York

[The People's Hero]

I'm going to be there a few days; any tips? Any must visit attractions/points of interest, pubs, restaurants etc?

 

Cheers.

[Foxdiamond]

1 minute ago, The People's Hero said:

I'm going to be there a few days; any tips? Any must visit attractions/points of interest, pubs, restaurants etc?

 

Cheers.

Depends on your interests but The Railway Museum and City Walls are good. Boat trip on the river is relaxing. Minster is obviously top notch.

[The People's Hero]

Just now, Foxdiamond said:

Depends on your interests but The Railway Museum and City Walls are good. Boat trip on the river is relaxing. Minster is obviously top notch.

Thank you for this. I'm meeting friends Friday through Sunday, but I'm actually travelling up tomorrow for some meetings. Might have some time Friday morning to explore a bit.

 

 

[Parafox]

1 minute ago, The People's Hero said:

I'm going to be there a few days; any tips? Any must visit attractions/points of interest, pubs, restaurants etc?

 

Cheers.

Yorvik museum is good. The Shambles a medieval street in town:

 

 

The Railway museum, if you have time and like trains. A walk around the walls of the city. A spectacular Cathedral.

 

Pubs/restaurants I'm not sure about.

[Wymsey]

It's a great place.

 

Quite a few quirky pubs, and tea rooms (if it's your thing, tea rooms, 'Betty's is very good) and obviously the historic elements of it - York Minster is stunning.

 

 

 

Edited 12 April 2023 by Wymsey

[Libertine]

York's Chocolate Story was quite fun - a tour through the city's history of... well, chocolate, obviously.

[Zear0]

If you hang about outside after a service, you can get into The Minster for free. I used to live in Yoek so always begrudged getting stung to take people in. The courtyards and buildings around The Minster are beautiful too so make sure to do a full lap. 

 

Think people have covered most of the must-sees. Walk around the walls, railway museum and The Minster. I used to always enjoy drinking in The Evil Eye lounge. A bit Bohemian, but something different. Blue Bell was decent too but it's been a few years since I visited so might not even exist. 

[boots60]

Be aware, every pub in York City centre has a 'Ghost'

[Smudge]

The Viking Museum is very interesting. I think we stayed at the Dean Court Hotel next to the Minster, a bit noisy when the bells ring. 

[StanSP]

I'd like to get in on this too!

Taking the missus there for her birthday weekend. Got a few things lined up - Railway Museum and Betty's Tea Room & Cafe. Would appreciate restaurants or bars to go to for a Friday night.

[Guest Mee-9]

Pavement Vaults - Best burger I've ever eaten. Class little bar/restaurant. 

[Libertine]

Skosh is good if you want something a bit different (and expensive). 

[Free Falling Foxes]

1 hour ago, Wymsey said:

It's a great place.

 

Quite a few quirky pubs, and tea rooms (if it's your thing, tea rooms, 'Betty's is very good) and obviously the historic elements of it - York Minster is stunning.

 

 

 

It is indeed.

Some years ago we were in York minster and a young child tripped and fell. His mother pulled back up clipped him around the ear and said, 'You don't fall over in church'.

 

[Wolfox]

1 hour ago, boots60 said:

Be aware, every pub in York City centre has a 'Ghost'

The ghost tours are hilarious entertainment !!!

[Bordersfox]

Cresci for amazing Neapolitan pizza.  They have the certification of the Association Verace Pizza Napoletana.  Cool little place.  

[Nalis]

Go to the Sam Smiths by the river its also got cracking wifi reception, just ask the bar staff for the password

[goose2010]

Valhalla is a decent bar, some decent ales and it's a bit of a quirky building. 

 

Also serve beers out of viking horns which is always a treat 

[Nalis]

2 hours ago, Zear0 said:

If you hang about outside after a service, you can get into The Minster for free. I used to live in Yoek so always begrudged getting stung to take people in. The courtyards and buildings around The Minster are beautiful too so make sure to do a full lap. 

 

Think people have covered most of the must-sees. Walk around the walls, railway museum and The Minster. I used to always enjoy drinking in The Evil Eye lounge. A bit Bohemian, but something different. Blue Bell was decent too but it's been a few years since I visited so might not even exist. 

Is Blue Bell the famously tiny pub? If its the one I'm thinking of its a decent spot.

[Zear0]

2 minutes ago, Nalis said:

Is Blue Bell the famously tiny pub? If its the one I'm thinking of its a decent spot.

The very same. 

[Sir Shep]

Don't like York, tried to steal a king off us, the bastards! 

[Nick]

13 hours ago, The People's Hero said:

I'm going to be there a few days; any tips? Any must visit attractions/points of interest, pubs, restaurants etc?

 

Cheers.

The Main Street you'll hemorage cash at London esque bar-pub prices... There are however some really great places we found not on the main drag on a crawl.

[The People's Hero]

11 minutes ago, Sir Shep said:

Don't like York, tried to steal a king off us, the bastards! 

This is true. 

[ousefox]

I'm from York so hit me with any questions!

 

As if with visiting anywhere, depends what you're into.

 

Go into and go to the top of the Minster.

They've just refurbished Clifford's Tower so definitely worth going in there.

Do a walk around the river up from Lendal Bridge to the Millennium Bridge.

Chill in the museum gardens. 

Walk the entirety of the city walls - it's not that long and well worth it. 

 

For food, again depends what you like - let me know if anything particular you're interested in. Thomas the Bakers is a lovely little bakery for lunch. 

 

Pubs - they are amazing but all cost a bloody fortune now. I'm not sure about the comment about avoiding drinking on the main street as there aren't really any places on the main street to drink. 

 

A few pubs on the outskirts of the city centre I like are The Phoenix, Rook and Gaskill and Waggon and Horses.

 

Enjoy!

 

[NJFox]

+1 for York Tap. Not appealing at first glance as a station pub, but the selection is outstanding.

[The People's Hero]

4 hours ago, ousefox said:

I'm from York so hit me with any questions!

 

As if with visiting anywhere, depends what you're into.

 

Go into and go to the top of the Minster.

They've just refurbished Clifford's Tower so definitely worth going in there.

Do a walk around the river up from Lendal Bridge to the Millennium Bridge.

Chill in the museum gardens. 

Walk the entirety of the city walls - it's not that long and well worth it. 

 

For food, again depends what you like - let me know if anything particular you're interested in. Thomas the Bakers is a lovely little bakery for lunch. 

 

Pubs - they are amazing but all cost a bloody fortune now. I'm not sure about the comment about avoiding drinking on the main street as there aren't really any places on the main street to drink. 

 

A few pubs on the outskirts of the city centre I like are The Phoenix, Rook and Gaskill and Waggon and Horses.

 

Enjoy!

 

Thanks mate! Appreciate the advice.