Not drinking? Every venue here made an alcohol-free signature for York Cocktail Week, so nobody has to sit the night out. Here's what each one poured.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Angel on the Green Walmgate and Bishopthorpe Road | Restaurant and bar | 11pm |
| ASK Italian Coney Street and St Helen's Square | Italian restaurant | 10pm |
| Bill's Coney Street and St Helen's Square | Restaurant | 9:30pm |
| Bobos Cocktail Bar Stonegate and Swinegate | Cocktail bar | 3am |
| Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar Micklegate and the river | Hotel brasserie and bar | 9:30pm |
| DumDum Tiki Bar Stonegate and Swinegate | Tiki bar | 2am |
| Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant Stonegate and Swinegate | Bar and restaurant | 3am |
| Lucia Stonegate and Swinegate | Italian restaurant and cocktail lounge | midnight |
| Manahatta Stonegate and Swinegate | Cocktail bar | 2am |
| Northern Monk Refectory Stonegate and Swinegate | Craft beer bar | 1am |
| Pink by Impossible York Coney Street and St Helen's Square | Cocktail bar | midnight |
| Revolution Coney Street and St Helen's Square | Bar | 2am |
| Rosa's Thai Coney Street and St Helen's Square | Thai restaurant | 10pm |
| Ruby Rae's Micklegate and the river | Bar | 3am |
| Slug & Lettuce Swinegate Stonegate and Swinegate | Bar and restaurant | 1am |
| Social 8 Lounge Coney Street and St Helen's Square | Lounge bar | 1am |
| The Botanist Stonegate and Swinegate | Bar and restaurant | 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 |
| Vudu Lounge Stonegate and Swinegate | Lounge and late bar | 4am |
| Yemen Heaven Walmgate and Bishopthorpe Road | Yemeni restaurant | 11:30pm |
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 21 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
A relaxed restaurant and bar on Bishopthorpe Road, just outside the city walls, with outdoor seating.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePicante Homemade chilli and coriander infused tequila, lime and honey.
Alcohol-freeCherry Sour vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 4:30pm to 11pm, Wed noon to 11pm, Thu to Sat 10am to 11pm, Sun 9am to 11pm
2-4 Bishopthorpe Rd, YO23 1JJ
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
Bill's on Coney Street, with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and cocktails.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePassionfruit Martini A bright, tropical and refreshingly tangy cocktail.
Alcohol-freeVirgin Pina Colada vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 8am to 9pm, Fri 8am to 9:30pm, Sat 8am to 9pm, Sun 9am to 9pm
12 Coney St, YO1 9NA
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
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
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 modern bar and restaurant on Little Stonegate, with light lunches, sharing plates and burgers.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRhubarbarella Tastes like a rhubarb and custard boiled sweet.
Alcohol-freeRhu-babby-rella vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 2am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun noon to midnight
1 Little Stonegate, YO1 8AX
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 New York-inspired cocktail bar on Little Stonegate that stays open late.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFig Roll Smash Sailor Jerry spiced rum, goji berry, cranberry, fig, salted caramel and citrus.
Alcohol-freePassionfruit & Cranberry Smash vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed closed, Thu 4pm to 11pm, Fri 4pm to 1am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 11pm
3 Little Stonegate, YO1 8AX
Alcohol-free signature
The York bar from Leeds brewery Northern Monk, on Little Stonegate, with craft beer and cocktails.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSpicy Pineapple Marg Roosters Rojo smoked pineapple tequila, Ilegal Mezcal, habanero agave syrup, fresh lime and charred pineapple.
Alcohol-freeBerries and Tea
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue noon to 11pm, Wed and Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11pm
2-4 Little Stonegate, YO1 8AX
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
A lively bar on Coney Street with a long cocktail list and DJs.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePrism Power
Alcohol-freeNojito
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri 11am to 1am, Sat 11am to 2am, Sun 11am to 3am
Coney St, YO1 9NA
Alcohol-free signature
Rosa's Thai on Coney Street, with Thai dishes and cocktails to match.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureChilli Margarita
Alcohol-freeNon Alc Chilli Margarita
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri noon to 10pm, Sat 11:30am to 10pm, Sun 11:30am to 9pm
1 Coney St, YO1 9QL
Alcohol-free signature
A bar on Micklegate, York's best-known night out, with music.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRuby's Rumrricane Spiced and cherry rum, pineapple and orange with a zesty lime kick.
Alcohol-freeNe Rae
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to 1am, Fri 3pm to 3am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun 2pm to midnight
2 Micklegate, YO1 6JG
Alcohol-free signature
The Slug & Lettuce on Back Swinegate, with a cocktail list and food all day.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePurple Disco Machine Smirnoff Cherry Drop, blue curaçao, grenadine and lemon, topped with Red Bull Pink Edition.
Alcohol-freeDesignated Dolphin
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 11am to 1am, Sun noon to 10pm
22-26 Back Swinegate, YO1 8AD
Alcohol-free signature
A lounge bar on High Ousegate with music and an outdoor area.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRaspberry and Rhubarb Martini Pretty and pink. Berry sweet and a little bit tangy.
Alcohol-freeRaspberry Rhubarb No-tini vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
13 High Ousegate, YO1 8RZ
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
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
Alcohol-free signature
A lively lounge on Swinegate with DJs every night and private booths.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRaspberry Bang Bang Raspberry vodka, Chambord, lemon and cranberry, topped with lemonade and popping candy.
Alcohol-freeRaspberry Bang Bang Mocktail vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed to Fri 8pm to 4am, Sat 4pm to 4am, Sun closed
39 Swinegate, YO1 8AZ
Alcohol-free signature
A Yemeni restaurant on Walmgate, with traditional dishes and outdoor seating.
York Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHibiscus Negroni
Alcohol-freeBanana & Mango
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11:30pm, Sun noon to 10pm
98 Walmgate, YO1 9TL
Most are. Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant, Manahatta, Pink by Impossible York, Ruby Rae's and Vudu Lounge are closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 21 of these made an alcohol-free signature for York Cocktail Week 2026, including Cherry Sour at Angel on the Green, Cherry Blossom Spritz at ASK Italian and Virgin Pina Colada at Bill's.
Yes. ASK Italian, Pink by Impossible York, Tomahawk Steakhouse, Rosa's Thai and Bill's 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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