Fiona’s guide to York
Food scene
My favourite for brunch food and their cakes are delicious!
Closed Tues/Wed
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Robinsons Cafe
7 Bishopthorpe RdMy favourite for brunch food and their cakes are delicious!
Closed Tues/Wed
Delicious food for lunch / brunch and the best takeaway bacon or haloumi sandwich.
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The Pig
35 Bishopthorpe RdDelicious food for lunch / brunch and the best takeaway bacon or haloumi sandwich.
Great local bistro for the evenings particularly, delicious food and Live music Sundays 8pm
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The Angel On The Green
2 Bishopthorpe RdGreat local bistro for the evenings particularly, delicious food and Live music Sundays 8pm
You must have fish and chips in Yorkshire!
It’s not a bad local. If they are doing the jumbo fish it can often be two pieces of fish 🥹
Takeaway only, open until 8pm Monday to Saturday.
Closed Sundays.
The Fisherman's Wife Fish & Chips, York
1 Ebor StYou must have fish and chips in Yorkshire!
It’s not a bad local. If they are doing the jumbo fish it can often be two pieces of fish 🥹
Takeaway only, open until 8pm Monday to Saturday.
Closed Sundays.
Excellent curry house, we're so lucky this is our local. Huge fresh delicious serves. Ask for the sizzling dishes for piping hot food !
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Lal Quila
17 Bishopthorpe RdExcellent curry house, we're so lucky this is our local. Huge fresh delicious serves. Ask for the sizzling dishes for piping hot food !
About 10-15 mins walk away, you can find this fab vegan asian restaurant. The peking 'duck' is fantastic!
The Orchid Vegan Restaurant
16 George Hudson StreetAbout 10-15 mins walk away, you can find this fab vegan asian restaurant. The peking 'duck' is fantastic!
So fun having a coffee in the old walls. This is about 10 mins walk from our place, but lovely to sit on the roof top with a latte.
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Gatehouse Coffee
WalmgateSo fun having a coffee in the old walls. This is about 10 mins walk from our place, but lovely to sit on the roof top with a latte.
Lovely friendly local Bishy Road place - highly recommend for pizzas, arancini and gelati! And of course the famous Sicilian cannoli ! (With pistachio)
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Trinacria
27 Bishopthorpe RdLovely friendly local Bishy Road place - highly recommend for pizzas, arancini and gelati! And of course the famous Sicilian cannoli ! (With pistachio)
Lovely atmospheric place to kickstart your trip to York! The first place you’ll find across the bridge as you’re walking along the river into York centre. Usually only opens 10am and not every part is open every day.
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Dyls
Skeldergate BridgeLovely atmospheric place to kickstart your trip to York! The first place you’ll find across the bridge as you’re walking along the river into York centre. Usually only opens 10am and not every part is open every day.
Book this place for brunch if you're a foodie ! Lovely atmosphere and delicious food and cakes.... A little quieter than Bishy Road, but at least you can book here. Recommend !
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Partisan
112 MicklegateBook this place for brunch if you're a foodie ! Lovely atmosphere and delicious food and cakes.... A little quieter than Bishy Road, but at least you can book here. Recommend !
About 10-15 mins drive south of the house is Naburn Lock - and this gem of a tea house serving only plant based food, and it’s delicious!
Cakes, “cheese” scones, “sausage” sandwiches - I love my vegan food, but even Stuart thought it was really really good !!
Photos of the tearoom don’t really do it justice , it’s very grand and a lovely experience.
Tea By The Lock
About 10-15 mins drive south of the house is Naburn Lock - and this gem of a tea house serving only plant based food, and it’s delicious!
Cakes, “cheese” scones, “sausage” sandwiches - I love my vegan food, but even Stuart thought it was really really good !!
Photos of the tearoom don’t really do it justice , it’s very grand and a lovely experience.
Good coffee !
