery & Taproom, the Walmgate Alehouse serves a selection of locally brewed cask and keg beer. Their bar snacks are out of this world, and they have a secret beer garden out the back, which is a gem.

THE BLUE BELL FOSSGATE

Heading back up Fossgate and you may spot York’s smallest pub. The grade II listed building dates back to 1798 and arguably serves the best kept pint of Landlord in York, if not pub the same year as we started the Brewery just up the road. So needless to say plenty of hours have been spent great bunch of locals that frequent this tiny but amazing pub.

SHAMBLES TAVERN SHAMBLES

York’s most famous street hosts an excellent addition to the pub scene. at Rudgate, alongside a wide choice of local beer and a huge choice of cans and bottles. They also have outdoor seating facing the market and regularly host live music.

VALHALLA

Now 5 years old, Valhalla was and Matt when they set the place up

PIVNI PATRICK POOL

PATRICK POOL historic 16th century building, spread pouring.

I had to omit so many great pubs from this list, so whether you have never been to York or are a local here, use this guide loosely and explore as many of the 365 pubs that you come across; you may yet discovered. Cheers!

HOUSE OF THE TREMBLING MADNESS STONEGATE

You have to time it right to be able to get a seat in this unique venue. But, head through the bottle shop and upstairs into the medieval ale house. Serving 3 cask beers and 8 kegged beers, plus your choice from hundreds of cans and bottles downstairs; if you have never been, it really is a great experience!

TO THE BAR

THE PICCADILLY

Communal tables are like marmite: you either love them or hate them. I, personally, am a big fan. There’s something about a sharing table that brings people together. That, and I love having a natter, meeting new people and making 5 minute friends with the couple sat next to cool interior, almost giving off New York vibes. The atmosphere here is uplifting, the music’s great and the team is passionate about what they do; whether it’s making a cocktail or a pizza.

CAT IN THE WALL

Who doesn’t love a sharing board? Located on the Stonebow, at Cat

and most reasonably priced cheese and charcuterie boards in York, to accompany their simple but carefully thought out drinks list. Open all day, this jazzy café bar with a speakeasy vibe has something for everyone and I love that you can go in for a coffee at 9am on the way to work, and then head in for something stronger at 9pm on the way back. They regularly host live music nights, but make sure to

FORAGE

My ultimate go-to in York. “Wild” Negronis served out of an iron cast teapot into a glass on a bed of smoking “grass” – mesmerising!

Smokey Old Fashioneds served in a bottle with smoke coming out of it, ice cubes bigger than your face with their logo stamped into it – this is seriously impressive. The live music nights are not to be missed, and this place loves a deal, so if you’re like me and can’t resist an offer, get yourself here! There’s also a secret garden bar located upstairs, with a quirky interior and an intimate feel, which is perfect for date night.

JORVINE

Opened in 2021, this wine shop and bar is one of the best things to come to Fulford. As soon as you walk in you can tell owners Kris and Jess love what they’re doing, and have put their heart and soul into this place. The palate on these guys is quite something, and I’ve never tried a wine I haven’t loved. Whilst you can build your own wine

also hold tasting events which aren’t to be missed. The unassuming outdoor terrace at the back is a glorious suntrap – bring your friends, partner, or even your laptop – just keep your glass topped up!

22 YARDS

In the former spot of Cafe Concerto, recently opened 22 Yards boasts impressive views of the York Minster. Make sure you reserve a front row (window) seat to take advantage of this beautiful backdrop. There’s something about having to have a bite to eat with a glass (or bottle) of wine, and the menu here is just what York has been calling for; think oysters, iberico ham, anchovies, crab – heaven! If you’re having a wander round the city walls, this place is a must visit. They also deliver locally for free in the York area – yes please!

NORTH SOUTH YORK

Maybe my favourite bar in York, the quality of the food and drink here is something else. These guys don’t mess about – they know what they’re doing. I could sit at the high table by the window watching the Bootham wine and grazing on a build your own sharing board. The vibe is chilled, friendly and passionate. If you want to pop in for a coffee on a morning that’s no problem, but I’d suggest heading around 6pm for a real showcase of what they’ve got to offer.

2 MANY WINES

It might seem obvious, but I love a wine bar. There’s a completely different vibe – relaxed, friendly, unfussy. On the coolest street in York, known as ‘Bishy Road’, is 2 Many Wines. The welcome that you get upon entering is warm, and the knowledge that everyone has is impressive. The room is casual, interiors cool, the wines are delicious, and with more than 50 years experienced combined, owners Benji and Cyriaque set the bar high for all of the other wine bars who have followed since 2 Many opened in 2020 - and thank goodness they did!

PAIRINGS

The most mature of York’s bougie wine bars (it started in 2015), this place is always full and for very good reason. Last time I spent an evening here it took me and my wine in crime partner platter. As I wasn’t eating dairy at the time they very kindly switched all the cheese to meat -it was a pork rillette and jamon iberico feast and certainly not for the faint hearted! There are and each one hit the nail on the head! My only advice is book in advance!

BACK TO THE LAND

Tina and Phil Clayton run the fabulous Haxby Bakehouse, where they proudly showcase local produce in their delicious bakes. Tina tells us about the community collective of suppliers connected together through Food Circle, where you and around York.

Food Circle York is a social enterprise that, in their own words, aims to “build a better food system from the soil up with our community of farmers, growers, producers and customers”. Run by Joe Fennerty, the Food Circle Market is at Tang Hall Community Centre every Wednesday and Friday, and once a month there’s a producers market, which allows businesses to sell their products. It was named one of the best markets in Britain by BBC Food

Awards and they won the best producers market.

Phil would go and sell for Haxby Bakers every month. There you fresh local produce selling direct from small scale producersfruit, veg, meat, bread, eggs and dairy from the likes of Rosewood Farm, Yorkshire Chilli Man, Ducks & Daffodils, ShutiShuti Patisserie… anything you can

Another great market is at Hovingham Market Square; again, it’s all local businesses like us. And other amazing businesses that supply us include fresh and seasonal fruit and veg from George’s Greens in Haxby and The Greengrocer’s of Acomb.

We get ingredients such as oats from Stringer’s Yorkshire Organic. Acorn Dairy in Darlington supply us with all the milk and butter. Brown’s on Redcliffe Farm in Scarborough for our eggs. And I get high quality meat from Wilson’s butchers in Huntington.

Producers include Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil, Yorkshire Honey in Strensall, and the Fruity Kitchen produce my branded jams and chutneys. Roost for coffee, Lishman’s for charcuterie, Guppy’s for chocolate; and Cryer and Stott are my main cheese suppliers from Castleford; they actually make some of the cheeses themselves.

And go to farm shop everything you could possibly need in one place!

This is a map of wonderful producers. And here’s my vision for a wonderful system. It starts with the soil.

Tred on lightly, rooted by trees and hedges, manure fed, protected by crops and cover plants and teeming with life.

This is the soil of a small mixed arable farm, whose and meadow. Government policy allows such farms nature and promote biodiversity. Lifestock is kept to improve the land, rather than drain and destroy it.

The mammoth, industrial farms are being broken up and a hungry generation of new growers are being given the chance to have access to land. And it’s not just farms that prosper but small scale rural infrastructure starts to reappear too - cooperative presses, mills, dryers, and abattoirs develop to meet the demand from productive agriculture.

Local food stays local. The produce heads to local towns and cities - freshly harvested, cleanly grown and completely traceable . This is food for body and soul, an integral part of our lives and our identity. Kids grow up with it. Adults grow old with it. Good food is the expected norm. There is a sense of pride and appreciation for everyone who is involved in putting it on the table.

And nothing is wasted. Just composted, to return to the soil where it all began.

Illustration: Richard Liptrot, @liptrot_illustration Words: Joe Fennerty, @good_york

SWEET CENTRE

Sophie Jewett of York Cocoa House tells the story of the city as the centre of chocolate and confectionery.

smell of chocolate, sometimes of burnt caramel from the Sugar Works, and if you got close to one particular factory a refreshing peppermint aroma.

Once known as the Chocolate City, much of to countries where production is cheaper. Today the city is full of cocoa and chocolate by the city’s great chocolate makers.

Back in 1725, York was a hub of trade and commerce. The people of York had fanciful taste with shops trading in spices, herbs, animal skins, clothing, jewellery and cocoa beans brought in by the Merchants from around the globe. Mary Tuke, a Quaker woman, opened her shop at this time, trading in coffee and tea and other groceries, and then eventually in cocoa and chocolate. The chocolate manufactory at the back of the shop on Castlegate would have ground the cocoa beans by hand to craft a new product called cocoa that the wealthy would enjoy at home.

The wealthy audiences came to York for business, politics and the balls of the season, demanding the latest fashionable food and drink. The elaborate feasts demanded exotic ingredients, but more importantly the enterprise craftsmen mastering the art of working with sugar. By 1767 there were more confectioners in York than the rest of the whole of the country; one particular pair, Mr William Bayldon and Mr Robert Berry, joined forces to create a confectionery shop that would go on to be one of the most iconic and treasured British brands – Terry’s of York.

By the Victorian era, many had relocated from the villages, working in One Henry Isaac Rowntree joined the Tuke business, learning how to roast cocoa and make drinking chocolate. Henry was a staunch supporter of the Temperance movement to encourage people to drink other things rather than alcohol, he would take his chocolate cart out to the factories by the railway at lunch time and encourage workers to drink cocoa. The business rapidly outgrew the little shop and Henry Isaac moved, creating a factory at the side of the River Ouse, manufacturing his famed H I Rowntree’s Prize Medal Rock Cocoa.

By the time of the Great War, the confectionery industry in York revolved around 3 prominent factories: Rowntree’s, Craven’s and Terry’s. Together they employed ¼ of York’s working population. While Terry’s created highclass confections for the elite, Rowntree’s made products targeted at a growing market of consumers by encouraging them to incorporate cocoa into their diets.

As the public travelled more and national brands emerged, consistency and standardisation was critical, as food manufacturing endeavoured to make products faster and cheaper to serve this emerging consumer market. One manufacturer had heard of soldiers diligently breaking their chocolate rations into daily portions and carefully wrapping each bar to be consumed later with ease. Chocolate was no longer just a drink or a luxury for sharing; it was now seen as a daily ration to provide sustenance for personal consumption. The 1920’s saw a rapid explosion of chocolate bars, or ‘count lines’ as they are still referred to today; Rowntree’s contributed the Kit Kat, Aero, and Mr York’s Motoring Chocolate – a chocolate bar that you would purchase when refuelling your motor car. Terry’s however remained at the other end of the market and brought out an elegant fruit shaped chocolate, perfect for sharingthe Chocolate Apple - the arrival of a bad batch of cocoa beans required a necessary innovation with the inclusion of orange oil to eventually create the Chocolate Orange. had closed, but the stories of the makers, packers and families of those in the city who had made these iconic products were so vibrant and vivid. With the help of so many experts still here in the city today we learned how to make chocolate and worked to open our own chocolate manufactory in 2018 - York Cocoa Works. Today there are some great celebrations of brands once and still created in the city; explore York’s Chocolate Story, The York Castle Museum, Goddards, or take a chocolate tour of York, or indulge in iconic confectioners like Betty’s still sharing a dedication to quality and craft in the Chocolate City.

THE SWEET SPOTS

York has many talented folk evolving the city’s chocolate heritage into an array of fabulous sweet treats. One such baker is the popular Beth Bakes Cakes, who creates the most beautiful and delicious cakes from her Bootham kitchen. Beth reveals eight other amazing

CRUMBS CUPCAKERY

Crumbs have a gorgeous location right by the Minster. It’s perfect if you’re fancying something small, and My personal favourite is the Percy Pig cupcake!

LITTLE BLONDIE

BAKEHOUSE

This is a family run business by a husband and wife, with good morals and ethics behind it. They do amazing coffees and brownies; my favourites are the white chocolate brownies and blondies, and the rocky road is very nice. They’re very down to earth people too, which makes you want to support it even more.

THE [N]ICE CREAM FACTORY

This place is cool because you can watch the ice cream being made in front of you; it is especially fun for kids because they can see the nitrogen smoke coming out as they make it. I really like that it’s a new and

THE CHEESECAKE GUY

He’s brought the New York style cheesecakes to old York! His shop is down the traditional Shambles, a really cool location for tourists.

from fruity to chocolatey; the mango and passionfruit one would be my recommendation.

DEBORAH BAKES

Deborah does pop ups sometimes at York Designer Outlet and around York. She does cakes, wedding cakes, tray bakes, giant cookies and has been in the business for years, which shows in the great quality.

WHIPPED

It’s quite a small place that does milkshakes and cooke dough. I’d really recommend them.

TRIO PATISSERIE I love their cookie pies, they’re my gluten free treats everyday.

I’ve known the owners of Trio since I was a kid - it’s a gorgeous Turkish family run business who are so hard working. Sam makes all these amazing Turkish treats of it fresh on the property.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

The following few pages are here to help you discover the abundance of cafes, restaurants and street food spots in York city centre. From Michelin star restaurants to market traders, there is something for everyone here.

CAFES

THE PERKY PEACOCK BARKER TOWER, NORTH ST YORK YO1 6BE PERKYPEACOCK.CO.UK

BREW & BROWNIE

5 MUSEUM ST YORK YO1 7DT

BREWANDBROWNIE.UK

CAFE FEVA

1 DUNCOMBE PL YORK YO1 7ED

CAFÉFEVA.COM

FORTYFIVE VINYL CAFE 29 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6JH FORTYFIVEUK.COM

PARTISAN 112 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6JX PARTISANUK.COM

BENNETT’S CAFE & BISTRO

30 - 32 HIGH PETERGATE YORK YO1 7EH

BENNETTSCAFEANDBISTRO.WEE BLY.COM

CRUMBS CUPCAKERY

10 COLLEGE ST YORK YO1 7JF

CRUMBS-CUPCAKERY.CO.UK

SANDWITCHES

12 NEWGATE YORK YO1 7LA

SANDWITCHESCAFE.CO.UK

HEBDEN TEA EXPERIENCE

20 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LZ

HEBDENTEAEXPERIENCE.COM

COFFEE CULTURE

41 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS

GOJI CAFE

36 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LF GOJICAFE.CO.UK

LA BOTTEGA

23 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LW LABOTTEGAYORK.COM

NICE TO SEE YOU 30 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LG

WHELDRAKES

5C GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LJ

WHELDRAKES.BUSINESS.SITE

PARLORMADE SCONE HOUSE

1 LITTLE SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LY PARLORMADE.CO.UK

SUPERSONIC CAFE

9 THE STONEBOW YORK YO1 7NP

SUPERSONICFITNESS.CO.UK

MANNETTI’S

5 LENDAL YORK YO1 8AQ MANNETTIS.COM

SOPHIE

EAST LODGE LENDAL BRIDGE YORK YO1 7DP

SOPHIEINYORK.COM

PLUSH CAFE

6 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AS

PLUSHCAFE.CO.UK

DOE BAKEHOUSE

12A CHURCH ST YORK YO1 8BE

DOEFOODS.COM

DOUBLE DUTCH PANCAKE HOUSE

7 CHURCH ST YORK YO1 8BG

DOUBLEDUTCHPANCAKEHOUSE. COM

IPPUKU TEA HOUSE

15 BLAKE ST YORK YO1 8QJ

IPPUKUTEAHOUSE.COM

MANNION & CO

1 BLAKE ST YORK YO1 8QJ

MANNIONANDCO.CO.UK

THE LARDER CLUB

3 BLAKE ST YORK YO1 8QJ

THELARDERCLUB.COM

BETTYS CAFE TEA ROOMS

6 - 8 ST. HELEN’S SQUARE YORK YO1 8QP

BETTYS.CO.UK

TRIO PATISSERIE

3 WHIP-MA-WHOP-MA GATE YORK YO1 8BL

THE DARK HORSE ESPRESSO BAR

5 SILVER ST, SHAMBLES MARKET YORK YO1 8RY

DARKHORSECOFFEE.CO.UK

BRUKS

1 PETER LANE YORK YO1 8SW

THE PICCADILLY

7-9 PICCADILLY YORK YO1 9PB

KIOSK

41 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TF

RISE 44 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TF

RISEBRUNCH.CO.UK

SPRING ESPRESSO 45 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TF

SPRINGESPRESSO.CO.UK

THE HAIRY FIG 39 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TF

THEHAIRYFIG.CO.UK

PENNY’S BESPOKE FOODHOUSE

72 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TL

PENNYS-BESPOKE-FOODHOUSE. BUSINESS.SITE

DYLS

SKELDERGATE BRIDGE YORK YO1 9WJ DYLSYORK.CO.UK

SUNNY’S CAFE

198 FULFORD ROAD YORK YO10 4DD

HALLO MALLOW

25 ALMA TERRACE YORK YO10 4DL

BUT FIRST 81 MAIN ST BISHOPTHORPE YORK YO23 2RA

ROBINSONS

7 BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1NA

STANLEY & RAMONA

30A BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1JJ

BAR HASHERY

3 BOOTHAM YORK YO30 7BN

BARHASHERY.CO.UK

THE PIG AND PASTRY

35 BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1NA

THEPIGANDPASTRY.COM

THE BLOSSOM CAFE

2 ODEON BUILDINGS, BLOSSOM ST YORK YO24 1AJ

LOVE CHEESE

16 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EQ

LOVECHEESE.CO.UK

OSBORNES AT 68 68 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EQ

OSBORNESAT68.WORDPRESS.COM

KAWA HOUSE

74 CLARENCE STREET YORK YO31 7EW KAWAHOUSE.CO.UK

CAFE AT NO 12

12 TADCASTER ROAD YORK YO24 1LH

THE PRICKLY PEAR

40 HOLGATE ROAD YORK YO24 4AB

GOODFILLERS

72 HAXBY ROAD YORK YO31 8JU

RESTAURANTS

SKOSH

98 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6JX SKOSHYORK.CO.UK

ENOTECA BY L’UVA

5 BRIDGE STREET YORK YO1 6DD

ENOTECAYORK.COM

MEXICANO

4 SKELDERGATE YORK YO1 6DG

THE RISE RESTAURANT

THE GRAND STATION RISE YORK YO1 6GD

THEGRANDYORK.CO.UK

TAH TIEN

10 NORTH STREET YORK YO1 6JD

FISH AND FOREST

110 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6JX

FISHANDFORESTRESTAURANT.COM

THE OLD SIAM 126 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6JX

THEOLDSIAMYORK.COM

THE RATTLE OWL 104 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6JX RATTLEOWL.CO.UK

IPFU

14 GEORGE HUDSON STREET YORK YO1 6LP IPFUSUSHIONLINE.CO.UK

KAPADOKYA

24 GEORGE HUDSON STREET YORK YO1 6LP

KAPADOKYA-RESTAURANT.CO.UK

THE ORCHID

16 GEORGE HUDSON STREET YORK YO1 6LP ORCHIDVEGAN.COM

FOREST

54 LOW PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HZ

GALTRESLODGE.UK

THE STAR INN THE CITY MUSEUM STREET YORK YO1 7DR

STARINNTHECITY.CO.UK

LOS MOROS

15 - 17 GRAPE LANE YORK YO1 7HU

LOSMOROSYORK.CO.UK

PHRANAKHON

19 GRAPE LANE YORK YO1 7HU PHRANAKHON.CO.UK

DRAKE’S FISHERIES

97 LOW PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HY DRAKESYORK.CO.UK

LA VECCHIA SCUOLA

62 LOW PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HZ

LAVECCHIASCUOLA.CO.UK

THE BOW ROOM RESTAURANT CHAPTER HOUSE STREET YORK YO1 7JH

GRAYSCOURTYORK.COM

AMBIENTE TAPAS

14 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LQ

AMBIENTE-TAPAS.CO.UK

BENGAL BRASSERIE

21 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 2LW

BENGAL-BRASSERIE.COM/

THE YAK & YETI GURKHA RESTAURANT

63A GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS YAKYETIYORK.CO.UK

CAESARS

27 - 29 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS

CAESARS-RESTAURANTS.CO.UK

YAKAMOZ

55 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS YAKAMOZ.CO.UK

FANCY HANK’S

39 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS

FANCYHANKS.CO.UK

LITTLE ITALY

12 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LQ

LITTLEITALYRESTAURANTYORK. CO.UK LA PIAZZA

45 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS

LAPIAZZARESTAURANT.COM

FRANGO EDUARDO

SUPERSONIC CAFÉ THE STONEBOW YORK YO1 7NP

FRANGOEDUARDO.CO.UK

THE BLOCK

54 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LF

MIDDLE FEAST

13 LENDAL YORK YO1 8AQ

MIDDLEFEAST-YORK.CO.UK

NOLA

2A LENDAL YORK YO1 8AA NOLAYORK.COM

THE JUDGE’S LODGING RESTAURANT

9 LENDAL YORK YO1 8AQ

JUDGESLODGINGYORK.CO.UK

ZAAP

7 LENDAL YORK YO1 8AQ

ZAAPTHAI.CO.UK

FORAGE

2 - 4 LITTLE STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AX

FORAGEYORK.COM

SOTANO

1 LITTLE STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AX SOTANO.CO.UK

THE YORK ROAST CO 4 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AS

THEYORKROASTCO.COM

COTO KITCHEN

31 SWINEGATE YORK YO1 8AZ

D’VINE RESTAURANT

20 - 24 SWINEGATE YORK YO1 8AZ DVINE.CO.UK

LUCIA RESTAURANT EAST 13 SWINEGATE YORK YO1 8AJ LUCIAWINEBAR.CO.UK

BABYLON

14A CHURCH STREET YORK YO1 8BE

TRIO MEZZE TAPAS BAR

5 WHIP-MA-WHOP-MA GATE YORK YO1 8BL

TRIOMEZZETAPASBAR.CO.UK

THE IVY

2 ST. HELEN’S SQUARE YORK YO1 8QP

THEIVYYORK.COM

THE CUT & CRAFT

8 ST SAMPSON’S SQUARE YORK YO1 8RN

THECUTANDCRAFT.CO.UK

WINE STORIES

24 PARLIAMENT STREET YORK YO1 8RS

DOUGH EYED

7 JUBBERGATE YORK YO1 8RT DOUGHEYED.UK

ATE O’CLOCK

13A HIGH OUSEGATE YORK YO1 8RZ ATEOCLOCK.CO.UK

VITORIA

24 - 26 COPPERGATE YORK YO1 9NR

VITORIAYORK.CO.UK

CRESCI PIZZERIA

20 PICCADILLY YORK YO1 9NU

CRESCIPIZZERIA.COM

PAVEMENT VAULTS

2 PICCADILLY YORK YO1 9NU

PAVEMENTVAULTS.CO.UK

ROSA’S THAI

1 CONEY ST YORK YO1 9QL ROSASTHAICAFE.COM

31 CASTLEGATE

31 CASTLEGATE YORK YO1 9RN

31CASTLEGATE.COM

BURGSY’S

9 CASTLEGATE YORK YO1 9RN BURGSYS.CO.UK

RUSTIQUE

28 CASTLEGATE YORK YO1 9RP

RUSTIQUERESTAURANTS.CO.UK

SOURCE

1 CASTLEGATE YORK YO1 9RN

SOURCE-YORK.CO.UK

29 STATES THE INDIAN KITCHEN

12 - 13 TOWER STREET YORK YO1 9SA

29STATES.CO.UK

THE OLIVE TREE

10 TOWER STREET YORK YO1 9SA

THEOLIVETREEYORK.CO.UK

EVEREST GURKHA NEPALESE RESTAURANT

7 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TA

HIMALAYANCHULO.CO.UK

KALPAKAVADI

26 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TA

KALPAKAVADI.CO.UK

MOMMY THAI

3 KING STREET YORK YO1 9SP

MOMMYTHAI.CO.UK

AMBIENTE TAPAS

31 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TA

AMBIENTE-TAPAS.CO.UK

MARZANO ITALIAN GRILL

13 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TA

MARZANOITALIAN.CO.UK

MUMBAI LOUNGE

47 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TF

MUMBAILOUNGEYORK.CO.UK

OSHIBI KOREAN BISTRO & BBQ

9 FRANKLINS YARD FOSSGATE YORK YO1 8AQ

OSHIBI.BIZ

THE BLUE BARBAKAN

34 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TA

BLUEBARBAKAN.CO.UK

88 WALMGATE 88 - 96 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TL

HOTELINDIGOYORK.CO.UK

EL GAUCHO

48 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TJ

ELGAUCHOYORK.CO.UK

IL PARADISO DEL CIBO

40 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TJ

PARADISODELCIBO.UK

ALMAZ

74 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TZ

CHEF LU’S

HUBY COURT 40 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9UD

KHAOSAN ROAD THAI

50 - 52 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TJ

KHAOSANROADYORK.CO.UK

CHOPPING BLOCK

25 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TX

THECHOPPINGBLOCK.CO.UK

SHIITAKEYA

35 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TX SHIITAKEYA.CO.UK

CORNER GRILL HOUSE

9 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TX

CORNERGRILLHOUSE.CO.UK

TABANCO BY AMBIENTE 59 - 63 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TY

