Things to Do in Bootham, York A central area with the York Museum Gardens, which contain Roman ruins and a medieval abbey. The Yorkshire Museum is also here, showcasing archaeological treasures and natural history displays.
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York Museum Gardens ★ 4.7 · 9.3k★
Large gardens surrounding Yorkshire Museum, with mature trees, Roman ruins & a medieval abbey.
Every day 9 AM – 6 PM
Yorkshire Museum ★ 4.5 · 2.5k★
Five galleries showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in Bootham
The Star Inn the City ★ 4.4 · 2.8k· £20-80
As locations go, this buzzy all-day brasserie is in a real gem – even in a city with as many pretty spots as York.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 8 PM
Aly's Bakery York ★ 4.9 · 471· £1–10
A traditional cheesecake spot in the city center, offering coffee, fresh baked goods, and desserts.
Mon 12 PM – 6 PM
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
North South ★ 4.7 · 430· £10–20
A cafe and bar in Bootham, York, serving food, cocktails, and wine.
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 6 PM
Fri 8 AM – 10 PM
Sat 8 AM – 10 PM
Sun 8 AM – 6 PM
Tah Tien ★ 4.8 · 1.6k· £10–30
Cool, dynamic murals line the walls of this informal counter serve dishing up Thai street food.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Fri 12 PM – 10 PM
Sat 12 PM – 10 PM
Sun 12 PM – 9 PM
Exhibition Hotel ★ 4.5 · 813
Modest rooms in an unfussy hotel with a cosy bar/restaurant featuring York's largest beer garden.
Batanga Mexican ★ 4.7 · 518· £10–20
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1 York Museum Gardens 2 Yorkshire Museum 3 The Star Inn the City 4 Aly's Bakery York 5 North South 6 Snowhome 7 Tah Tien 8 Exhibition Hotel 9 Batanga Mexican Ready to plan Bootham? Turn these Bootham picks into a day-by-day York plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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