Pick your night
Ten days. One wristband.
The big one: York Cocktail Week
York Cocktail Week is on now, until 15 November. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in every venue taking part, an alcohol-free version in each, and extra deals for wristband holders.
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- Signature cocktails made for the week, from £5. 21 venues took part in 2026.
- An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
- Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
- Groups of four or more pay £9.95 each.
Wristbands from £9.95 each in a group.
Can't decide where to start?
Spin and we'll pick one of the 21 York venues on this page.
Late-night bars in York
Somewhere to keep the night going in York. Closing times come from Google Maps where they're listed, so check before you head over.
Manahatta
Until 2am Fri and Sat
A New York-inspired cocktail bar on Little Stonegate that stays open late.
Vudu Lounge
Until 4am Fri and Sat
A lively lounge on Swinegate with DJs every night and private booths.
Live music and DJs
York bars known for live music or DJs, so the night comes with a soundtrack.
The Botanist
The Botanist on Stonegate, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
Vudu Lounge
A lively lounge on Swinegate with DJs every night and private booths.
Date night in York
Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.
ASK Italian
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.
Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar
The brasserie and bar at Malmaison on Rougier Street, close to Lendal Bridge.
Lucia
An Italian restaurant on Swinegate with a cosy, fashionable room and a lounge for creative and classic cocktails.
The Whippet Inn
A dining room on North Street with brick walls, leather seating and a menu built around Yorkshire beef.
Dinner and cocktails
Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for York Cocktail Week 2026.
ASK Italian
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.
Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar
The brasserie and bar at Malmaison on Rougier Street, close to Lendal Bridge.
Lucia
An Italian restaurant on Swinegate with a cosy, fashionable room and a lounge for creative and classic cocktails.
The Botanist
The Botanist on Stonegate, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
The Whippet Inn
A dining room on North Street with brick walls, leather seating and a menu built around Yorkshire beef.
Angel on the Green
A relaxed restaurant and bar on Bishopthorpe Road, just outside the city walls, with outdoor seating.
Bill's
Bill's on Coney Street, with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and cocktails.
Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant
A modern bar and restaurant on Little Stonegate, with light lunches, sharing plates and burgers.
Rosa's Thai
Rosa's Thai on Coney Street, with Thai dishes and cocktails to match.
Big nights out with the group
Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.
ASK Italian
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.
Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar
The brasserie and bar at Malmaison on Rougier Street, close to Lendal Bridge.
Lucia
An Italian restaurant on Swinegate with a cosy, fashionable room and a lounge for creative and classic cocktails.
Manahatta
A New York-inspired cocktail bar on Little Stonegate that stays open late.
The Whippet Inn
A dining room on North Street with brick walls, leather seating and a menu built around Yorkshire beef.
Angel on the Green
A relaxed restaurant and bar on Bishopthorpe Road, just outside the city walls, with outdoor seating.
Bill's
Bill's on Coney Street, with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and cocktails.
Drinks outside
Terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating for the drier nights.
Lucia
An Italian restaurant on Swinegate with a cosy, fashionable room and a lounge for creative and classic cocktails.
Manahatta
A New York-inspired cocktail bar on Little Stonegate that stays open late.
The Whippet Inn
A dining room on North Street with brick walls, leather seating and a menu built around Yorkshire beef.
Angel on the Green
A relaxed restaurant and bar on Bishopthorpe Road, just outside the city walls, with outdoor seating.
Bill's
Bill's on Coney Street, with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and cocktails.
Bobos Cocktail Bar
A stylish cocktail bar on Little Stonegate with creative drinks and a rooftop terrace.
Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant
A modern bar and restaurant on Little Stonegate, with light lunches, sharing plates and burgers.
Something a bit different
Bars with a bit of personality, for a night that's a little out of the ordinary.
The Botanist
The Botanist on Stonegate, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
Bobos Cocktail Bar
A stylish cocktail bar on Little Stonegate with creative drinks and a rooftop terrace.
Pink by Impossible York
A pink-themed cocktail bar on St Helen's Square from the team behind Impossible York.
Great nights without the alcohol
Not drinking? These made an alcohol-free signature for York Cocktail Week 2026, so nobody sits it out.
ASK Italian
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.
Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar
The brasserie and bar at Malmaison on Rougier Street, close to Lendal Bridge.
Lucia
An Italian restaurant on Swinegate with a cosy, fashionable room and a lounge for creative and classic cocktails.
Manahatta
A New York-inspired cocktail bar on Little Stonegate that stays open late.
The Botanist
The Botanist on Stonegate, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
The Whippet Inn
A dining room on North Street with brick walls, leather seating and a menu built around Yorkshire beef.
Ready-made nights out
Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.
Little Stonegate and Swinegate
4 partner bars around Stonegate and Swinegate, all a short walk apart.
- 1Vudu Lounge
- 2DumDum Tiki BarAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3LuciaAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4Bobos Cocktail BarAbout 2 minutes' walk
Coney Street to St Helen's Square
4 partner bars around Coney Street and St Helen's Square, all a short walk apart.
- 1ASK Italian
- 2Pink by Impossible YorkAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Tomahawk SteakhouseAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4Bill'sAbout 2 minutes' walk
What a Cocktail Week night looks like
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and York's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
York at night: your questions
What is there to do in York at night?
Plenty. For late nights, try Ruby Rae's and Manahatta. For live music, try Social 8 Lounge and The Botanist. For date night, try ASK Italian and Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar. For dinner and drinks, try Lucia and The Whippet Inn. For group nights, try Revolution and Tomahawk Steakhouse. For ten days a year, York Cocktail Week adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.
Where can I go for a late drink in York?
Ruby Rae's, Manahatta and Revolution are known for late nights. Going by Google Maps, Vudu Lounge stays open until 4am, Bobos Cocktail Bar stays open until 3am and Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant stays open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. Check with the venue before you go.
Where is there live music in York?
Ruby Rae's, Social 8 Lounge and The Botanist are good bets for live music or DJs.
Where should I go on a date in York?
Try ASK Italian, Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar and Lucia. Book ahead at the weekend.
What is York Cocktail Week?
Ten days when York's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, from £5, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 21 venues took part in 2026.
When is the next York Cocktail Week?
York Cocktail Week is on now, until 15 November.
More from York
Every venue on this page took part in York Cocktail Week 2026. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go. Venue photos were supplied by the venues.