The Cocoa Pod & The Cocoa Bean Guidebook
Places for brunch
Great menu options to set you up for the day ahead.
A polish restaurant with great brunch options - and great coffee.
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Barbakan Restaurant & Cafe
34 FossgateA polish restaurant with great brunch options - and great coffee.
With river views and brunch cocktails, what else do you need!
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The Star Inn the City
Museum StreetWith river views and brunch cocktails, what else do you need!
With a focus on local produce with great veggie choices and spectacular pancakes.
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Brew & Brownie
5 Museum StWith a focus on local produce with great veggie choices and spectacular pancakes.
Well worth the short walk beyond the city walls if you are going to explore the famous “Bishy Road” – The ‘Shroomalloumi’ butty is one of our faves!
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The Pig
35 Bishopthorpe RdWell worth the short walk beyond the city walls if you are going to explore the famous “Bishy Road” – The ‘Shroomalloumi’ butty is one of our faves!
Dinner options
Some of our favourite places to eat on an evening!
Oscar's Wine Bar & Bistro
27 SwinegateGreat for burgers and salads.
Offers a great value French set menu, even on weekends, just check the timings on their website.
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Rustique
28 CastlegateOffers a great value French set menu, even on weekends, just check the timings on their website.
Wonderful Thai food and close to lots of funky bars on Walmgate and Fossgate.
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Khao San Road
50-52 WalmgateWonderful Thai food and close to lots of funky bars on Walmgate and Fossgate.
Fantastic cocktails and Mediterranean style food – has a heated courtyard so is great for al fresco dining.
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Lucia Restaurant
13 SwinegateFantastic cocktails and Mediterranean style food – has a heated courtyard so is great for al fresco dining.
A sister restaurant to The Black Swan at Oldstead (run by Tommy Banks of Great British Menu fame), both of which hold Michelin stars. A tasting menu experience reflecting the growing seasons – a little bit of a special dining experience.
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Roots York
68 MarygateA sister restaurant to The Black Swan at Oldstead (run by Tommy Banks of Great British Menu fame), both of which hold Michelin stars. A tasting menu experience reflecting the growing seasons – a little bit of a special dining experience.
The best pizzas this side of Italy - honest! Great atmosphere and friendly staff, perfect for a relaxed and informal meal.
Cresci Pizzeria
The best pizzas this side of Italy - honest! Great atmosphere and friendly staff, perfect for a relaxed and informal meal.
Recommended by one of our guests in February 2024, we had to try it for ourselves and we were not disappointed- authentic Indian food with a difference. Great lunch options too!
Masala Craft- Fast Casual Indian Tapas, Curry & cocktails Bar
Recommended by one of our guests in February 2024, we had to try it for ourselves and we were not disappointed- authentic Indian food with a difference. Great lunch options too!
Prefer to stay in or take out?
Pick up a picnic box from these beauties!
Not far from the apartment and offering a delicious range of cheese, charcuterie, antipasti and sweet bites.
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The Hairy Fig
39 FossgateNot far from the apartment and offering a delicious range of cheese, charcuterie, antipasti and sweet bites.
Close to The Shambles by the side of The Shambles Market, lots of amazing sandwich options and nibbles to try
Henshelwoods Delicatessen York
10 NewgateClose to The Shambles by the side of The Shambles Market, lots of amazing sandwich options and nibbles to try
Mannetti's
5 LendalLots of freshly prepared deli salad bowls, perfect to enjoy in the Museum Gardens nearby.
Have a glass of wine in the Speakcheesey or Secret Garden whilst you select your cheese and charcuterie to take away.
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Love Cheese
16 GillygateHave a glass of wine in the Speakcheesey or Secret Garden whilst you select your cheese and charcuterie to take away.
Artisan bread, spiced pastries and sweet treats with a daily special that’s always worth checking out – yum!
Bluebird Bakery
ShamblesArtisan bread, spiced pastries and sweet treats with a daily special that’s always worth checking out – yum!
Coffee stops or afternoon tea
Take a well earned rest from sightseeing with these perfect pitstops.
Tea and cake in a tower by the river – what more could you want…
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The Perky Peacock Coffee Shop
North StreetTea and cake in a tower by the river – what more could you want…
Great for Turkish tea or coffee, fab cakes and baklava too - or visit their sister restaurant next door , Trio Mezze Tapas Bar for tapas and cocktails!
