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Best places to eat and drink in Bootham
Bootham is a useful search area for York visitors comparing food and drink close to the city's main walking routes. This page brings together 9 places in Bootham, ranked with rating strength, review volume and practical visitor details.
Search intent
places to eat in Bootham York
Venues compared
9
Average rating
4.5 / 5
Last updated: 2026-06-24
£££Taas Restaurant
Compact destination with a homey ambiance offering thali, biryani & other Indian & Nepalese dishes.
££Exhibition Hotel
Modest rooms in an unfussy hotel with a cosy bar/restaurant featuring York's largest beer garden.
££The Bootham Tavern - York
Warm pub in a redbrick building offering laid-back rooms & a beer garden, plus breakfast.
££Bar Hashery
Bootham's casual spot for cafe.
££North South - Cafe & Bar
Cafe with a casual feel, in Bootham.
£££The Raj Indian Restaurant - York Indian Restaurant and Takeaway
Relaxed, contemporary curry house and takeaway, turning out classic Indian and Bangladeshi dishes.
£Dough
Bootham's go-to spot for bakery.
£Bean & Gone Coffee
Cafe with a casual feel, in Bootham.
£££The Brasserie
Elegant hotel restaurant serving modern, Yorkshire-inspired cuisine with live piano music.
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Is Bootham good for food and drink?
Bootham is worth checking when you want a more precise York food search than the whole city centre. It helps narrow choices by walking distance, which matters when planning lunch, dinner or drinks around sightseeing.
How YorkEats ranks Bootham venues
Recommended order combines rating, review count and featured status. You should still check opening hours and booking availability before travelling, especially for evenings and weekends.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to eat in Bootham, York?
The best places to eat in Bootham depend on your occasion, but the top of this page highlights highly rated venues with strong review volume and useful visitor details.
Is Bootham walkable from York city centre?
York's visitor core is compact and many named streets and districts are walkable from the main attractions. Check the individual listing map for the exact route and distance.