TABANCOBYAMBIENTE.CO.UK

YEMEN HEAVEN

98 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TL

MASALA CRAFT KING’S HOUSE 12A KING STREET YORK YO1 9WP

MASALACRAFT.CO.UK

LITTLE ASIA KOREAN RESTAURANT

61 LAWRENCE STREET YORK YO10 3BU

LITTLEASIA.UK

BAMBOO THAI

11 HULL ROAD YORK YO10 3JL

BAMBOOTHAIYORK.CO.UK

LAL QUILA

17 BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1NA

ATITHI

26 FISHERGATE YORK YO10 4AB

ATITHIYORK.COM

BOSUN’S

FERRY LANE BISHOPTHORPE YORK YO23 2SB

BOSUNSRESTAURANT.CO.UK

MIDDLETHORPE HALL BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 2GB

MIDDLETHORPE.COM

RICE STYLE

21 BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1NA

RICESTYLEYORK.CO.UK

TRINACRIA

27 BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1NA

TRINACRIAYORK.UK

MELTON’S RESTAURANT

7 SCARCROFT ROAD YORK YO23 1ND

MELTONSRESTAURANT.CO.UK

DELRIO’S RESTAURANT

10 - 12 BLOSSOM STREET YORK YO24 1AE

DELRIOSRESTAURANT.COM

TAAS RESTAURANT

2A - 4 BOOTHAM YORK YO30 7BL

TAASRESTAURANT.COM

LO SPUNTINO

64 BLOSSOM STREET YORK YO24 1AP

KJARTAN.CO.UK/LOSPUNTINO/

COCONUT LAGOON

56 CLARENCE STREET YORK YO31 7EW

COCONUTLAGOON.CO.UK

VALENTINOS

78 - 80 THE MOUNT YORK YO24 1AR

VALENTINOYORK.CO.UK

THE MONKEY AND THE DOG EAT THAI

85 CLARENCE STREET YORK YO31 7EL

THEMONKEYANDTHEDOG.COM

NO.1 BY GUESTHOUSE

1 CLIFTON YORK YO30 6AA

GUESTHOUSEHOTELS.CO.UK

CAFE NO.8 BISTRO

8 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EQ

CAFENO8.CO.UK

ROOTS

68 MARYGATE YORK YO30 7BH ROOTSYORK.COM

MAMMA MIA

20 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EQ

MAMMA-MIA-YORK.CO.UK

UPPER RIVER RESTAURANT

61 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EA

UPPERRIVER.CO.UK

ZILLS 19 GILLYGATE YORK, YO31 7EA

ZILLSMEDITERRANEAN.COM

STREETFOOD

DONER SUMMER

40 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EQ

DONERSUMMER.COM

THE VICEROY 26 MONKGATE YORK YO31 7PF

VICEROY-RESTAURANT.CO.UK

DOGHOUSE SHAMBLES FOOD COURT YORK YO1 7LA

SORA 2 ROUGIER STREET YORK YO90 1UU MALMAISON.COM/LOCATIONS/ YORK/SORA/

FISH COTTAGE SHAMBLES FOOD COURT YORK YO1 7LX

KREP SHAMBLES FOOD COURT YORK YO1 7LX KREPYORK.COM

NANA NOODLE BAR SHAMBLES MARKET YORK YO1 8RY

NUKKAD

SHAMBLES FOOD COURT YORK YO1 7LX

PIZZOLI

SHAMBLES FOOD COURT YORK YO1 7LX

SHAMBLES KITCHEN

28 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LX

SHAMBLESKITCHEN.CO.UK

GREEK STREET FOOD ST MARY’S SQUARE YORK YO1 9NT

SMOKEHOUSE BURRITOS

SHAMBLES FOOD COURT YORK YO1 8RY

STAM & MARIA SHAMBLES MARKET YORK YO1 8RY

THE TAYLOR MADE KITCHEN

SHAMBLES MARKET YORK YO1 8RY

THETAYLORMADEKITCHEN.COM

YO-31 WOOD FIRED PIZZA CO ST MARY’S SQUARE YORK YO1 9NT

YO31WOODFIREDPIZZA.COM

CATTLE SHED ST MARY’S SQUARE YORK YO1 9NT

YUZU STREET FOOD UNIT 6 ENTERPRISE COMPLEX WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TT

YUZUSTREETFOOD.COM

EBORCIBUS PIZZA

72 THE MOUNT PUB YORK YO24 1AR

EBORCIBUS.COM

SPARK

17 - 21 PICCADILLY YORK YO1 9PB

SPARKYORK.ORG

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

The following few pages are here to help you uncover the wide variety of drinking spots in the city centre. Whether you prefer a cosy wine bar, an old traditional pub, or a lively bar, we’ve got you covered as there is something for everyone here in York.

PUBS

TANK & PADDLE

1 BRIDGE STREET YORK YO1 6DD

CRAFTED-SOCIAL.CO.UK

THE COCK & BOTTLE

61 SKELDERGATE YORK YO1 6DS

THE GOLDEN BALL

2 CROMWELL ROAD YORK YO1 6DU GOLDENBALLYORK.CO.UK

THE MALTINGS TANNER’S MOAT YORK YO1 6HU MALTINGS.CO.UK CORNER PIN 17 TANNER ROW YORK YO1 6JB

MARSTONPUBS.CO.UK

THE WHIPPET INN

15 NORTH STREET YORK YO1 6JD

THEWHIPPETINN.CO.UK

THE ARTFUL DODGER 47 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6LJ

THE NAGS HEAD

100 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6JX

CRAFTUNIONPUBS.COM/NAGS-HEAD

THE THREE LEGGED MARE

15 HIGH PETERGATE YORK YO1 7EN

THE PRIORY

103 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6LB

BLACKROSEPUBS/THEPRIORY

ROYAL OAK

18 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LG

OURLOCALPUBS/PUBS/ROYAL-OAKYORK

EAGLE & CHILD

9 HIGH PETERGATE YORK YO1 7EN

EAGLEANDCHILDYORK.CO.UK

GUY FAWKES INN

25 HIGH PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HP

GUYFAWKESINNYORK.COM

THE CROSS KEYS

34 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LF

NICHOLSONPUBS.CO.UK/ THECROSSKEYSGOODRAMGATE

THE FAT BADGER

2 - 4 HIGH PETERGATE YORK YO1 7EH

THEFATBADGERYORK.COM

THE GOLDEN SLIPPER

20 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LG

THE HOLE IN THE WALL HIGH PETERGATE YORK YO1 7EH

HOLEINTHEWALLYORK.CO.UK

THE OLD WHITE SWAN

80 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LF

NICHOLSONPUBS.CO.UK/THE OLDWHITESWANGOODRAMGATE

THE SNICKLEWAY INN 47 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS

SHAMBLES TAVERN 44 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LX

THE BLUE BELL 53 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TF BLUEBELLYORK.COM

THE TERRACE 5 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 7NT

LENDAL CELLARS

26 LENDAL YORK YO1 1AA

GREENKING-PUBS/LENDAL-CELLARS THE OLD BANK

6 - 12 LENDAL YORK YO1 8AA

GREATUKPUBS.CO.UK/THE-OLDBANK-YORK

THE PUNCH BOWL

7 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AN

NICHOLSONPUBS/THEPUNCH BOWLSTONEGATE

YE OLDE STARRE INNE 40 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AS

GREENEKING-PUBS/YE-OLDESTARRE-INNE PIVINI

6 PATRICK POOL YORK YO1 8BB PIVINI.CO.UK

VALHALLA

6 PATRICK POOL YORK YO1 8BB VALHALLAYORK.CO.UK

GOLDEN LION

9 CHURCH STREET YORK YO1 8BG

GREENEKING-PUBS/GOLDEN-LION

THE MARKET CAT

6 JUBBERGATE YORK YO1 8RT MARKETCATYORK.CO.UK

DUKE OF YORK

3 - 4 KING’S SQUARE YORK YO1 8BH LBDUKEOFYORK.CO.UK

THE LAST DROP INN 27 COLLIERGATE YORK YO1 8BW

HARKERS

1 ST. HELEN’S SQUARE YORK YO1 8QN

NICHOLSONPUBS/HARKERSSAIN THELENSSQUAREYORK

THE THREE TUNS

12 COPPERGATE YORK YO1 9NR

ROMAN BATH

9 ST SAMPSON’S SQUARE YORK YO1 8RN

THE PHOENIX INN

75 GEORGE STREET YORK YO1 9PT PHOENIXINNYORK.CO.UK

THE THREE CRANES

11 ST SAMPSON’S SQUARE YORK YO1 8RN

O’NEILLS

10 LOW OUSEGTE YORK YO1 9QU ONEILLS.CO.UK

BLUE BOAR

5 CASTLEGATE YORK YO1 9RN

THE KINGS ARMS

3 KING’S STAITH YORK YO1 9SN

THE LOWTHER 8 CUMBERLAND STREET YORK YO1 9SW

THELOWTHER.CO.UK

THE WATERGATE INN 24 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TJ

THEWATERGATEINN.CO.UK

THE ROSE & CROWN

13 LAWRENCE STREET YORK YO10 3BP

ROSEANDCROWNYORK.CO.UK

THE RED LION 2 MERCHANTGATE YORK YO1 9TU

GOLDEN FLEECE

16 PAVEMENT YORK YO1 9UP

GREATUKPUBS.CO.UK-THE-GOLD EN-FLEECE-YORK

THE MASONS ARMS

6 FISHERGATE YORK YO10 4AB

MASONSARMSYORK.CO.UK

THE ANGEL ON THE GREEN 2 - 4 BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1JJ ANGELONTHE.GREEN

YORK TAP STATION ROAD YORK YO24 1AB YORKTAP.COM

MINSTER INN 24 MARYGATE YORK YO30 7BH

EXHIBITION HOTEL

19 BOOTHAM YORK YO30 7BW

EXHIBITIONHOTELYORK.CO.UK

THE BOOTHAM TAVERN 29 BOOTHAM YORK YO30 7BW BOOTHAMTAVERNYORK.CO.UK

BARS

MICKLEGATE SOCIAL 148 - 150 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6JX MICKLEGATESOCIAL.COM

THE WHITE HORSE 6 BOOTHAM YORK YO30 7BL

THE BLACK HORSE 29 MONKGATE YORK YO31 7PB

THE KEYSTONES 4 MONKGATE YORK YO31 7PE CRAFTED-SOCIAL/KEY STONES-YORK

1331 BAR & GRILL

9 - 13 GRAPE LANE YORK YO1 7HU 1331-YORK.CO.UK

THE HABIT 40 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LF THEHABITYORK.CO.UK

CAT IN THE WALL 4 THE STONEBOW YORK YO1 7NY CATINTHEWALL.CO.UK

BOBOS COCKTAIL BAR

5 LITTLE STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AX BOBOLOBOYORK.CO.UK

EVIL EYE

42 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AS

EVILEYELOUNGE.COM

KENNEDY’S BAR & RESTAURANT

1 LITTLE STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AX

KENNEDYSBARYORK.CO.UK

IMPOSSIBLE YORK

3 ST. HELEN’S SQUARE YORK YO1 8QN

IMPOSSIBLEYORK.COM

THE HOUSE OF TREMBLING MADNESS

48 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AS

TREMBLINGMADNESS.CO.UK

DUSK

8 NEW STREET YORK YO1 8RA

DUSKYORK.CO.UK

BORA BORA EAST 5 SWINEGATE YORK YO1 8AJ

BORABORACOCKTAILBAR.CO.UK

THE DRAWING BOARD

10 - 10A NEW STREET YORK YO1 8RA

THEDRAWINGBOARDYORK.COM

THE BILTMORE

29 SWINEGATE YORK YO1 8AZ

THEBILTMORE.CO.UK

VICTOR J’S

1A FINKLE STREET YORK YO1 8RW

VICTORJSBAR.CO.UK

SOCIAL8

13 HIGH OUSEGATE YORK YO1 8RZ

SOCIAL8BAR.CO.UK

LIL’S BAR & BISTRO

7 KING’S STAITH YORK YO1 9SN

LILSBARANDBISTRO.CO.UK

THE HOP

11 - 12 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TA HOPYORK.CO.UK

PLONKERS

5 CUMBERLAND STREET YORK YO1 9SW

PLONKERSWINEBAR.CO.UK

BREW YORK TAP ROOM UNIT 6 ENTERPRISE COMPLEX WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TT BREWYORK.CO.UK

CHAPTER HOUSE STATION ROAD YORK YO24 1AA

CHAPTERHOUSEYORK.CO.UK

NORTH SOUTH 25 BOOTHAM YORK YO30 7BW NORTHSOUTHYORK.CO.UK

FOSSGATE TAP 54 - 56 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TF

FOSSGATETAP.CO.UK

THE FOSSGATE SOCIAL

25 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TA

FOSSGATESOCIAL.COM

WINE BARS

HOWL

7 CASTLEGATE YORK YO1 9RN HOWLYORK.CO.UK

22 YARDS WINE

21 HIGH PETERGATE YORK YO1 7EN 22YARDSWINE.COM

WILDES

21 GRAPE LANE YORK YO1 7HU WILDESWINEBAR.CO.UK

VAHE BAR

31 - 33 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS

STONEGATE YARD

8 - 10 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AX STONEGATEYARD.CO.UK

OSCARS

27 SWINEGATE YORK YO1 8AZ OSCARSYORK.CO.UK

PAIRINGS

CAVE DU COCHON

19 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TX CAVEDUCOCHON.UK

28 CASTLEGATE YORK YO1 9RN PAIRINGS.CO.UK JORVINE

98 MAIN STREET YORK YO10 4PS JORVINE.COM

2 MANY WINES

3 BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1NA

Credits: 1. @the_blue_bell_york 2. @ thephoenixinnyork 3. @eagleandchild lb 4. @keystonesyork 5. @evileyebar 6. @brewyorkbeer 7. @jorvine_of_fulford

2 MANY WINES

DID YOU KNOW...

The two owners have a combined experience in wines of 50 years.

WINE BAR & SHOP

ROAD

ROAD, YO23

- THURSDAY: 11:00 - 22:30

FRIDAY: 11:00 - 23:30

SATURDAY: 10:00 - 23:30

11:00 - 19:00

A wine bar and shop based in a stunning street full of independent businesses...

Our wine bar and shop is located just outside the city walls, a 10 minutes walk from the City Centre. Our staff deliver an excellent service and will help you choose the perfect drink. Our range of wines consists of around 250 different bottles all available to drink in at shop price plus corkage, we also have wines by the glass and a range of beers and cocktails. Our experience and knowledge goes back 30 years plus and we love introducing our customers to new and exciting wines.

22 YARDS WINE BAR & MERCHANTS

YOU KNOW...

We have a weeklychanging ‘Bin End’ wine board, meaning there’ll always be something new to try!

An independently-owned, relaxing wine bar in the shadow of the Minster...

22 Yards is an independently owned wine bar & merchants in the heart of York city centre, directly opposite York Minster. Our passion for delicious wine and ingredients means every single bottle and dish has been carefully selected for its quality. The 22 ethos is simple; we want customers to relax & enjoy great wines with zero wine snobbery in stylish, cosy surroundings, whilst nibbling on delicious food. The name ‘22 Yards’? The idea for the venue was conceived in a chance meeting over drinks at a local cricket match. When viewing the property we discovered that the length of the customer area is circa 22 yards (the length of a cricket pitch) and so ‘22 Yards’ was born.

BETH BAKES CAKES

DID YOU KNOW...

I was living in America on my gap year and Covid brought me home, when I then started my business by accident with no intentions!

BAKERY | CITY CENTRE

BOOTHAM TERRACE, YO30

MONDAY - SUNDAY: 09:00 - 17:00

Beautiful bakes and cakes for birthdays, weddings and all other occasions...

Beth Bakes Cakes started in lockdown 2020. When I was 19 and bored during the pandemic I started to bake and post it on my Instagram. Through word of mouth and my lovely family and friends, Beth Bakes Cakes was quickly becoming popular and it reached a point where I was getting swept off my feet with orders! A year later, I moved into my very own kitchen and the journey has continued ever since. I love to design and decorate cakes which allows me to be creative and imaginative. Seeing the smiles on customers’ faces when they receive their cakes is the cherry on top!

THE BLUE BARBAKAN

DID YOU KNOW...

Children eat breakfast for free when accompanied by a paying adult, every day.

| CITY CENTRE

FOSSGATE, YO1 9TA

MONDAY: 09:00 - 15:00 | 17:00 - 21:00

TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 09:00 - 15:00 | 17:00 - 22:00

SATURDAY: 09:00 - 16:00 | 17:00 - 22:00

SUNDAY: 10:00 - 16:00 | 17:00 - 21:00

Completely authentic Polish and Eastern European dishes...

The Blue Barbakan is a stylish and relaxed Polish restaurant with an enviable riverside location. They serve authentic and fully home made Polish and Eastern European savory dishes with an infamous selection of delicious cakes and a fully stocked and carefully chosen bar to complement the dishes. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a comprehensive and inventive children’s menu on

is surprisingly spacious with the whole basement, which is beautifully presented, available for private hire.

BLUEBIRD BAKERY

DID YOU KNOW...

We are members of the ‘Real Bread Campaign’ so no preservatives are added to our loaves - which are both nutritious & delicious.

Set in the heart of Acomb, our bakery and cafe is open seven days a week.

The cafe is spacious, lively and welcoming - a great place to meet friends for a coffee, cake or savoury treat. It’s buggy and wheelchair-friendly and offers vegetarian and vegan options.

long-fermentation methods, we create hand-crafted loaves which need no

We also have shops in Leeds Kirkgate Market, York Shambles, Talbot Yard in

BOSUN'S

DID YOU KNOW...

We have an Eco Roof with its own irrigation system.

| BISHOPTHORPE

BOATYARD, FERRY LANE,

THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 12:00 - 23:00

12:00 - 18:00

A hidden gem on the banks of the River Ouse...

A sympathetically restored iconic building nestled on the banks of the River Ouse with a view like no other. We serve freshly prepared family food with a great wine list, draught & cask ales and cocktails. You can reach us by road or river for a meal or just drinks in a beautiful setting with friendly service and a big smile.

Food is served 12:00 - 14:30 and 17:00 - 20:30 on Thursday and Friday, all day on a Saturday and lunch is served 12:00 - 16:00 on a Sunday.

09:00

09:00

Our Brewer’s Yard is one of the largest beer gardens in York.

TAPROOM

WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY: 17:00 - 23:00

SATURDAY: 12:00 - 23:00

12:00 - 21:00

HALL

- SATURDAY: 12:00 - 23:00

12:00 - 21:00

More than 40 taps of locally brewed beer plus Asian inspired fusion street food...

Located in York’s city centre, Brew York’s showpiece craft brewery, taproom and beer hall presents a wide range of the freshest locally brewed beers and champions innovation in modern UK brewing. Featuring 40 taps, the impressive beer hall boasts the largest selection of beers, lagers and ciders in and around York. Hungry? Yuzu Street Food serves up Asian-inspired fusion dishes from the in-house kitchen that compliment the range of beers. There’s a taproom located next door within the original brewery building where you can enjoy a freshly brewed pint in the riverside beer garden or relax in Brewer’s Yard - one of the largest and coolest beer gardens in York. Why not take a brewery tour, too?

CAESARS ITALIAN

DID YOU KNOW...

Caesars is the oldest Italian restaurant opening in 1990.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 12:00 - 14:30 | 17:00 - 22:00

- SUNDAY: 12:00 - 22:00

Nestled almost in the shadow of The Minster, Caesars is a friendly place for everyone who wishes to savour authentic cuisine from Italy....

All of our dishes are homemade and we only use the freshest, best quality ingredients. Our selections include traditional Italian hand stretched pizzas, wines. Our desserts are made from scratch and include favourites such as tiramisu and crème brûlée. All produce is either Italian or locally sourced.

We have a full liquor bar with a wide selection of Italian liquors and great International cocktails. So whether you’re looking for a quick bowl of pasta from our set menu or enjoying dinner, our restaurant has something for everyone. If you are looking for a great Italian dining experience in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere we will be more than happy to host you in our restaurant with excellent service.

There is a small , pretty courtyard for outdoor eating, seating outside the front of the restaurant and a full children’s menu. There is also room for private hire with a capacity for up to 15 people for that intimate celebration.

CHARLIE'S PIZZERIA & THE HI HO CLUB

are the only speakeasy in York and we won 17th best in the UK.

1920’s New York Style Speakeasy with live Jazz and handcrafted Cocktails...

