Guidebook for York
Food Scene
In the shadow of the Minster, Bennett's is a great little coffee shop by day but at night becomes a fantastic bistro with a supper-club vibe.
Bennett's Cafe and Bistro
30-32 High PetergateIn the shadow of the Minster, Bennett's is a great little coffee shop by day but at night becomes a fantastic bistro with a supper-club vibe.
Be sure to visit The Countess of York, nestled within the National Railway Museum; fine china and silverware are the order of the day, afternoon tea is served in impeccable style in a converted railway carriage.
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National Railway Museum
Leeman RoadBe sure to visit The Countess of York, nestled within the National Railway Museum; fine china and silverware are the order of the day, afternoon tea is served in impeccable style in a converted railway carriage.
Tucked away on the trendy Gillygate, is a fantastic contemporary English bistro. With bold flavours and fresh produce it's a favourite amongst our guests.
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Cafe No.8 Bistro
8 GillygateTucked away on the trendy Gillygate, is a fantastic contemporary English bistro. With bold flavours and fresh produce it's a favourite amongst our guests.
Head to Rustique on Castlegate for an authentic French lunch, we heartily recommend the french onion soup!
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Rustique
28 CastlegateHead to Rustique on Castlegate for an authentic French lunch, we heartily recommend the french onion soup!
Famous for their tea and the incredible wood panelled tea room downstairs, the tea room on St Helen's square is home to the famous 'Bettys Mirror', on which the names of many airmen stationed in York during WWII are scratched into with diamond pen.
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareFamous for their tea and the incredible wood panelled tea room downstairs, the tea room on St Helen's square is home to the famous 'Bettys Mirror', on which the names of many airmen stationed in York during WWII are scratched into with diamond pen.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great quirky little pub above a liquor store that seems to stock everything.
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House Of The Trembling Madness
48 StonegateA great quirky little pub above a liquor store that seems to stock everything.
Relive your gap year in this quirky bar, complete with Bali beds upstairs and a fantastic Thai menu. Famous for it's cocktails, we challenge anyone to try and work through it's extensive drinks menu. The hot chocolates are incredible too.
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Evil Eye
42 StonegateRelive your gap year in this quirky bar, complete with Bali beds upstairs and a fantastic Thai menu. Famous for it's cocktails, we challenge anyone to try and work through it's extensive drinks menu. The hot chocolates are incredible too.
Why not visit York's friendly and independent brewery and see how traditional methods are used to produce some great beers.
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York Bier Keller
12 Toft GrnWhy not visit York's friendly and independent brewery and see how traditional methods are used to produce some great beers.
Sightseeing
No visit to York is complete without a trip to the Minster. As Europe's largest gothic cathedral, the Minster towers over the city and offers countless photo opportunities, from ant-like perspectives from directly outside, to candid shots though alleyways and rooftops through the city. For the daring, be sure to climb the steep spiral staircase to the top for stunning panoramic views of the city, it's certainly worth the admission.
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The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York
DeangateNo visit to York is complete without a trip to the Minster. As Europe's largest gothic cathedral, the Minster towers over the city and offers countless photo opportunities, from ant-like perspectives from directly outside, to candid shots though alleyways and rooftops through the city. For the daring, be sure to climb the steep spiral staircase to the top for stunning panoramic views of the city, it's certainly worth the admission.
After a hearty breakfast we'd recommend walking around the city walls, a great way to get your bearings and take in the historic city from up high. Take a stroll from The Bloomsbury along Bootham and you'll walk past one of the oldest schools, St. Peter's founded in 627 AD; Guy Fawkes himself is an alumni! At the end of the street you'll find Bootham Bar and the stairs to the top of the walls. You can follow the walls around the city, nipping out to catch a cup of coffee or browse a few shops, before looping back to Bootham Bar in time for a visit to the Minster.
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City Walls
After a hearty breakfast we'd recommend walking around the city walls, a great way to get your bearings and take in the historic city from up high. Take a stroll from The Bloomsbury along Bootham and you'll walk past one of the oldest schools, St. Peter's founded in 627 AD; Guy Fawkes himself is an alumni! At the end of the street you'll find Bootham Bar and the stairs to the top of the walls. You can follow the walls around the city, nipping out to catch a cup of coffee or browse a few shops, before looping back to Bootham Bar in time for a visit to the Minster.
Arts & Culture
Home to the recreated Victorian street of Kirkgate, the always popular Castle Museum, showcases the social and military past of York and is a great way to start your second day. The museum, housed in a former 18th century prison, offers a range of exhibits including the swinging Sixties and York Castle Prison. Best of all it's all indoors so perfect for days when the weather takes a turn for the worst.
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Musée du château de York
Tower StreetHome to the recreated Victorian street of Kirkgate, the always popular Castle Museum, showcases the social and military past of York and is a great way to start your second day. The museum, housed in a former 18th century prison, offers a range of exhibits including the swinging Sixties and York Castle Prison. Best of all it's all indoors so perfect for days when the weather takes a turn for the worst.
Le Donjon de York
12 Clifford StLive actors recreate York's scary and haunted past.
The National Centre for Early Music, situated in St Margaret’s Church York, is the home of the internationally renowned York Early Music Festival and the Beverley and East Riding Early Music Festival. The Centre also attracts some of the world’s finest artists in the fields of jazz, folk and world music.
The National Centre for Early Music
88-96 Percy's LnThe National Centre for Early Music, situated in St Margaret’s Church York, is the home of the internationally renowned York Early Music Festival and the Beverley and East Riding Early Music Festival. The Centre also attracts some of the world’s finest artists in the fields of jazz, folk and world music.
York’s Chocolate Story is an entertaining and informative guided tour through the history of York’s most famous chocolate-making families and their finest creations.
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L'histoire du chocolat de York
3-4 Kings SquareYork’s Chocolate Story is an entertaining and informative guided tour through the history of York’s most famous chocolate-making families and their finest creations.
Shopping
From quirky gifts and handmade throws to upholstered antique chairs. The chairs in our hallway are from here and we're always popping in to see what's new.
Cleggs
6 GoodramgateFrom quirky gifts and handmade throws to upholstered antique chairs. The chairs in our hallway are from here and we're always popping in to see what's new.
Essentials
Great for those last minute items you may have forgotten to pack. The cash machine is free to use too.
SPAR Clifton Green
122 Clifton GrnGreat for those last minute items you may have forgotten to pack. The cash machine is free to use too.
Entertainment & Activities
A fantastic little cinema with blockbusters and art house movies through the year. The cafe is great too with a fantastic view of the River Ouse.
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City Screen Picturehouse York
13-17 Coney StA fantastic little cinema with blockbusters and art house movies through the year. The cafe is great too with a fantastic view of the River Ouse.