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Cocktail Bars in York
Looking for cocktail 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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cocktail bar York
Venues compared
10
Average rating
4.3 / 5
Last updated: 2026-06-24
££££Slug & Lettuce York Riverside
Smart bar chain with a cocktail list, a menu of global classics, and contemporary decor.
££Evil Eye
Relaxed bar with an extensive menu of inventive cocktails, plus smoothies, milkshakes & a gin shop.
££Bobos Cocktail Bar York
Stylish cocktail bar offering creative drinks & featuring a shisha rooftop terrace.
££DumDum
Cocktail bar with a casual feel, in Swinegate.
££££Manahatta York
Contemporary bar/restaurant serving international dishes and a range of beers, wines and cocktails.
££Bora Bora
Convivial hangout with outdoor seating featuring a large list of creative cocktails, plus wine.
££Jalou York
Hip, neon-lit cocktail bar in a historical, former church with Parisian-style furnishings and DJs.
££The Hi Ho Club
Casual hub featuring pizzas, sandwiches & meat boards, plus a cocktail bar with burlesque shows.
£Life on Mars
Cocktail bar with a casual feel, in Lendal.
££££1906
A cosy and trendy cocktail bar in City Centre, York.
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Where to find cocktail bar in York
York's cocktail 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 cocktail 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 cocktail bar choices quickly.
Do I need to book cocktail 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.