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City Centre West in York

Things to Do in City Centre West, York

City Centre West in York has bakery-cafes, coffee shops, and nightclubs, with Karoo York, Delrio's Restaurant, and Skosh among its notable spots.

City Centre West in York has bakery-cafes, coffee shops, and nightclubs, with Karoo York, Delrio's Restaurant, and Skosh among its notable spots.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in City Centre West

  • The Yorkshire Soap Company - York in City Centre West, York

    The Yorkshire Soap Company - York

    4.8 · 523
    Specialty Store
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • The Little Apple Bookshop in City Centre West, York

    The Little Apple Bookshop

    4.8 · 183
    Bookstore

    Charming local bookstore offering a variety of genres for kids & adults, plus gifts.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • RWB Music in City Centre West, York

    RWB Music

    Record Store
    Mon
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Tue
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Wed
    10 AM – 2 PM
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • The Ghost Bus Tours in City Centre West, York

    The Ghost Bus Tours

    4.5 · 824
    Walking Tour

    Approximately 75-minute comedic horror tour of the city in a black routemaster bus, with onboard actors and technical wizardry creating an experience you're unlikely to forget. (calls incur a 7 pence per minute service charge, plus your…

    Every day
    9 AM – 10 PM

Where to eat & drink in City Centre West

  • Skosh in City Centre West, York

    Skosh

    4.8 · 1.1k
    Japanese· £40–90

    This bright, lively restaurant is still one of the hottest tickets in town, and it's easy to see why. Located just up the road from Micklegate Bar – a 12th-century gateway to the city – its name comes from the Japanese word meaning ‘small…

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    12 PM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Legacy in City Centre West, York

    Legacy

    Fine Dining· £100+

    The Grand Hotel – built in 1906 as the HQ of the North-Eastern Railway Company – is a building that certainly lives up to its name.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sat
    6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sun
    6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • The Perky Peacock in City Centre West, York

    The Perky Peacock

    4.6 · 978
    Coffee Shop· £1–10

    Wooden beams are exposed within this Medieval tower housing a cosy cafe for coffee and food.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 4 PM
  • FortyFive Vinyl Café in City Centre West, York

    FortyFive Vinyl Café

    4.6 · 971
    Coffee Shop· £1–10

    A café bar, record store, and music venue located in the heart of York.

    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Popworld York in City Centre West, York

    Popworld York

    4.6 · 1.3k
    Nightclub· £10–50

    Vibrant nightclub sporting funky pop art, offering a revolving dance floor & decade-themed DJ music.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    10 PM – 3 AM
    Wed
    9 PM – 3 AM
    Thu
    10 PM – 3 AM
    Fri
    9 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    3 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    10 PM – 3 AM
  • Delrio's Restaurant in City Centre West, York

    Delrio's Restaurant

    4.8 · 1.7k
    Italian· £20–60

    Italian dishes with Sardinian influences, served in a cellar restaurant with vaulted brick alcoves.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • York Tap in City Centre West, York

    York Tap

    4.4 · 3.0k
    Pub· £1–10

    Station pub in Victorian, former tea rooms with terrazzo floor and circular bar serving craft beers.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 11 PM
  • The Pig and Pastry in City Centre West, York

    The Pig and Pastry

    4.8 · 961
    Cafeteria· £10–20

    Bustling nook serving a variety of hearty breakfast & lunch options, plus espresso drinks & tea.

    Mon–Fri
    8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Partisan in City Centre West, York

    Partisan

    4.6 · 1.6k
    Modern European· £10–20

    Cosy, woodsy-chic cafe offering all-day breakfast & lunch staples, plus coffee, tea & baked goods.

    Every day
    9 AM – 3 PM
  • Stanley & Ramona in City Centre West, York

    Stanley & Ramona

    4.9 · 181
    Coffee Shop· £1–10
    Every day
    7:30 AM – 3 PM
  • Flares - York in City Centre West, York

    Flares - York

    4.6 · 1.1k
    Nightclub· £10–20

    Lively bar with DJs and regular themed party nights and promotions, popular with a young crowd.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed
    9 PM – 3 AM
    Thu–Fri
    10 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    9 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Robinsons Cafe in City Centre West, York

    Robinsons Cafe

    4.8 · 920
    Cafeteria· £10–20

    A cafe offering food with efficient service, created by a team with a background in Michelin-starred restaurants.

    Mon–Tue
    8:30 AM – 3 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    8:30 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 3 PM

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Map of City Centre West with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Skosh
  2. 2The Yorkshire Soap Company - York
  3. 3The Little Apple Bookshop
  4. 4RWB Music
  5. 5Legacy
  6. 6The Perky Peacock
  7. 7FortyFive Vinyl Café
  8. 8Popworld York
  9. 9Delrio's Restaurant
  10. 10York Tap

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