Charlie’s Pizzeria is an informal Italian restaurant specialising in authentic New York Italian food, wine, beer & delicious bespoke cocktails. The Hi Ho Club is a 1920’s New York Style Speakeasy. Enjoy an evening’s entertainment with live jazz and handcrafted cocktails. Select options from Charlie’s menu are available, and you can relax while we provide table service.

CRESCI PIZZERIA

DID YOU KNOW...

All their ceramics are made exclusively for them includes pizza plates, coffee cups, jugs, tables etc.

CITY

- FRIDAY: 16:00 - 22:00

- SUNDAY: 12:00 - 22:00

Verace Pizza Napoletana...

Cresci is an Independent Pizzeria specialising in true Neapolitan pizza. The main focus is about quality and authenticity of the main ingredients like mozzarella, tomato and of course, the dough which is sourdough based and made daily in their premises for the next day. They are the 8th pizzeria in the UK to have received the Verace Pizza Napoletana recognition by the True Neapolitan Pizza association in Naples. Since they opened in March 2020, they were voted by the locals as the best pizzeria in York. They are located right at the heart of York City Centre; a perfect spot both for locals and visitors.

CRUMBS CUPCAKERY

DID YOU KNOW...

You can order cupcakes or celebration cakes for any occasion.

CITY

- SUNDAY: 10:00 - 16:00

Home to the best cupcakes in York...

Literally in the shadow of The Minster and a beautiful spot to soak in the atmosphere and majesty of the area.

Run by twin sisters Charlotte and Jennifer Davison, you are always guaranteed service with a smile by either them or their small dedicated team.

The most beautiful and tasty cupcakes are made with lots of love on the premises daily and you can sit either outside or inside while enjoying the delicious smells coming from the open kitchen.

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DOE BAKEHOUSE

DID YOU KNOW...

All the donuts are made fresh in York.

DONUT SHOP | CITY CENTRE 12A CHURCH STREET, YO1 8BE

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 10:00 - 19:00

FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 10:00 - 20:00

SUNDAY: 11:00 - 20:00

DOEFOODS.COM

Donut shop with Pottery Painting...

Fresh donuts, wine, cocktails or local beers. The perfect place to indulge or relax away from the busy city centre streets. An Instagram hot spot and York’s best donut shop.

DOE BAKEHOUSE

DID YOU KNOW...

They post donuts nationwide from their bakery!

SHOP

1,

LAYERTHORPE

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 08:00 - 17:30

SUNDAY: 11:00 - 16:00

Donut shop with Pottery Painting...

Doe’s Bakery with a cafe shop front and pottery painting studio. The perfect family day out, pottery painting, donut eating and great coffees and milkshakes. With free parking out front you can nip in and out or stay to enjoy the sweet smell of their bakery in the back.

DOUGH EYED

DID YOU KNOW...

Our building is 200 years old and was built as a police station and jail! In the heart of the Shambles market.

WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY: 16:00 - 23:00

SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 12:00 - 23:00

Cutting edge pizza and drinks in the heart of York...

We bring a simple concept. Pizza, drinks and great vibes merged with a super friendly service and affordable prices. Super casual, just rock up, no bookings, no rush. With our AVPN approved oven from Naples, we offer the only authentic contemporary Neapolitan pizza in York. Using nothing but high quality ingredients imported from Italy. All of our booze is high quality and carefully considered. It’s highly likely you’ll have never come across 80% of the drinks on our menu before. We’re the only joint north of Camden with Baladin Farm Brewery craft beers on draught. Music features heavily at our gaff. Chill hop, future bass and various forms of house music played at a decent volume. It often gets loud and rowdy later on in an evening - especially on a weekend. Although we sell banging Neapolitan pizza and a lot of our beverages are Italian, we don’t really see ourselves as an Italian. We don’t know what we are really but it seems to work. If you’re looking for a quick bite and a tasty beverage before you grab a train back home or you want to spend the entire evening smashing high quality cocktails and craft Italian beers among other like minded folk, then it’s all gravy at Dough Eyed.

DRAKE'S

- THURSDAY: 11:00 - 20:00

- SATURDAY: 11:00 - 21:00

12:00 - 20:00

DYLS

DID YOU KNOW...

Our bijou refurbished bar is now totally water inside three times in our Dyls lifetime, we have now managed stay dry and more importantly OPEN during even the

CAFE AND BAR | CITY CENTRE SKELDERGATE BRIDGE, YO1 9WJ

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 10:00 - 21:00

FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 10:00 - 21:30

SUNDAY: 09:00 - 20:00

DYLSYORK.CO.UK

A stunning riverside cafe/bar in one of York’s most iconic buildings...

Experience our independent dog friendly cafe/bar based in one of York’s most iconic buildings. We have a beautiful outdoor terrace, which is fully covered and heated, offering some of the best river views in the city. We also have four cosy indoor areas, which have a contemporary, botanical and super quirky vibe and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by just how spacious and light they are. You can book any of these for your next event or even hire our entire venue for a day to remember!

We serve locally sourced food catering for all tastes, with sustainability as one of our main priorities. You can enjoy this, with our creative drinks throughout the day and into the night - opening hours extend late into the evening. We also have a selection of takeaway options available for those who are passing and would like something for their walk along the beautiful River Ouse.

FORAGE BAR & KITCHEN

YOU KNOW...

We repurpose most of our food waste with our business to create a circular eco-system.

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 16:00 - 23:00

FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12:00 - 01:00 SUNDAY: 12:00 - 23:00

Neighbourhood restaurant and late-night bar...

Forage is about more than good food and drink. It’s a place where you feel relaxed. It’s an afternoon that turns into an evening, because when the service is this friendly, the atmosphere this easy, the music this carefully pitched and the seats this comfortable, you can’t help but

sourced and foraged ingredients to add exciting, fresh, and eco-friendly small plates allowing you to graze as you go, share amongst friends and allow a truly social dining experience.

FORTYFIVE VINYL CAFÉ

DID YOU KNOW...

Hollywood actor Bill Nighy became a regular here

‘Sometimes Always Never’ near York.

BAR AND RECORD STORE | CITY CENTRE

MICKLEGATE,

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 10:00 - 17:00

FRIDAY: 10:00 - 20:00

SATURDAY: 10:00 - 18:00

10:00 - 17:00

Café, bar and record store based on the historic street of Micklegate celebrating it’s 5th birthday in 2022...

Celebrating 5 years in 2022, FortyFive Vinyl Cafe has established itself as a seminal independent business within the city walls. Situated on one of York’s most historic streets, we welcome you to our relaxed, dog friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy fantastic coffee and grilled cheese sandwiches, chilled beers and classic cocktails with quality music spinning on vinyl all day. Hosting regular events including live music, craft nights, DJ evenings and the ever-popular monthly Music Bingo, there’s a bit of something for everyone at FortyFive Vinyl Cafe.

FRANGO EDUARDO

DID YOU KNOW...

We have been developing our secret marinade since 1972!

- FRIDAY: 17:30 - 22:30

18:30 - 23:30

12:00 - 17:00

Portuguese inspired Bar & Restaurant serving Petiscos and regional libations in the heart of York...

Frango Eduardo was born out of a love of simple Portuguese cuisine. We aim for you to experience the comfort and joy that Portuguese food can bring, taking humble ingredients and putting our spin on them, for you to enjoy. Our dishes include traditional Piri-Piri chicken accompanied by a variety of petiscos (a snack; something to pick at while you have a beer or a glass of wine with friends) such as; anchovas (anchovies with olive oil & dill), garlicky butterbean dip and gambas al ajillo (prawns fried in chilli & garlic). We pair our dishes with local wines and beers and we have developed a fantastic cocktail menu for those looking for something a little stronger.

GATEHOUSE COFFEE

DID YOU KNOW...

The entrance to Gatehouse is the original 15th century medieval doorway.

- 16:00

A unique cafe run by Christian volunteers serving high quality coffee within York’s city walls...

Gatehouse Coffee specialises in high quality specialty coffee and have been serving the lovely people of York since 2007 with their friendly service. The wonderful staff are always on hand to provide great service and a welcoming atmosphere.

It’s the perfect place to stop off for a quick coffee inbetween shopping or to meet up with some friends or family. Enjoy the summer sunshine from the outdoor terrace and take in the view, or escape from the cold in winter by taking a seat inside their cosy cafe.

GOOD

SHOP

Good Food Shop is 35 years old this year in 1987 on Scarcroft Road Bishopthorpe Road.

- 17:00

-

15:00

HAXBY BAKEHOUSE

DID YOU KNOW...

They supply their awardwinning bread to lots of restaurants, delis and shops in the area.

York’s artisan bakery...

Haxby Bakehouse was opened 14 years ago by husband and wife team Phil and Tina Clayton, with the aim of bringing “real bread” to the people of York. Phil, a passionate baker who had been baking as a hobby for many years, went off to learn the essentials of sourdough with Andrew Whitley in the Lake District, before returning to York to kick-start the new bakery.

At the weekend, they turn their hands to croissants and pastries - and the reputation of these has grown so fast, they have people waiting for them to come out of the oven. In fact, production has had to move to a larger unit to keep up with such high demand for bread and pastries! The bakery at the back is used to make cakes and pies.

The front of the premises is a mouth-watering Yorkshire deli. It was transformed by Tina when they took over the shop 14 years ago and today

seating area - inside and out - where you can sit back and relax.

HOWL

DID YOU KNOW...

We have a selection of orange wines on the menu. We also hold weekly events, from poetry evenings, open mic nights and wine

CITY

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: 12:00 - 21:00

THURSDAY: 12:00 - 23:00

FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12:00 - 23:30

12:00 - 21:00

Independent Cafe and Bar serving low-intervention wines, craft beers, coffee, cheese & Charcuterie...

Established in 2021, Howl is an independent wine bar and cafe on Castlegate. We pride ourselves on creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for guests to enjoy a glass of wine and try some of our British sourced cheeses & charcuterie. You can either enjoy a drink whilst people watching in the window or sitting at the bar and learn about some of the wines we have on the menu.

Our menu features seasonal small plates from ingredients sourced locally, we love to use local suppliers as we try to keep our carbon footprint down, please note our specials are run Wednesday - Saturday.

We host weekly events such as Poetry evenings, DJ nights and open mic nights as well as wine tasting evenings and 5 course tasting menus, follow

JORVINE

DID YOU KNOW...

You can relax and unwind in our beautiful courtyard. An oasis of tranquility; taking you straight to Italy.

TUESDAY: 12:00 - 19:00

- SATURDAY: 11:00 - 22:00

12:00 - 19:00

Wine shop and tasting lounge...

Jorvine is an independent wine shop & tasting lounge situated in the heart of Fulford, York. Established in November 2021 and owned by Kris & Jess who both share a passion for wine; sourcing and providing quality wines from around the globe. Jorvine’s beautiful facilities allow to accompany every grape of choice. Exclusive events take place every month; including opportunities for customers to meet wine producers from all over the world. Visiting Jorvine will immerse you into the world of wine and our WSET trained staff can help and advise with any purchase, without the worry and pressure on customers to ‘get things right’. Wine can be overwhelming and here at Jorvine we want you to enjoy it, Too busy to call in? Jorvine’s online store is a click away and customers can relax whilst we handpick quality wines and deliver to your door.

LITTLE ARRAS

DID YOU KNOW...

Little Arras was originally born in Sydney, when Lovaine and Adam had with a hole-in-the-wall space attached to their restaurant. Arras Too was born!

A little bakery from the guys behind Arras Restaurant...

A little bakery from Adam and Lovaine Humphrey of Arras Restaurant. Specialising in pastries, cakes, sourdough and slow-fermented breads. One of the only bakeries in the centre of York to bake completely on-site, fresh each day. We bake what we like, interesting breads, cool hand-laminated set for the day! Look out for the bread specials and daily charging tarts along with the now famous Monkey bread!

LOS MOROS

DID YOU KNOW... We were featured in the Good Food Guide 2020 as a local gem.

TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 12:00 - 14:00

- SATURDAY: 12:00 - 14:00

18:00 - 21:00

17:30 - 21:30

Restaurant with courtyard garden serving colourful North African cuisine...

Los Moros began in 2015 on Shambles Market serving spicy street food for people on the go. Three years later the restaurant on Grape Lane opened allowing for a wider menu and an evening dining experience. Creating special food to eat together is at the heart of the Los Moros ethos.

To create special food, you need excellent ingredients and Los Moros pride themselves on knowing exactly where their produce comes from and their meat and poultry is all sourced from within Yorkshire. They make their own pickles, Merguez sausages, falafel and chermoula. Their menu caters for vegetarian and vegan diets too, using only locally supplied vegetables.

hand-picked wine list or you could try the Los Moros Pale Ale made by Brew York. All their soft drinks are fairtrade and organic too.

LOVE CHEESE

They reuse packaging where appropriate and encourage a bring-yourown-container scheme.

SHOP | CITY CENTRE

GILLYGATE,

TUESDAY: 10:00 - 17:00

WEDNESDAY: 10:00 - 16:00

THURSDAY: 10:00 - 17:00

- SATURDAY: 10:00 - 20:00

A Cheese and Wine haven nestled under the ancient City Walls of York...

Love Cheese is an independently-run business in the heart of York’s historic city centre. Run by a small team, with Harry Baines at the helm, the business has gone from strength to strength, creating an oasis for foodies and winelovers alike. They have a wide variety of cheeses, ranging from the classic through to the confusing; there is a cheese for any person and any occasion.

Cheese’s selection is staggering and the experience is only enhanced by the tasting.

With copious amounts of cheese comes a need for copious amounts of wine, and Love Cheese do not disappoint in that regard! Their bespoke selection of wines, ports and gins are all tried and carefully tested to ensure that they are the perfect pairing partners for their cheeses. If the shop hasn’t enticed you enough already, then wait till you hear about the café. Through the small as they present a menu full of cheesy delights.

M&K

DID YOU KNOW...

M&K is legendary for its massive but good-humored Christmas Eve queuing. Patient customers are rewarded with port and chocolates.

BUTCHERS

- TUESDAY: 06:00 - 17:00

13:00

17:00

An Independent Family Butchers, specialising in quality meats....

We are an independent family butchers that have been on Bishopthorpe Road for over 50 years. The business was opened by Phillip Kneafsey and Linda Morland, who bought the shop with their savings instead of paying for a wedding. Phillip and Linda then went on to have 2 sons, Simon and Matthew, who now manage the shop on a daily basis. Simon has 2 children who also work in the shop (Charlotte and Ben). The business takes great pride in supplying several cafes in the city with quality fresh meats.

MICKLEGATE SOCIAL

DID YOU KNOW...

We have a sister venue on Fossgate, The Fossgate Social!

| CITY CENTRE 148 - 150 MICKLEGATE, YO1 6JU

WEDNESDAY: 16:00 - 00:00

THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 11:00 - 00:00

SUNDAY: 11:00 - 23:00

MICKLEGATESOCIAL.COM

An independent bar and home to great beer, quality cocktails and speciality coffee...

Light and airy during the day and atmospheric at night, our landmark building sits on Micklegate, York’s grandest street. We serve the best beer from top breweries. We also have our own microbrewery, the Ice Cream Factory. Our classic dark roast coffee comes from North Star Roastery and you can enjoy hot cheese toasties and great brownies from Brown & Blond. Our talented bartenders have created an extensive cocktail list. There’s something for everyone from classics to signature creations. We’ll be happy to go off-menu if you have a favourite, alternatively, allow us to suggest something special. We have a fantastic basement space for hire and this is where we host our weekly jazz nights, DJ sets and social sessions.

MILLER’S FISH & CHIPS

They are Coeliac UK accredited and cater for numerous other dietary requirements .

- THURSDAY: 16:00 - 21:00

- SATURDAY: 11:30 - 14:00

16:00 - 21:00

Award winning, fully licensed Fish and Chip Restaurant and Takeaway…

Millers Fish & Chips was established in 1940 during World War I and has been a much-loved favourite for the local community ever since. Nick Miller is the 4th generation to be supplying people from around the world with

Sustainability here is a priority, Millers proudly use the MSC Ecolabel to promote the importance of this. All their packaging is fully biodegradable, that can be traced back directly to the source, their knowledge and passion has led them to accumulate numerous accolades over the years. Such as,

Business of the Year Award, MSC Food Service Champion, National Fish & Chip Awards along with regularly visiting Japan to take part in prestigious culinary events. In recent years they have evolved and expanded their slick online presence to include app based ordering, click & collect and a carbon neutral delivery service.

MINSTER INN

DID YOU KNOW...

We have Just won CAMRA pub of the season for York City Centre!

| CITY CENTRE

MARYGATE, YO30

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 16:00 - 23:00

FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12:00 - 23:00

12:00 - 20:00

Traditional Edwardian Pub nestled next to the Abbey Walls on historic Marygate. Serving the best in craft beers & spirits paired with our fresh hand-stretched, stonebaked pizza...

Edwardian Alehouse sympathetically refurbished where old meets new. Full of charm and character throughout including our Airbnb apartment above the pub. We’re all about amazing service, craft drinks & pizza enjoy in one of our three charming rooms or in the ale yard, covered giving all year round use.

NICE TO SEE YOU

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Student’s get a 10% discount with a valid student card!

CITY

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09:00 - 17:00

10:00 - 16:00

Located a stones throw from the Minster, the English cafe with a Polish twist is the brain child of Patrycja and Hubert who launched their dream of owning and running their own cafe 4 years ago....

Located a stones throw from the Minster, the English cafe with a Polish twist is the brain child of Patrycja and Hubert who launched their dream of owning and running their own cafe 4 years ago. On top of an all day brunch menu with all suppliers locally sourced from Shambles market, they specialise in baking English delicacies with a Polish twist. Soft drinks are sourced from small independent suppliers and they pride themselves on making homemade lemonade, iced teas and coffees. They have blended their own unique coffee from Roost Coffee which can be purchased in bags to take away. Firm food favourites include cheesecake and the best seller orange and cranberry scones. Go hungry as we are famous for our generous buttermilk pancakes with seasonal toppings.

PAIRINGS

DID YOU KNOW...

Get 10% off* food and drinks by quoting “Independent Life” when you book.

*Tastings, experiences and special events not included. Valid only Sunday - Thursday.

BAR | CITY CENTRE

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 12:00 - 23:00

FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 11:00 - 00:00

12:00 - 23:00

Award-winning wine bar run by sisters passionate about pairing wine and food...

Centrally located a stone’s throw from Clifford’s Tower, Pairings is a whisky, gin and cocktails. Choose from a selection of small plates and sharing boards, featuring the absolute best in locally sourced charcuterie and artisan cheese. The concept allows you to explore and compare

the recommended food pairings. All this served in a relaxed, friendly, and unpretentious atmosphere. Open daily for relaxed drinking and dining. Reservations & walk-ins welcome. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free available. Children and dogs welcome until 6pm. Takeaway service available for collection.

PARTISAN

YOU KNOW...

We go out of our way to use seasonal ingredients and support local producers. On Saturdays we have croissants, bear claws, focaccias and other pastries.

Partisan is a vibrant Cafe/Restaurant on Micklegate, York...

Partisan is a vibrant Cafe, licensed restaurant, cake shop and art space on Micklegate, York. High quality and substance are at the heart of Partisan’s ethos, as well as an inventive take on classic dishes that will take you on a journey around the world. The cake counter is ever changing with fresh

PICCADILLY TAP

DID YOU KNOW...

Rotating guest lines and exclusive low intervention wines.

TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 12:00 - 22:30

FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12:00 - 23:00

12:00 - 21:00

Contemporary city centre terrace bar, serving craft beers and natural wine...

Located in SPARK:York, our open air terrace is the spot to be during summer, and throughout the winter we have a full roof installed alongside plenty of heaters. The Piccadilly Tap carries an extensive range of low intervention wines, craft beers and ciders, and a considered low abv and no-alcohol range. We carefully select our suppliers and products with a view to providing something for everyone, and we like to focus on working with producers who have an intimate connection with their craft. We have sparkling natural wines to try from here in the UK, alongside some of the most interesting and progressive offerings from wineries around the world. Fancy sipping on a Serbian skin-contact? We’ve got you. If beer is your bag, enjoy some tasty crafties hailing from breweries just down the road, that line up next to some of the best breweries in Europe and beyond. We regularly host tasting events and tap takeovers, so for the latest updates, pop in and see us and follow us on socials.

DID YOU KNOW...

All day coffee and brunch...

BRUNCH CAFE | CITY CENTRE 44 FOSSGATE, YO1 9TF

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 08:00 - 17:00

SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 09:00 - 17:00

RISEBRUNCH.CO.UK

All-day coffee & brunch in a vibrant venue with super friendly service. quality time with someone special or treat yourself to a moments peace.

ROSA'S THAI

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1,000,000 Pad Thais since 2008!

- THURSDAY 11:00 - 21:30

- SATURDAY: 11:00 - 22:00

11:00 - 21:00

Perfected Thai flavours, made from scratch...

Rosa’s Thai was born out of our founder Saiphin’s passion for authentic Thai food served in a no-frill and relaxed atmosphere. In 2008, just two years after arriving in London, Saiphin and her husband, Alex, found a name ‘Rosa’s’ on the door out of respect for the history of the area – along done from day one, and we are proud to have been born in Thailand and raised in England.

SHAMBLES

YOU KNOW...

Simon went to University in South Carolina - where meat!

meat sandwich shop...

- FRIDAY: 11:00 - 16:00

‘10 of the Best Restaurants, Delis and Takeaways in York’ - The Guardian

Reppin’ the meaty history of the Shambles, we smoke all our own meats for our sandwich menu dedicated to York’s most famous and infamous characters including The Harry Trotter, Guy Fawkes, Dick Turpin and Dame Judy Hench.

We also have a Smokehouse Burrito kiosk on the Shambles Food Court where our big American smoker lives.

SHAMBLES SAUSAGE & PIE COMPANY

DID YOU KNOW...

Our sausages and pies are made fresh each day and they are suitable for home freezing.

Sausage and pie shop in the heart of York city centre...

Shambles Sausage & Pie Company is a great sausage and pie shop based right in the centre of York, offering professional and personal service. All ingredients are locally sourced and everything is made fresh and by hand at their little shop every day.

They sell traditional pies and sausage rolls made to an exceptional standard using the highest quality ingredients and butchery. Unless you’ve placed an order in advance, you’ll need to get there early before stock sells out!

SKOSH

We are the only restaurant in York to hold a coveted ‘Bib Gourmand’ award from the Michelin guide.

Award winning restaurant with an international influence...

DID YOU KNOW... Skosh was opened by chef-owner, Neil Bentinck, in the summer of 2016 in a newly refurbished Grade II listed building, situated just beyond the ‘Micklegate Bar’, a 12th century gateway into the historic city of York.

A bespoke dining room with an open concept kitchen was designed

Chef Neil Bentinck and his team offer a precise yet playful menu of snacks and small plates allowing you to graze as you go, or if you prefer, being

Our succinct drinks offerings include our detailed wine list, with all bottles cocktails and a varied selection of local and international craft beers.

