Local Recommendations
Our Local Favorites: York's Independent Gems
At Monkbridge House, we love supporting local businesses and experiencing the true taste of York! We've put together a list of our favorite independent restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and ice cream spots – all within easy reach and highly recommended by us (and often, our guests!).
Whether you're looking for a cozy coffee, a delicious meal, or a sweet treat, these are the places we know you'll love.
Close to us (10 mins walk)
Ambiente Tapas
Set in a historic Georgian building, ijust near MonkBar, with cosy nooks and crannies, offers delicious Spanish-inspired tapas, platters, and paellas.
Close To Us (10 mins walk)
Little Italy
Perfectly situated between the historic York Minster and the iconic Monk Bar, and only 5 minutes from us, this is our favourite Italian restaurant in York
Close To Us (10 mins walk)
Yakamoz
We love Yakamoz - authentic flavours from Turkey. Grills, hot and cold Mezzes to die for. Fresh salads and plenty of choice for everyone.
Close To Us (10 mins walk)
York Minster Refectory
Located with stunning views of York Minster, the York Minster Refectory boasts a historic setting that many of our visitors love. It serves e old-fashioned British-style favourites with a new take through Anglicised French classics.
Close To Us (10 mins walk)
Centre of Town
Fish&Forest
Fish&Forest is a casual fine dine bistro with a bit of soul that specialises in fish, seafood and game. Menu always changing depending on season.
Centre of Town
Forest Galtres
Forest Galtres is a warm, cosy, relaxed, and rustic restaurant, and a place to come at any time of the day for traditional british classics (breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even just a quick drink and a snack)
Centre of Town
Los Moros
Colourful North African food in the centre of York with a. courtyard garden (also has a street food store in the shambles).
Centre of Town
Rustique
Rustique specialises in rustic French cooking in a busy, vibrant upbeat Bistro atmosphere in the centre of town.
Centre of Town
Fine Dining
Melton’s
Lovely intimate restaurant for upmarket Modern British dishes including a Yorkshire tasting menu. In Bishopthorpe – probably a cab ride from us.
Fine Dining
Roots
Roots is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of York by Tommy Banks, offering innovative tasting menus and Sunday Feast menus
Fine Dining
Skosh
Modern, inventive small plates. A unique dining experience. Perfect for a special evening.
Fine Dining
Star Inn The City
Riverside dining with a focus on local Yorkshire produce. Great for a celebratory meal with a view.
Fine Dining
Pubs With Good Food
Guy Fawkes Inn
Standing next to York Minster, the Guy Fawkes Inn was the birthplace of the notorious plotter, Guido Fawkes. The Inn offers traditional British Food.
Pubs With Good Food
The Fat Badger
Located just next to Botham Bar with views of the Minster from its hidden garden courtyard. Ala Carte pub food and good beer.
Pubs With Good Food
The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak is our local, jist 10 mins walk. It offers traditional pub classics, a great Sunday lunch and the bar has a good selection of local ales
Pubs With Good Food
Afternoon Tea
Bettys Café Tea Rooms York
Experience the charm of Bettys York Café Tea Rooms, where tradition meets exquisite flavours. A “to do” on many people list.
Afternoon Tea
The Grand, York
Iindulge in the best contemporary take on Afternoon Tea in York, with optional Champagne and English Sparkling upgrades perfect for special occasions.
Afternoon Tea
The Old York Tea Room
The Old York Tea Room has a warm cosy environment in the oldest house in York. Not on the same scale as some of its rivals but we love it.