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Best pub food in York
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best pub food York
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36
Average rating
4.5 / 5
Last updated: 2026-06-24
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
Traditional, mainstay tearoom offering formal afternoon teas or casual cafe dining on British fare.
££Valhalla York
This cozy, rustic spot with a viking theme serves ales and mead, plus meat, cheese and fish boards.
££££Khaosan Road Thai Tapas
Rustic Thai bistro with candles, traditional wall mirrors, framed pictures and a classic menu.
££Ye Olde Starre Inne
Traditional pub with flock wallpaper, wooden boards and a fire, for cask ales and comfort food.
££Hole In The Wall
Traditional, red-brick venue with ales and classic pub food, plus quizzes and live music nights.
£££The Blue Barbakan
Bright, rustic Polish dining room featuring wooden tables & a traditional menu.
££The Wetherby Whaler
Fish & chips shop with a casual feel, in York.
££The Old White Swan
Cask ales and a traditional pub menu, served in a 16th-century building with its own ghost.
£££Marzano Italian Grill
Upbeat bistro with a warm vibe offering pasta, pizza and other Italian favorites, plus a full bar.
££Guy Fawkes Inn
Traditional rooms and suites, along with a cosy, classic pub in a Georgian townhouse.
£York Tap
Station pub in Victorian, former tea rooms with terrazzo floor and circular bar serving craft beers.
£££Zizzi - York
Italian chain restaurant for pizza & calzone on wooden boards, plus traditional pastas.
££The Punch Bowl
Traditional pub, favoured drinking place of 17th-century Whig party members, and reputedly haunted.
£The Blue Bell
Tiny, traditional wood-panelled pub with original Edwardian decor and open fire, serving cask ales.
£££The Botanist York
Gastropub-style dining, kebabs, brunch & botanical cocktails in a striking interior.
££The Three Tuns
Centuries-old traditional pub serving draft ales & familiar comfort grub in a comfortable setting.
££The Hop York
Bar with tiled floors and walls for real ales, plus an airy pizzeria and weekend live music.
££Drake's Fish & Chips
Upbeat operation doling out seafood classics, tacos & burgers, plus gluten-free options.
££Royal Oak
Smart, traditional pub-restaurant in a 14th-century building with leather banquettes and a library.
££££Ambiente Tapas Goodramgate
Contemporary bar with wooden decor for traditional and modern tapas with Spanish wine and sherry.
££££Côte York
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialties & traditional classics.
££Duke Of York
Laid-back, traditional pub with wooden boards serving classic comfort fare & cask ales.
£££The Yak and Yeti Gurkha Restaurant
Understated, casual outlet featuring Nepalese specialties such as curries, meat & veggies.
£££Caesars@theMinster Italian Restaurants York
Traditional pasta dishes, pizza and daily specials, plus Italian wine and beer in the bar.
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Tourist timing tip
York gets busiest on Saturdays, school holidays, race days and Christmas market dates. Book key meals ahead, then use casual cafes, pubs and bars as flexible backup choices while walking between attractions.
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Is York easy to explore on foot between meals?
Yes. York's historic centre is compact, which makes it practical to plan meals around York Minster, the Shambles, Stonegate, the city walls, the theatre, shops and the railway station.
How often should I check opening hours?
Always check before travelling. York venues can change hours around bank holidays, private events, race days and seasonal tourist peaks, especially outside standard lunch and dinner times.