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Best places to eat and drink in Petergate
Petergate is a useful search area for York visitors comparing food and drink close to the city's main walking routes. This page brings together 21 places in Petergate, ranked with rating strength, review volume and practical visitor details.
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places to eat in Petergate York
Venues compared
21
Average rating
4.5 / 5
Last updated: 2026-06-24
££Fat Hippo York
Petergate's casual spot for restaurant.
££Hole In The Wall
Traditional, red-brick venue with ales and classic pub food, plus quizzes and live music nights.
££Guy Fawkes Inn
Traditional rooms and suites, along with a cosy, classic pub in a Georgian townhouse.
££££La Vecchia Scuola
Contemporary Italian dining in a grand, 300-year-old Georgian college building, with memorabilia.
£££Pho York
Simple, modern chain dining room serving Vietnamese noodle soup & street-food dishes.
££Drake's Fish & Chips
Upbeat operation doling out seafood classics, tacos & burgers, plus gluten-free options.
££The Fat Badger York
17th-century brick pub featuring simple, chic quarters, full Yorkshire breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
£££Bella Italia - York
Casual restaurant serving Italian pasta, pizza & grill dishes, with a special children's menu.
£££Eagle & Child
British pub serving local fare in a multilevel space with a wood-lined dining room & a patio.
££££Côte York
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialties & traditional classics.
££Five Guys Burgers and Fries York
Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
££Three Legged Mare
Vibrant hangout pouring cask ales & craft beers, featuring weekly open-mic & folk nights.
£££Wildwood York Italian Restaurant | Pizza, Pasta & Grill
Stylish, modern restaurant chain serving European & international favourites, plus a kids' menu.
£££Forest
Rustic-style restaurant in the Galtres Lodge Hotel offering traditional cuisine & afternoon tea.
£200 Degrees Coffee Shop
Coffee shop with a casual feel, in Petergate.
££Bennett's Cafe and Bistro
A cosy cafe serving breakfast, tea and homemade cakes, switching to bistro dining in the evening.
££Days
A casual and cosy cafe in Petergate, York.
££Bootham Bar
Historical landmark with a warm feel, in Petergate.
££££22 Yards Restaurant & Wine Bar
Petergate's casual spot for restaurant.
£££Cicchetti Lounge
Petergate's casual spot for restaurant.
£££Hatsu
Restaurant with a casual feel, in Petergate.
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Is Petergate good for food and drink?
Petergate 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 Petergate 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 Petergate, York?
The best places to eat in Petergate depend on your occasion, but the top of this page highlights highly rated venues with strong review volume and useful visitor details.
Is Petergate 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.