THAI SEASON

DID YOU KNOW...

Our Spicy Rice featured on Rate My Takeaway!

| CITY CENTRE SHAMBLES FOOD COURT, YO1 7LX

MONDAY - SUNDAY: 10:30 - 16:00

Authentic Thai Street Food in the heart of York...

SAWASDEE KHA (Hello) everyone! If you’re looking for mouth-watering, authentic Thai street food, you’ve found it - right here in the heart of York. All our dishes are cooked fresh to order while you sit back and relax taking in the beautiful views York has to offer.

Prefer to dine in? Visit our restaurant at Wilberfoss, York YO41 5PF. Our you’d like an extra special treat, why not book in to stay in our Thai themed hotel with free parking. We look forward to welcoming you to Thai Season.

THE

YOU KNOW...

cat cafe!

WHISKERS

10:45

10:45

A quiet space to relax in the company of some lovely cats...

Welcome to The Cat’s Whiskers! Come inside for cakes, hot and cold drinks and of course to spend time with our lovely feline friends. We have a relaxed atmosphere, locally sourced food and friendly staff, making this the perfect place for cat lovers to relax with coffee and cake. and join us?

THE CHEESECAKE GUY

DID YOU KNOW...

Born in New York, raised in Miami.

Handmade baked NY style cheesecakes in a wide variety of yummy flavours...

Once upon a time, while working as an aircraft painter, we had a pot luck at work. I decided to bake a cheesecake. After that, I was only welcomed at the homes of friends and family if I brought a cheesecake, but I did get a hero’s welcome every time! Always New York style, baked cheesecakes but and buy some extra cake pans.... I moved to York in 2014 from West Palm visited, so much we decided to live here. In less than a year we had packed everything up, and were moving here, dogs and all! I was born in New York owned his own bakery, Sherry’s, on 110th and Broadway in New York in the 1960s and 1970s, so it might not be a surprise to my grandmother that this is what I love to do. I can always remember him bringing home baker’s boxes at the end of each day! All my cheesecakes are baked - in my opinion the only way to make a cheesecake! All my cheesecakes are baked fresh, will need to be kept refrigerated, and should be eaten within 5 days. They can be frozen to keep them longer. For anything from the menu, order online or if you want something which isn’t there, I will do my best to accommodate. Just contact me on feedmenow@cheesecakeguy.co.uk.

- THURSDAY: 17:00 - 23:00

16:00 - 23:30

12:00 - 23:30

12:00 - 23:00

THE HABIT

DID YOU KNOW...

You can book the bar out for private functions and celebrations.

CITY

MONDAY: 10:00 - 22:00

TUESDAY: 10:00 - 23:00

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY: 10:00 - 00:00

FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 10:00 - 02:00

10:00 - 11:00

An independent, cosy and cool coffee shop and bar with the best roof terrace in York!

The building The Habit occupies dates back to at least the 16th Century on York’s oldest residential street. The name ‘The Habit’ comes from the fact the building was home to local monks and the artwork inside shows their day to day life (albeit the less obvious side!). Now run by Simon and Vicki, Goodramgate as a great location for a café and bar. The Habit was founded in 2004 with the aim of becoming a premier music venue, supplemented with a great range of drinks and honest, yet fantastic food. They offer a huge selection of gins, whisky’s, ales and food, and are proud holders of served daily from 10am to 4pm including all day breakfasts, tasty burgers one of the best roof terraces in York & offer live music 4 days a week.

THE LUXURY ICE CREAM COMPANY

DID YOU KNOW...

Every single Napoli you see in our cabinet is handcrafted in house by us! We were also voted top 3 in the UK and top

ICE CREAM SHOP | CITY CENTRE 20 BACK SWINEGATE, YO1 8AD

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 11:00 - 17:00

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: 11:00 - 18:00

LUXURYICECREAMCO.CO.UK

An independent business dedicated to making authentic Italian gelato in house daily...

We pride ourselves on crafting handmade artisan Italian gelato in-house daily by blending the best Italian ingredients with local Yorkshire favourites!

expect too much… you’ll love it.

lunch, great

home

and good vibes...

people ask about our loyalty scheme. We don’t have a loyalty scheme per se, but if we ever catch you in

we’ll storm in and mess you up.

THE PICCADILLY

DID YOU KNOW...

You can hire the whole venue, including our escape room, for your special occasion or corporate event.

CAFE AND ESCAPE ROOM | CITY CENTRE

- THURSDAY: 10:00 - 22:00

- SATURDAY: 10:00 - 00:00

10:00 - 22:00

A bar, cafe and Harry Potter ‘inspired’ whizzarding escape room...

Our bar stocks both classic cocktails and seasonal creations, full bar and both craft and tap beers. The cafe is open 10am - 3pm everyday serving brunch, open sandwiches, salads and our delicious sweet and savoury pancakes made fresh to order. Our escape room gives you the full magical whizzarding experience and is suitable for both children and adults. Our escape experience last up to an hour and can cater for 2 - 5 people at one time. We offer the perfect and complete destination for a day’s entertainment with escape experience, quality food and drink, all in an inviting and friendly location in the city centre.

MONDAY - TUESDAY: 17:00 - 23:00

- THURSDAY: 12:00 - 15:00 | 17:00 - 23:00

- SATURDAY: 12:00 - 00:00

12:00 - 22:00

THE YAK AND YETI

DID YOU KNOW...

The name Yak and Yeti has a very close link with the Gurkha Signal Squadron based at Imphal Barracks, York who fought many wars over the past 200 years.

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 17:00 - 22:00

- SATURDAY: 17:00 -

The Yak and Yeti is a family Gurkha restaurant a stone’s throw from The Minster and serves the highest quality Nepalese food...

We provide you with high quality food by only using the best ingredients prepared with love and an unsurpassed passion for food. With a legendarily warm and friendly atmosphere in the dining room, combined with the amazing fresh food served from the kitchen, a night at The Yak & Yeti Gurkha Restaurant is a memorable experience for all our customers.

You can book a table with us and be safe in the knowledge that your meal will meet and exceed your expectations. We have many regulars who have supported us from the very beginning. It is word of mouth recommendations that have ensured our longevity and secured our position as a top place to visit.

VALHALLA

KNOW...

Valhalla, or Valhöll in old Norse, is the hall of the slain.

- THURSDAY: 11:30 - 23:30

- SATURDAY: 11:30 - 01:00

- 23:30

We are a locally owned and independent free house. Valhalla pays homage craft beer and ale, mead aplenty, wondrous home cooked food, one of the best selections of spirits in the city and, of course, Rock ‘n Metal music day and night. We feel like we’ve got an atmosphere unlike any other. We opened in 2017 and have become a popular destination for both tourists and locals. Join us, in the halls of Valhalla, where the brave shall live forever.

VITORIA

DID YOU KNOW...

You can pre book for a party or any events by contacting us over phone or through our website.

Serving freshly prepared dishes everyday, including Pizza, Tapas and Grill...

We are an independent local restaurant just steps away from the Ouse Bridge and local attractions. We take pride in not just serving daily fresh delicious dishes but good memories too, all whilst enjoying our amazing food and atmosphere with your loved ones. You can choose from our exciting range of pizza, tapas, and grill collection which includes some mouth watering seafood options to make your lunch or dinner special. Be it a special occasion for two, for a family or for an entire party, just get in touch with us to get the reservations booked for you. For any special request we are just a call away. See you soon!

YEMEN HEAVEN

DID YOU KNOW...

Yemen Heaven is currently the only Yemeni restaurant in North Yorkshire, and they are home to the largest shisha garden in York.

MONDAY: 17:00 - 22:00

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: 15:00 - 22:00

THURSDAY: 12:00 - 22:00

FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12:00 - 00:00

A family ran Yemeni restaurant in the centre of York...

This family run restaurant showcases some of the best Middle Eastern food within the city, with a high-quality range of dishes and options of traditional Arabic desserts. Yemen Heaven is a family run business who pride themselves on delivering the ultimate experience of traditional Yemen hospitality, culture, and cuisine. The restaurant offers a small range of cocktails alongside Arabic coffee, which can be enjoyed whilst listening to regular live music throughout the week. The restaurant is situated on the vibrant street of Walmgate and is very well suited for families and students alike. There is a weekly offer running on Mondays of shisha for £15.

YOU KNOW...

are part of the wider Sukhothai restaurant group!

is a popular Thai street food restaurant with 6 locations including York, Leeds & Sheffield...

When you step inside a ZAAP restaurant you will feel like you have been transported into a Bangkok street food market, with all its magical hustle and bustle, neon lighting, funky tuk tuks and, of course, the most amazing Thai street food you will ever taste! With over 80 of the most authentic Thai street food dishes on the menu, your taste buds will rock to the Bangkok vibe and you’ll feel like you are in the street food capital of the world, Thailand.

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

Learn the rich culture and enjoy the vast entertainment at these city attractions.

CULTURE TOUR

Alice Bentley from York Museums Trust visits some of the great cultural highlights of this city.

Living in this beautiful city, we have a mountain of cultural experiences and attractions right school trip to the York Castle Museum and being awe-struck by the recreated Victorian Street, or that amazing fact you learnt at Jorvik Viking Centre that you still roll out when at the pub with friends?

You don’t need me to tell you that we sometimes forget what we have so close-by, so if it’s been a while since you’ve last visited a cultural hotspot, a museum, or gallery, and you’re thinking of planning a trip, or if you’re new to the city and here’s a few of my favourites to offer some inspiration...

YORK ART GALLERY

Did you know that you can see work from artists such as LS Lowry, Picasso and David Hockney, right here in York? I didn’t grow up visiting art galleries, so I know how it can feel a bit daunting going into one, but once inside all of that melts away. York Art Gallery is for everyone, a place for you to admire works from throughout the last 600 years and create your own too. There are lots of classes, family workshops and talks throughout the year here, and a lot of them are free. York Art Gallery’s permanent collections

are completely free to see, which makes this a great place to keep popping back to. Special exhibitions happen throughout the year and are charged, which supports the rest of the gallery to remain open. As a Potteries resident for 6 years, my favourite part is the Centre of Ceramic Art and The Yorkshire Tea Ceremony. Also, if shop is a perfect place to go!

TREASURER’S HOUSE

Slip away from the busy and bustling streets to this haven. Found just behind York Minster, making your way here through the narrow streets feels like you’re being transported back to the 1800’s when Yorkshireman Frank Green transformed the house to the grand and magical place it is now. One of my favourite things about the house is that all of the furniture, which Frank Green collected from around the world, is still exactly where he wanted it to be, which you can spots. He even threatened to haunt the house if any of it was moved! Don’t forget scones in the cosiest cafe in the basement. I often come here to switch off as there’s absolutely no phone signal.

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM & GARDENS

Or as a lot of little ones call it: ‘The Dinosaur Museum’. Here

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YORK CASTLE MUSEUM

Whenever you talk about York Castle Museum with anyone who grew up in Yorkshire, they often say “That’s the place with the Victorian Street isn’t it?” Kirkgate is an incredibly spectacular part of this museum that so many of us remember from our school trips, but when you return as an adult, you realise there are even more captivating things to discover here.

You can spend hours learning about York’s history, experiencing the objects and stories of the First World War, exploring Georgian prison cells, and delving into how fashions have shaped our bodies through the last 400 years. My favourite thing about this wonderful place is the entire year which means you can take advantage of loads of free family activities and new special exhibitions.

JORVIK VIKING CENTRE

At the Jorvik Viking Centre on Coppergate, you’ll be transported to the Viking age and immersed in the sights, smells and sounds of 10th century York. It feels like

experience and is a great way to get young ones excited about history as you hop aboard the time capsules and ride around the displays. If you fancy digging deeper into Viking York, there’s also an amazing gallery where

1970’s and see some of the 40,000 historical artefacts that were found right under where you’re standing.

CLIFFORD’S TOWER

If you’re looking for the best view in York, this is it. I like to take my time ascending to the sun deck to gaze our historic skyline, not only because of the many steps to the top, but because of how much there is to experience around the tower. Clifford’s Tower is an iconic part of York and it’s incredibly important that we learn about its turbulent 800-year history. If you’ve visited

here more than 3 years ago and you think you’ve already ‘done it’, think again. The recent renovations opened up parts of the tower that previously couldn’t be accessed and it’s not to be missed.

GHOST STORIES

Mackenzie Crompton guides people around the city’s haunted history on her ghost walk Shadows of York. Here, she tells us some of the spooky tales that emanate from the ancient city of York.

Founded in 71 AD by the Romans, York has nearly 2000 years worth of history. Throughout that time there are a lot of stories to tell from beyond the grave.

We have half a million bodies buried in York, but you won’t see many graveyards. This is because they have been concreted and built upon after many churches were removed.

In the late 1400s, York was the religious capital of the North, with 46 parish churches, 8 monasteries and the Minster cathedral. Then, Henry VIII got rid of the monasteries, and over the years half of the churches went too; but every single one of them had a graveyard.

The railway station stands on top of a Roman burial ground, and there’s a Jewish graveyard at Foss Island covered by a Sainsbury and Sainsbury’s car park; at Museum Gardens, there’s a little circle of stones, where you’re actually sitting on top of graves; there are bodies buried all around the Castle Museum from the execution site at Knavesmire before it was a racecourse.

Anywhere you go in York city centre, you’re probably walking on someone’s grave.

In 1955, a young man named Harry Martindale was working as an apprentice plumber by himself in the cellars of the Treasurer’s House. He raced up the stairs after seeing several Roman soldiers marching through the cellars past him, coming from nowhere. Harry described them as having green tunics underneath their body armour, circular shields, swords or daggers on the right side of their skirts, and sandals strapped to their ankles. They appeared to be walking on their knees in some parts of the cellars.

When he relayed this information to the curator they laughed at him because at the time nobody knew that Roman soldiers wore that attire. Harry kept it secret until 20 years later when York’s largest archeological dig discovered that there was a Roman road that leads from the Minster down the street towards the Treasurer’s House, through the cellars of the house and out of the city. Roman soldiers’ buried bodies were also found dressed exactly the same way as Harry had seen them. Harry went back to the Treasurer’s House and told his story all over again. That is perhaps the most famous ghost story in York.

The Golden Fleece is said to be the most haunted pub in York. In the cellars they used to store dead bodies that

the little boy who was accidentally trampled to death by a horse and cart on the front. He is very mischievous, even today people say they have their hands grabbed, pockets pulled, money goes missing, shoelaces get tied together, or they see a little lad running up and down the corridor.

There’s also the ghost of a Canadian airman here. The Canadians were based in the area during World War II; one was staying in that pub and his name was Jeff Monroe. Jeff commited suicide by throwing himself out of the window, apparently because he recieved word from home that his wife had left him. He’s regularly seen in the Minster Suite, a bedroom upstairs in the pub which you can stay in. I’ve done a ghost hunt in that room a few years ago and the shower fully turned on.

Marmaduke Buckle was born on Goodramgate and had a disability for which he was bullied terribly. By the time he is 17, he scratches his name on the wall, the year he was born (1698), the year that it then was (1715), and proceeded to hang himself from a wooden beam. His ghost is said to be quite mischievous; sometimes people have seen him hanging in one of the rooms, some say they have seen a young man who was running off with menus or smashing dishes or turning the lights on and off or moving chairs from underneath people as they’re about to sit down.

It had always been unclear which building this happened in. Some said it was the Snickleway Inn, some said La Piazza. Nobody in or around that pub knew anything about the story of Marmaduke or this inscription; there was no photograph of it. Months later, I was in La Piazza and I asked the owner; he took me upstairs, told me about the hauntings, and showed me the very inscription. I took a photograph of it.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

In the accepted narrative of popular music, York is hidden away beneath its northern neighbours of Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. But throughout its past and into its present, in the buildings and on the streets, there have always been soulful sounds emanating from the people of this city. From local jams at jazz clubs and open mics at folk nights, to opera shows at opulent theatres and rising bands at vital gigs, York has honed an underground scene to break out of and created impressive venues to aspire to.

Indeed, artists of all genres have emerged from York; leading composer John Barry was born and raised here, studying piano and composition with the music master of York Minster, going on to create some of the world’s most years had its own choir, performing classical and choral music in the gloriously his York birthplace to span the globe with free improvisation and ebullient rhythms over several decades. And local rockers Shed Seven rode the wave of the Britpop era to still be selling out shows now with their indie anthems.

As well as these breakthrough bands and magical musicians, York has burgeoning scenes bubbling away in music communities across the city. Young Thugs are a great example of an organisation encouraging this, providing a platform for York music as a recording studio, record label and promoter of local creatives. New acts are also showcased by Jericho Keys on BBC Introducing York, sharing upcoming sounds with a wider audience, which has helped the likes of York favourites The Howl & the Hum, Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Bull to tour the country and beyond.

Just as musicians from outside of York come to the city’s many venues to play established acts playing the 250 capacity space which has revived a working men’s club into the coolest spot in town. Similarly, The Fulford Arms brings grassroots gigs to their proper pub in a 150 capacity music room. 120 music lovers can also pack in to The York Vaults for more rollicking rocking and rolling, and to continue into the early hours The Artful Dodger is your late night noise.

Concerts large and small are enjoyed every night on stages throughout the city. The Grand Opera House provides perfect acoustics for triumphant shows, not only of opera but also musicals and tributes to favourite stars. The Barbican is perhaps York’s major music venue, bringing a raft of famous names to the concert hall, from Chris de Burgh and Boyzlife to Jools Holland and Kate Rusby. For more intimate entertainment, head down The Basement at City Screen, try jazz at The Phoenix Inn and visit The Black Swan folk club; and for over 30 years The Golden Ball has hosted its own folk music night at this inclusive cooperative pub.

Whilst music chimes out of the walls and into the night for the late revellers, York isn’t exclusively for experienced ears only. As a beacon for young musicians, the city is home to a unique organisation which attracts young talent. The National Centre for Early Music are based in the Grade I listed Church of St Margaret’s, where they invite incredible international musicians to perform, as well as supporting local artists with values that encapsulate the York music scene: welcoming, excellence, integrity, authenticity, quality and ambition.

LOOKING UP TO THE MINSTER

Work was continuously done to York Minster over a 250 year time period between 1220 and 1472 to make it into the greatest cathedral in the country and this shaped it into the Minster we all know and love today. This work saw the addition of the western towers, the nave, the north and south transepts, the Quire, the Lady Chapel and the central tower was rebuilt. However, £2 million had to be raised for major works to be completed between 1967 and 1972 on the tower to reinforce the foundations as it was at risk of collapsing. Some stonework on the tower also had to be rebuilt during this period.

Restorations are not just a thing of the past for York Minster. There is a 100-year rolling programme of restoration that needs £2.5 million raised every year in order to maintain its beauty, structure and authentic medieval styles. Their main restoration project for the next decade is the South Quire Aisle and this is to work on repairing and replacing the glass and stone in 15 window bays. This project is expected to cost around £11 million and will take around 11 years to complete.

Helping to fund this, Minster and Tower tours take place daily to reveal the wonders of this unique site. Events are also hosted here, especially providing an evocative setting for music concerts, including the popular annual performance of traditional Christmas carols.

The striking sight of York Minster as you look up to the city skyline continues to provide a stunning and unmistakable backdrop to York. And within the handcrafted stone exterior, the interior remains a joy to explore - from the largest single expanse of medieval stained glass in the country and the widest Gothic Nave in England, to the highest point in York, the Central Tower.

York Minster has made huge efforts and taken steps to ensure everyone feels welcome within its sacred walls. In 1997, it became

UK to welcome girls to become choristers alongside the boys. And in 2005 they proudly welcomed Archbishop Dr. John in the Church of England from a black or minority ethnic group.

Whether you want to join one of the guided tours available to explore everything the cathedral has to offer, or you would like to pay a visit to worship and pray, everyone is welcomed with open arms at the York Minster.

AT THE RACES

Racing at York has taken place since the time of the Romans. Originally at Rawcliffe and then Clifton Ings, the current racecourse has stood on the Knavesmire since 1731, when a horseshoe shaped course was created. This same site has evolved into the biggest sporting venue in Yorkshire today.

Plate of 100 guineas at a meeting that lasted 6 days. At the time, the racecourse had no permanent buildings and spectators watched from horseback or carriages. 22 years later, the Corporation of York authorised the erection of

John Carr Stand, paid for by the sale of 250 metal badges at £5 each. The grandstand was

socialise, and gentlemen would wager on the roof, out of sight of the ladies in the reception room below.

Further developments continued through the 19th centu ry, including altering the course to a round one in 1845 and opening York’s famous paddock in 1875. The Prince

a royal visit which was repeated in 2005 when Royal Ascot

By the 20th century, Knavesmire had four stands, and these were extended and improved. During the second world war, stands and enclosures on Knavesmire were req uisitioned and used as a prisoner of war camp, and stable yards were used as a recruiting depot and as emergency mortuaries. By 1945, racing resumed, and has thrived ever since.

Notable numbers in Knavesmire’s success include prize money of over £1,000,000 rose and Knavesmire, opened towards the

These developments have led to York being voted ‘Racecourse of the Year’, and its World’s Best Race’. York Racecourse remains a large independent racecourse, with the wider city of York.

A recent study found that it brings £58m to the city’s economy each year and site also hosts hundreds of non raceday events. The racecourse even provided accommodation to NHS staff who had to isolate from their families during the pandemic. With its historical setting and progressive development, and as a visitor attraction for locals, tourists, racegoers and social events, York Racecourse is an important part of the racing world, and a vital piece of this city.

RAILWAY CITY

York has a rich railway heritage which has played an important role in the development of the historic city and has connected it to other cities all across the country. Not only did the develop ments in York’s railway throughout history help the city grow, it was also key in creating the foundations for the railway system we all know today.

Not only did the booming railway revolu tion create thousands of new jobs for the people of York, it also helped revitalise the city. Tourism boomed with people travel ling to visit York Theatre Royal for theatre shows and York Art Gallery for very suc cessful Fine Art and Industrial exhibitions that welcomed around 870,00 visitors. The railway also allowed businesses and entre preneurs to expand into and access new markets that they wouldn’t have been able

the narrow streets of York also seemed to disappear and decline after the boom.

The impact of the railway revolution shaped York into the city it is today and there still are big plans for the future of the city. York Central is a huge project aiming to transform unused land in the heart of the city into a vibrant space for develop ment. This will include residential areas, a commercial quarter and cultural spaces adjacent to the already existent retail and business core.

The National Railway Museum will be a key anchor for the area and this development will also provide better access to the city’s railway station. It is one of the largest city

opment sites in England and it will allow certain areas that have been restricted for 150 years to rail use only to be revived and developed.

York also joined the bid to become the home for the new Great British Railway headquarters. The headquarters will be the heart of a new era for Britain’s railway and what better place to be than the his toric city that helped connect the country with its railway revolution. York is one of six locations to be shortlisted and the next stage relies on public votes. Leaders from across York are urging the public to say #Yes2York and help the city succeed.

