Yorktoberfest tickets on sale now for October 2025

by Molly Taylor - May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Oktoberfest celebrations will ensue in York this October with the traditional Bavarian beer festival returning for 2025. From 17-18th and 24th-25th October 2025, the festival will take place in the Clocktower enclosure at York racecourse. Tickets went on sale last Monday (May 12th) and can be purchased at the Yorktoberfest website. York's very

Unique World Food Options in York

by Jakub Lemon - May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Throughout my first year of studying in York I have founds dozens of unique restaurants options. Many world foods are available here that you might not find throughout the rest of Yorkshire. In this article I will be looking at five of my favourites restaurant rarities that are available in

York Unites: Local community comes together to rebuild charity funds after break-in

by Beth Watson - May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

"I’m so grateful and fortunate to have the support of the local community," says Sophie Knight, the owner of independent coffee shop SOPHiE, after devastating break-in. The people of York recently came together, in the spirit of fundraising for the local children's hospital. Through charity pots, community support and a GoFundMe

York beer gardens you cannot miss out on this summer!

by Jasmine Grice - May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

As the sun shines brighter and the nights are getting lighter, summer is making itself known and what is better than a beer garden on a warm summers day? There's no better place for a drink than York as the scenery and traditional pubs make the experience special and worthwhile. The

Ultimate Ranking: York’s Best Kebab Van

by Hannah Graba - May 5, 2025May 20, 2025

York’s nightlife doesn’t stop after the club – the holy trinity of kebab vans dotted around the centre keep the city vibrant. If you're familiar with York's city centre, kebab vans are a crucial part to its nightly food scene. Students have debated which kebab van is the best, so naturally,

Celebrating 10 Sweet Years: Roberto’s Best Gelato Flavours

Food and drink

by Genie Hunt - March 10, 2025March 20, 2025

A woman eating a large tub of multi-flavoured ice cream with a slick back bun, wearing a leopard print coat and sunglasses to match, a navy bag is on her shoulder

Roberto’s tenth anniversary was celebrated in the sweetest way possible—by handing out free gelato burgers to everyone who entered the popular city centre café and gelato. The shop was bustling as customers indulged in the flavourful treats. After much discussion (and plenty of taste-testing), five flavours stood out as the most popular.