• Added: 28th of June 2008
• Area: York
• Category: Restaurants

York YO1 6WD
0870 220 3001

Mikehyms said
Stale cocktails...
Likes to think it is up-market BUT

Had a cocktail that was poorly made and had the end of a bit of cucumber that was clearly old and should have been cut off! This place is supposed to pride itself on cocktails (and they should given the cost). Beer/drinks are over priced.

Ok rant over - but...what is this place? Fun of race days as full of 'racefools' showing off their orange tans in droves. Occasional piano player who struggles with unsympathetic amplification hope to give a touch of class.

Missed opportunity as could be far better with lower prices - staff training - and cut out the music - please

• Added: 28th of June 2008
• Area: York
• Category: Bars and Pubs

York YO1 8RA
01904 655868

Mikehyms said
Great location - shame about...
Just had a makeover. A chain with an emphasis on food rather than drink - don't go there for the beer!

Good location and popular with families on w/end shopping/tourist round. Tends to try and capture the trendy pumping music crowd in the evenings but this may have changed in view of the make over. Not yet done the food so can't comment but the kitchens are open which is always good.

Not much atmosphere and prices are what you would expect

• Added: 13th of March 2008
• Area: York
• Category: Bars and Pubs

York YO1 6DU
01904 652211

Mikehyms said
South bank local
Bit of a classic local - with decent beer.. Small outside space. Staff and students can also staff from the University. So it is not too much of a blocky local. Oh and no piped music !

• Added: 13th of March 2008
• Area: York
• Category: Restaurants

York YO1 8AS
01904 641432

Mikehyms said
More roast and bring your granny
British food - pre any celebrity cafe and come to the Delia (first time round - thou she might go for this in here more recent manifestation).
A canteen feel and the food is what you get in institutions. Good location and 'family' feel. There are far better places in the city for less cost but this is safe - thou not good news if you are a vegetarian - suppose that is not British!

• Added: 13th of March 2008
• Area: York
• Category: Restaurants

York YO1 9NR
01904 644330

Mikehyms said
Roast, roast, roast
Help this is why the French think British food is cr** Ok OK so roast is what you get and stares at you in a little sea of fat through the window. Reminds me of University conference food.
Yes well you can get other British stuff and even M&S (which is close by) like salad.
Atmosphere a bit 'bring your granny who might think she could do better for your Sunday roast.
Expensive for what you get.
There's another branch in Stonegate - food etc the same.
Come on take a chance at one of the more original places in the city.

• Added: 13th of March 2008
• Area: York
• Category: Restaurants

York YO1 9TX
01904 629222

Mikehyms said
Local food
Quite popular and if you stick with what is on the boards - as opposed to the print menu - the food is fine for what you pay for. It is a touch dependent on just who happens to be cooking it an and this is hard to know. However, I have never had any microwave or pre-produced food here. Ingredients are fresh and often local.
Atmosphere is Ok and it is child friendly. Could do with a better wine choice
A considerable step up from the chain likes of Cafe Rouge et al and no more costly.

• Added: 13th of March 2008
• Area: York
• Category: Restaurants

York YO10 4BB
01904 637553

Mikehyms said
Now Mirchiz
Under new management Mirchiz is not only excellent food but very well priced. What you do is a) book as word is out about this place - especially at weekends and b) buy some beer/wine from the excellent little 'beer and cheese' shop just round the corner. They open your purchases for you and there is no extra charge.
Great vegetarian selection.
Downside ? Well this is not atmospheric and given the demand you may not be encouraged to hang around once you have finished.
A good take away service and they deliver - but allow time.

• Added: 8th of February 2008
• Area: York
• Category: Restaurants

York YO1 7HZ
01904 673293

Mikehyms said
What do you expect?
Ok its Cafe Rouge - safe chain stuff that little of which is produced or cooked (other than heated up) locally. Means you know what you are going to get - blandness. However, York is dominated by such corporate outlets.
Can be one of the cities more annoying buskers playing outside.

• Added: 3rd of February 2008
• Area: York
• Category: Hotels and Travel

York YO24 1AA
01904 653681

Mikehyms said
Class rail hotel
Classic old railway hotel. Recently refurbished. When I was last year it was hard to escape the smell of swimming pool - but hopefully this has been sorted out.
Very much London prices here - but there are close by York pubs and restaurants that offer more.
If you stay try and get a room away from the very busy main road that runs outside.

• Added: 3rd of February 2008
• Area: York
• Category: Shops

York YO1 7LA
01904 551355

Mikehyms said
Diversity - best fish
Long established market. Stalls tend to change over the week and on occasions it moves to the old site outside M&S. Great mix of stalls from fruit and veg to mobile phones. Best place in York for fish - the foodies get there early to get the pick of the catch.
Various 'farmers' markets are added in the course of the year. Christmas sees a special market - which is not all that - but does seem to offer vast amounts of German sausage.