York's coolest bars are the ones with something different: a tiki bar, a rooftop terrace, a pink cocktail bar and dinner in a Georgian ballroom. These are the York Cocktail Week partners worth a visit.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| ASK Italian Coney Street and St Helen's Square | Italian restaurant | 10pm |
| Bobos Cocktail Bar Stonegate and Swinegate | Cocktail bar | 3am |
| DumDum Tiki Bar Stonegate and Swinegate | Tiki bar | 2am |
| Pink by Impossible York Coney Street and St Helen's Square | Cocktail bar | midnight |
| The Botanist Stonegate and Swinegate | Bar and restaurant | midnight |
Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.
Spin and we'll pick one of the 5 York bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 8 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
Alcohol-free signature
ASK 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.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHugo Spritz
Alcohol-freeCherry Blossom Spritz
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat 11:30am to 10pm, Sun 11:30am to 9pm
The Grand Assembly Rooms, Blake St, YO1 8QG
Alcohol-free signature
A stylish cocktail bar on Little Stonegate with creative drinks and a rooftop terrace.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMango No.5 Pink gin, apple schnapps, mango, fresh-pressed pineapple and lime, shaken over ice.
Alcohol-freeMango No.5 Mocktail vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to 2:30am, Fri 4pm to 3am, Sat 1pm to 3am, Sun 4pm to 2:30am
5 Little Stonegate, YO1 8AX
Alcohol-free signature
A tiki bar on Swinegate with rum cocktails and island decor.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureOceans Secrets
Alcohol-freePeachberry Zing
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 4pm to 3am, Wed and Thu 4pm to 1am, Fri 4pm to 2am, Sat 2pm to 2am, Sun 4pm to 2:30am
37-39 Swinegate, YO1 8AZ
Alcohol-free signature
A pink-themed cocktail bar on St Helen's Square from the team behind Impossible York.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSakura Sweetheart Cherry blossom, rose and lychee with citrus. Sweet, fragrant and a lot like love heart sweets.
Alcohol-freeSakura Fizz vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun 5pm to midnight
5 St Helen's Square, YO1 8QN
Alcohol-free signature
The Botanist on Stonegate, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureYuzu Colada
Alcohol-freeRaspberry & Elderflower Cooler
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 11am to 11pm
15 Stonegate, YO1 8ZW
Start with ASK Italian, Bobos Cocktail Bar, DumDum Tiki Bar, Pink by Impossible York and The Botanist.
Most are. Pink by Impossible York is closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 5 of these made an alcohol-free signature for York Cocktail Week 2026, including Cherry Blossom Spritz at ASK Italian, Mango No.5 Mocktail at Bobos Cocktail Bar and Peachberry Zing at DumDum Tiki Bar.
Yes. ASK Italian, Pink by Impossible York, The Botanist, Bobos Cocktail Bar and DumDum Tiki Bar are about 8 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.
York Cocktail Week is on now, until 15 November. Signature cocktails start from £5 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and York's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
York Cocktail Week is on now, until 15 November. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in bars across York, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.
Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for York Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the York Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.
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