York's independent Cafe Culture is thriving. Le Speciality: Photo by Amber Rafter
Tag: food
Bar Hashery Opens Its Fifth and Largest Venue
York independent café Bar Hashery has opened a new venue following great success, despite financial difficulties hitting other local businesses in the city. The business first opened its doors in Bootham in 2023 after owners Jolanta and Prafful, took over the existing Bar Hashery site from its previous owner. Since then,
The People’s Choice of Shambles Lunch Spots
With glorious summer York days to come, where better to eat your lunch than the famous Shambles markets. We asked independent food stalls to give us a recommendation of their favourite places to grab a bite to eat. If you're looking for a delicious, different but reasonably priced lunch on your visit
Yorktoberfest tickets on sale now for October 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
Ultimate Ranking: York’s Best Kebab Van
Celebrating 10 Sweet Years: Roberto’s Best Gelato Flavours
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.




