The best of York Cocktail Week
The York bars our customers rate most: voted into the top three for their bar or their signature cocktail, praised most in our customer survey, or with the most hearts in our vote. 7 stops, about 12 minutes on foot from first to last.
Tomahawk Steakhouse
Taken part in 3 editions of York Cocktail Week.
About 1 min walk to Rosa's Thai Cafe
Rosa's Thai Cafe
3Third favourite cocktail April 2026About 1 min walk to Rosa's Thai
Vudu Lounge
Praised in our customer survey. Taken part in 3 editions of York Cocktail Week.
About 3 min walk to Social 8 Lounge
Social 8 Lounge
2Second favourite cocktail April 2026
More routes
Short walks of 3 to 5 stops for different nights out, put together from what we know about each venue. Open one to see the map and stops, print it with walking directions, or load it into your own trail and change it.
Little Stonegate and Swinegate4 stops · about 4 min walk · 4 partner bars around Stonegate and Swinegate, all a short walk apart.
Coney Street to St Helen's Square4 stops · about 3 min walk · 4 partner bars around Coney Street and St Helen's Square, all a short walk apart.
Date night route5 stops · about 12 min walk · 5 stops that suit a night for two, close enough to walk between.
The Micklegate and the river route3 stops · about 6 min walk · Over Ouse Bridge, Micklegate is York's best-known night out, with North Street and the riverside close by.
Late night route5 stops · about 10 min walk · 5 stops known for keeping the night going. Check closing times before you head over.
Live music route5 stops · about 12 min walk · 5 stops known for live music or DJs.
Drinks outside route5 stops · about 4 min walk · 5 stops with terraces or outdoor seating for the drier nights.
- Bobos Cocktail Bar
- Manahatta
- Manahatta York
- Northern Monk Refectory York
- Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant
Make your own trail
My York cocktail trail
Pick how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest bars in walking order. Drag the boxes to change the order, add any stop from the list below, and the map and walking times update as you go. When it's ready, print it or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
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Every stop on the map
Every one of the 40 venues on the trail, so you can see what's near you. The numbers match the list below. Zoom in to explore, tap a number for the venue, or print the lot.
Choose from 43 of York's best venues
Every venue with its address, opening times, website and what our customers said. The numbers match the map. Add any of them to your own trail.
Stop 1: Angel on the Green
A relaxed restaurant and bar on Bishopthorpe Road, just outside the city walls, with outdoor seating.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 4:30pm to 11pm, Wed noon to 11pm, Thu to Sat 10am to 11pm, Sun 9am to 11pm
Stop 2: Ruby Rae's
A bar on Micklegate, York's best-known night out, with music.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to 1am, Fri 3pm to 3am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun 2pm to midnight
Photo: The Grand, York on Google MapsStop 3: The Grand York
Station Rise, North Yorkshire, York, YO1 6GDDirections01904 380038Website4.6 on Google (3,361 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Every day open 24 hours
Stop 4: Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar
The brasserie and bar at Malmaison on Rougier Street, close to Lendal Bridge.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 7am to 9pm, Fri 7am to 9:30pm, Sat and Sun 8am to 9:30pm
Stop 5: The Whippet Inn
A dining room on North Street with brick walls, leather seating and a menu built around Yorkshire beef.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 5pm to 10pm, Wed and Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 6: Revolution
A lively bar on Coney Street with a long cocktail list and DJs.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri 11am to 1am, Sat 11am to 2am, Sun 11am to 3am
Photo: Dusk on Google MapsStop 7: Dusk
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 2am
Stop 8: Bill's
Bill's on Coney Street, with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 8am to 9pm, Fri 8am to 9:30pm, Sat 8am to 9pm, Sun 9am to 9pm
Stop 9: Rosa's Thai
3Third favourite cocktail April 2026Rosa's Thai on Coney Street, with Thai dishes and cocktails to match.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri noon to 10pm, Sat 11:30am to 10pm, Sun 11:30am to 9pm
Stop 10: Rosa's Thai Cafe
3Third favourite cocktail April 2026Rosa's Thai on Coney Street, with Thai dishes and cocktails to match.
