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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Barley Hall ★ 4.5 · 977★
Restored former priory dating from 14th century, with high-ceilinged great hall & exposed timbers.
Every day 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Mansion House, York ★ 4.6 · 232★
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
Shambles Market ★ 4.6 · 14.9k
Long established outdoor city center market open 7 days a week selling produce, crafts & clothing.
Every day 9 AM – 5 PM
Fudge Kitchen ★ 4.8 · 464
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Monk Bar Chocolatiers ★ 4.8 · 267
Artisan chocolatier store offering more than 60 varieties of luxury, handmade chocolates.
Mon Closed
Tue 10 AM – 5 PM
Wed–Fri Closed
Sat 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 4 PM
Coppergate Shopping Centre ★ 4.3 · 8.4k
Covered walkways of high street fashion and lifestyle stores in open-air shopping centre with cafes.
The Antiques Centre York ★ 4.5 · 686
Georgian townhouse with 5 storeys of antiques and collectables, from Roman to Art Deco, and a cafe.
Where to eat & drink in City Centre · £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
Rise. ★ 4.7 · 1.0k· £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
Bettys Tea Rooms ★ 4.6 · 9.1k· $$$
Traditional, mainstay tearoom offering formal afternoon teas or casual cafe dining on British fare.
Mon–Wed 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Thu–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Hole In The Wall ★ 4.5 · 3.4k· £10–20
Traditional, red-brick venue with ales and classic pub food, plus quizzes and live music nights.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 11 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Zest Brunch Bar ★ 4.9 · 367· £10–20
A brunch bar in York offering all-day breakfast and brunch with a focus on a relaxed dining experience.
Every day 9 AM – 6 PM
The Blue Bell ★ 4.7 · 1.7k· £1-10
Grade II* listed pub in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Every day 12 PM – 11 PM
The Old York Tea Room ★ 4.9 · 1.2k· $$
Mon–Thu Closed
Fri 9 AM – 4 PM
Sat 9 AM – 4 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 3 AM
The Minster Inn ★ 4.7 · 952· £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
Brew & Brownie ★ 4.7 · 2.4k· £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 Planning time in City Centre?
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