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Best cocktail bars in York
Cocktail searches in York are usually about the evening plan: where to go after dinner, before theatre, after shopping or during a weekend away. This guide highlights cocktail bars and venues with strong cocktail or drinks signals.
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best cocktail bars York
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36
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4.5 / 5
Last updated: 2026-06-24
The Cut & Craft York
Craft beers, steaks & burgers served at a chic restaurant that has a sophisticated vibe.
££££Turtle Bay York
Stonegate's casual spot for caribbean.
££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.
££Valhalla York
This cozy, rustic spot with a viking theme serves ales and mead, plus meat, cheese and fish boards.
££££Rustique Restaurant
A rustic French menu served in a bright room with wooden tables, mirrors and a stained-glass window.
££££Las Iguanas - York
Flame-grilled Latin American dishes and shared plates served in a contemporary chain dining room.
££Fat Hippo York
Petergate's casual spot for restaurant.
££Ye Olde Starre Inne
Traditional pub with flock wallpaper, wooden boards and a fire, for cask ales and comfort food.
££££Slug & Lettuce York Riverside
Smart bar chain with a cocktail list, a menu of global classics, and contemporary decor.
££££Lucia
Italian restaurant with a cosy, fashionable interior & a lounge for creative & classic cocktails.
££££The Ivy St Helen's Square York
Elegant choice offering classic British dishes & cocktails, plus afternoon tea & weekend brunch.
££Hole In The Wall
Traditional, red-brick venue with ales and classic pub food, plus quizzes and live music nights.
££Golden Fleece York
Airy rooms, some with 4-poster beds, in a casual 16th-century pub offering a beer garden.
£££The Blue Barbakan
Bright, rustic Polish dining room featuring wooden tables & a traditional menu.
££££Casa Brazilian Rodizio
Meats are carved tableside at this Brazilian steakhouse with a salad bar and weathered wood decor.
££Brew & Brownie
Locally sourced fare & house-baked sweets are served with craft coffee & tea drinks in hip digs.
££Pear Tree Farm - Farmhouse Inns
Hearty dishes and a daily carvery served in a modern brick pub with a garden and indoor play area.
££££Ate O'Clock
Mediterranean dishes served in an exposed-brick interior with lots of clocks set to 8 o'clock.
££SPARK York
Buzzing destination featuring bars & eateries in funky upcycled shipping containers.
£££ASK Italian - York
Modern Italian restaurant chain serving long, stone-baked pizzas, plus classic pastas & entrees.
££££Ambiente Tapas Fossgate
Industrial chic local chain serving a range of Spanish tapas and small plates in casual surrounds.
££Cosy Club
A casual and cosy restaurant in Fossgate, York.
£££The Fox And Roman
Half-timbered, rustic country pub and restaurant with a log fire and Roman artefacts on display.
££The Old White Swan
Cask ales and a traditional pub menu, served in a 16th-century building with its own ghost.
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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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What are the best options for best cocktail bars York?
The highest-ranked options on this page combine strong ratings, meaningful review volume and relevant location or feature signals. Use the individual listing pages to check photos, opening hours, maps and booking links.
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.