Things to Do in City Centre, York

City Centre York has the 14th-century Barley Hall history museum and the 1732 Mansion House, Lord Mayor's home, alongside pubs, coffee shops, and cocktail bars. Criminally Good Books, The Old York Tea Room, and Le Specialty Coffee are also here.

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Top things to do in City Centre

Barley Hall
★ 4.5 · 970
History Museum★
Restored former priory dating from 14th century, with high-ceilinged great hall & exposed timbers.
Every day
10 AM – 4:30 PM
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Mansion House, York
★ 4.6 · 223
History Museum★
Tours are offered of this historic home, built for the Lord Mayor in 1732 & still in use.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
10:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 5 PM
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Shambles Market
★ 4.6 · 14.7k
Market
Long established outdoor city center market open 7 days a week selling produce, crafts & clothing.
Every day
9 AM – 5 PM
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Fudge Kitchen
★ 4.8 · 457
Chocolate Shop
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5:30 PM
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Monk Bar Chocolatiers
★ 4.8 · 261
Chocolate Shop
Artisan chocolatier store offering more than 60 varieties of luxury, handmade chocolates.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Coppergate Shopping Centre
★ 4.3 · 8.4k
Shopping Mall
Covered walkways of high street fashion and lifestyle stores in open-air shopping centre with cafes.
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The Antiques Centre York
★ 4.5 · 674
Antique Market
Georgian townhouse with 5 storeys of antiques and collectables, from Roman to Art Deco, and a cafe.
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York Cocoa Works
★ 4.5 · 951
Chocolate Factory
Chocolate-based cooking and drinks from breakfast to afternoon tea, plus artisan sweets in the shop.
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Where to eat & drink in City Centre

Roots York
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· £100+
Set in a quiet area of the city, this attractive Arts and Crafts building is little sister to the Black Swan in Oldstead and shares its ethos of seasonality and sustainability. Tasting menus evolve naturally according to the availability…
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
6 PM – 7:30 PM
Fri
12 PM – 1:30 PM, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 1:30 PM, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 3:30 PM
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Rise.
★ 4.7 · 943
Brunch· £10–20
A brunch spot located on Fossgate, serving all-day coffee and brunch, with takeout options available.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5 PM
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Bettys Tea Rooms
★ 4.6 · 9.0k
Tea House· $$$
Traditional, mainstay tearoom offering formal afternoon teas or casual cafe dining on British fare.
Mon–Wed
9 AM – 5:30 PM
Thu–Fri
9 AM – 9 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5:30 PM
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Hole In The Wall
★ 4.5 · 3.3k
Live Music· £10–20
Traditional, red-brick venue with ales and classic pub food, plus quizzes and live music nights.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 11 PM
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The Blue Bell
★ 4.7 · 1.7k
Pub· £1–10
Grade II* listed pub in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Every day
12 PM – 11 PM
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The Old York Tea Room
★ 4.9 · 1.1k
Tea House· $$
Mon–Thu
Closed
Fri
9 AM – 4 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 3 AM
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The Minster Inn
★ 4.7 · 952
Pub· £10–20
pub in York, North Yorkshire, England
Mon
4 PM – 11 PM
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Brew & Brownie
★ 4.7 · 2.3k
Coffee Shop· £10–20
Locally sourced fare & house-baked sweets are served with craft coffee & tea drinks in hip digs.
Mon–Fri
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9 AM – 4:30 PM
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