A cheer went up around the country when the Prime Minster announced that pubs and restaurants could start serving customers outdoors from 12 April.
This date is still subject to change of course, depending on infection rates and hospital admissions.
But if all goes according to the roadmap plan, we’ll be able to go for a drink and a bite to eat at outdoor areas within weeks.
We’ve put together a guide of all the pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants in York set to re-open outdoors on 12 April.
A special shout out and thank you to Lee Jordan, manager at the Three Legged Mare in York, whose fantastic post on the Facebook group York Hospitality Exchange was a huge help in putting this together.
Many of these places have adapted and shown great initiative during various lockdowns, whether it be developing a takeaway service or heating and covering an outdoor space. Lets make sure we keep showing our local venues our thanks and support.
Where will you be going first?
This guide will be continually updated as more places announce plans to open. If we’ve missed out your favourite leave a comment or drop us a line at [email protected] and we’ll add them in.
Pubs and bars
Ainsty Ales Taproom
Manor Farm Buildings, Mill Lane, Acaster Malbis YO23 2TY York
01904 703233
Award-winning York brewery. Re-opening every Friday 3-9pm & Saturday 1-6pm from 16th April. Outdoor table service only, with 1.5 hour booking slots.
The Bay Horse
105 Main St, Fulford, York YO10 4PN
01904 633384
Family run pub that also serves breakfast, lunch & dinner.
The Black Bull
Hull Road, York, YO10 3LF
01904 411856
The beer garden will open from 12 April – you can book a table on the link below.
The Black Horse Wigginton
42-44 The Village, Wigginton YO32 2PJ York
01904 758473
Country pub serving beers, wines, cask ales and locally produced food. Beer gardens with covering.
Blacksmiths Arms Huntington
56 The Old Village, Huntington YO32 9RB
01904 752940
A traditional family-friendly English pub serving traditional cask beers that change weekly. Plenty of room in the beer garden.
The Blue Bell
53 Fossgate YO1 9TF York
01904 654904
York’s smallest pub! Choose from seven cask ales, two ciders, and wine list.
The Blue Boar
5 Castlegate YO19RN York
01904 593209
Pub in the city centre serving cask ales and pub grub. Heated, outdoor seating areas.
Brew York with Yuzu Street Food
Unit 6, Enterprise Complex, Walmgate YO1 9TT York
01904 848448
Unique tap room with riverside beer garden. Yuzu Street Food serves Asian-inspired dishes. Booking not yet available.
The Carlton Tavern
140 Acomb Road YO24 4HA
01904 781181
Traditional pub serving great food and cask ales, cold draught lagers and cider on tap. Beer garden is re-opening. Booking is not essential but recommended, as bookings will take priority over walk-ins.
The Corner Pin with EborCibus Pizza
17 Tanner Row YO1 6JB York
01904 272809
Traditional pub that also serves New York and Detroit style pizza. Heated and covered beer garden. Booking recommended.
The Cottage Inn
115 The Village, York YO32 2ZB
01904 763949
The pub has created a new outdoor seating area with 136 seats outside, and another 36 under Covid-safe cover.
The Deramore Arms
Main Street, Heslington, York YO10 5EA
01904 427333
The Deramore will open its marquee and beautiful beer garden from 4pm on Thursday, 15 April. Cask ales, premium lagers, selection of great wines and spirits.
The Drovers Arms
York Rd, Skipwith YO8 5SF
01757 288088
Serving great food, fine ales, and plenty of gin. Reopening on 14th April for outside dining with new ‘Hut’ & ‘Tipi’ experience.
The Edinburgh Arms
25 Fishergate YO10 4AE York
01904 623085
Traditional York pub with beer garden.
The Fox
168 Holgate Road YO24 4DQ York
01904 787722
A blue plaque heritage inn with a large beer garden. The outside area will re-open from 12 April. Walk ins only for now.
Guy Fawkes Inn
25 High Petergate YO1 7HP York
01904 623716
A blend of classic and modern British pub food. Beer garden is re-opening from 12 April.
Haxby Sports Bar
64 North Lane, Haxby, York YO32 3JP
01904 768300
They will have plenty of outside seating, with some under cover for if the British weather decides to try and spoil the day.
The Heworth Inn
64 Heworth Green YO31 7TQ York
01904 289484
Traditional pub. A marquee is being built for outside area.
Inn On The Green
The Green, Acomb, York YO26 5LL
01904 799420
A wide range of Cask Marque accredited beers available as well as daily meals.
The Jefferson Arms
Main St, Thorganby, York YO19 6DA
01904 448316
Pub in Thorganby. Beer garden wth outside seating and gazebo.
Kennedy’s Bar
1 Little Stonegate YO1 8AX York
01904 620222
An contemporary independent restaurant in the heart of York to drink and dine at.