Little rustic place with a few chairs
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Kiosk: Project Space
41 FossgateGood coffee !
Little rustic place with a few chairs
Good coffee shop if you are an early riser (!!) and need a coffee as - a rarity for York - it opens at 8am on weekdays (9am weekends)
Rise.
Good coffee shop if you are an early riser (!!) and need a coffee as - a rarity for York - it opens at 8am on weekdays (9am weekends)
Sightseeing
We are a few minutes walk to Baile Hill where you can climb the steps and walk along the walls.
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Murallas de la ciudad de York en la fortaleza romana
We are a few minutes walk to Baile Hill where you can climb the steps and walk along the walls.
This is currently being extensively refurbished, but is 5-10 mins walk away, and next to the York Castle museum which is worth a visit!
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Torre de Clifford, York
Tower StThis is currently being extensively refurbished, but is 5-10 mins walk away, and next to the York Castle museum which is worth a visit!
Less than 10 minutes walk to the landing where the City Cruises leave from on the river Ouse. We loved the afternoon tea cruise. Casual but good high tea, and a great way to see the river and city.
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City Cruises York King's Staith Landing
King's StaithLess than 10 minutes walk to the landing where the City Cruises leave from on the river Ouse. We loved the afternoon tea cruise. Casual but good high tea, and a great way to see the river and city.
The classic street you think of when you think of York!
For all your magical shops and market stalls.
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Shambles
ShamblesThe classic street you think of when you think of York!
For all your magical shops and market stalls.
December in York is the prettiest place, and the markets are full of gorgeous gifts and fun food and drinks to sample.
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York Christmas Market
7 St Sampsons SquareDecember in York is the prettiest place, and the markets are full of gorgeous gifts and fun food and drinks to sample.
Book a Hot Air Balloon for your stay in York! Most leave from the York Racecourse which is only a 5 mins drive away, or the Naburn Lock just south of York. I personally did this with my dad and it was one of the most incredible things I've done! (To note: it is weather conditions dependent)
Adventure Balloons Ltd
London RoadBook a Hot Air Balloon for your stay in York! Most leave from the York Racecourse which is only a 5 mins drive away, or the Naburn Lock just south of York. I personally did this with my dad and it was one of the most incredible things I've done! (To note: it is weather conditions dependent)
A must see !
Entrance is free but must book a slot , and it’s about £7 for the Flying Scotsman VR experience
National Railway Museum York
A must see !
Entrance is free but must book a slot , and it’s about £7 for the Flying Scotsman VR experience
Buy a ticket and explore the famous York Minster leisurely . Add on climbing the tower steps for phenomenal views !
Or - go to a church service or evensong (my favourite) and be let inside the Minster for free. You can’t stay as long , but listening to the choir is really beautiful!
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Catedral de York
DeangateBuy a ticket and explore the famous York Minster leisurely . Add on climbing the tower steps for phenomenal views !
Or - go to a church service or evensong (my favourite) and be let inside the Minster for free. You can’t stay as long , but listening to the choir is really beautiful!
Pampering
The Grand Hotel & Spa, York
Station RiseLovely spa day out
Nature nearby
Such a beautiful space - lake, cafe, tennis courts, sculpture trail
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Rowntree Park
Terry AvenueSuch a beautiful space - lake, cafe, tennis courts, sculpture trail
Cross over Skeldergate Bridge, take a long walk along the river (away from city) to the Millennium Bridge. Come back in a circular walk, via Rowntree Park.
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Millennium Bridge
38 Hospital Fields RdCross over Skeldergate Bridge, take a long walk along the river (away from city) to the Millennium Bridge. Come back in a circular walk, via Rowntree Park.
Pub
Pubs for drinks only
The Blue Bell
53 FossgateOur closest pub and though it doesn’t serve food , it is great for a very cheap & relaxed drink. No frills !
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Slip Inn
20 ClementhorpeOur closest pub and though it doesn’t serve food , it is great for a very cheap & relaxed drink. No frills !