COOL FOR CATS

There is a rather peculiar tradition that has been happening in York for longer than anyone can remember and for reasons nobody knows. The intriguing appearance of cats on buildings across the city is a happy mystery which has continued from past centuries to their random presence today.

These cat statues can be spotted dotted around the centre, but only if you know where to look. The earliest ones in existence are on Low Ousegate and date from the 1920’s, but it is believed that ornamental cats have existed long before this time - going back at least two centuries, and perhaps even to medieval times.

Stories suggest that they were originally placed on timber framed buildings to frighten away rats. And not only is it claimed that they scared off living creatures, legend has it that they also removed evil spirits and spread good luck. Whether that is true or provable may be debatable, but there are historic origins that we do know…

The ‘Godfather’ of York cats was architect Tom Adams. Tom had his own of Cats’.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

The next few pages will help you to discover the abundance of entertainment and culture York has to offer. From popular attractions to niche happenings,

venues and events to visit and enjoy for all tastes. all over the city there really is something for everyone.

VILLAGE GALLERY CITY CENTRE

14 COLLIERGATE YORK YO1 8BP

VILLAGE-GALLERY.CO.UK

ARTYORK ART GALLERY CITY CENTRE

EXHIBITION SQUARE YORK YO1 7EW

YORKARTGALLERY.ORG.UK

THE BRAITHWAITE GALLERY CITY CENTRE

42 LOW PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HZ YORKARTIST.COM

ART OF PROTEST GALLERY CITY CENTRE

11 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TX

ARTOFPROTESTGALLERY.COM

PYRAMID GALLERY CITY CENTRE

43 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AW

PYRAMIDGALLERY.COM

KENTMERE HOUSE GALLERY ACOMB

53 SCARCROFT HILL YORK YO24 1DF

KENTMEREHOUSE.CO.UK

COPPERGATE GALLERY CITY CENTRE

21 CASTLEGATE YORK YO1 9RN

COPPERGATEGALLERY.WIXSITE.COM

BLOSSOM STREET GALLERY CITY CENTRE

2 BLOSSOM STREET YORK YO24 1AE BLOSSOMSTREET.CO.UK

CORNER GALLERY SOUTHBANK

2 TELFORD TERRACE YORK YO24 1DQ CORNERGALLERY.ART

CASTLE FINE ART CITY CENTRE

4 ST. HELEN’S SQUARE YORK YO1 8QP

CASTLEFINEART.COM

BLUE TREE GALLERY CITY CENTRE

23 BOOTHAM YORK YO30 7BW BLUETREEGALLERY.CO.UK

YORK FINE ARTS CITY CENTRE

83 LOW PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HY YORKFINEARTS.CO.UK

HOLGATE GALLERY HOLGATE

53 HOLGATE ROAD YORK YO24 4AA HOLGATEGALLERY.CO.UK

LOOK GALLERY

HELMSLEY

20 CASTLEGATE

HELMSLEY YO62 5AB LOOKGALLERY.CO.UK

ACCORDING TO MCGEE CITY CENTRE

8 TOWER STREET YORK YO1 9SA

ACCORDINGTOMCGEE.COM

SALTBOX GALLERY

HELMSLEY

2 CASTLEGATE

HELMSLEY YO62 5AB SALTBOXGALLERY.CO.UK

E. STACY-MARKS

HELMSLEY

14 BRIDGE STREET

HELMSLEY YO62 5DX ESM-LTD.CO.UK

LUND STUDIOS EASINGWOLD ALNE RD YORK YO61 3PA

LUNDSTUDIOS.CO.UK

LEAPING HARE ART GALLERY EASINGWOLD

23 CHAPEL ST

EASINGWOLD YO61 3AE

THELEAPINGHAREGALLERY.COM

ATTRACTIONS

THE ANIMAL ART GALLERY MALTON

11 FINKLE STREET

MALTON YO17 7JD

THEANIMALARTGALLERY.CO.UK

CASTLE HOWARD RYEDALE

CASTLE HOWARD YORK YO60 7DA CASTLEHOWARD.CO.UK

THE ROBERT FULLER GALLERY MALTON

FOTHERDALE FARM THIXENDALE YO17 9LS ROBERTEFULLER.COM

THE GALLERY MALTON

7 MARKET PL

MALTON YO17 7LP

THEGALLERYMALTON.CO.UK

CLIFFORD’S TOWER CITY CENTRE

TOWER STREET YORK YO1 9SA ENGLISH-HERITAGE.ORG.UK

YORK MINSTER CITY CENTRE DEANGATE YORK YO1 7HH YORKMINSTER.ORG

HOLGATE WINDMILL HOLGATE

WINDMILL RISE HOLGATE YORK YO26 4TX HOLGATEWINDMILL.ORG

MERCHANTS ADVENTURERS HALL CITY CENTRE

FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9XD

MERCHANTSHALLYORK.ORG

THE HOSPITIUM CITY CENTRE

THE HOSPITIUM MUSEUM GARDENS YORK YO30 7DR YORKVENUES.ORG.UK

YORK COLD WAR BUNKER HOLGATE

MONUMENT CLOSE HOLGATE YORK YO24 4HT

ENGLISH-HERITAGE.ORG.UK

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CITY CENTRE

GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LF

VISITCHURCHES.ORG.UK

GODDARD’S HOUSE AND GARDEN CITY CENTRE

27 TADCASTER RD DRINGHOUSES YORK YO24 1GG

NATIONALTRUST.ORG.UK

TREASURER’S HOUSE CITY CENTRE

MINSTER YARD YORK YO1 7JL

NATIONALTRUST.ORG.UK

YORK MANSION HOUSE CITY CENTRE

ST. HELEN’S SQUARE YORK YO1 9QL

MANSIONHOUSEYORK.COM

HELMSLEY CASTLE

HELMSLEY

CASTLEGATE

HELMSLEY YO62 5AB

ENGLISH-HERITAGE.ORG.UK

DUNCOMBE PARK

HELMSLEY

THE ESTATE OFFICE HELMSLEY YO62 5EB DUNCOMBEPARK.COM

HELMSLEY WALLED GARDEN

HELMSLEY

CLEVELAND WAY

HELMSLEY YO62 5AH

HELMSLEYWALLEDGARDEN.ORG.UK

JORVIK VIKING CENTRE

CITY CENTRE

19 COPPERGATE

YORK YO1 9WT

JORVIKVIKINGCENTRE.CO.UK

RIEVAULX ABBEY HELMSLEY

RIEVAULX BANK RIEVAULX HELMSLEY YO62 5LB ENGLISH-HERITAGE.ORG.UK

NUNNINGTON HALL HELMSLEY

NUNNINGTON YORK YO62 5UY

NATIONALTRUST.ORG.UK/NUN NINGTON-HALL

DIG CITY CENTRE

ST SAVIOUR’S CHURCH ST SAVIOURGATE YORK YO1 8NN DIGYORK.COM

GR8 ESCAPE CITY CENTRE

4A COLLIERGATE YORK YO1 8BP GR8ESCAPEYORK.CO.UK

YORK DUNGEON CITY CENTRE

12 CLIFFORD STREET YORK YO1 9RD THEDUNGEONS.COM/YORK

YORK COOKERY SCHOOL

CLIFTON MOOR YORK ECO BUSINESS CENTRE AMY JOHNSON WAY YORK YO30 4AG YORKCOOKERYSCHOOL.COM

YORK COCOA HOUSE CITY CENTRE 10, CASTLEGATE YORK YO1 9RG YORKCOCOAHOUSE.CO.UK

THE HILT CITY CENTRE

57B GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS THEHILT.CO.UK

THE ORIGINAL GHOST WALK OF YORK CITY CENTRE KING’S STAITH YORK YO1 9SN

THEORIGINALGHOSTWALK OFYORK.CO.UK

FILM / CINEMA

HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE HELMSLEY MEETING HOUSE COURT HELMSLEY YO62 5DW HELMSLEYARTS.CO.UK

CITY SCREEN PICTUREHOUSE CITY CENTRE

13-17 CONEY STREET YORK YO1 9QL PICTUREHOUSES.COM

CINEWORLD MONKS CROSS YORK COMMUNITY STADIUM KATHRYN AVE YORK YO32 9AF CINEWORLD.CO.UK

COMMUNITY

VUE CINEMA YORK CLIFTON MOOR HORIZON COURT STIRLING ROAD YORK YO30 4XY MYVUE.COM/CINEMA/YORK

TANG HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE TANG HALL FIFTH AVE TANG HALL YORK YO31 0UG THCCENTRE.CO.UK

EVERYMAN YORK CITY CENTRE BLOSSOM STREET YORK YO24 1AJ EVERYMANCINEMA.COM/YORK

THE CRESCENT COMMUNITY CENTRE YORK

8 THE CRESCENT YORK YO24 1AW THECRESCENTYORK.COM

PALACE CINEMA MALTON CHANCERY LANE MALTON YO17 7HW PALACEMALTON.INFO

THE POPPLETON CENTRE POPPLETON MAIN STREET NETHER POPPLETON YORK YO26 6JT POPPLETONCENTRE.ORG.UK

ST NICKS LOCAL NATURE RESERVE TANG HALL

RAWDON AVE YORK YO10 3FW STNICKS.ORG.UK

DANCE

KATIE VENTRESS SCHOOL OF DANCE LAYERTHORPE

THE RAYLOR CENTRE JAMES STREET YORK YO10 3DW

KATIEVENTRESSSCHOOLOFDANCE.CO.UK

JUST DANCE CITY CENTRE

1 MELROSEGATE HEWORTH YORK YO31 1RL

JUSTDANCEYORK.CO.UK

NORTHERN DANCE ACADEMY ACOMB

GATEWAY CENTRE FRONT STREET ACOMB YORK YO24 3BZ NORTHERNDANCEACADEMY.CO.UK

YORKSHIRE ROSE ACADEMY OF DANCE YORK

NUNTHORPE RD, YORK YO23 1BS YRAD.CO.UK

LIBRARY

EN POINTE ACOMB

UNIT 2 ROSE AVE ACOMB YORK YO26 6RU ENPOINTEYORK.CO.UK

YORK DANCE SPACE TANG HALL

74 FIFTH AVE TANG HALL YORK YO31 0XA

YORKDANCESPACE.COM

YORK EXPLORE LIBRARY CITY CENTRE

LIBRARY SQUARE

MUSEUM STREET,YORK YO1 7DS EXPLOREYORK.ORG.UK

TANG HALL EXPLORE LIBRARY TANG HALL

THE CENTRE @ BURNHOLME, MOSSDALE AVE YORK YO31 0HA EXPLOREYORK.ORG.UK

CLIFTON EXPLORE LIBRARY

RAWCLIFFE

RAWCLIFFE LN YORK YO30 5S

EXPLOREYORK.ORG.UK

FULFORD LIBRARY

FULFORD

ST OSWALDS CE SCHOOL

FULFORD YO10 4LX

EXPLOREYORK.ORG.UK

ACOMB EXPLORE LIBRARY

ACOMB

FRONT STREET ACOMB YORK YO24 3BZ

MALTON LIBRARY

MALTON ST MICHAEL ST MALTON YO17 7LJ NORTHYORKS.GOV.UK/ MALTON-LIBRARY

HELMSLEY LIBRARY

HELMSLEY

MARKET PLACE HELMSLEY YO62 5BL

NORTHYORKS.GOV.UK/

HELMSLEY-COMMUNITY-LIBRARY

EASINGWOLD COMMUNITY LIBRARY

EASINGWOLD MARKET PLACE EASINGWOLD YO61 3AN NORTHYORKS.GOV.UK

DRINGHOUSES LIBRARY

DRINGHOUSES

TADCASTER RD YORK

DRINGHOUSES YORK YO24 1LR EXPLOREYORK.ORG.UK

PICKERING LIBRARY

PICKERING

THE ROPERY

PICKERING YO18 8DY

NORTHYORKS.GOV.UK/

PICKERING-LIBRARY

YORK MINSTER LIBRARY CITY CENTRE

DEAN’S PARK YORK YO1 7JQ

YORKMINSTER.ORG/DISCOVER/ COLLECTIONS-ARCHIVE-LIBRARY/

BISHOPTHORPE LIBRARY

BISHOPTHORPE

MAIN STREET BISHOPTHORPE YORK YO23 2RB

EXPLOREYORK.ORG.UK

MUSEUM

NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM YORK

LEEMAN RD YORK YO26 4XJ

RAILWAYMUSEUM.ORG.UK

THE YORKSHIRE MUSEUM OF FARMING

MURTON

MURTON LN YORK YO19 5UF MURTONPARK.CO.UK

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM CITY CENTRE

MUSEUM GARDENS MUSEUM STREET YORK YO1 7FR YORKSHIREMUSEUM.ORG.UK

YORK ARMY MUSEUM CITY CENTRE

3 TOWER STREET YORK YO1 9SB YORKARMYMUSEUM.CO.UK

MALTON MUSEUM

MALTON

36 YORKERSGATE

MALTON YO17 7AB MALTONMUSEUM.CO.UK

YORK CASTLE MUSEUM CITY CENTRE

TOWER STREET YORK YO1 9RY

YORKCASTLEMUSEUM.ORG.UK

EDEN CAMP MUSEUM

MALTON

MALTON YO17 6RT

EDENCAMP.CO.UK

YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM

ELVINGTON

HALIFAX WAY ELVINGTON YORK YO41 4AU

YORKSHIREAIRMUSEUM.ORG

WOODHAM’S STONE COLLECTION

NORTON

3 COMMERCIAL STREET

NORTON YO17 9HX

WOODHAMSSTONECOLLECTION.COM

RYEDALE FOLK MUSEUM

HUTTON-LE-HOLE

KIRKBYMOORSIDE YO62 6UA

RYEDALEFOLKMUSEUM.CO.UK

THE BASEMENT CITY CENTRE

CITY SCREEN 13 - 17 CONEY STREET YORK YO1 9QL THEBASEMENTYORK.CO.UK

BECK ISLE MUSEUM

PICKERING

BECK ISLE PICKERING YO18 8DU

BECKISLEMUSEUM.ORG.UK

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC CITY CENTRE ST MARGARETS CHURCH

PERCY’S LANE YORK YO1 9TL NCEM.CO.UK

BARLEY HALL CITY CENTRE

2 COFFEE YARD YORK YO1 8AR BARLEYHALL.CO.UK

FAIRFAX HOUSE CITY CENTRE

FAIRFAX HOUSE CASTLEGATE YORK YO1 9RN FAIRFAXHOUSE.CO.UK

YORK BARBICAN CITY CENTRE PARAGON STREET YORK YO10 4AH YORKBARBICAN.CO.UK

THE JAM FACTORY STUDIOS CITY CENTRE

106 ELDON STREET YORK YO31 7NH

JAMFACTORYSTUDIOS.CO.UK

THE FULFORD ARMS FULFORD 121 FULFORD ROAD YORK YO10 4EX

THEFULFORDARMS.COM

THE MILTON ROOMS MALTON MARKET PLACE MALTON YO17 7LX

THEMILTONROOMS.COM

THE BAND ROOM FARNDALE YORK YO62 7UY THEBANDROOM.CO.UK

GRAND OPERA HOUSE CITY CENTRE

CLIFFORD STREET YORK YO1 9SW VISITYORK.ORG/EXPLORE/GRANDOPERA-HOUSE-YORK

CENTRAL HALL AT UNI OF YORK HESLINGTON UNIVERSITY OF YORK YORK YO10 5DD CHMSYORK.CO.UK

NIGHTLIFE

SIR JACK LYONS CONCERT HALL HESLINGTON UNIVERSITY OF YORK YO10 5DD YORK.AC.UK/MUSIC/LYONSLIVE/

KUDA CITY CENTRE

12 CLIFFORD STREET YORK YO1 9RD KUDACLUB.COM/YORK

FLARES CITY CENTRE

6 TANNER ROW YORK YO1 6JB FLARESBARS.CO.UK/YORK

THE YORK VAULTS CITY CENTRE 47 - 49 NUNNERY LANE YORK YO23 1AB VICTORIAVAULTS.COM

THE HABIT CITY CENTRE

40 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LF

THEHABITYORK.CO.UK

POPWORLD CITY CENTRE

GEORGE HUDSON STREET YORK YO1 6JL POPWORLDPARTY.CO.UK/YORK

CLUB SALVATION CITY CENTRE

3 GEORGE HUDSON STREET YORK YO1 6JL CLUBSALVATION.CO.UK

DEAN’S PARK CITY CENTRE

2 MINSTER YARD YORK YO1 7JJ

VISITYORK.ORG/EXPLORE/DEANSPARK-P794841

VUDU LOUNGE CITY CENTRE

39 SWINEGATE YORK YO1 8AZ VUDUYORK.CO.UK

JALOU CITY CENTRE

2 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6JG JALOU.CO.UK

OUTDOORS

MUSEUM GARDENS CITY CENTRE

MUSEUM STREET YORK YO1 7FR

YORKMUSEUMSTRUST.ORG.UK

ROWNTREE PARK CITY CENTRE

TERRY AVENUE YORK YO23 1JQ YORK.GOV.UK/DIRECTORYRECORD/640/ROWNTREE-PARK

YORKSHIRE LAVENDER

TERRINGTON TERRINGTON YO60 6PB

YORKSHIRELAVENDER.COM

HOMESTEAD PARK YORK

THE HOMESTEAD 40 WATER END YORK YO30 6WP JRHT.ORG.UK

SUTTON PARK

SUTTON-ON-THE-FOREST MAIN STREET SUTTON-ON-THEFOREST YORK YO61 1DP SUTTON-PARK.CO.UK

WEST BANK PARK ACOMB

5 HILL ST ACOMB YORK YO24 4JB

WESTBANKPARK.ORG

HELMSLEY WALLED GARDEN HELMSLEY

CLEVELAND WAY HELMSLEY YO62 5AH

HELMSLEYWALLEDGARDEN.ORG.UK

HELMSLEY LIDO HELMSLEY

BAXTON’S SPRUNT

HELMSLEY YO62 5HT

HELMSLEYOPENAIRPOOL.ORG

YORK COMMUNITY STADIUM MONKS CROSS

KATHRYN AVE MONKS CROSS DRIVE YORK YO32 9AF BETTER.ORG.UK

SPORT

YORK GOLF RANGE

TOWTHORPE

TOWTHORPE LANE YORK YO32 9ST YORKGOLFRANGE.COM

YORK MOTORSPORT VILLAGE

MONKS CROSS

KATHRYN AVENUE YORK YO32 9JS YMSV.CO.UK

YORK RACECOURSE

KNAVESMIRE

KNAVESMIRE ROAD YORK YO23 1EX

YORKRACECOURSE.CO.UK

YORK SPORTS CLUB CLIFTON

CLIFTON PARK SHIPTON ROAD YORK YO30 5RE YORKSPORTSCLUB.CO.UK

THEATRE

THEATRE@41 CITY CENTRE 41 MONKGATE YORK YO31 7PB 41MONKGATE.CO.UK

FRAIRGATE THEATRE CITY CENTRE

LOWER FRIARGATE YORK YO1 9SL RIDINGLIGHTS.ORG

YORK THEATRE ROYAL CITY CENTRE

ST LEONARD’S PLACE YORK YO1 7HD

YORKTHEATREROYAL.CO.UK

BEETLE BANK

MURTON

MOOR LANE MURTON YORK YO19 5XD

BEETLEBANKOPENFARM.CO.UK

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE HAXBY ROAD YORK YO31 8TA

JOSEPHROWNTREETHEATRE.CO.UK

ASKHAM BRYAN WILDLIFE PARK ASKHAM BRYAN YORK YO23 3FR

ABCWILDLIFEPARK.CO.UK

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BARLEY HALL

DID YOU KNOW...

The coffee shop is dog friendly and we even have some nice dog treats.

A stunning medieval townhouse, once home to the Priors of Nostell and a Lord Mayor of York...

Until the 1980s the building was hidden under the relatively modern facade, only when it was going to be destroyed was the amazing medieval structure discovered and its rich history uncovered. York Archaeological Trust purchased Barley Hall in 1987 and were able to restore the site to its Medieval glory. The medieval building has been lovingly restored to its original splendour with stunning high ceilings, beautiful exposed timber frames, and possibly the only horn window in England. It has been decorated to replicate what it would have looked like as the Snawsell home make themselves at home and sit on the chairs and handle the objects and experience what it would have been like to live in Medieval England. On top of a calendar of events and exhibitions, there is now a lovely new coffee printing shop and an 18th-Century coffee house. Perfect for refreshment indoors, or al fresco in the aptly-named Coffee Yard. All produce is locally sourced.

CITY

This is our newest attraction!

MICKLEGATE BAR

Housed in the gatehouse of Micklegate Bar, discover how York came to be a walled city...

Created by the team behind the award-winning JORVIK Viking Centre, can learn about historic characters who have links to Micklegate Bar, which south, and particularly, the gate through which visiting Royals would pass

DIG

DID YOU KNOW...

In 2006 YAT received almost £1 million from the Millennium Commission and the Garfield Weston Foundation to help transform the ARC into DIG.

A hands-on archaeology-themed visitor attraction created by the people behind JORVIK Viking Centre...

DIG is a hands-on archaeological adventure giving kids the chance to become trainee ‘diggers’ and discover the most exciting artefacts from 2000 years of York’s history!

With four special indoor excavation pits, all based on real-life digs in the up close to real archaeological artefacts!

The church of St. Saviour has stood on this site since the 11th century. The present building dates from the 15th century, although some earlier Archaeological Trust.

JORVIK

DID YOU KNOW... That here, you can meet vikings!

Over the past 35 years JORVIK has revolutionised the heritage attraction experience, bringing the past to life...

The JORVIK Viking Centre is built on the original dig site of the Coppergate dig. Our viking centre allows visitors to see, hear and even smell what life was like during this period, with all the details created with painstaking detail to be as historically accurate as possible. The visitor experience starts on a ride through the medieval streets, ending in our galleries.

MERCHANT

DID YOU KNOW... That Charles Dickens, visited the Hall - drawn by the romanticism of the "Gloomy Undercroft"!

HALL

NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM

DID YOU KNOW... We're open everyday 10:00 - 17:00 in the school holidays!

Explore the past, present and future of the railways...

A perfect day out for all the family, come rain or shine. Home to iconic locomotives and beautiful collections, you can wander through halls and explore the stories, places and engineering marvels behind the railways. See world-changing inventions like Rocket and the Japanese Bullet Train.

Mallard. There are plenty of activities to keep your little ones busy, including taking a ride on Miniature Railway and free, hands-on activities every school holiday.

Sandals are banned here, closed toed shoes only!

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Indoor Axe Throwing Centre and Restaurant...