Keystones
4 Monkgate YO31 7PE York
01904 656202
A quirky and cosy pub situated just outside the city walls. Beer garden is re-open from 12 April, book online to secure a table.
The Knavesmire Pub
Albemarle Road, York YO23 1ER
01904 733742
The closest pub to York Racecourse.
Lamb & Lion
2-4 High Petergate YO1 7EH York
01904 654112
Enjoy hearty food alongside a pint of real ale. Book your table in the beer garden for drinks and/or dinner from 12th April. Call or book your table online.
The Lowther
8 Cumberland Street YO1 9SW York
01904 622987
Riverside location is the ideal place to enjoy relaxed al fresco breakfast, lunches, dinners and traditional Afternoon Teas.
The Marcia Inn
29 Main Street BishopthorpeYO23 2RA York
01904 706185
Multi award-winning country pub and restaurant. Covered and heated outside area is now available to book. Walk ins are also welcome, subject to availability.
The Mason’s Arms
6 Fishergate YO10 4AB York
01904 541479
Independent traditional British pub.
The Mended Drum
Tollerton Rd, Huby, York YO61 1HT
01347 810264
Serving real ale and traditional pub food. Open for food Thursday – Sunday initially but bar open every night.
Minster Inn
24 Marygate YO30 7BH York
01904 849240
Traditional Edwardian Alehouse serving a wide selection of real ales, craft beers & fresh hand-stretched pizza. Open from the 14th April. Booking recommended.
The Mount
72 Blossom Street YO24 1AR York
01904 289740
Beer garden and front seating available. Bookings and walk ins welcome.
The Oddfellows Arms
11 Main Street Wilberfoss YO41 5NN York
01759 388473
Traditional village pub serving quality cask ales, wines, and great food.
The Old Bank
6-12 Lendal YO1 8AA York
01904 541284
Traditional pub with hidden beer garden. The beer garden is re-opening 12 April. Booking recommended.
Pairings Wine Bar
28 Castlegate YO1 9RP York
01904 848909
Award winning independent wine bar and deli. Outdoor seating re-opening from 14 April. No booking required.
Pivni
6 Patrick Pool York YO1 8BB
01904 635464
Award winning real ale and craft beer house. Beer hall style benches will stretch along the exterior of the building to accommodate customers when the weather is favourable. Opening on April 12 and then all sunny weekends until May 17th.
The Postern Gate
90 Piccadilly York YO1 9NX
01904 526220
The pub stands a few feet from the medieval tower Fishergate Postern. Beer garden is re-opening 12 April.
Plonkers Wine Bar
5 Cumberland Street YO1 9SW York
01904 655307
Friendly, family run wine bar and bistro. Outdoor, riverside area re-opening with a new menu.
The Plough Inn
48 Main Street, Fulford, York YO10 4PX
01904 615431
The Plough’s beer garden will be opening from Friday, 16 April at 4.30pm.
The Quakerwood Pub
Acomb Wood Drive, Acomb YO24 3XN York
01904 782625
Opening beer garden from Monday 12th April. Garden bookings online from Friday 26th March.
The Red Lion
2 Merchantgate, York YO1 9TU
01904 640418
Traditional pub with a large city centre beer garden. Fully enclosed, with heated and covered areas.
The Rook and Gaskill
12 Lawrence Street YO10 3WP York
07980 994210
An award winning pub serving selection of cask ales, craft keg, canned beers, ciders, wine, and spirits. Now taking bookings for our outside seating.
The Rose & Crown
13 Lawrence Street YO10 3BP York
01904 659393
Home to some of York’s finest ales and pies. Food and drink to be served in the beer garden. First come first served.
The Rose & Crown (Sutton)
Main Street Sutton on the forest YO61 1DP York
01347 811111
Country pub in York. New outdoor space and outdoor menu to be revealed.
The Saddle Inn
37 Main Street YO10 4PJ York
01904 928683
Traditional pub located in Fulford. Re-opening Thursday 15 April. Booking essential.
The Ship Inn
23 TheVillage YO32 5XS York
01904 490302
Traditional pub which serves homemade food and a fantastic range of beer. Bookings available.
Tank & Paddle
5 Bridge Street YO1 6DD York
01904 461000
A modern pub with riverside balconies showcasing the very best of the areas craft and cask beers. Booking available now.
The Terrace
5 Fossgate YO1 9TA York
01904 674823
York city centre’s only sports bar.
The Waggon and Horses
19 Lawrence Street, York YO10 3BP
01904 637478
This pub close to Walmgate Bar will reopen for pints in the sun from 12 April – more details from w/c 5 April.
Walmgate Ale House
25 Walmgate York YO1 9TX York
01904 629222
The Ale House will be opening their lovely little beer garden on Thursday 15 April. Entry and exit will be through the building, with precautions.
The Walnut Tree
73 Heworth Village YO31 1AN York
01904 438888
Pub with large beer garden. Heated, covered, and now with an outdoor TV! Email to book.
