Guidebook for York
Food Scene
Missoula Montana York
Nice balcony, reasonably priced
Mexicano York
23 SkeldergateGreat feel and definitely not a chain formula...
The Whippet Inn
15 North StGreat steaks and wine
Akbars
15 EastgateHandy Indian
The Pig
35 Bishopthorpe RdInnovative snacks, relaxed atmosphere
Robinsons Cafe
7 Bishopthorpe RdGreat snacks and drinks
The Angel On The Green
2 Bishopthorpe RdBishy Road is Yorks Notting Hill...
Andrew Pern the owner is a Michelin chef but the main attraction is the setting
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The Star Inn the City
Museum StreetAndrew Pern the owner is a Michelin chef but the main attraction is the setting
A bar and restaurant. A great tree shaded setting with busts of the judges who were once resident... nice for a drink or meal
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The Judges Lodging Bar
9 LendalA bar and restaurant. A great tree shaded setting with busts of the judges who were once resident... nice for a drink or meal
Has a tremendous reputation: sells fat rascals... fine afternoon tea...
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareHas a tremendous reputation: sells fat rascals... fine afternoon tea...
Spark York CIC
17-21 PiccadillyVery trendy: some retail, bars and street food
Michelin chef oversees this pleasant artisan style venue for a chat and a snack
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Mannion & Co
1 Blake StMichelin chef oversees this pleasant artisan style venue for a chat and a snack
Good for cappuccino, special teas, toasted sandwiches on special bread...
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Spring Espresso
45 FossgateGood for cappuccino, special teas, toasted sandwiches on special bread...
White Rioja with tapas works like a dream...
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Ambiente Tapas Fossgate
31 FossgateWhite Rioja with tapas works like a dream...
Bare floorboard style ale house with pies and more exotic food
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Lamb & Lion Inn
2-4 High PetergateBare floorboard style ale house with pies and more exotic food
Drinks and food - and a chance to consider the merits and dangers of attempting to blow up the Houses of Parliament - and see the mask universally adopted since Occupy as a symbol of protest...
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Guy Fawkes Inn
25 High PetergateDrinks and food - and a chance to consider the merits and dangers of attempting to blow up the Houses of Parliament - and see the mask universally adopted since Occupy as a symbol of protest...
Entertainment & Activities
York Racecourse station
Top tier horse racing
Arts & Culture
Great selection of one night shows: opera, comedy, plays, music...
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Grand Opera House
Cumberland StreetGreat selection of one night shows: opera, comedy, plays, music...
Serious productions based there or on tour plus an annual pantomime
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Theatre Royal
Saint Leonard's PlaceSerious productions based there or on tour plus an annual pantomime
I-Yorkshire Museum
Regular displays of great cultural interest
This is not a glass display cabinet museum.. much more engaging...
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Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateThis is not a glass display cabinet museum.. much more engaging...
York Castle Museum
Tower StreetYou can walk through time...
Sightseeing
Castle Howard
One of the great British Estates
York will soon house the original Stephenson Rocket...
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National Railway Museum
Leeman RoadYork will soon house the original Stephenson Rocket...
Henry VIII did leave the Minster alone but made a mess here..
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Iziko likaMusemu
Museum StreetHenry VIII did leave the Minster alone but made a mess here..
York Minster
DeangateOne of the great cathedrals
York Shambles
ShamblesPretty much as it was many hundreds of years ago
Treasurer's House
Minster YardThere are ghosts in the cellar...
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
63 Boar Ln50 yards away
Shopping
Fenwick York
2 Saint Mary's SquareHas a few stores across England positioned at the higher quality end...