Guidebook for York
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
63 Boar LnLocal well stocked supermarket - just round the corner
Food Scene
Ambiente Tapas Fossgate
31 FossgateGreat Tapas restaurant on the famous Fossgate
Great bistro style French Restaurant - if the weather is good go for a table on the terrace upstairs.
35 locals recommend
Rustique
28 CastlegateGreat bistro style French Restaurant - if the weather is good go for a table on the terrace upstairs.
The Rattle Owl
104 MicklegateLocal indépendent Italian - and it's just around the corner! Would recommend their specials.
17 locals recommend
Lo Spuntino
64 Blossom StLocal indépendent Italian - and it's just around the corner! Would recommend their specials.
The Pig
35 Bishopthorpe RdLocal independent cafe on the famous Bishopthorpe Rd
Goji Cafe Vegetarian Cafe & Deli
36 GoodramgateGreat Vegetarian - not far from the Minster
The Old Siam
126 MicklegateLocal Thai with a good reputation
The Park Restaurant at Marmadukes by Adam Jackson.
If you really want to push the boat out, try the tasting menu here - its like being a Judge on Masterchef.
10 locals recommend
The Park Restaurant
The Park Restaurant at Marmadukes by Adam Jackson.
If you really want to push the boat out, try the tasting menu here - its like being a Judge on Masterchef.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bora Bora Cocktails
5 SwinegatePopular Salsa bar
Although the restaurant downstairs is probably more famous, upstairs there a well appointed, chique cocktail bar/nightclub.
50 locals recommend
Lucia Restaurant
13 SwinegateAlthough the restaurant downstairs is probably more famous, upstairs there a well appointed, chique cocktail bar/nightclub.
Fine selection of beers & ciders - If the weather is good head upstairs to the roof terrace overlooking the Minster.
16 locals recommend
The Habit Cafe Bar
40 GoodramgateFine selection of beers & ciders - If the weather is good head upstairs to the roof terrace overlooking the Minster.
Entertainment & Activities
Everyman Cinema York
Blossom StreetRecently renovated (2018)
Arts & Culture
York Art Gallery
Exhibition SquareParks & Nature
Museum Gardens
Museum StreetCentral green space - great for picnics on a sunny day
Lovely park with a children's play area, a reading cafe and river walks nearby
85 locals recommend
Rowntree Park
Terry AvenueLovely park with a children's play area, a reading cafe and river walks nearby
Sightseeing
Well - you are in York, so you have to check this one out. Pay extra to go up to the roof for an amazing view of the City.
132 locals recommend
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York
DeangateWell - you are in York, so you have to check this one out. Pay extra to go up to the roof for an amazing view of the City.
There a lovely cafe on The Shambles (Flax and Twine) - it's a shop downstairs, so you may by-pass it, but its worth a visit to get any from the hustle and bustle of this busy street.
91 locals recommend
Shambles
ShamblesThere a lovely cafe on The Shambles (Flax and Twine) - it's a shop downstairs, so you may by-pass it, but its worth a visit to get any from the hustle and bustle of this busy street.
Again - fantastic views of the City from the top of Clifford's Tower.
67 locals recommend
Clifford's Tower, York
Tower StAgain - fantastic views of the City from the top of Clifford's Tower.