Royal Albert Dock, Royal Albert Dock, L3 4ADDirections0151 909 3268WebsiteInstagram4.7 on Google (2,517 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 9pm
Stop 11: Tomahawk Steakhouse
A steakhouse and cocktail bar on Lendal.
26 lendal, York, YO1 8AADirectionsOpening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 9pm, Fri and Sat noon to 9:30pm, Sun noon to 9pm
Stop 12: Impossible Pink
A pink-themed cocktail bar on St Helen's Square from the team behind Impossible York.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun 5pm to midnight
Stop 13: ASK Italian
2Second most popular bar April 2026ASK Italian in the Grand Assembly Rooms, a Georgian ballroom with a row of columns down the middle. One of the most striking dining rooms in York.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat 11:30am to 10pm, Sun 11:30am to 9pm
Photo: House Of The Trembling Madness // Stonegate (The Original) on Google MapsStop 14: House of the Trembling Madness
“House of trembling madness, staff were super helpful, lovely and just welcoming”York Cocktail Week customer, April 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 10am to midnight
Photo: Cicchetti Lounge on Google MapsStop 15: Cicchetti Lounge
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 11am to 11pm
Stop 16: Lucia
An Italian restaurant on Swinegate with a cosy, fashionable room and a lounge for creative and classic cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 9am to midnight
Stop 17: The Botanist
The Botanist on Stonegate, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 11am to 11pm
Stop 18: The Botanist York
The Botanist on Stonegate, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 11am to 11pm
Photo: Sotano on Google MapsStop 19: Sotano
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu noon to 1am, Fri and Sat noon to 3am, Sun noon to 1am
Stop 20: Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant
A modern bar and restaurant on Little Stonegate, with light lunches, sharing plates and burgers.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 2am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 21: Northern Monk Refectory York
The York bar from Leeds brewery Northern Monk, on Little Stonegate, with craft beer and cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue noon to 11pm, Wed and Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 22: Manahatta York
A New York-inspired cocktail bar on Little Stonegate that stays open late.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 4pm to 11pm, Fri 4pm to 1am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 23: Manahatta
A New York-inspired cocktail bar on Little Stonegate that stays open late.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 4pm to 11pm, Fri 4pm to 1am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 24: Bobos Cocktail Bar
A stylish cocktail bar on Little Stonegate with creative drinks and a rooftop terrace.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to 2:30am, Fri 4pm to 3am, Sat 1pm to 3am, Sun 4pm to 2:30am
Photo: The Cut & Craft York on Google MapsStop 25: The Cut & Craft York
The Cut & Craft, 8 St Sampson's Sq, York, YO1 8RNDirections01904 593500Website4.5 on Google (4,199 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 11am to 11:30pm, Sat and Sun 10am to 11:30pm
Stop 26: DumDum
A tiki bar on Swinegate with rum cocktails and island decor.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 4pm to 3am, Wed and Thu 4pm to 1am, Fri 4pm to 2am, Sat 2pm to 2am, Sun 4pm to 2:30am
Stop 27: Vudu Lounge
A lively lounge on Swinegate with DJs every night and private booths.
“The bar staff were super friendly and engaging and made our experience there more than just as a customer.”York Cocktail Week customer, April 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed to Fri 8pm to 4am, Sat 4pm to 4am, Sun closed
Photo: The Hi Ho Club on Google MapsStop 28: The Hi Ho Club
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 6pm to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat 5pm to 11:30pm, Sun 7pm to 11pm
Photo: Nigel Weaver on Google MapsStop 29: Shambles Tavern
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 10am to 10pm, Sat 9am to 10:30pm, Sun 9am to 9:30pm
Photo: Ate O'Clock on Google MapsStop 30: Ate O'Clock
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 10pm
Stop 31: Social 8 Lounge
2Second favourite cocktail April 2026A lounge bar on High Ousegate with music and an outdoor area.
