Laura’s guidebook
Shopping
Great designer shopping at lower prices. There is a park and ride here with regular buses into the centre of York.
81 locals recommend
York Designer Outlet
Saint Nicholas AvenueGreat designer shopping at lower prices. There is a park and ride here with regular buses into the centre of York.
Sightseeing
Shadows of York Ghost Walk
High PetergateEntertaining ghost walk with grisly tales of York's history
Great on a sunny day. Get a different view of York with some added facts.
17 locals recommend
York Cruises
Lendal BridgeGreat on a sunny day. Get a different view of York with some added facts.
An ancient street in York with impressive timber framed buildings. There are now boutique shops and cafes to visit.
91 locals recommend
Shambles
ShamblesAn ancient street in York with impressive timber framed buildings. There are now boutique shops and cafes to visit.
Bars
An excellent bar in the heart of York market. Head to the top floor for impressive views of York minster and the medieval buildings below.
7 locals recommend
The Market Cat
6 JubbergateAn excellent bar in the heart of York market. Head to the top floor for impressive views of York minster and the medieval buildings below.
Food scene
Highly acclaimed York restaurant which offers small plates. The cooking is innovative and exciting. One of our favourites.
73 locals recommend
Skosh
98 MicklegateHighly acclaimed York restaurant which offers small plates. The cooking is innovative and exciting. One of our favourites.
Roots York
68 MarygateOwned by Michelin star chef Tommy Banks. Stunning sharing plates menu
Authentic Thai Tapas which are delicious. The restaurant is located in a historical building with views up one of the old streets in York. They offer excellent value with a special offer menu (3 tapas for £12.95 before 4.00pm)
7 locals recommend
Phranakhon Thai Tapas
19 Grape LnAuthentic Thai Tapas which are delicious. The restaurant is located in a historical building with views up one of the old streets in York. They offer excellent value with a special offer menu (3 tapas for £12.95 before 4.00pm)
A vibrant mix of street food outlets and bars set in shipping containers. This is literally just as you get off the Selby to York bus. In the summer it is our personal favourite as the top section is a real sun trap.
46 locals recommend
Spark York CIC
17-21 PiccadillyA vibrant mix of street food outlets and bars set in shipping containers. This is literally just as you get off the Selby to York bus. In the summer it is our personal favourite as the top section is a real sun trap.