Get a discount on some of the best food and drink York has to offer – as York Residents’ Festival returns.
Organised by Make It York, the annual festival is a thank you to residents who share the city with York’s millions of visitors throughout the year – and in 2024 there are over 50 events and offers for residents to take advantage of.
York Residents’ Festival takes place over the weekend of 27 to 28 January.
We’ve put together a guide of all the food and drink offers that are part of York ResFest this year.
There are great offers at some of York’s popular eateries and restaurants including The Grand, Rio Brazilian Steakhouse York, Ambiente Tapas and Pearly Cow.
How to take part
To take part in York Residents’ Festival, please present a valid YorkCard, student card or identity card that proves York residency. If presenting an identity card, such as a driving license or older person’s bus pass, this must clearly state ‘York’.
YorkCards are available from all of York’s Explore libraries, with a £6 administration charge for adults (free for under 18s) or £10 for non-residents who work in the city.
YorkCards entitles users to discounts at a range of leisure facilities and attractions throughout the year.
Food & Drink offers
Ambiente Tapas
29 Jan – 1 Feb
Reclaim the city with our fabulous York Resident’s Festival menu and enjoy any 3 tapas and a drink from our set York Resident’s Festival menu for only £20!
- Fossgate & Goodramgate locations
- Booking required – use code RESFEST
- More info
The Grand Afternoon Tea
27 – 28 Jan
With proof of York residency, you can enjoy 25% off our Grand Afternoon Tea. Presented on a silver stand, our elaborate tower of savoury and sweet treats is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.
- Station Rise, York, YO1 6GD
- No code needed, please bring proof of residency
- More info
Heavenly Desserts
27 – 28 Jan
Enjoy a Complimentary Glass on us! Free Martini, Milkshake, Iced or Hot drink with each Dessert for York Residents’ Festival.
- 19-21 Blake Street, York, YO1 8QJ
- No code needed, please bring proof of residency
- More info
Impossible York
27 – 28 Jan
Impossible York is delighted to offer 30% off Food & Drink to York Residents for this years Residents’ Festival! To redeem this offer please quote IMP24 in the customer request box when booking online and be sure to bring proof of your York address along with you! Available 12pm – 6pm.
- St. Helens Square, York, YO1 8QN
- Booking required – use code IMP24
- More info
Loopy Scoops
27 – 28 Jan
Buy a milkshake and get one free! Only available during Residents First Weekend on production of a valid York Card or proof of York residency. Valid from 12pm – 4pm both days.
- 3 Church Street, York, YO1 8BA
- No code needed, please bring proof of residency
- More info
Love Cheese
27 – 28 Jan
York residents can enjoy 10% off across the whole Speakcheesey at Love Cheese with valid proof of address.
- 16 Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ
- No code needed, please bring proof of residency
- More info
Manahatta
27 – 28 Jan
Manahatta has a New York inspired food menu that you can enjoy for half price 27-28th January. The offer allows customers to get 50% off their entire food bill when pre-booking to dine at Manahatta with code YORK50.
- 3 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX
- Booking required – use code YORK50
- More info
Meow and Bao
22 – 28 Jan
Buy 1 get 1 free! Buy a box of 3 decorated baos and get another box for free – the two boxes must be the same. Customers must state the redemption code ‘Bao Shambles residents fest’ at the till before ordering.
- 43 Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
- State code ‘Bao Shambles residents fest’ when ordering
- More info
Pearly Cow
27 – 28 Jan
As part of York Residents Festival if you visit between 27th – 28th January you will receive 15% off your bill at Pearly Cow, York when you show your York Residents card. Valid against both food and drink.
- 1 Clifton, York YO30 6AA
- No code needed, please bring proof of residency
- More info
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse York
26 – 28 Jan
25% off at Rio Brazilian Steakhouse York. Enjoy a dining experience with a difference as we welcome you to an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse serving exquisite meat cuts traditional Rodizio style.
- 18 Bridge St, York, YO1 6DA
- Need to provide proof of address on arrival e.g. utility bill
- More info
The Rise
27 – 28 Jan
The Rise Restaurant Residents’ Festival set menu – Enjoy a two-course set menu for £35, or three-courses for £45. The Rise Restaurant Terrace & Bar offers modern British cuisine, with locally sourced, freshly prepared dishes.
- Station Rise, York, YO1 6GD
- No code needed, please bring proof of residency
- More info
Spark York
27 – 28 Jan
Enjoy 15% off selected street food and drinks traders, free board games and ping pong on Saturday 11am-3pm in our SHOW space and free face-painting with Face Paint York on Sunday 12pm-4pm in our WORK space.
- 17—21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
- No code needed, please bring proof of residency
- More info
Tabanco by Ambiente
29 Jan – 1 Feb
Reclaim the city with our fabulous York Resident’s Festival menu and enjoy any 3 tapas and a drink from our set York Resident’s Festival menu for only £20!
- 59-63 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TY
- Booking required – use code RESFEST
- More info
York Explore
27 – 28 Jan
10% discount at all Explore Reading Cafes during York Residents’ Festival weekend.
- Explore Reading Cafes, York
- No code needed, please bring proof of residency
- More info
York Gin
26 – 28 Jan
York Gin have three offers over York Residents’ Festival – get a free Chocolate & Orange miniature bottle with any gin purchases over £30, they’re giving away free alcohol-free mulled drinks to residents, and enjoy an extra 5% off your Gin Refills.
- Thomas Herbert’s House, 12 Pavement, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9UP
- No code needed, please bring proof of residency
- More info
Yorkshire Appetite Food Tours
26 & 28 Jan
York Food Tour offers their food tours during the festival at a mere £35 per person – almost 50% off. Enjoy a culinary and cultural journey around five great local eateries, tasting delicious food along the way. A 3 hour experience. Friday 26th or Sunday 28th. Book soon. Limited places.
- Starting from York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York YO1 7EW
- Booking required – use code YORKRESIDENT24
- More info