Planning a date in York? These York Cocktail Week partners suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to restaurants worth dressing up for.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| ASK Italian Coney Street and St Helen's Square | Italian restaurant | 10pm |
| Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar Micklegate and the river | Hotel brasserie and bar | 9:30pm |
| Lucia Stonegate and Swinegate | Italian restaurant and cocktail lounge | midnight |
| The Whippet Inn Micklegate and the river | Steak restaurant | 11pm |
| Tomahawk Steakhouse Coney Street and St Helen's Square | Steakhouse and cocktail bar | 9:30pm |
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 11 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
The brasserie and bar at Malmaison on Rougier Street, close to Lendal Bridge.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureTommy's Margarita 818 Blanco Tequila, fresh lime and agave. The classic, done properly.
Alcohol-freeMocktail Margarita vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 7am to 9pm, Fri 7am to 9:30pm, Sat and Sun 8am to 9:30pm
2 Rougier St, YO90 1UU
Alcohol-free signature
An Italian restaurant on Swinegate with a cosy, fashionable room and a lounge for creative and classic cocktails.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBerry In Bloom Beefeater Pink Gin, wild strawberry, apple, cranberry, lemon and raspberry with a foaming bitters finish.
Alcohol-freeLychee & Passionfruit Cooler vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 9am to midnight
13 Swinegate, YO1 8AJ
Alcohol-free signature
A dining room on North Street with brick walls, leather seating and a menu built around Yorkshire beef.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureApple Cinnamon Daiquiri A silky winter warmer that's still properly refreshing.
Alcohol-freeVirgin Apple Cinnamon Daiquiri
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 5pm to 10pm, Wed and Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10pm
15 North St, YO1 6JD
Alcohol-free signature
A steakhouse and cocktail bar on Lendal.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBullfrog A cross between an iced coffee and a Coke float. Sweet and creamy.
Alcohol-freeCreme Brulee
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 9pm, Fri and Sat noon to 9:30pm, Sun noon to 9pm
26 Lendal, YO1 8AA
Try ASK Italian, Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar, Lucia, The Whippet Inn and Tomahawk Steakhouse. Book ahead at the weekend.
Yes. 5 of these made an alcohol-free signature for York Cocktail Week 2026, including Cherry Blossom Spritz at ASK Italian, Mocktail Margarita at Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar and Lychee & Passionfruit Cooler at Lucia.
Yes. Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar, The Whippet Inn, Tomahawk Steakhouse, ASK Italian and Lucia are about 11 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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