Guidebook for York
Food Scene
Out FAVOURITE cafe, ever! One of the reasons we moved to the area. The food is all created fresh using local sourced ingredients. Is a good price and fantastic quality. They have a menu board to check and stop serving food at 3pm. They are happy to offer half sizes for the kids. There is also a selection of toys and books.
55 locals recommend
The Pig
35 Bishopthorpe Rd Out FAVOURITE cafe, ever! One of the reasons we moved to the area. The food is all created fresh using local sourced ingredients. Is a good price and fantastic quality. They have a menu board to check and stop serving food at 3pm. They are happy to offer half sizes for the kids. There is also a selection of toys and books.
Robinsons Cafe
7 Bishopthorpe Rd A lovely cafe offering good quality food.
Our favourite hidden gem. A cafe that has a library inside. This means you can oder drinks, cakes and lunch and then also get your reading fix. Great kids section and they offer kids menu. Really peaceful and on a sunny day you can sit outside and look over the park.
7 locals recommend
Rowntree Park Reading Cafe
Richardson Street Our favourite hidden gem. A cafe that has a library inside. This means you can oder drinks, cakes and lunch and then also get your reading fix. Great kids section and they offer kids menu. Really peaceful and on a sunny day you can sit outside and look over the park.
This restaurant constantly receives high reviews and when we dined there we saw why. It is very much a place to book, and is also much more couple/adult focused. Really exquisite food and most sourced locally. Good vegetarian options
26 locals recommend
Melton's Restaurant
7 Scarcroft Rd This restaurant constantly receives high reviews and when we dined there we saw why. It is very much a place to book, and is also much more couple/adult focused. Really exquisite food and most sourced locally. Good vegetarian options
Our favourite Italian (well Sicilian to be precise). All food is fantastic here. Their ice cream is home made (and they allow tasting before which my kids love). Some vegetarian options but plenty for the whole family. I don't think they have a decimated children's menu but they are always happy to serve half portions.
24 locals recommend
Trinacria
27 Bishopthorpe Rd Our favourite Italian (well Sicilian to be precise). All food is fantastic here. Their ice cream is home made (and they allow tasting before which my kids love). Some vegetarian options but plenty for the whole family. I don't think they have a decimated children's menu but they are always happy to serve half portions.
Very much a coffee- haven, it is a small space but does great coffee and a selection of cakes and basic lunch. It has a small outside terrace and in winter there are blankets to wrap around yourself. Best suited for couple/adults as there isn't much space for kids!
13 locals recommend
Stanley & Ramona
30A Bishopthorpe Rd Very much a coffee- haven, it is a small space but does great coffee and a selection of cakes and basic lunch. It has a small outside terrace and in winter there are blankets to wrap around yourself. Best suited for couple/adults as there isn't much space for kids!
Our local fish and chip shop - does take away and has a small seated area. They offer good size portions, and kids menus are available.
The Fisherman's Wife Fish & Chips, York
1 Ebor St Our local fish and chip shop - does take away and has a small seated area. They offer good size portions, and kids menus are available.
Drinks & Nightlife
A combination of a cafe and a bar. Open late and has good options for whatever the occasion!
30 locals recommend
The Angel On The Green
2 Bishopthorpe Rd A combination of a cafe and a bar. Open late and has good options for whatever the occasion!
One of three local pubs - very salt of the earth and apparently the beer is good!
23 locals recommend
The Swan
16 Bishopgate St One of three local pubs - very salt of the earth and apparently the beer is good!
Slip Inn
20 ClementhorpeGood salt of the earth pub!
Large pub, offers food as well. No pug garden but an outside area to sit
7 locals recommend
The Winning Post station
Large pub, offers food as well. No pug garden but an outside area to sit
Parks & Nature
10 minutes walk from 109 Nunnery Lane. Lovely park with something for all ages. Two playgrounds, beautifully landscaped gardens, places to sit.
85 locals recommend
Rowntree Park
Terry Avenue 10 minutes walk from 109 Nunnery Lane. Lovely park with something for all ages. Two playgrounds, beautifully landscaped gardens, places to sit.
Museum Gardens
Museum StreetDean's Park
2 Minster YardSightseeing
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York
DeangateBishopthorpe Road
Bishopthorpe RoadShambles
ShamblesEssentials
Sainsbury's Local
63 Boar LnJohnsons The Cleaners
1A Bishopthorpe RdCostcutter
12-14 Bishopthorpe RdBishopthorpe Road Pharmacy
18 Bishopthorpe RdMillies
35 Bishopthorpe RdShopping
Pextons Hardware
11-13 Bishopthorpe RdFrankie & Johnny's Cookshop
23 Bishopthorpe RdWalter & May
Designer Outlet station
Recently opened, the zero waste store is a real pleasure to shop in. Lots of eco friendly stuff and great staff.
The Bishy Weigh
1 Bishopthorpe RdRecently opened, the zero waste store is a real pleasure to shop in. Lots of eco friendly stuff and great staff.
Arts & Culture
York Castle Museum
Tower StreetNational Railway Museum
Leeman RoadYork's Chocolate Story
3-4 Kings SquareNational Trust - Treasurer's House, York
Minster YardYork Theatre Royal
Saint Leonard's PlaceMerchant Adventurers' Hall
FossgateJorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateHolgate Windmill
Windmill RiseYork Art Gallery
Exhibition Square