Once people only wrote about Bettys, the stylish tearoom in St Helen’s Square that served up dainty sandwiches and Fat Rascals in surroundings that recalled a 1920s luxury liner. Bettys is still there, still decked out like the Queen Mary and still York’s favourite tearoom, but York is now as global as its visitors from a top notch Italian Le Langhe, Korean Oshibi, Polish Barbakan, South Indian Coconut Lagoon and everything in between.
1. Café and Deli
York is renowned for serving up quintessentially English afternoon tea at cafés and tearooms across the city. Within the City Walls you can enjoy luxurious luncheons in historic buildings, decadent fresh roast coffee, homemade cakes and, for the ultimate decadent treat, a splash of Champagne. From street cafés to world famous Bettys tearooms, you’re never far from a relaxing pit stop in York.
Visit the following cafes and delis-
2. Night Clubs
York’s nightlife is not all about nightclubs however. There are plenty of places in the city where you can stay out and party till the early hours. The Swinegate/Little Stonegate area has a number of bars with late licenses and DJs on a Friday and Saturday night (and often a Thursday as well) including Kennedy’s, 1331, Bobo Lobo (York’s Latin Quarter), The Biltmore and Sotano.
Visit the following night clubs for unlimited fun-
3. Pubs and Bars
York boasts one of Britain’s most vibrant beer scenes. York has a reputation for being a city full of excellent pubs, but it also has a growing reputation as a city of excellent beer. The city’s oldest brewer, York Brewery, has more recently been joined by Brew York and Ainsty Ales – all of whom produce some top notch ale.
Following pubs and bars are great to enjoy a drink-
4. Restaurant
Yorkshire is renowned for its great food and good produce, and York being the capital, has the best location to take full advantage of the best ingredients and produce on offer. York no longer only caters to traditional English cuisine, the city has become more cosmopolitan and embraced European culture.
Following restaurants are offer tasty food in York-