Trio Patisserie
3 Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma GateGreat for Turkish tea or coffee, fab cakes and baklava too - or visit their sister restaurant next door , Trio Mezze Tapas Bar for tapas and cocktails!
There might be a queue. It’s always popular, but worth the wait for a proper afternoon tea.
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareThere might be a queue. It’s always popular, but worth the wait for a proper afternoon tea.
Crumbs Cupcakery
10 College StWith outside seating to take in the Minster views.
La Bottega
23 GoodramgateGreat Italian coffee, cake and paninis with a courtyard to the rear.
Too many teas to choose from - but when you do make a selection, the preparation and drinking is an event in itself! Don’t forget to buy some to take home after too to remind you of your trip to York!
Hebden Tea Company
21 ShamblesToo many teas to choose from - but when you do make a selection, the preparation and drinking is an event in itself! Don’t forget to buy some to take home after too to remind you of your trip to York!
Somewhere for a glass of wine...
...and maybe a nibble or two to match!
Find the best wine and deli combos here with small plates and sharing boards.
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Pairings Wine Bar
28 CastlegateFind the best wine and deli combos here with small plates and sharing boards.
Great atmosphere, choose wine to drink there or takeaway, with regular kitchen “takeovers”.
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2 many Wines - Wine shop & Bar
3 Bishopthorpe RdGreat atmosphere, choose wine to drink there or takeaway, with regular kitchen “takeovers”.
Take a short walk along the river to Fulford then relax with a wine flight to taste and enjoy.
JORVINE
98 Main StreetTake a short walk along the river to Fulford then relax with a wine flight to taste and enjoy.
Somewhere for a regular old school pint
If you just want to chill with a pint of real ale, these are for you!
York’s smallest pub & York CAMRA pub of the year 2022 – need we say more!
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The Blue Bell
53 FossgateYork’s smallest pub & York CAMRA pub of the year 2022 – need we say more!
York’s first community co-operative pub with Grade II status; Charles Dickens was believed to be a regular on his visits to York.
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The Golden Ball
Cromwell RoadYork’s first community co-operative pub with Grade II status; Charles Dickens was believed to be a regular on his visits to York.
The Masons Arms
22 Market PlaceOverlooking the City walls with a beer terrace by the River Foss.
Another community pub with a great atmosphere and courtyard to the rear. A Grade II listed building and voted CAMRA York pub of the year in March 2024.
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The Swan
16 Bishopgate StAnother community pub with a great atmosphere and courtyard to the rear. A Grade II listed building and voted CAMRA York pub of the year in March 2024.
The Maltings
Tanner's MoatOne of the best selections of real ales in York.
Modern with a twist!
Delightful locations to watch the world go by.
“Fiercely independent” and located on one of the best streets in York for food and drink, with craft beer, coffee and cocktails.
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The Fossgate Social
25 Fossgate“Fiercely independent” and located on one of the best streets in York for food and drink, with craft beer, coffee and cocktails.
Part of a chain but very unique, located in an old cinema “The Electric Theatre” - great for people watching!
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Cosy Club
19-22 FossgatePart of a chain but very unique, located in an old cinema “The Electric Theatre” - great for people watching!
Three storeys and Minster views – craft beer and pizzas are the order of the day.
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The Market Cat
6 JubbergateThree storeys and Minster views – craft beer and pizzas are the order of the day.
York’s first “skybar” - cocktails and asian fusion tapas whilst you take in the panoramic views. You will have to book to get in as it’s so popular but if you call around 10am to check availability for that day you may just get a “walk in” option for later, fingers crossed!
Sora
2 Rougier StreetYork’s first “skybar” - cocktails and asian fusion tapas whilst you take in the panoramic views. You will have to book to get in as it’s so popular but if you call around 10am to check availability for that day you may just get a “walk in” option for later, fingers crossed!
Sister venue to the Fossgate Social - coffee or cocktails, take your pick!
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Micklegate Social
148-150 MicklegateSister venue to the Fossgate Social - coffee or cocktails, take your pick!
Perfect for pre-dinner cocktails and a bit of people watching. Great atmosphere and service.
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Ate O'Clock
13a High OusegatePerfect for pre-dinner cocktails and a bit of people watching. Great atmosphere and service.