Guidebook for York
Food Scene
Fantastic for breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee etc. Sit inside or outside.
55 locals recommend
The Pig
35 Bishopthorpe RdFantastic for breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee etc. Sit inside or outside.
Great bistro type place just round the corner from the cottage, 2 minute walk. Local beers and gin.
30 locals recommend
The Angel On The Green
2 Bishopthorpe RdGreat bistro type place just round the corner from the cottage, 2 minute walk. Local beers and gin.
Skosh
98 MicklegateAmazing food on small plates, great service. One of the best in York!
Great wine bar and food on Walmgate which is full of great bars and restaurants.
6 locals recommend
Cave du Cochon
19 WalmgateGreat wine bar and food on Walmgate which is full of great bars and restaurants.
Very large bar and restaurant. Great for families during the day but more adult on the evening. Its converted from an old cinema and the interior is very art deco!
16 locals recommend
Cosy Club
19-22 FossgateVery large bar and restaurant. Great for families during the day but more adult on the evening. Its converted from an old cinema and the interior is very art deco!
We love the atmosphere at this fantastic restaurant where you can sit outside all year round with blankets and heaters! Great music cocktail bar upstairs.
50 locals recommend
Lucia Restaurant
13 SwinegateWe love the atmosphere at this fantastic restaurant where you can sit outside all year round with blankets and heaters! Great music cocktail bar upstairs.
Turtle Bay
11 Little StonegateGreat lively restaurant serving caribbean food and cocktails!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bora Bora Cocktails
5 SwinegateGreat little mediterranean area and fantastic cocktails.
Kennedys Bar & Restaurant
1 Little StonegateVery busy but fun bar with music
Arts & Culture
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateYork Castle Museum
Tower StreetFantastic!
York Art Gallery
Exhibition SquareSightseeing
This is a must see in York and pretty much can't be avoided!
67 locals recommend
Clifford's Tower, York
Tower StThis is a must see in York and pretty much can't be avoided!
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York
DeangateThe Shambles is a 'must see', its very thin and very old with a cobbled street, just how you imagine streets used to be! You must look up to see the buildings above the shop fronts, its fascinating! There are Harry Potter shops here and lots of little independent shops.
91 locals recommend
Shambles
ShamblesThe Shambles is a 'must see', its very thin and very old with a cobbled street, just how you imagine streets used to be! You must look up to see the buildings above the shop fronts, its fascinating! There are Harry Potter shops here and lots of little independent shops.
Parks & Nature
City Walls -
Walking around the top of the ancient city walls is a great activity, it gives views of the city from up above.
Museum Gardens
Museum StreetBeautiful park with ruins and squirrels!
Great park with walks, sports, lake, childrens playgrounds. Just behind Bishy Road and next to the River.
85 locals recommend
Rowntree Park
Terry AvenueGreat park with walks, sports, lake, childrens playgrounds. Just behind Bishy Road and next to the River.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
63 Boar LnJust round the corner from the cottage, a 4 minute walk
Shopping
Vangarde Shopping Park
Marks & Spencer, Next, John Lewis and some restaurants.
Indoor shopping centre, buses every few minutes from the bus stop opposite the cottage.
81 locals recommend
York Designer Outlet
Saint Nicholas AvenueIndoor shopping centre, buses every few minutes from the bus stop opposite the cottage.