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Bars in York
Looking for bar places in York? This page collects the strongest matches in the YorkEats directory so visitors can compare location, rating, review volume, prices, accessibility and booking links in one place.
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bar York
Venues compared
23
Average rating
4.6 / 5
Last updated: 2026-06-24
££House Of The Trembling Madness // Stonegate (The Original)
Stuffed animal heads line the walls of this quirky medieval bar serving hard-to-find Belgian beers.
££The Hop York
Bar with tiled floors and walls for real ales, plus an airy pizzeria and weekend live music.
£££Roxy Ball Room York The Stonebow
Bar with a casual feel, in City Centre.
££The Habit Cafe Bar
Charbroiled burgers star from a relaxed venue also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
££Micklegate Social
A casual and cosy bar in Micklegate, York.
££Dusk
Compact, quirky cafe & coffeehouse by day, cosy cocktail bar with live music by night.
££Victor J's
Cool, 2-storey hangout for global comfort food, cocktails and art shows in a striking interior.
££The Crooked Tap - Acomb
Bar with a casual feel, in Acomb.
£Volunteer Arms
Bar with a casual feel, in York.
££Cat In The Wall
City Centre's casual spot for bar.
££££Howl | Wine Bar & Bottle Shop | York
Bar with a casual feel, in Castlegate.
££££Social 8 Lounge
A casual and cosy bar in City Centre, York.
££££Sora
A romantic and trendy bar in York, York.
££Brew York Handley Tap
Bar with a casual feel, in York.
££The Kings Inn
A casual and cosy bar in The Shambles, York.
££Northern Monk Refectory YORK
Stonegate's casual spot for bar.
££Either Way Up
Heworth's go-to spot for bar.
££The Hand - Freehouse bar
Bar with a casual feel, in Acomb.
££Brewhemian Hopsody
Fulford's casual spot for bar.
£££WET
Micklegate's go-to spot for bar.
£££Polymath Bar
City Centre's casual spot for bar.
£Old Mill Brewery
York's casual spot for bar.
££The Secret Bar York
A casual and trendy bar in City Centre, York.
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Where to find bar in York
York's bar options are spread across the city centre and surrounding streets. Use the area label on each card to pick somewhere close to your hotel, the Minster, the Shambles, the railway station or your evening plans.
Quick comparison tips
For tourist trips, prioritise walking distance, current opening hours and booking links as much as rating. York is busiest during weekends, race days, university events and the Christmas market period.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best bar places in York?
The top listings here are ordered by YorkEats' recommendation score, which weighs rating, review volume and featured placement so visitors can compare bar choices quickly.
Do I need to book bar in York?
Booking is sensible for popular venues, dinner slots and weekends. If you are visiting York for a short break, reserve the meal that matters most and keep casual options for the rest of the day.