We are The HILT! Our mission is to combine the thrill of axe throwing with throwing venue in York, offering 8 lanes for friends and family to come together for an experience unlike any other. With the help of our amazing axe throwing coaches, you’ll be throwing like a Viking within minutes!

THE ORIGINAL GHOST WALK

DID YOU KNOW...

This is York’s oldest Ghost Walk and may be the oldest exclusive Ghost Walk in the World.

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Providing legendary nights of history, mystery and authentic ghostly tales....

The Original Ghost Walk of York is famous for transforming history, legend and ghostly experiences into an immersive, theatrical adventure around the city of York.

They have a team of expert guides who provide authentic and magical experiences every night of the week, starting at one of the country’s most famous pubs, The King’s Arms pub, on the riverside by the Ouse Bridge. If

The spooky tours of the hidden streets of York and its many haunted buildings will be sure to capture your imagination and be an experience

YORK ART GALLERY

DID YOU KNOW...

We hold a collection of art works that span 600 years and the incredible Centre for Ceramic Art.

A mix of old and new artworks, something for everyone in a modern space...

A mix of historical and modern art, something for everyone in a stunning space. We host a range of exhibitions that are regularly changed and updated, including work by LS Lowry, David Hockney and Picasso. Art supplies are available throughout the galleries, giving you the chance to take time to draw, sketch and be creative. Entry is free to the permanent collections and the Centre of Ceramic Art, with paid entry being for special exhibitions. Regular talks, art classes and children’s activities take place throughout the year. There is also a shop on site selling books, prints and ceramics. Sketch is our partner cafe on-site, where you can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat.

YORK CASTLE MUESEUM

DID YOU KNOW...

New research means that every single shop on Kirkgate is now based on a real York business, all of which operated here between 1870 and 1901.

An award-winning museum for the whole family exploring York’s social history...

Here you can see hundreds of years of York’s history in one place – from the world renowned Victorian street Kirkgate, to meeting the infamous prisoners in the spooky cells and all the way to the swinging sixties. There’s something for everyone this year at York Castle Museum. Our galleries hold thousands of historic objects that really bring the past to life, and our exhibitions promise fascinating displays and innovative new ways of learning about York’s past.

YORK COCOA WORKS

DID YOU KNOW...

entrepreneur and Quaker, opened her grocery shop just across the road from us in 1733. Henry Isaac Rowntree later joined the they say, is history!

Visit our Manufactory for fine flavour chocolates, indulgences and learning experiences...

We are an independent working, learning chocolate factory in the heart of the Chocolate City. We source our cocoa beans from farms and chocolates including award-winning bars, hot chocolates and fresh

We are passionate about building on York’s rich chocolate heritage, supporting cocoa growers and sharing our skills and knowledge with the and learn how to craft your own chocolates in our Cocoa Academy! Our

to learn cooking the Georgian way? We demonstrate authentic Georgian cooking each day in our historic

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YORK MINSTER

DID YOU KNOW...

Daily services are always free. General admission is also free for York residents and students. Just bring proof of postcode.

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- 16:00

The heart of Christianity in the North open daily for worship and exploration...

centre of Christianity in the north of England since the 7th century. Today the from across the globe.

On your route you will be able to discover: The Nave; a vast space dating back to 1291 which took around 60 years to complete and is dominated by

example of its kind to use a revolutionary engineering technique. The Great East Window: the single largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the country is now fully restored to its original glory after a decade of restoration work. A favourite for those the world over and much more...

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

Experience the best of local life and explore where to shop on York’s unique streets.

GO SHOPPING

Inside and beyond the ancient walls of York are an array of amazing shops, from high street favourites to incredible independents for you to explore during your time in the city. Rummaging through these independents you’ll come across vintage boutiques, pre-loved treasures, shelves full of quirky gifts and sustainable stores.

Our shopping habits may have changed over the years, with high street shops having to adapt and evolve. With the continuing rise of online shopping and the after-effects on city centres of the pandemic, it takes something special to bring shoppers out. Thankfully, York has an abundance of places that do exactly that.

Starting on Piccadilly you will notice Spark, a bustling community space with fabulous independent traders. After a quick bite to eat here, why not do a spot of self-care at Ossie Studio? As well as offering treatments for nails, facials and more, you can shop some of their own branded apparel, including tote bags to carry everything home in. Located in another container is a temporary pop-up Owl Store, a clothing and lifestyle retailer stocking curated collections from around the world.

Then across the street to Walmgate you can treat yourself to some treasures to take home. Beginning with Botanic, where you’ll step inside a miniature jungle of beautiful, unusual indoor plants to bring your home to life. Just a few steps away sits Expressions, a family-run vintage clothing store stocking retro pieces expertly sourced. Continue onto Fossgate, where Give The Dog A Bone supply a selection of quirky gifts and unusual items, from retro games to TV show memorabilia.

Up towards Castlegate is Dog & Bone Vintage, a treasure trove of classic only good for your wallet but also for the environment. Next to Coppergate Shopping Centre on Castlegate, an open-air expanse where you can explore designer labels in Fenwick like Hugo Boss and Vivienne Westwood, homeware shops, high street favourites like Primark and specialist stores including The Whisky Shop, Flying Tiger and Yankee Candles.

Then towards evryone’s favourite landmark, York Minster, and to Minster Gates. The history of the street on which The Minster Gate Bookshop lives is steeped in literature, with booksellers here since 1580 and formerly known as Bookland stock of antiquarian and second-hand books. Also located here is Hebden Tea selections of teas.

and chutneys. Also here is Heima, a store which holds a plethora of useful

Sweeping around the York Minster stretches out onto the longest street in York, Goodramgate. Goodramgate is a hub for shopping in the city centre and there sure are plenty of places you’ll be reaching into your wallet for. Located next to the Monk Bar is Cleggs, a shop with a charming combination of homeware and gifts. Another heaven for gamers is Travelling Man, a quirky shop selling graphic novels, collectibles, board games and popular merchandise.

Carrying the stroll down from Petergate you’ll come to Colliergate, a street with many long-standing Georgian buildings and an evergrowing shopping scene. The main resident of the street is Barnitts, a wellestablished department store selling homeware and garden furniture that have been trading since 1896. One of Colliergate’s newest residents is Country Traditionals. This beautiful

ceramic pieces from kitchenware essentials to teapots and vases.

Along the city’s most famous street, Shambles, there are an array of magical shops to discover. The York Ghost Merchants is a much-loved souvenir shop, selling handmade ghosts from York’s rich history of haunted tales. Also on the Shambles is Mrs B’s Emporium of Gifts, a friendly cornucopia of quirky gifts that’s the perfect place to pick up something for yourself before you leave the city. The York Vikings is another curious shop on the Shambles, bringing you gifts inspired by York’s Viking past, including collectibles, clothing, armoury and jewellery.

Heading back towards the station, walking along Micklegate, which is known as a hotspot for food but certainly has some great shopping spots to explore too. Soul Organic is a natural lifestyle store selling beauty, wellbeing and home products like vegan skincare, fragrances and haircare. Further up the street is Lucius

signed copies and manuscripts; trading since 1993, this is a perfect spot for the literature lovers.

community hub Bishopthorpe Road, where there are a multitude of homeware shops and sustainable businesses. Starting at the top of the street is The Bishy Weigh, an ecofriendly weigh-and-pay store that was established in 2018, and inside

for your ethical shopping trip. Then onto Frankie & Johnny’s Cookshop, a treasure trove of kitchenware, homeware and gifts. And at the end of the street stands Millies, a family-run greengrocer supplying the people of York with the freshest produce since 1920.

Outside of the city centre, there are several other shopping locations to fuel your spending habits too. Only a 20 minute drive away from the centre is the popular York Designer Outlet, at discounted prices, including The North Face, Calvin Klein, Levi’s, Ted Baker and many others. And just a 10 minute drive away is Monks Cross Shopping Park, a spenders paradise of high street stores including JD Sports and TK Maxx.

Inside the city or out, whatever your retail tastes, York has hundreds of reasons for a shopping day out.

THE HISTORY OF YORK

Lisa Wood from the York Archaeological Trust explains how their ancient discoveries help to tell the story of York’s fascinating past.

Between its capture by the Vikings in 866AD and the Norman Conquest of 1066AD, York was an important trading hub. The only by chance. This changed in 1972 when small trenches below Lloyds Bank in Pavement were excavated. This small excavation by York

In this area of York there is up to 9m of archaeological layers which mostly date to the Viking Age. This great depth is highly unusual. These layers are both moist and peaty and so preserve the organic remains of timber buildings, textiles from clothing and leather shoes; things which rot away to dust on most archaeological sites. The moist peaty layers also preserve seeds, insect remains, plants, animal bones, human parasite eggs and pollen; providing evidence that gives us information about past climate, diet, health, the countryside and other features of the ancient environment.

The dig area was extended to cover 1000 square metres, which meant that between 1976 and 1981 archaeologists were able to trowel

archaeological contexts. What was found?

5 tons of animal bones - mostly the remains of food eaten here over the centuries; vast quantities of oyster shells - until recently a cheap and common food; thousands of Roman and medieval roof tiles - the Roman tiles were sometimes re-used for other purposes in the Viking Age; woven wattles, used as building materials to make walls, pathways, and screens; timber used for building materials in both the Viking Age and Medieval periods; metal working slag - vital evidence

showing technology over the centuries; a quarter of a million pieces of pottery - pieces that can be used for dating, showing where the pots were made and what they were used for; several tons of soil were sieved through to recover tiny objects and microscopic environmental evidence, 2500 soil samples were recorded for further analysis, and thousands of timbers were conserved for longterm preservation; and 20,000 individually interesting objects were also unearthed.

A team of about twelve professional excavators investigated the site, along with students from all over the world, local amateur archaeologists working evenings and weekends, and even inmates of HM Prisons on day release. This team

and revolutionary discoveries concerned the Viking Age. From this single site we discovered the construction and layout of the buildings in which townsfolk lived and worked; how the people of JORVIK made a living by making and selling goods; what the people of JORVIK ate; and even how they spent their time!

The objects, remains of houses, plants and animals discovered in the Coppergate excavation have given us unmatched detail about how people

LEADING THE WAY

With a greener and healthier fu ture in mind, York is dedicated to tackling vehicle emissions that are affecting the air quality in the city. Continuously reducing these emis sions and providing cleaner air will improve the future well-being of all locals and visitors. Strategies, schemes and the encouragement for people to make personal chang es makes this future possible.

A Low Emissions Strategy was in troduced by the local council to try and reduce the emissions coming from individual vehicles. The levels of nitrogen dioxide emissions from diesel vehicles have not success fully been reduced in the last few years, and with a number of vehicles contributing to emissions being es sential for transport into the city, in dividual vehicles are being encour aged to take extra steps to reduce their impact.

Keeping up with maintenance, improving driver behav iour, increasing the use of alternative fuels and adapt ing to new technologies to reduce car emissions are all included in advice being offered by the council. Using public transport, choosing to ride bicycles and walking are also being encouraged as an alternatives to using in dividual vehicles around the city.

This strategy has introduced electric buses across Park and Ride sites, a Low Emission Taxi Grant scheme, elec tric vehicle recharging stations in council car parks, a double decker bus. With these different steps being tak en, it improves the level of emissions created by pub lic transport and makes for a more attractive option for residents and visitors to travel freely throughout the city without contributing personally to emissions.

Other essential vehicles that need to travel through the stricted can join the ECO Stars Fleet Scheme in York. This impact, helps them save money and offers support to

Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) have also been de clared throughout the city since 1999 in areas where air quality needs to be improved and plans are drawn up on how this can be achieved. Areas deemed as AQMAs can later have this revoked if the air quality improves enough that a plan is no longer needed.

York’s schemes and strategies will play a huge role in the reduc tion of harmful emissions to ensure a cleaner, safer air quality can continue to be provided in the future. But your involvement and dedication are necessary in making sure this works.

Deciding to keep the car parked and walking or cycling throughout this amazing city will also allow you to enjoy the beautiful views and colourful history that York has to offer. You can take in the views from the comfort of public transport by catching a bus at one of the many interchanges in the city – and the First Bus app makes it an easy and accessible way to get around on a low-emission bus.

Travelling on foot or by bicycle provides the opportunity to explore and discover new things about York too, whilst also reducing your personal impact and boosting your own well-be ing by getting out and about. Shops Cycle Heaven, reCycle and Cycle Works offer affordable and environmental ways to begin your bike rides, and the city has a number of schemes to incentivise cycling.

E-Cycle Switch teams up with York bike shops for people to experience life with an electric bicycle by loaning them free for a week before offering a discount to buy afterwards. And to encourage commuters to cycle to work, Park & Pedal provides secure bike storage at York’s aforementioned Park & Ride sites.

Taking part in these changes and adapting your own behaviour whilst travelling will contribute greatly to the efforts of lowering emissions in York, which will lead to a better future for us all.

GREEN PEACE

THE TRUTH BEHIND THE WALLS

Stone walls atop steep earthwork ramparts. Imposing gateways topped with towers. York’s city walls certainly look like formidable defences. This might be a problem. It could stand in the way of the fascinating reality of day-to-day life in the medieval city.

In the 1100s the Norman city of York had wood and earth city walls, with strong stone gateways at key points (at this time, even York castle was built from wood and earth). The city walls were then rebuilt in stone starting in the late 1200s. Once Walmgate were completed in the mid 1300s, the walls had reached their greatest extent.

Other than some notable later additions, such as Fishergate Postern Tower and the Red Tower, the rest of their story is mostly one of repairs and maintenance. In the early 1800s the city council planned for the complete destruction and removal of the walls, as they were “inconvenient for access, decayed and costly to repair”. Other city walls (such as at Norwich and London) had been an easy target for urban development. Luckily for us, York’s walls survived, and remain a big part of how we experience the city today.

York’s medieval city walls are the They were a major part of the city, linked with the development of civic power and economic prosperity.

Today they are arguably York’s most famous and unique tourist attraction. Perhaps as a result, there are a wide range of modern myths surrounding York’s city walls, some with fascinating history hidden surviving historical documents that tell us in detail about how the walls were used.

Yes the walls were occasionally attacked (although not always in the way you might expect). It would be foolish to suggest that they could not be used as effective defences. Outer ditches, up to 20 meters wide and 3 metres deep, and steep earthwork ramparts would have posed a formidable obstacle, before even dealing with the stone

surviving documents tell us about the rich story of everyday life in the medieval city.

York’s walls were so much more than defences. They were a fundamental part of how the city was experienced. The walls allowed the city to control the movement moved between different areas. The city gates were locked at nightfall each day, and opened again in the morning. Only high status citizens with keys to the bars and gates would be allowed to enter and exit the city while the gates were locked.

York’s medieval council meetings frequently discussed more practical problems with the walls, such as the constant need for repairs, or different ways to deal with pigs loose on the ramparts. The walls were used to raise money by collecting tolls, renting out space for storage and accommodation, and parts of the ditches and out undesirables, including the poor and the sick. The walls would have been experienced very differently by different people at different times, and put to many uses based on changing needs and circumstances.

Words: Barry Crump

Although many of York’s medieval buildings, streets, and walls survive, so much has changed. Today it

complexity of the medieval city, split into walled jurisdictions under the control of different authorities. Picture yourself as a visitor staying at St Mary’s Abbey at the end of the accommodation to attend a church service at the Minster a short walk

The walled Abbey complex had only two exits by foot. Leaving via Queen Margaret’s Arch takes you into the legal area of the Forest of Galtres. Although outside both the Abbey complex and the city, this is not a quiet wooded area but a

bustling suburb with a busy market. But you quickly leave the suburb as you turn right and enter the imposing city walls, passing through

(strengthened by towers, barbican, and portcullis).

You emerge into the city of York, but you are only within the city jurisdiction for a short time as you turn left and pass through the twelve foot high walls of the Minster Yard area through one of four gateways. Immediately you see the lofty Minster church, bells ringing over the noise of the Minster Yard workshops. This short journey has led you through four legal jurisdictions, and three distinct sets of York’s city walls.

CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER

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In their own words ‘visit Duttons for buttons & haberdashery & ribbons & spare-time crafting & needles & thread & rainy days knitting with friends & wool & workshops & making stuff with the kids & just about every needlecraft thing you’ll ever need ...’

GILLES FABRIC

The sewing scene in York is healthy and for the hardcore stay at home sewers, Gillies Fabric has all you need. Offering top of the range fabric and haberdashery as well as a range of sewing machines and sewing machine repairs, Gillies will keep you threading forever.

SORE THUMB RETRO GAMES

Sore Thumb Retro Games describe themselves accurately as the gateway to retro gaming Nirvana. Their selection of retro video games transport you to a simpler time when all that mattered was the tv, the controller, and your mates. Ranging from the 80s up until the 7th generation consoles (Ps3, X360) Sore thumbs will take you on a trip down memory lane.

THE CAT GALLERY

The wonderful nature of cats enchants many of us humans that celebrates them as much as the Egyptians did then the cat gallery is the right place. They stock products for both felines and humans ranging from toys, treats and grooming products to homewear, jewellery and cat

MONK BAR MODEL SHOP

Since 1963 the Monk Bar Model Shop has been instilling a childlike awe in its customers through the sale of model railways, aeroplane kits, Scalextric, Meccano, Corgi toys and more. The

are extremely welcoming to all levels of interest in modelling and toys.

MINSTER GATE BOOKS

Minster Gate Books is situated on a street that has been associated with bookselling since 1580 and was formerly known as Bookland Lane. Over

range of children’s and illustrated books too. The shop has a dusty magic, you never know what you

THE GRIMOIRE BOOKSHOP

Grimoire Bookshop, a two story 17th century shop specialising in the supply of esoteric books. Their titles range from graphic novels, history,

vintage children’s books and more. The wide offering ensures that it is a shop for collectors and casual readers alike.

PAUL DAWSON COINS

Paul Dawson Coins is based on the Shambles and is a specialist trader in coins, medals, fossils and precious metals. Even if you have no previous interest in coins the shop stands as much as an archivist as a vendor and is full of interesting artefacts. One to check out if you’re curious about history.

YORK ARMOURY

Another destination shop located in the shadows of the minster is York Armoury. They boast a truly unique selection of products selling all manner of gothic design pieces, alternative jewellery, historical and movie-replica weapons and armour, archery products, statues, quirky gifts and pewter and plastic. York Armoury feels just as much like a museum as a shop.

A STORY DOWN EVERY STREET

The streets of York ooze a unique character and charm that have evolved from the city’s rich history. The collective comings and goings of real life on the city streets are ingrained in the buildings all across the centre. Centuries of stories that live on here make up the diverse culture of York; Rob Andrews picks some of the stories behind the ancient buildings that can be found down every street.

WALMGATE

This ancient thoroughfare in and out of the city under Walmgate Bar towards Hull has had some thing of a resurgence in recent decades, with many new businesses occupying its Georgian and later buildings, and rather glum surrounding areas which are being rebuilt. St Denys church is the jewel in the crown. It is both substantially medieval and Victorian in its present form, and the Middle Ages the street was very important, with the houses of the Percy and Neville families built nearby. Since the height of development in the Victorian period, Walmgate has since lost several other medieval churches, a great brew ery and a pig market near Foss Bridge.

CONEY STREET

One of York’s most important streets running southwest almost parallel in between the line of the old Roman fortress and the river in the city to be paved and became known as ‘Kings Street’. For several decades it has been York’s main shopping high street and is planned for future rejuvenation. Many of the modern buildings that line its wide path dis guise earlier features. Be sure to have a look at St Martin’s church on Coney Street, where an internal garden has been made from the ruins of the larger church which was partly destroyed during an air raid in April 1942.

GOODRAMGATE

Goodramgate is one of York’s most ar chitecturally diverse streets, where you

16th century timber framed buildings to those built in brick and terracotta of the 20th century. Our Lady’s Row is the oldest surviving timber framed building in the city, dating to the 14th century. Behind

Holy Trinity Goodramgate, where the rent of the tenements in Lady’s Row endowed a chantry in the same church. Take some time to walk slowly down Goodramgate and absorb its architectural history.

COPPERGATE

Coppergate is today dominated by its shopping centre built in the mid-1980s, but the entire area is renowned as the site of one of England great archaeological ‘digs’. The substantial remains of Viking timber buildings led to the creation of the Jorvik Viking Centre. Several other beautiful and eye-catching archaeological treasures are now on display in the Yorkshire Museum. Behind the modern department store is a medieval church dedicated to St Mary where prisoners put to death at the old Castle were buried; Fairfax House, a Geor gian town house-turned-museum and a short walk away is Clifford’s Tower.

MICKLEGATE

If you journeyed to York from London or the south of England in the Middle Ages, chances are you arrived at Micklegate Bar. Locals still like to tell stories of the severed heads of rebels and traitors displayed above the gate at various moments in history. Micklegate itself curves gently downhill to wards the river Ouse, lined with a variety of differ ent historic buildings such as medieval churches, the town houses of merchants, noble and gentry families, artisan shops and later Victorian buildings.

If you have time, explore the side streets of Trinity Lane and St Martins Lane for hidden gems of an cient York.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

few pages will help you to discover an array of independent shops and retail parks in York city centre and surrounding areas. Including clothing stores, quirky collectibles, homeware essentials, and gift shops to take home a of york with you.

The next few pages will help you to discover the abundance of entertainment and culture York has to offer. From popular attractions to niche happenings, venues and events to visit and enjoy for all tastes. all over the city there really is something for everyone.

