Get some fantastic discounts on some of the best food and drink York has to offer – with York Residents’ Festival!
The annual festival, organised by Make It York, aims to give a thank you to residents who share the city with York’s millions of visitors throughout the year – with a whole host of free events, offers, and discounts available.
York Residents’ Festival is taking place on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January 2025.
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 Ate O’ Clock, Malmaison Bar & Grill, The Whippet Inn and Cast Iron Bar & Grill.
Take a look at the full list of offers at the Visit York website.
How to take part
To take advantage of the offers, please present a valid York Card, student card or identity card that proves your York residency. If presenting an identity card, this must clearly state ‘York’ (e.g. driving licence or older person’s bus pass).
The York Card is available to all who live or work within the York area. The York Card costs £6 for adult residents or £10 for non-residents who work in the city, and free to children and young people up to the age of 18. It’s valid for 12 months and is available to purchase as a digital card online or at any Explore library.
See individual listings for more information, including pre-booking information. Some venues have limited free tickets and operate on a first come first serve basis.
Food & Drink offers
Ate O’Clock
25-26 Jan
As part of York Residents Festival if you visit between 25th – 26th January you will receive 25% off your bill at Ate O’Clock, York when you show your York Residents card, student card or identity card that proves your residency. Valid against both food and drink.
- 13A High Ousegate, York, YO1 8RZ
- No booking required
- More info
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
24-26 Jan
Enjoy a 20% off Food & Drink! Our outdoor terrace overlooks the lush grounds and landscaped gardens of our hotel, the perfect place to enjoy a drink with friends.
- Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1QQ
- Booking required – use code York Residents 2025
- More info
Holywood Bowl
Until 31 Jan
Kids eat for £1! Sunday from 6pm, all day Monday- Thursday and before 6pm on Fridays, from 6th-31st January.
- Kathryn Avenue, Huntington, York, YO32 9AF
- No booking required
- More info
Loopy Scoops
25-26 Jan
Once again Loopy Scoops Ice Cream Parlour, is offering York Residents the chance to buy one get one FREE on ice cream milkshakes!
Available both days 12pm until 4pm. Offer only available with a valid York Card, Student or identity card that proves York residency.
- 3 Church Street, York, YO1 8BA
- No booking required
- More info
Love Cheese
25-26 Jan
York residents can enjoy 10% off across the whole shop/speakcheesey with valid proof of address.
- 16 Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ
- No booking required
- More info
Malmaison Bar & Grill
25-26 Jan
Enjoy 20% off your total bill (full price items only) when dining as a resident during the Festival weekend! A stylish fusion grill restaurant, offering a contemporary dining experience with classic and seasonal dishes. Our chefs are passionate about creating high-quality food packed with flavour, with a strong focus on prime grass-fed British beef, hand-cut and expertly matured for the fullest natural flavour. Whilst our mixologists infuse ingredients to create the finest collection of bold and characterful cocktails.
- 2 Rougier Street, York, YO90 1UU
- Booking required
- More info
Middlethorpe Hall
Until 31 Jan
Enjoy a Traditional Afternoon Tea at the National Trust’s Middlethorpe Hall for just £42.00 per person during the York Resident’s Festival and receive a complimentary glass of bubbly.
- Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 2GB
- Booking required – quote ‘Resident’s Festival’ when making your reservation
- More info
Mr Chippy
25-26 Jan
Buy a regular chips and get one FREE! Only available throughout the Residents Weekend. In store only with a valid YorkCard, student ID card, or form of identity that proves York residency.
- 2 Church Street, York, YO1 8BA
- No booking required
- More info
Pho
25-26 Jan
Pho have two offers running for the festival. Kids Eat Free for York residents festival! Must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Grab a free Saigon beer, house wine or bottled soft drink with the purchase of a main meal this residents festival weekend. Must have a valid York card, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
- Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HY
- No booking required
- More info
Rio Steakhouse
25-26 Jan
25% off at Rio Brazilian Steakhouse York this Residents Festival. 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
- Booking recommended – need to provide proof of address on arrival e.g. utility bill
- More info
Social 8 Lounge
25-26 Jan
Visit between 25th – 26th January & receive 25% off your bill when you show your York Residents card, student ID or proof of residency. Valid for both food and drink.
- 13 High Ousegate, York YO1 8RZ
- No booking required
- More info
Sora Sky Bar
25-26 Jan
Enjoy 20% off your total bill when dining as a resident during the festival. Dine above the roof tops of York in the city’s only rooftop Bar & Restaurant experience.
- 2 Rougier Street, York, YO90 1UU
- Booking required
- More info
The Whippet Inn
Until 31 Jan
40% Off Your Food Bill at The Whippet Inn. Our menu is packed with seasonally inspired plates, synonymous with outstanding steaks and creative seafood…this is one not to be missed! To full for pud? Its 40% Off- we are sure you’ll squeeze it in. Dine from our Main Menu, Monday- Friday anytime between Midday & 6.00pm. All you need to do is book your table in advance and quote York Residents Festival, then come and enjoy.
- 15 North Street, York, YO1 6JD
- Booking required – quote York Residents Festival
- More info