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The best bars

in York

Roxy Ball Room York

Bora Bora

Bar Swinegate

Convivial hangout with outdoor seating featuring a large list of creative cocktails, plus wine.

Roxy Ball Room York

Roxy Ball Room

Bar Stonebow House

From air hockey to tech darts, or stir up chaos on the green with our Roxy-exclusive crazy pool! Taking gaming to the next level, this mad mix of crazy golf and pool is guaranteed to kick up a fuss.

The Botanist York

The Botanist

bar Stonegate

Just a stone's throw from York Minster, The Botanist is a city centre gem worth visiting. Touting nature-inspired interiors, including tree branch ceiling arrangements and floral features, this is the ideal spot for sultry date nights or catch-ups with friends alike. 

Tank & Paddle

Tank & Paddle

Pub Merchant Exchange

Convivial hangout fixing up burgers, pizza & meat dishes, plus beer, wine & creative cocktails.

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The Keystones

Pub Monkgate

Pub with wood beams, live sport on TV and a garden by the city wall, plus pool table and weekly DJs.

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Victor J's

Bar Finkle St

Cool, 2-storey hangout for global comfort food, cocktails and art shows in a striking interior.

The Hop York

The Hop

Bar Fossgate

The Hop York is a real ale house (Ossett Brewery), serving a wide range of craft beers, cask ales and gins within a relaxed and casual setting with large tables. Serving wood fired pizzas and hosts regular live music. A busy hotspot at weekends.

The Market Cat

The Market Cat

Pub Jubbergate

A Nicholson pub, that's said to to be haunted, has been a pub for over four centuries. Serving a range of real ales and classic pub grub, within a traditional setting.

Social 8 Lounge

Social 8 Lounge

Bar High Ousegate

A cocktail lounge bar (part of the Ate O'Clock restaurant) offering cocktails, wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks within a relaxed, stylish venue. Also serve food.

Shambles Tavern

Shambles Tavern

Pub Shambles

Serving a wide range of craft beers and cask ales, within a traditional pub setting located on the famous Shambles. A large outdoor courtyard. Also serving classic pub grub.

Hole in The Wall

Hole In The Wall

Pub High Petergate

The Hole in The Wall is situated just fifty metres from the historic York Minster. Serving a wide range of cask ales, within a traditional pub setting. Also serving classic British pub grub.

Harkers

Harkers

Pub Helen’s Square

A Nicholson's pub, serving a wide range of craft ales, real ales and gins within a traditional pub setting. Serving classic British pub grub.

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DumDum

Cocktail Bar Swinegate

Home of the first modern Polynesian tiki cocktail bar York has ever seen, home of rum in York, home to fire, home to new experiences, situated under the legendary Vudu Lounge..

Biltmore Bar & Grill

Biltmore

Bar & Grill Swinegate

Set on two levels, this spacious cocktail bar is one on York's most lively late bars, opening until 2am on weekends with a live DJ. Booths are available for hire.​

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Artful Dodger

Pub Micklegate

A lively late bar with live music and club nights. Wide selection of Real Cask Ales, Lagers, Ciders, Spirits, Cocktails and Wines.​

Bobo Lobo

Bobo Lobo

Cocktail Bar Little Stonegate

Bobo Lobo is one of the premier and best Cocktail bars and Grill restaurants in York and is located in the The Quarter area of the town centre. Within easy walking distance of York train station; we serve a tantalising selection of food during the day along with some of the finest drinks & cocktails through until the early hours.​

Valhalla

Valhalla

Pub Patrick Pool

This cozy, rustic spot with a viking theme serves ales and mead, plus meat, cheese and fish boards.​​

The Fossgate Social

The Fossgate Social

Bar Fossgate

Indie, low-lit hangout with coffee drinks, cafe eats & full bar, comfy seating & an outdoor patio.​

Evil Eye

Evil Eye

Cocktail Bar Stonegate

Hidden on York's oldest street and under the Devil's gaze, you'll find an escape from the norms of York and a place to relax. We specialise in tasty cocktails. All made with fresh ingredients, prepared and put together by our well trained, friendly staff. With a huge range to choose from, there's something to suit every palate.​​

Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen

Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen

Bar & Kitchen Goodramgate

Fancy Hank’s is a bar and kitchen tucked away in the laid-back-streets of the historic Minster Quarter and offers good mood food inspired by two brothers travels through the 11 states of America’s Deep South. Inspired by southern street food, Fancy Hank’s brings soulful, feel-good flavours from its dishes to its cocktails.​​

1906

Bar Station Rise

Sink into our comfortable loungers in the intimate 1906 Bar and allow our expert bartenders to guide you through our extensive menu. From classic and signature cocktail serves, including Champagne and Martini cocktails, to our considerable collection of premium spirits and whiskeys, we have options to suit all tastebuds. We also serve a fine array of quality lagers and a selection of Yorkshire’s finest ales with a hand-picked selection of quality wines and Champagnes to enjoy.​

Dusk

Dusk

Bar New Street

Compact, quirky cafe & coffeehouse by day, cosy cocktail bar with live music by night.​​

Stone Roses Bar York

The Stone Roses Bar

Barl King Street

For guests seeking a touch of luxury from their visit to York, the centrally located 5 Star Grand hotel lives up to its name. The lavishly decorated suites offer large plush beds, a full mini-bar, in-room dining and access to the luxury spa located in former vaults.​​

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