City of York, York, United Kingdom

York Nightlife

Tokyo

Location: Micklegate

Type: Late Bars and Nightclubs

Tokyo

Tokyo

Presenting a range of nights mostly catering for the student market and fans of dance, pop, R&B and dubstep sounds, Tokyo has become the more popular alternative to York's more established clubs. ...more »

  • Location: Micklegate
  • Type: Late Bars and Nightclubs
  • Tel: 01904 620203

National Centre for Early Music

The National Centre for Early Music, home of the internationally acclaimed York Early Music Festival, promotes a year-round series of jazz, world, folk and early music concerts in a medieval church. ...more »

  • Location: City Centre
  • Type: Live Music Venues
  • Tel: 01904 658338

Basement Bar at City Screen

The Basement bar in City Screen has a capacity of 100 which creates an intimate atmosphere for live music and comedy. Eclectic live events take place here every night.see website for more details. ...more »

  • Location: City Centre
  • Type: Live Music Venues
  • Tel: +44 (0) 1 904 612940

City screen

City Screen is more than just a cinema. As well as the 3 screens which offer luxurious seating and fantastic quality sound and vision, there is a superb Cafe Bar and Basement Bar. ...more »

  • Location: City Centre
  • Type: Cinemas
  • Tel: 0871 704 2054

Masons Bar and Bistro

Food is ‘Bistro’ themed serving grilled poultry, meats, steak and fish. Together with salads, platters, vegetarian dishes and daily specials, complemented with a selection of varying desserts. ...more »

  • Location: Fossgate
  • Type: Bistro
  • Tel: 01904 611919

Stonegate Yard

Stonegate Yard is a very popular Bar and Brasserie with a great outside area available all year round. Tourists and locals alike love it! They serve a wide range of food and drink all day every day. ...more »

  • Location: City Centre
  • Type: Bistro
  • Tel: 01904 625870

Best Western Monkbar Hotel York

The Monkbar Hotel is situated in a great location for easy access by foot into the heart of York. The Hotel has a lovely internal courtyard where you can relax and enjoy a drink in the sunshine. ...more »

  • Location: City Centre
  • Type: Hotels
  • Tel: 01904 638086

Piccolino

Piccolino is both a restaurant and a bar, superbly located on Ouse Bridge, it is a great place to enjoy a nice glass of wine or a delicious Italian lunch or dinner. Call in and look at their huge menu ...more »

  • Location: City Centre
  • Type: Italian
  • Tel: 01904 521155

Kennedys Bar and Restaurant

Stylish bar and Restaurant with a fabulous roof top Garden. Great menu for food and drinks. Always a popular place to relax and people watch. Located in the 'Quarter' which is the place to be seen. ...more »

  • Location: City Centre
  • Type: Bars and Pubs
  • Tel: 01904 620222

Theatre Royal

If you enjoy live theatre for a great night out check their website which is linked to the what's on at York Theatre Royal. There is always something to see and some great prices too. ...more »

  • Location: City Centre
  • Type: Theatres
  • Tel: +44 (0) 1 904 623568

All York Nightlife

Our Local Experts say:

York is a popular destination for a night out and considering the range of different bars, clubs and music venues it easy to see why. From Real Ale Pubs to buzzing nightclubs there is something for people of all ages looking for a good night out.

Hen and Stag parties usually head towards Micklegate for the famous 'Pub crawl' down the hill. The Quarter houses a huge variety of eclectic bars and restaurants to suit every taste. The Riverside bars are a popular place to be when the weather is good and on a cold winters night lots of the traditional pubs will have a roaring coal fire. 

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