The Winning Post
127-129 Bishopthope Road, York YO23 1NZ
01904 625228
Both the front and rear beer gardens will be open from 12 April from 5pm, Monday to Thursday and noon, Friday to Sunday. Closing hours will be flexible according to weather conditions.
The Woodman Inn
16 Main Street YO23 2RB York
01904 706507
Traditional style pub with a modern twist. Additional heated and covered area available to dine or drink in. Call or email to book.
Yates
Church Lane YO1 9QT York
01904 613569
Bar and restaurant. Beer garden is re-opening 12 April. Book online now.
Ye Old Shambles Tavern
44 Shambles, York YO1 7LX
01904 633005
The popular bar and bottle shop is reopening its outdoor area next to the market.
Cafes and restaurants
1331
9-13 Grape Lane YO1 7HU York
01904 661130
Serving breakfast/brunch as well as meals to 9:30pm. Beers, wines and 2-4-1 cocktails also available. Covered and heated outdoor areas. Bookings welcome.
Ate O’ Clock
13A High Ousegate, York YO1 8RZ
01904 644080
Modern twist on traditional dishes. Heated, courtyard dining will re-open from 12th April. Booking essential.
Cave du Cochon
19 Walmgate YO1 9TX York
01904 633669
Winebar serving New York style sourdough pizzas and sharing dishes, charcuterie and cheeses. Courtyard re-opening 14th April.
Clucking Oinks
Unit 8, 1721 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
07818 118453
Tasty street food using buttermilk fried chicken.
The Churchill
65 Bootham, Clifton, York YO30 7DQ
01904 644456
From the 12 April The Churchill Hotel is re-opening its beer garden to serve drinks, wood fired pizza, deli boards and more. Booking recommended.
Dog’s Nose Taqueria
Unit 6 Spark, 17-21 Piccadilly, York Y01 9PB
York’s first ever independent taqueria. 100% plant based and 100% gluten free.
Dyls
The Motor House, Skeldergate Bridge YO19WJ York
01904 289221
Independent café and bar serving a delicious range of meals, home-made cake, teas, locally roasted coffee, and bespoke cocktails. Covered and heated terrace.
Forest York
54 Low Petergate YO1 7HZ York
01904 622478
Cosy and rustic restaurant with unique features. Heated and covered tables open from 12th April.
Homestead Park Pop-up Reading Café
40 Water End, York, YO30 6WP
07917599895
Explore York reading café open for takeaway with outdoor seating.
Hungate Reading Café
Hungate Reading Cafe, Ground Floor, Bellerby Court, Hungate, York YO1 7AF
07767318053
Explore York reading café open for takeaway with outdoor seating.
The Judge’s Lodging
9 Lendal, York, YO1 8AQ
01904 638733
Food is made from fresh ingredients, carefully sourced and hand crafted. From 12 April the outside area will re-open. Outdoor al fresco service only (weather dependant), and table service only. Walk ins or booking available.
Las Iguanas
21 Back Swinegate YO1 8AD York
01904 948849
Latin American inspired bar and restaurant. Taking outside bookings from April 12th.
Lil’s Bar and Bistro
7 Kings Staith YO1 9SN York
01904 658921
York’s latest cocktail bar and bistro experience.
Lucia Wine Bar & Grill
13 Swinegate Court East, York, YO1 8AJ
01904 731599
Dine al fresco at Lucia’s in their heated and sheltered courtyard. Booking recommended.
Melk
Spark 17-21 Piccadilly York YO1 9PB
An independent, female-run coffee shop and bakery.
Rad Pizza Shop
Spark 17-21 Piccadilly York YO1 9PB
Hand stretched, wood-fired, sourdough pizza with a twist.
Rowntree Park Reading Café
Rowntree Park Lodge, Richardson Street, York YO23 1JU
01904 551 489
Explore York reading café open for takeaway with outdoor seating.
Solita
75 Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HY
01904 437278
Award winning bar and grill. Covered and heated courtyard. Booking recommended for a guaranteed 2-hour slot.
The Star Inn the City
Lendal Engine House, Museum Street, York, YO1 7DR
01904 619208
The Brasserie-style restaurant is located in the old Engine House on the edge of York’s Museum Gardens. Booking system is now open from April the 12th for reservations on the riverside terrace.
Tricolor
Spark 17-21 Piccadilly York YO1 9PB
07448 058773
Colombian food made with love.
Turtle Bay
11 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX
01904 733995
Caribbean inspired bar and restaurant. Re-opening on 12th April for outdoor bookings.
Willow Farm Cafe
Wigginton Road YO32 2RH York
07399 959220
Cosy, kid-friendly café serving pastries, vegetarian options, cofwilberfee and more.
Wilberfoss Pavilion
Storking Lane YO41 5ND York
07427 591606
Serving home-cooked food with plenty of space outside for the kids. Booking available now.