BETTY BROWN

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BETTYBROWNWIGS.CO.UK

CLOTHING

ACUITIS OPTICIANS & HEARING

35 CONEY STREET YORK YO1 9QL ACUITIS.UK

ANGELA BARE

6 CLIFFORD STREET YORK YO1 9RD ANGELABARE.CO.UK

BOWLER AND BETTY 52 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TF

BOWLERVINTAGE.COM

CHINESE LAUNDRY

51 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS

CHINESELAUNDRYCLOTHING.CO.UK

CLARKSONS OF YORK

33 HIGH PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HP

DOG & BONE VINTAGE

28 CASTLEGATE YORK YO1 9RP

DOGANDBONEVINTAGE.COM

EXPRESSIONS

12 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TJ

EXPRESSIONSCLOTHING.CO.UK

& LIFESTYLE

SMARTS OF YORK

65 LOW PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HY

SMARTSOFYORK.CO.UK

FANCY DANCE

35 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6JH

FANCYDANCESHOP.COM

FESTIVAL OF FUN

75 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LF

FESTIVALOFFUN.COM

GISELLE LADIESWEAR

14 SWINEGATE YORK YO1 8AZ

GISELLELADIESWEAR.COM

STUDIO & I

24 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LG

STUDIOANDISHOP.COM

RAE & RAE OPTICIANS

33 BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1NA

RAEANDRAEOPTICIANS.CO.UK

WATKINSONS SHOES

53 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS

WATKINSONSSHOES.COM

WILD AND WESTBROOKE

3 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AN

WILDANDWESTBROOKE.CO.UK

SAHARA

6-8 SWINEGATE YORK YO1 8AZ

SAHARALONDON.COM

WINSTONS OF YORK

28 BACK SWINEGATE YORK YO1 8AD

WINSTONSOFYORK.CO.UK

COLLECTIBLES

PITCH 22

22 FISHERGATE YORK YO10 4AB

EARWORM RECORDS

1 POWELLS YARD GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS

EARWORMRECORDS.CO.UK

REBOUND

5 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EA

JANETTE RAY BOOKSELLERS

8 BOOTHAM YORK YO30 7BL

JANETTERAY.CO.UK

LUCIUS BOOKS

144 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6JX

LUCIUSBOOKS.COM

MONK BAR MODEL SHOP

2 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LQ

MONKBARMODELSHOP.CO.UK

SORE THUMB RETRO GAMES

7 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EA

SORETHUMBRETROGAMES.COM

PAUL DAWSON COINS

47 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LY

PAULDAWSONYORK.CO.UK

THE BLUE HOUSE BOOKSHOP

10 BOOTHAM YORK YO30 7BL

THEBLUEHOUSEBOOKSHOP.CO.UK

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

THE GRIMOIRE BOOKSHOP

7 HIGH PETERGATE YORK YO1 7EN

THE LITTLE APPLE BOOKSHOP

13 HIGH PETERGATE YORK YO1 7EN

LITTLEAPPLEBOOKSHOP.CO.UK

VINYL EDDIE

86 TADCASTER RD DRINGHOUSES YORK YO24 1LR

VINYLEDDIE.CO.UK

THE MINSTER GATE BOOKSHOP

8 MINSTER GATES YORK YO1 7HL

MINSTERGATEBOOKS.CO.UK

ALLIGATOR WHOLEFOODS

104 FISHERGATE YORK YO10 4BB

ALLIGATORWHOLEFOODS.COM

CYCLING

THE PORTAL BOOKSHOP

5 PATRICK POOL YORK YO1 8BB

THE-PORTAL-BOOKSHOP.SQUARE. SITE

CYCLESTREET

87 LAYERTHORPE HEWORTH YORK YO31 7UZ

CYCLE-STREET.CO.UK

THE ZENTIST

76 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EQ

THEZENTIST.CO.UK

TRAVELLING MAN

74 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LF

TRAVELLINGMAN.COM

CYCLE HEAVEN STATION ROAD YORK YO24 1AY

CYCLE-HEAVEN.CO.UK

GIANT STORE

13 LORD MAYOR’S WALK YORK YO31 7HB

GIANT-YORK.CO.UK/GB

LIV STORE

MONKGATE YORK YO31 7PF

LIV-YORK.CO.UK/GB

POETRY IN MOTION CYCLES

UNIT 1 FRANKLINS YARD

28A FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TA

PIMCYCLES.CO.UK

RECYCLE YORK

2 ENTERPRISE COMPLEX WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TT

RECYCLEYORK.CO.UK

WALMGATE

YO1 9TJ

FOOD + DRINK

ALYS BAKERY

81 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EA

ALYS-BAKERY-YORK.BUSINESS.SITE BLUEBIRD BAKERY

2 LITTLE SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LY BLUEBIRDBAKERY.CO.UK

YORK

- 16 LAWRENCE STREET YORK YO10

C&S SOURDOUGH

36 FISHERGATE YORK YO10 4AB

DOUGH

73 BOOTHAM YORK YO30 7DQ

DOUGHYORK.CO.UK

FLORI BAKERY

113 NUNNERY LANE YORK YO23 1AH

FRUITIQUE

6 BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1JJ

THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SWEET SHOP

11 CHURCH STREET YORK YO1 8BG

HEBDEN TEA COMPANY

21 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LZ HEBDENTEA.COM

LITTLE ARRAS

50 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LF

ARRASRESTAURANT.CO.UK/BAKERY

MILLIES

35 BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1NA

MONK BAR CHOCOLATIERS

7 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LZ MONKBAR.COM

RAFI’S SPICEBOX

17 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LW SPICEBOX.CO.UK

ROLY’S FUDGE PANTRY

2 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LZ ROLYSFUDGE.CO.UK

THE BISHY WEIGH

1 BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1NA

THEBISHYWEIGH.CO.UK

THE CHEESE TRADER

13 GRAPE LANE YORK YO1 7HU

THECHEESETRADER.CO.UK

LIFESTYLE

GIFT S

TULLIVERS

1 - 2 COLLIERGATE YORK YO1 8BP

TULLIVERS.CO.UK

VILLAGE SHOP

1 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LJ

VILLAGESHOP.UK

YORK GIN

12 PAVEMENT YORK YO1 9UP YORKGIN.COM

ALMA

6 COPPERGATE YORK, YO1 9NR

AVORIUM

13 COLLIERGATE YORK YO1 8BP AVORIUM.CO.UK

BIRDIES PERCH

88 CLIFTON YORK YO30 6BA BIRDIESPERCH.CO.UK

BORN OF BOTANICS

14 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AS

BORNOFBOTANICS.CO.UK

CACTUS TRADING

26 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EQ

CACTUSTRADINGPOST.CO.UK

GILLES FABRIC

2 PETER LANE YORK YO1 8SW

GILLIESFABRICS.CO.UK

CLEGGS

6 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LQ

CLEGGSYORK.COM

DAISY TAYLOR’S

4 KING’S SQUARE YORK YO1 7LD

FABRICATION CRAFTS

19 CONEY STREET YORK YO1 9QL

SHOP.FABRIC-ATION.CO.UK

GIVE THE DOG A BONE

17 FOSSGATE YORK YO1 9TA

GIVETHEDOGABONE.CO.UK

FAIRER WORLD

84 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EQ

FAIRERWORLDYORK.CO.UK

JUST SMILE DESIGNS

5 BOOTHAM YORK YO30 7BN

JUSTSMILEDESIGNS.CO.UK

FRECKLEFACE

34 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LX

FRECKLEFACEHOMEFRAGRANCE. COM

LITTLE SAFFRONS

38 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LX

SEWCIALISING

1 COFFEE YARD YORK YO1 8AR

SEWCIALISING.COM

SHARED EARTH

1 MINSTER GATES YORK YO1 7HL

SHAREDEARTH.CO.UK

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

THE GIFTERY & THE SHOP OF SMALL CHANGES

177 BURTON STONE LANE CLIFTON YORK YO30 6DG THEGIFTERY.NET

SNOWHOME

42 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EQ

SNOW-HOME.CO.UK

SOUL ORGANIC 69 MICKLEGATE YORK YO1 6LJ

SOULORGANIC.CO.UK

STONEGATE TEDDY BEARS

13 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AN

STONEGATETEDDYBEARS.CO.UK

THE SHOP THAT MUST NOT BE NAMED 30 - 31 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LX THESHOPTHATMUSTNOTBENAMED. CO.UK

THE POTIONS CAULDRON

9¾ SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LZ

THEPOTIONSCAULDRON.COM

TAKE ONE GIFTS

3 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LZ

TAKEONEGIFTS.CO.UK

THE CAT GALLERY

45 LOW PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HT

THECATGALLERY.CO.UK

THE YORK GHOST MERCHANTS

6 SHAMBLES

YORK YO1 7LZ

YORKGHOSTMERCHANTS.COM

YORK ARMOURY

29 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AW YORKARMOURY.COM

YORK MINSTER SHOP

9 MINSTER GATES YORK YO1 7HL

SHOP.YORKMINSTER.ORG

HOMEWARE

LIFESTYLE

FULLY FURNISHED

70 - 72 JAMES STREET YORK YO10 3WW

FULLYFURNISHEDYORK.COM

BARNITTS

24 - 26 COLLIERGATE YORK YO1 8BW

BARNITTS.CO.UK

BOTANIC

27 WALMGATE YORK YO1 9TX

BOTANICYORK.CO.UK

COUNTRY TRADITIONALS

3 COLLIERGATE YORK YO1 8BP

COUNTRYTRADITIONALS.CO.UK

GATE 56 56 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LF

FRANKIE & JOHNNYS

23 BISHOPTHORPE ROAD YORK YO23 1NA

FRANKIEANDJOHNNYSCOOKSHOP. CO.UK

GILLYGATE FRAMING

30 - 32 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EQ

GREYBEAR

3 - 4 BRIDGE STREET YORK YO1 6DD

GREYBEARVINTAGEGIFTS.CO.UK

HEIMA

34 GILLYGATE YORK YO31 7EQ HEIMA.UK

HELSTON STREET

4 SCARCROFT ROAD YORK YO23 1NB

HELSTONSTREET.CO.UK

LOFT FIND

41 HUBY COURT WALMGATE YORK YO1 9UD

LOFT-FIND.CO.UK

THE ANTIQUES CENTRE

41 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AW

THEANTIQUESCENTREYORK.CO.UK

WIGGINTON ROAD NURSERIES

SHAMBLES MARKET YORK YO1 8RY

JEWELLERY

AZENDI

50 LOW PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HZ AZENDI.COM

THE OUTSIDE IN 10 HOLGATE RD YORK YO24 4AB

THE VERDIGRIS HOUSE

2 NUNMILL STREET YORK YO23 1NU

UPSIDE DOWN DESIGN

27 BOOTHAM YORK YO30 7BW

UPSIDEDOWNDESIGN.CO.UK

BERRY’S JEWELLERS

1 STONEGATE YORK, YO1 8AN

BERRYSJEWELLERS.CO.UK

BRADLEY’S JEWELLERS

67 LOW PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HY

BRADLEYSJEWELLERSYORK.COM

CAVENDISH JEWELLERS

44 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AS

CAVENDISHJEWELLERS.CO.UK

LITTLE SHAMBLES JEWELLERS

42 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LX

LITTLESHAMBLESJEWELLERS.CO.UK

NIGHINGALE

11 COLLIERGATE YORK YO1 8BP NIGHTINGALE.CO.UK

OGDEN OF HARROGATE

2 - 6 MINSTER GATES YORK, YO1 7HL

OGDENHARROGATE.CO.UK

RUE B

3 - 5 MINSTER GATES YORK YO1 7HL RUEB.CO.UK

PALENQUE

60 LOW PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HZ

PALENQUE.CO.UK

PYRAMID GALLERY

43 STONEGATE YORK YO1 8AW

PYRAMIDGALLERY.COM

R.A. BRAITHWAITE JEWELLERS

83 GOODRAMGATE YORK YO1 7LS

BRAITHWAITESJEWELLERS.COM

SILVARIOUS

76 LOW PETERGATE YORK YO1 7HZ SILVARIOUS.COM

WERK BY TCJ DESIGNS

16 STONEGATE YORK, YO1 8AS

JEWELLERSINYORK.CO.UK

W HAMOND OF YORK

9 SHAMBLES YORK YO1 7LZ

WHAMOND.COM

SHOPPING CENTRES

COPPERGATE SHOPPING CENTRE

12 COPPERGATE WALK YORK YO1 9WY

COPPERGATESHOPPINGCENTRE. CO.UK

MONKS CROSS SHOPPING PARK

MONKS CROSS DR, HUNTINGTON YORK YO32 9GX

MONKSCROSSSHOPPING.COM

CLIFTON MOOR RETAIL PARK STIRLING RD, RAWCLIFFE YORK YO30 4XY

CLIFTONMOORSHOPPINGPARK. CO.UK

YORK DESIGNER OUTLET ST NICHOLAS AVE YORK YO19 4TA

MCARTHURGLEN.COM/EN/OUT LETS/UK/DESIGNER-OUTLET-YORK

FOSS ISLAND RETAIL PARK FOSS ISLANDS RD YORK YO31 YUL

Credits: 1. @studioandishop 2. @ re_cycle_york 3. @monkbarchocolat iers 4. @littlearras 5. @york_gin 6. @ give_the_dog_a_bone 7. @yorkghost merchants 8. @heimayork 9. @ogden_ harrogate 10. @designeroutletyork

ACUITIS OPTICIANS AND HEARING YORK

DID YOU KNOW...

The glasses are created by Frédéric Beausoleil, using Bamboo and other natural materials.

Offering Eye Tests, Contact Lens appointments and Hearing Care...

Acuitis Optical and Hearing York is looking forward to welcoming you for your Glasses, Contact Lens or Hearing care needs. We use the highest standard of eyecare equipment, including the brand new Nidek OCT, the fully automated eye wellness screening machine. Our experienced team in both daily and monthly schemes.

are York’s

for the Go

Established in 2013, Angela Bare has expanded over the last 10 years introducing new and exclusive brands from around the world to York. Brands stocked include Hot Chocolate Designs from Venezuela, Fly London from Portugal and their own exclusively designed and branded footwear. They also carry a wide range of Vegan brands and dresses made from recycled materials. Shop in store or online...

BANG

DID YOU KNOW...

Vogue magazine tipped Bang as the best salon in York, Anna Wintour visited Bang to meet Sarah and the team in person.

- WEDNESDAY: 09:00 - 18:00

- FRIDAY: 09:00 - 20:00

08:00 - 17:00

Award winning hairdressing salon on the buzzing street of Bishy Road...

Creativity and education are at the very core of this internationally recognised, high fashion hairdressing brand. All the team are trained to cut and colour ‘the Bang way’ under the direction of multi-award winning creative director and educator Sarah Cotton, so you are guaranteed a consistent premium experience no matter which stylist you manage to get in with. When the stylists at this busy, energetic salon aren’t making the people of York look and feel amazing, they are creating stunning photoshoots like the one pictured above or wowing crowds as platform artists at hair industry showcase events. Bang offer cutting, colouring, styling, extensions, straightening and modern perming services as well as in-house brow and lash technicians. Bang use and stock products by L’Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase, Shu Uemura, ProStyles Hair Extensions and HD Brows.

BARNITTS

DID YOU KNOW...

We are still in the very same building we started off in and have steadily expanded into the neighbouring buildings throughout the years.

One of York’s largest independent department stores in the heart of York City Centre...

Situated in the heart of York, Barnitts is a family owned business that started trading over 125 years ago. This family owned store has built a solid reputation in the city and beyond for excellent customer service teamed with an enviable stock list. One of the local sayings is “If Barnitts haven’t got it, you can’t get it anywhere!”. The shopping experience is even more enjoyable because of the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Their impressive product offering includes hardware, lighting, kitchen & housewares, garden products, tools, gardening, pets, furniture and bathroom. If you are looking to create a new look for your home or garden, whether your taste is traditional or Barnitts. Student discount is available on selected items (T&Cs apply).

BORN OF BOTANICS

DID YOU KNOW...

The business originally started when the founder needed a candle which wouldn’t affect her son’s asthma.

- FRIDAY: 10:00 - 17:30

10:00 - 18:00

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Artisan fragrance for home bath & body. Inspired by nature, hand-poured in York...

Having rebranded in 2022 from The Little Yorkshire Candle Company, Born of Botanics are expanding their range to include bath & body products in addition to their home fragrance range. With a focus on all-natural products & botanicals, this proud Yorkshire business is inspired by the natural world’s impact on our mood and wellbeing.

BOTANIC

DID YOU KNOW...

The shop was once a public house and some of the original in the shop.

MONDAY: 12:00 - 16:00

- SATURDAY: 10:30 - 17:30

12:00 - 17:00

A haven of house plants, and botanical themed wares...

Since opening in January 2018, Botanic has become York’s go-to place for healthy, exotic and unusual house plants and everything needed to look after them. The ethos is simple; to help people create a healthy indoor jungle within their homes and businesses by advising on which plants will fare best in their spaces and giving appropriate care instructions to keep their plants thriving.

Staff are highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about house plants and love nothing more than giving out plant care tips and are also more than happy to help troubleshoot any plant issues that may arise. The Botanic team take requests from customers and do their best to source these plants from the wide network of growers the shop has access to. Botanic also work with local businesses and can undertake free, no-obligation site visits to plan, source and install plants and planters that will transform the workplace. Maintenance packages are also available to ensure plants are kept looking their best.

BRADLEYS JEWELLERS

DID YOU KNOW... Our 700-year-old, Grade II Listed Building is one of the most iconic jewellery shops in York.

- SATURDAY: 09:00 - 17:30

10:30 - 16:00

Bradleys Jewellers is an award-winning (Professional Jeweller, 2022), Independent Retail Jeweller based on Low Petergate, York.

Antwerp, she now specialises in ready-to-wear and bespoke jewellery creations set with natural diamonds, coloured gemstones and laboratorygrown diamonds, as well as unique collections that are designed in-house

Diamonds by SCS Global Services, meaning her business directly connects consumers with diamonds that have met the requirements of the SCS-007 Jewellery Sustainability Standard. In 2021, she established Eco Rocks York - a laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand and e-commerce business was also nominated for two UK Jewellery Awards and was named Independent Fine Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the Professional Jeweller to make ‘Created in the UK’ an option for her loyal customers, who also appreciate her business’ commitment to the local community and charitable giving.

COUNTRY TRADITIONALS

DID YOU KNOW...

Every piece of pottery is hand painted & oven safe.

We are the UK’s largest importer of this unique Polish stoneware pottery, you will not find a bigger selection under one roof!

Country Traditionals is a long established independent business with 3 retail shops (York, Cambridge and Stamford, Lincolnshire). We carry a massive selection of stock in our shops and at our Lincolnshire warehouse. All of our pottery is from the world famous Ceramika Artystyczna pottery factory in the Boleslawiec region of Poland. Every item is Oven/Aga microwave & dishwasher safe which makes the pottery ideal for everyday use.

DOG & BONE VINTAGE

DID YOU KNOW...

Dog & Bone Vintage is a name derived from Nic’s surname, Barker, and referencing the rag & bone trade.

- SATURDAY: 10:00 - 18:00

10:00 - 17:00

York’s one stop vintage and retro clothing store, a fashion and lifestyle paradise...

It was in 2011 when Nic set a market stall in Brighton, on a windy racecourse in order to sell all the clothing he’d purchased over the years, in the midst of the recession. From then, grew what was to be called Dog & Bone Vintage - a name derived from Nic’s surname, Barker, trading online and referencing the rag & bone trade.

born in 2013, and expanded to the store it is today in 2015, stocking a huge range of vintage fashion sourced from across Europe & America for guys and girls. The extensive hand picked selection of vintage clothing features on trend, branded and classic items from the 50s through to the 90s & early 00s. Dog & Bone Vintage are also home to selected lifestyle & apothecary products.

FABRICATION CRAFTS

DID YOU KNOW...

Fabrication is a social enterprise supporting local makers with work and retail space in Leeds and York.

RETAIL SPACE | CITY CENTRE 19 CONEY STREET, YO1 9QL

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09:30 - 17:30

SUNDAY: 11:00 - 17:00

FABRIC-ATION.CO.UK

Social enterprise supporting local artists, designers and makers on the high street, with work and retail space...

We sell work by Yorkshire based artists, designers and makers, from jam to jewellery, art and cards, homewares, fashion, furniture and much more. Over 50 different sellers, who all work in the shop, for a truly per sonal shopping experience whilst meeting the makers, with many one off items and commissions undertaken. Online sales for click and collect are also available. They’re the team behind the Coney Street Heritage Project.

FRANKIE & JOHNNY'S COOKSHOP

DID YOU KNOW...

We are delighted to be an award winning shop having won a prestigious Housewares Innovations Award

- SATURDAY:

- 17:15

16:00

A gorgeous, award winning emporium of delights...

Frankie & Johnny’s Cookshop is a treasure trove of kitchenware, homeware and gifts, situated on Bishopthorpe “Bishy” Road, just outside the ancient city walls of York. We stock a large and ever evolving range of cookware, tableware, bakeware, utensils and gadgets, preserving jars, basketwear and sugarcraft supplies, as well as a lovely selection of gifts, candles and holders, greetings cards and wrapping paper.

We endeavor to bring you the latest innovation in kitchen design including sustainable products such as reusable coffee cups, beeswax wraps and lunch bags made from recycled plastic bottles. We carry a fabulous range of kitchen/dining textiles from great suppliers and several ranges of hydration products. We are also proud to stock traditional brands such as the ever popular Cornishware. We specialise in Polish Pottery and are one of the largest stockists in North Yorkshire. We are proudly independent and have over 5000 product lines in our fabulous small shop. We will always go that

FRECKLEFACE HOME FRAGRANCE

DID YOU KNOW...

Family owned and run business making ethical, handmade products for your home and body.

- SATURDAY: 10:00 - 17:30

10:00 - 16:00

Luxury Home Fragrance and Bath & Body, Vegan, Handmade in UK, Plastic Free...

Ethically produced, vegan friendly products for your home and body. Pick and mix soya wax melts, candles, oils and reed diffusers along with botanical bath products all handmade in the UK in our cosy workshop in Lincolnshire. What started on the kitchen table is now available in over 600 UK stockists as well as our 4 dedicated Freckleface stores in York, Leeds, Stamford and Cambridge.

the biggest merchandise outside London.

Geeky, chic-y, and a little bit cheeky, ...give the dog a bone has been delighting locals and visitors alike for nearly twenty years with its range of greetings cards and unusual gifts. The shop is a treasure trove of everything you never knew you needed, with something for everyone and every occasion. Visitors often describe the shop as “nerd-vana,” with

selection of sweary socks, Jellycat plushes, or quirky homeware, such as

THE GREENGROCER OF ACOMB

DID YOU KNOW...

We use many local suppliers in our quirky little shop.

GREENGROCER | ACOMB 63 YORK RD, YO24 4LN

TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 07:00 - 16:00

SATURDAY: 07:00 - 15:00

A family run greengrocer, deli & cafe in Acomb, York...

We are a husband and wife team who opened the Greengrocer in March 2018 and have continually evolved from Day 1, throughout Covid and beyond.

We stock fruit, veg, cheese, eggs, milk in bottles, jams, chutneys, oils, dressings, granola, chocolate, bread to name a few. We also have our own in house made pies, quiche, scotch eggs, sausage rolls, brownie, treacle tart, almond tart and black treacle soda bread.

We have reintroduced tables and chairs for in house made food using stock from our shop with a menu that will have changes daily. Tea is served in china cups and coffee in cafetières.

HEIMA

DID YOU KNOW... Look closely at the glass of our door and you can see the aged imprint of a bygone “Rowntrees Chocolate” sign.

MONDAY: 10:00 - 16:00

- SATURDAY: 09:30 - 17:00

11:00 - 16:00

Heima (Icelandic for ‘home’) holds a plethora of useful objects for home and outdoor life whilst remaining true to a low-waste lifestyle. Purveyors of a delightful array of eco-friendly and zero-plastic homewares, gifts and care products; many in a range of fragrances. Owner Maff Punton - a third generation hardware shop owner - has crammed an amazing cache of over 3000 products into Heima’s two modest rooms whilst remaining wellpresented and reasonably priced. Their online presence is ever growing; if you’d like to get an idea of the stock they keep visit heima.uk - though remember the shop on Gillygate is well worth a visit as there is so much more to see! The most common phrase uttered by customers? “It’s full of things I didn’t know I needed!”