“The staff was very welcoming an despite having lots of customers in, they made us feel welcome.”York Cocktail Week customer, April 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Photo: The Marrakesh York on Google MapsStop 32: The Marrakesh
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 10:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10:30pm
Stop 33: Slug & Lettuce York Swinegate
The Slug & Lettuce on Back Swinegate, with a cocktail list and food all day.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 11am to 1am, Sun noon to 10pm
Photo: Slug & Lettuce York Riverside on Google MapsStop 34: Slug & Lettuce Riverside
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10am to midnight, Fri 10am to 1am, Sat 10am to 2am, Sun 10am to midnight
Photo: Lil's Bar and Bistro on Google MapsStop 35: Lil's Bar and Bistro
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 10am to 10pm, Sat 9:30am to midnight, Sun 9:30am to 9pm
Stop 36: Drift Clifford Street
10 Clifford St, York, YO1 9RDDirections
Photo: Cosy Club on Google MapsStop 37: Cosy Club
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 9am to 11pm, Thu to Sat 9am to midnight, Sun 9am to 11pm
Photo: Roxy Ball Room York The Stonebow on Google MapsStop 38: Roxy Ball Room
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 3pm to 11pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 12:30am, Sat 11am to 12:30am, Sun noon to 10pm
Photo: Asaf I on Google MapsStop 39: Moxy
Stop 40: Yemen Heaven
A Yemeni restaurant on Walmgate, with traditional dishes and outdoor seating.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11:30pm, Sun noon to 10pm
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Built from the venues that have taken part in York Cocktail Week, updated every night. Venues Google lists as closed are left off until they reopen. Opening times, phone numbers and ratings are from Google Maps.
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Good to know
What are the best cocktail bars in York?
On our trail, the best of York Cocktail Week is ASK Italian, Tomahawk Steakhouse, Rosa's Thai Cafe, Rosa's Thai, Revolution, Vudu Lounge and Social 8 Lounge. They're the venues our customers rate most, from survey votes for the best bar and best cocktail, comments and hearts in our vote. Every one has taken part in York Cocktail Week.
How long does the best of York Cocktail Week take to walk?
About 12 minutes on foot across 7 stops, not counting time at the bar. Most people pick four or five stops for a night, so make it your own and drop any you want to skip.
What other routes are there on the York cocktail trail?
Little Stonegate and Swinegate (4 stops, about 4 minutes), Coney Street to St Helen's Square (4 stops, about 3 minutes), Date night route (5 stops, about 12 minutes), The Micklegate and the river route (3 stops, about 6 minutes), Late night route (5 stops, about 10 minutes), Live music route (5 stops, about 12 minutes) and Drinks outside route (5 stops, about 4 minutes). Open one to see its map, print it with walking directions or make it your own trail.
Can I make my own York cocktail trail?
Yes. Choose how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest venues in walking order. Add or remove stops, drag them into a different order, then print it with walking directions or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
Is the York cocktail trail free?
Yes. The trail, the routes and the printable maps are free. You pay for drinks at each venue. During York Cocktail Week a wristband unlocks a signature cocktail at every venue taking part.
Is there a printable York cocktail trail map with walking directions?
Yes. Every route, and any trail you make yourself, has a Print with directions button. You get a page with the map and street names, each stop's address and opening times, and turn-by-turn walking directions with the time between stops.
Which bars are on the York cocktail trail?
43 venues that have taken part in York Cocktail Week, including Angel on the Green, Ruby Rae's, The Grand York, Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar, The Whippet Inn and Revolution. The trail updates itself every night as venues join or close.
York Cocktail Week
York Cocktail Week is on now, until 15 November. One wristband unlocks a signature cocktail at every venue taking part.