Afternoon tea in York – I love afternoon tea, and living near York I am lucky enough to have lots of places to choose from. Here are some of my favourites and some places I have yet to try. You can go for traditional afternoon tea in York’s plush hotels, like The Grand or The … Read more
Child friendly York restaurants – Are you looking for a family friendly restaurant in and around York? Here are some of our favourites and some that come recommended by other local York families with children. Dyls Cafe and Bar Skeldergate Bridge, York YO1 9WJ Dyls is a contemporary café & bar situated in the … Read more
Italian restaurants York – Looking for a great Italian Restaurant in York? Whether it’s pizza, pasta or calzones that float your boat, here are a few of our favourite Italian restaurants in York City Centre. See also our top ten family friendly restaurants in York. Piccolino 18 Bridge St, York YO1 6DA Piccolino is … Read more
Restaurants in York and great places to eat – York is an amazing place to live and visit and we have some wonderful restaurants in which to eat. There are so many different places to eat in York, it’s been hard compiling this list. But, I have based it on the local pubs and restaurants … Read more
Eat Out to Help Out in York – the basic premise is that you will receive a 50% discount, up to a maximum of £10 per person, per visit on all food and non-alcoholic drinks. Every Monday-Wednesday throughout August! Do check individual websites for details and you’ll probably need to book ahead of time. Let … Read more
The Old House Restaurant in York, Review – Recently I visited one of York’s newest restaurants – The Old House on Low Petergate. It’s from the people behind the very popular and award winning, ‘Shoot the Bull’ restaurant in Hull. The building itself is beautiful and set in the shadow of the Minster. They serve … Read more
Today we visited the fabulous Dyl’s in York. It’s a little out of the way, so you might or might not know about it, but I am here to tell you that’s it’s absolutely worth the trip. It’s located in Tower Gardens, which is opposite Clifford’s Tower and right on the end of Skeldergate Bridge. … Read more
Champagne Afternoon Tea at Middlethorpe Hall in York – If you like the idea of afternoon tea in a stately home hotel then this one is for you! Earlier this week I had a lovely facial and spa day at Middlethorpe Hall in York. Afterwards we headed into the hotel itself for a relaxed, elegant … Read more
I’ve always loved our visits to The Balloon Tree at Gate Helmsley, near York. It’s a farm shop, cafe and pick your own place that is very local to us. We recently visited for lunch and to have fun picking pumpkins! First of all, let me tell you about the cafe. It’s a lovely large … Read more
Fancy Hanks York – This week I was lucky enough to be invited to review Fancy Hanks, the new Deep South American good mood food restaurant that has opened in Goodramgate in York. The decor and atmosphere is laid back retro chic, with comfortable tables, soft lighting and a cute outside space ideal for cocktails … Read more