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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
I-York Art Gallery
Exhibition SquareParks & Nature
Central green space - great for picnics on a sunny day
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Izihlahla zaseMuziyamu
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Clifford's Tower, York
Tower StAgain - fantastic views of the City from the top of Clifford's Tower.