A modern take on a homeware and hardware shop, with an eco-friendly ethos...

HERITAGE COLLECTION TRAVEL

DID YOU KNOW...

We have a Virtual Reality and cinema room ready for appointments to really bring your dream destination to life! Let us know your favourite drink and we’ll have it chilled and ready!

Independent travel agent, from bespoke York stays to round the world adventures...

Here at Heritage Collection as a totally independent travel company we take you and your holiday is taken care of, from the moment of your enquiry to when you arrive back home. Working with selected specialist suppliers, the forefront of everything we do. This may be adding a safari to your Indian Ocean honeymoon, walking Hadrian’s wall, taking in a show on the West End, sailing to the land of the Vikings, meandering the snickleways of our hometown of York with your private guide and much much more besides. Our concierge service can recommend and arrange the best attractions your destinations have to offer, book your restaurants in advance or simply make

BY GUESTHOUSE, YORK

DID YOU KNOW...

There’s a Crosley Record player in every one of our rooms and a pantry full of snacks which is all yours whenever the fancy takes you.

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A charmer of a boutique hotel in the heart of the incredible, kingly-and-queenly city of York...

No.1, York sits in a Grade II Listed Regency townhouse of stately proportions and head-turningly good looks. It has huge, dreamy sash windows, higherthan-high ceilings, a sweeping central staircase, and ivy around the door.

stocked full of treats for the taking, great restaurant food throughout the day, delicious drinks from the bar, a spa centred on bespoke therapies, and a straight-from-the-heart welcome.

PYRAMID GALLERY

YOU KNOW...

We have jewellery makers that have supplied us for 40 years and customers whose grandparents bought their wedding rings at Pyramid Gallery.

Exceptional friendly art and craft gallery specialising in British handmade jewellery...

Established in 1982, this small independent gallery is located in a 600 year old medieval building owned by the National Trust. Specialising in handmade British art and craft’s and representing over 100 studio jewellers and hundreds of British studio glass makers, ceramicists, sculptors and artists who paint and produce original etchings and screenprints, the gallery has an exceptional local and international reputation for showing and selling beautifully created artworks to suit all budgets. Browsers are very welcome.

RAE & RAE

DID YOU KNOW...

OPTICIANS

Optometry is in our blood. Our optometrist Georgia’s grandfather, Graham, and his father before him, Maurice (Georgia’s great grandfather), were also both optometrists.

| BISHY ROAD

BISHOPTHORPE ROAD, YO23 1NA

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: 08:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY: 09:00 - 19:00

FRIDAY: 08:00 - 18:00 SATURDAY: 09:00 - 16:00

National award-winning, family-owned, independent opticians on Bishy Road...

Firm believers in expert eyecare for all, our state-of-the-art technology, personal service and eyecare expertise are affordable, and we’re always transparent about our prices. We offer a service that’ll make you smile, a stylish, boutique shopping destination you’ll love to visit, a collection of beautiful eyewear you’ll enjoy trying on, and — most importantly — a level of expertise that’ll assure you you’re in the safest of hands.

Our services include: private and NHS eye exams, children’s eye exams and MiyoSmart myopia control, independent and children’s eyewear, prescription and non-prescription sunglasses and hearcare clinics on a Monday (by appointment only) through The Hearing Care Partnership. Drop by for a chat, a coffee (perhaps a glass of bubbly if it’s Friday!) and let’s talk all things eyecare and eyewear.

SAM OLGAR HAIR

DID YOU KNOW...

Sam walked past the then shop 5 years ago on his way to an interview and made his dream, of opening a salon, a reality.

SALON | CITY CENTRE 9 BRIDGE ST, YO1 6DD

MONDAY: 11:00 - 16:00

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09:00 - 17:30

THURSDAY - FRIDAY: 09:00 - 19:30

SATURDAY: 09:00 - 17:30

Sam Olgar launched his dream salon 5 year ago in the heart of York. He’s created a professional and friendly salon where every customer arrives as a guest and leaves as a friend...

From classic and cutting edge styling, stunning hair extensions to a wide range of colour services and advanced treatments. They can create the perfect look for you from our stunning salon in the centre of York. They have a selection of products that are cruelty free and vegan friendly. You can relax over a welcome beverage with the knowledge that their talented team of stylists and colour experts will create the perfect look for you.

SEWCIALISING

DID YOU KNOW...

The building where Sewcialising is was a derelict building which was totally converted prior to opening the shop during the pandemic in Dec 2020.

& SEWING SHOP | CITY CENTRE

YARD,

- SATURDAY: 10:00 - 17:00

10:00 - 16:00

York’s Leading Fabric Shop & Sewing Studio...

York’s leading fabric shop. The place to be for beautiful fabrics, haberdashery, dressmaking patterns, sewing gifts, yarns and fun sewing and craft workshops.

THE

DID YOU KNOW...

In 2011, owner Alice was asked to make an 85th birthday cake for Sir David Attenborough, and presented it to him at a party in Kew Gardens.

Eco Friendly Pantry and General Store...

At The Bishy Weigh we have hundreds of pantry ingredients, household products and toiletries for you to buy by weigh and without plastic reusable plastic-free containers in-store, or use our paper bags. Our friendly team aim to make it as easy and accessible as possible to help you reduce your plastic footprint, reduce CO2 emissions, and reduce food waste; one small step at a time.

THE CAT GALLERY

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The Cat Gallery shop is the starting point for the famous York Cat Trail.

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MONDAY - FRIDAY: 10:00 - 17:00

10:00 - 17:30

11:00 - 17:00

Gifts for cat lovers and their feline friends...

The Cat Gallery’s mission is to delight cat loving visitors to York with a lovingly curated collection of cat themed gifts for humans, plus a premium selection of toys, treats and accessories for their feline friends. An independent, family run business, we source from UK suppliers where possible. Travelling a long way and short on space? No worries, we have lots of lovely little gifts that will travel safely! The famous York Cat Trail starts at The Cat Gallery - a fun, free and historic walk around York to

THE FORT & THE STONEGATE TOWNHHOUSE

DID YOU KNOW...

The Fort has used local artists to add street art to rooms and stairways!

The Fort offers a safe place to rest your head after enjoying the historic city of York...

Our design-led rooms with luxury bedding, free superfast WiFi and original artworks are set up high above Little Stonegate. Outside, nobody is closer to York’s must-see sights and sounds. York Minster, Bettys and the city walls are all a hop, skip and a jump away. By night, the party comes to you, as our onsite bars and social scene are the beating heart of the area, giving you plenty of opportunity to live like a local and meet your fellow residents.

with a seperate entrance, fully equipped for the perfect city break, with views onto one of York’s most historic shopping streets.

THE GRAND, YORK

DID YOU KNOW...

The Grand, York is York’s only 5 star hotel!

MONDAY - SUNDAY: SEE SITE FOR AVAILABILITY

We are a five-star haven, famous for our historic elegance, impeccable service, impressive suites and exquisite food and drink scene...

In the familiar home, just a stone’s throw from York train station, The Grand creating experiences to treasure.

With shops, historic gems, quaint shops and the Yorkshire Dales on your doorstep, the fun never has to stop. But if you do want to slow down the pace a little, The Grand is the perfect place to spend time relaxing, indulging and experiencing. With their new innovation led restaurant, Legacy, having other, after a day of exploring the city, relaxing in the hotel’s delightful spa or enjoying decadent afternoon tea at The Grand’s gourmet restaurant, The Rise. At The Grand we also have a cookery school and beautiful courtyard.

THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SWEET SHOP

DID YOU KNOW...

We sell over 300 varieties of weigh out sweets.

SWEET SHOP | CITY CENTRE 11 CHURCH ST, YO1 8BG

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 09:30 - 17:30

SATURDAY: 09:00 - 17:30

SUNDAY: 10:30 - 16:30

An emporium of traditional and modern sweets in the heart of York...

Step inside The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop on Church Street and you’ll be greeted with a wealth of sweet treats including the classic rhubarb and custard, handmade clotted cream fudge, liquorice, nougat and of course, pick ‘n’ mix. Whether you’re looking for traditional boiled sweets or novelty American candy, The Great Yorkshire Sweetshop has got something to suit every taste.

We also stock a great range of gifts and novelties. Whatever your budget cravings at The Great Yorkshire Sweet Shop.

THE PARISI TOWNHOUSE

DID YOU KNOW...

Our guests love using the outdoor bath all year round (doggy guests too!)

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Luxurious, dog-friendly, city centre retreat with four en-suite bedrooms, walled garden, on-site parking and wood-burning stove...

A special place for family and friends to stay within York’s city walls, in the shadow of the ancient St Denys church. An easy walk to all the attractions, restaurants, shops, university and station, and there’s off-road space for three cars! Individually designed, the characterful Victorian rectory has two superking bedrooms, two double bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms. Generous and unusually well-equipped, the kitchen-dining room and pantry has a farmhouse dining table, induction rangemaster, dishwasher, coffee machine, washing machine and tumble dryer. The library sitting room has a stove. A delightful walled garden has comfy sofas, dining table, barbecue and, tucked away in a leafy corner, a freestanding bath!

THE PORTAL BOOKSHOP & OVER THE RAINBOW CAFE

DID YOU KNOW...

Portal and OTR both have various payit-forward schemes to help anyone with limited income.

CAFE AND BOOKSHOP | CITY CENTRE 5 PATRICK POOL, YO1 8BB

THE PORTAL BOOKSHOP

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10:00 - 17:30

SUNDAY: 11:00 - 17:30

OVER THE RAINBOW MONDAY - SUNDAY: 11:00 - 17:30

THE-PORTAL-BOOKSHOP.SQUARE.SITE

York’s LGBTQ+ specialist bookshop and cafe...

When Portal opened in 2019 it was only the third LGBTQ+ specialist bookshop in the UK, after Gay’s The Word in London and Category Is Books in Glasgow. As well as selling all sorts of LGBTQ+ books and merchandise, who are part of the queer community. A 2022 addition, Over the Rainbow Cafe is located upstairs in Portal, with a downstairs table available for anyone who struggles with steps. OTR serves hot and cold drinks, including milkshakes, and savoury and sweet food options, of which the cakes -

ramp for wheeled access, and all efforts will be made to accommodate any other accessibility needs.

THORA & THE PRINCE

DID YOU KNOW...

The shop looks small behind its Victorian facade however you’ll be surprised at the space inside.

Uniquely sourced perfect gifting for every occasion. We offer affordable, well designed goods produced or designed in the UK and Europe. Our small bricks and mortar store acts as a showcase for a selection of gifts and local artisan makes. We like to keep our product range fresh and interesting and we offer a good range of home and lifestyle products for family, friends and pets! We also have an online store and can offer a personal shopping service, we can gift wrap and write lovely messages to your loved ones for birthdays and other special occasions. Free parking outside the shop and just a short bus ride from the city centre. We are proudly independent!

A unique boutique offering stylish and sustainable homewares and gifts...

WIGGINTON ROAD NURSERIES

DID YOU KNOW... from their stall on Shambles Market. The business has been running ents and they haven’t looked back since. The brothers have established for something different.

Wigginton Road Nurseries is one of over 60 stalls at

FLORIST | CITY CENTRE SHAMBLES MARKET, YO1 8RY

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09:00 - 17:00

A family business situated on the Shambles Market which provides fresh flowers and plants...

CITY TO COAST

Travel out of York to visit the beautiful Yorkshire countryside and stunning east coast.

CITY TO COAST

HAMBLETON

Amongst the beautiful landscapes of North Yorkshire is the district of Hambleton, home to several beautiful villages that truly make Yorkshire the best place to be. In the district, the west-facing hills in the North York Moors rise to more than 1000 feet and 10-15 miles wide. After agricultural improvements in the 18th century, Easingwold, Thirsk and Northallerton became thriving market towns, and now in the 21st century they are growing even more.

North of York city centre, Easingwold is one of Yorkshire’s hidden gems. Tucked away by the Howardian Hill and surrounded by the charming landscape, it’s the perfect place to explore throughout all the seasons. Visit the traditional cobbled market square, home to their weekly open market on Fridays as well as a farmers’ market on the third Wednesday of the month. You can pay respect at the War Memorial, also located in Market Place, which is surrounded by beautiful churches and independent businesses supplying locals and tourists with delicious food, drink and unique gifts.

Another market town within Hambleton is Thirsk, a 45 minute drive north from York, and boasting some amazing backdrops of the Yorkshire Dales and the North York their farmers’ markets, whilst there cafes, restaurants, traditional pubs and independent shops. Enter The World of James Herriot, a multi award-winning museum dedicated to the world’s most famous vet. And

2021 as a huge artistic space to get creative in.

Northallerton lies in the Vale of

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unusual preserved Carthusian the Cleveland Hills set within the woodlands of the North York Moors. himself, as well as other upcoming artists. Like each of Hambleton’s market towns, Northallerton is a Yorkshire.

RYEDALE

The district of Ryedale is home to some wonderful little North Yorkshire towns that are becoming big tourist hotspots. With parts of these lying within the North York Moors National Park, they offer an attractive mix of beautiful landscapes and thriving communities led by great independent businesses.

Malton is known as ‘Yorkshire’s Food Capital’. Home to an array of specialist artisan producers and independent businesses supplying locals and visitors with all their desires, there is an abundance of authentic tasty food throughout the thriving town. Head to Talbot Yard, a collection of food delights with favourites including Bluebird Bakery, patisserie Florian Poirot, and coffee roastery Roost Coffee. Go to specialist wine and spirit merchants

passageway to a dimly-lit speakeasy. There’s plenty of delightful shops too; Hare and Wilde specialise in beautiful homeware pieces, and Gale and Temple create timeless jewellery. To see Malton at its most bustling, visit on the second Saturday of the month to their Monthly Food Market, or to the biannual Malton Food Lovers Festival, a celebration

offer.

On the border of the North York Moors, Pickering is a pretty market town packed with independent shops, historic attractions and plenty to do. Step back in time to the 12th century Grade I listed Parish Church, to the 13th century Pickering Castle, and to Beck Isle Museum which showcases period displays of what life used to be like in this market town. Stroll around the unique shops and grab a bite in the local eateries, then head to Kirk Theatre, which presents many performances and shows throughout the year.

Helmsley is located at the point where Ryedale leaves the moorland and joins the Vale of Pickering. As the only market town fully in the North York Moors National Park, Helmsley makes for a stunning setting, with plenty of attractions within. Historic sites include Helmsley Castle ruins, dating to 1120, and Rievaulx Abbey, a beautiful Cistercian abbey originating in 1132. Both are wonderfully evocative visits, but there are equally enjoyable modern attractions too. The Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool is a lovely family day out during the summer; Helmsley Walled Garden serenity; and the National Centre for Birds of Prey at Duncombe Park displays hawks, owls, raptors and

quaint market square, there are also traditional pubs, cafes, restaurants and independent shops, plus at the spa hotel Feversham Arms you can fully indulge yourself.

YORKSHIRE COAST

The Yorkshire Coast is home to some of the country’s most natural wonders, a unique stretch of coastline on which characterful seaside towns perch. The glorious East Coast boasts a variety of tourist attractions, as the combination of breathtaking views, local history, coastal resorts and tranquil villages make it the perfect escapism from everyday life.

Perhaps Yorkshire’s most famous coastal town, Scarborough stretches out an a spectacular coastline of natural beauty. Scarborough is a popular resort for fun and good times, with its sandy beaches and seaside enjoyment. To keep the family entertained, go see a variety of sea creatures at SEA LIFE, experience a replica battle at Peasholm Park, and go down the water slides at Alpamare UK. There are live shows at Scarborough Spa, Stephen Joseph Theatre and the unique Open Air Theatre. And for more culture, explore 3000 years of history at Scarborough Castle, a former medieval Royal fortress that overlooks the town and the North Sea.

20 miles north, Whitby is one of the coast’s most scenic spots,

skyline looks out to Whitby Abbey, a 7th-century Christian 199 steps to here for a wondrous walk around the gothic ruins. Elsewhere, you can discover the Whalebone Arch, celebrating the town’s whaling history, and learn about Captain Cook’s inspiring journeys at Captain Cook Memorial Museum and on the HMS Endeavour boat ride. Staying in the sea, Whitby has a popular beach and family friendly seaside attractions, but it is the other worldliness that sets the town apart; Whitby Goth Weekend comes here twice a year to really showcase what a special place this is.

Just a few miles away, Robin Hood’s Bay is

In between Scarborough and Bridlington, Filey is a popular seaside town that has grown from a small a little family getaway. Filey is able to offer a more surprises. With a long stretch of golden sand and offers a relaxing break and plenty of entertainment. The Bird Garden & Animal Park showcases a special

Wolds Way National Trail, Speeton Cliff Walk and Filey to Primrose Valley, or a meander through Glen Gardens and Crescent Gardens, where you can the unique area of Flamborough. With a rugged

Flamborough is a glorious outdoor experience. The oceanfront is the perfect spot to hike along

The remarkable Flamborough Head Lighthouse you can see some fascinating wildlife. Head to the

Then enjoy the characterful beaches, at the popular North Landing or the stunning natural sea arch Thornwick Bay.

WELCOME TO MALTON

ASHLEY COOKE RETAIL GROUP

DID YOU KNOW...

We are always working on something new! Whether that be expanding our range of products or supplying furniture for local events, there is never a dull moment.

Carpets, furniture, curtains, blinds, homeware and gifts...

The Ashley Cooke Retail Group has rapidly expanded in 2022 and we now have four shops based in Malton. Our wide range of carpets, furniture, curtains, blinds homeware and gifts means we are able to offer something to everyone in our local community without the need to travel to nearby cities. We offer well-known brands including Victoria Design Floors, Harvey Maria, Ashley Wilde, Laura Ashley, Stoneglow and Thomas Kent, as well as our own collection of luxury oak furniture. Our businesses are built on quality and a passion for outstanding customer service and this is what keeps our customers returning year upon year.

HARE AND WILDE

YOU KNOW...

Most of our products are made by British brands and makers.

Homeware shop selling useful yet beautiful objects for you and your home...

A relaxed shopping experience with friendly shopkeepers and a thoughtfully curated collection of simple, natural goods for your home, including handmade rugs, hand thrown British ceramics, kitchenware and many more useful but beautiful products. A shop to come and enjoy

DID YOU KNOW...

The shop was formally a butchers. There are sympathetic nods to its provenance throughout the shop.

Award winning barista coffee and fresh local homemade produce...

Established in 1996, the founder won the UK barista championship 3 times, competed in the world championships and came 9th. Good coffee is what we are all about. We have the knowledge, the skill and the desire to produce an extraordinary cup of coffee for our customers. We also offer an exciting, fresh and locally sourced menu. If it’s a light breakfast, a Mediterranean style salad or one of our delicious homemade cakes - we have something

Upstairs, more calm and serene.

MCMILLANS OF MALTON

DID YOU KNOW...

The shop holds a hidden secret, so come along and yourself.

Independent whisky, gin, wine, beer and spirits merchant...

Here at McMillan’s we believe in good booze, specialising in whisky and craft gin, you’re sure to get a warm, kilted welcome, doused with samples and will hopefully leave laden with bags full of alcoholic wonders (or at least a little bit tipsy).

With wine, beer, cider and other spirits on offer also, here at McMillans we try to offer a truly eclectic variety from across Yorkshire, the UK and the globe.

Based in the “Food Capital of Yorkshire”, Malton, McMillans is a family ran

TALLBOY INTERIORS

travel around rare and the unusual.

Antique Interior Design...

TallBoy Interiors is an Antique and Interior Design Company, situated in a 1820’s independent chapel in the heart of Malton, in which you by handmade homewares sourced from talented individuals and small artisan businesses. In addition to the retail side we offer services such as upholstery, bespoke headboards as well as domestic and commercial interior design services. If you are visiting Malton please come and see us!

THE LIBRARY

DID YOU KNOW...

We have over 200 whiskies, from across the globe. Something for every taste.

Speakeasy bar, hidden in plain sight. If you know, you know...

Hidden just off the street in the market town of Malton, the “Food Capital of Yorkshire”, the Library has over 200 whiskies. Serving whisky, gin, craft beer, wine and original cocktails, the Library is cosy and relaxed. Perfect place to whittle away the hours.

PATISSERIE MALTON

DID YOU KNOW...

Our carrot cake sells out every day!

Situated in the heart of Malton, we are an independent patisserie, café and shop...

Come and treat yourself and enjoy our delicious homemade cakes, victuals sweet and savoury. Our Patisserie is a beautiful location to sit down and relax and take in the vista of the town, or collect something tasty to take away if you’re on the go.

SHOP

ART

MALTON

THE SHAMBLES, YO17 7LZ

07793 821242

Environmental Art stocks a beautiful selection of Yorkshire hand made original art, craft, upcycled and recycled products curated by artist blacksmith Piers Edsall and textiles artist Hermione Crowe.

FLORIAN POIROT

FRENCH PATISSERIE | MALTON 2A TALBOT YARD FOOD COURT, YO17 7FT FLORIANPOIROT.COM 07947 587382

Florian Poirot, UK pastry champion, welcomes you to his boutique where all the delights are made onsite. Macarons, Chocolates, Desserts, Cakes and Snacking.

AND TURNER

| MALTON 12-14 MARKET ST, YO17 7LY

01653 692555

Lutt & Turner is a family run eatery in Yorkshire’s Food Capital, Malton. Working alongside YO Bakehouse, they offer delicious breakfast, lunch and more.

COOPER KING DISTILLERY

DID YOU KNOW...

The distillery was born out of an adventure to Australia in 2014, where founders Abbie and Chris met the distillers of the world’s best whisky.

SATURDAY: 12:00 - 18:00

Sustainable spirits distilled with craftsmanship, honesty and adventure...

Visit this self-built, crowd-funded distillery in its beautiful, countryside location for a fully guided tour and tasting with friendly, knowledgeable

gin using innovative vacuum stills, and why they make single malt whisky on a Tasmanian copper pot still, the only one of its kind in the Northern Hemisphere.

The shop is well stocked with spirits, gifts and locally produced wine and beer, with the bar offering indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for relaxing with a delicious tipple. You can also bring your empty Cooper King bottle

It’s a hidden gem well worth a visit!

THANK YOU

We want to say thank you; to everybody in York that has helped us: its people, and its businesses; to the passionate individuals and the creative communities all over the city; and to everybody that has made the Book of York happen.

With support from local people sharing great things, from independent businesses looking out for each other, and from popular attractions supporting the city; large and small, from all the diverse corners of this amazing city, York has come together to create the complete city guide.

And thank you to the people of York and to the visitors here who keep coming back for more. It is all of you who make this great city what it is. Made by York, a city like no other.

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Who We Are:

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