Coldo Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Got my father in-law a 2 night city break to York in June for his 60th. I know there is the Abbey but just looking for a couple of other sugestions. Also looking for a really nice restaurant for the two of them on the Saturday night if anyone can recommend one? Cheers Edited March 27, 2015 by Coldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I can suggest a few, you after anything in particular or just somewhere nice? Also, guessing you're after city central - I can get a few on the outskirts too if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YORKIE PAM Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 The city dungeons, the railway museum & boat trip on the river ouse are always popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldo Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Nothing in particular mate, just a nice place for them to dine. Would be city centre walking distance they are staying there and won't have car. Cheers Pam, the canal boat could be worth a shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Ah, only read the restaurant bit. Castle Museum is good too, you get to visit Dick Turpin's prison cell. National Railway Museum is alright too if you're into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldo Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Ah, only read the restaurant bit. Castle Museum is good too, you get to visit Dick Turpin's prison cell. National Railway Museum is alright too if you're into that. Cheers mate I'll lol into those thoughts they will likely just wander about the city haha, you got the list for recommended places to eat? cheers Edited March 30, 2015 by Coldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) I enjoyed Jorvik Viking Centre - mind you, that was 1984... I was reading elsewhere that York Minster now charges tenner entry, but I think that's fair enough as the upkeep won't be cheap. Another vote for the National Railway Museum and the Castle Museum. York is a cracking city, certainly no shortage of ye olde worlde boozers. Edited March 30, 2015 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I enjoyed Jorvik Viking Centre - mind you, that was 1984... I was reading elsewhere that York Minster now charges tenner entry, but I think that's fair enough as the upkeep won't be cheap. Another vote for the National Railway Museum and the Castle Museum. York is a cracking city, certainly no shortage of ye olde worlde boozers. I went to a a business dinner that was actually held in the Railway Museum. It was braw being able to walk about the exhibits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I went to a a business dinner that was actually held in the Railway Museum. It was braw being able to walk about the exhibits. I was last there in 1984 (my grandparents took me to York for the weekend) - I think I'd enjoy the NRM even more today - I'm certainly no trainspotter but I do have a passing interest in railways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I was last there in 1984 (my grandparents took me to York for the weekend) - I think I'd enjoy the NRM even more today - I'm certainly no trainspotter but I do have a passing interest in railways. Me too. Not an enthusiast, but having the museum to ourselves (well, there were about 50 at the dinner) was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) The Shambles is great to visit especially if you've not been to York before. If they like ancient history the University Archaeology Department, itself a centuries old building, sometimes (I think) opens up for people to have a wander round. There's loads of old places like the Merchant Adventurer's Hall that are great if you're into that sort of thing. As above the mainstream stuff is great although personally I thought Jorvik was a bit of an expensive let-down. The Dungeons are great though. Likewise the Minster, but it's one off the few churches anywhere to charge for admission. If they get the weather, the city walls walk is nice. Restaurant wise, the Royal York (right next to the station) is a bit of an old-fashioned Miss Marple sort of place. There's the Yorkshire Wheel next to it although that might be out of service at the moment...I'd have to check that. You can find pretty much any type of place though but I'd book in advance wherever you choose as it can get spectacularly busy at times (especially during race meetings). Agree also that there are lots of top class pubs & the York brewery ales are excellent &widely available (including the particularly well named Terrier Ale). I go to York regularly for work & will be there a couple of times later this week. I don't often eat out there but if there's anywhere you want me to walk past or have a look at to see if it looks ok give me a shout. Edited March 30, 2015 by Huddersfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I enjoyed Jorvik Viking Centre - mind you, that was 1984... I wouldn't worry too much, the Vikings haven't been very active since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecraigfanclub Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Was in York last year for work and ate in the Blue Bicyle a few times. Excellent food and service though the menu is weighted towards seafood. I would not go near the New Star Inn which is on the river. The staff are clueless and the food is a complete rip off which is a shame as its a great location. I have also heard good things about a place with Whippet in the title. The Blue Bicycle is on Fossgate as is a pub called the Bluebell (?) they are tourist haters in there and I wasn't served when I went in after work one night. Horrible pub. There is a Hotel du Vin that one of my colleagues stayed at and he said the food was excellent there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 The Shambles is great to visit especially if you've not been to York before. If they like ancient history the University Archaeology Department, itself a centuries old building, sometimes (I think) opens up for people to have a wander round. There's loads of old places like the Merchant Adventurer's Hall that are great if you're into that sort of thing. As above the mainstream stuff is great although personally I thought Jorvik was a bit of an expensive let-down. The Dungeons are great though. Likewise the Minster, but it's one off the few churches anywhere to charge for admission. If they get the weather, the city walls walk is nice. Restaurant wise, the Royal York (right next to the station) is a bit of an old-fashioned Miss Marple sort of place. There's the Yorkshire Wheel next to it although that might be out of service at the moment...I'd have to check that. You can find pretty much any type of place though but I'd book in advance wherever you choose as it can get spectacularly busy at times (especially during race meetings). Agree also that there are lots of top class pubs & the York brewery ales are excellent &widely available (including the particularly well named Terrier Ale). I go to York regularly for work & will be there a couple of times later this week. I don't often eat out there but if there's anywhere you want me to walk past or have a look at to see if it looks ok give me a shout. Durham Cathedral is free but I was asked upon entry if I'd like to buy a guide at £2 - can't say the seller exactly leaned on me though and I was only too happy to make a contribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Durham Cathedral is free but I was asked upon entry if I'd like to buy a guide at £2 - can't say the seller exactly leaned on me though and I was only too happy to make a contribution. I keep meaning to go there as have been in Durham a few times lately. I haven't been inside the Minster (York) in donkey's years but I think it's a fair few quid to get in. Whenever I walk past though it always looks busy. An add to the original thread; there's loads of boat trips you can do up & down the Ouse & I have a feeling some of them might do meals as you travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstroma Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Stayed in loads of hotels in York with work, plenty restaurants to choose from. Hotel Du Vin and Royal York are both good. There is also a small Steak and Seafood restaurant round the corner from Sam Smiths pub on the Ooze I would recommend. Plenty Italian, Indian and Chinese restaurants to choose from also. I usually find that every time I go into a Chinese restaurant in York about 50% of the diners are Chinese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Was in York last year for work and ate in the Blue Bicyle a few times. Excellent food and service though the menu is weighted towards seafood. I would not go near the New Star Inn which is on the river. The staff are clueless and the food is a complete rip off which is a shame as its a great location. I have also heard good things about a place with Whippet in the title. The Blue Bicycle is on Fossgate as is a pub called the Bluebell (?) they are tourist haters in there and I wasn't served when I went in after work one night. Horrible pub. There is a Hotel du Vin that one of my colleagues stayed at and he said the food was excellent there. Oh, I'd forgotten about the Blue Bicycle. It was very, very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldo Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions folks, I'll look into the restaurants, particularly the blue bicycle! Cheers Huddersfield i'll let you know if I see anything. Didn't know the abbey charged. That won't put them off though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Surely they won't charge if you tell them you're going in to pray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Surely they won't charge if you tell them you're going in to pray? It's a fair point. I just had a look at the website & it's £15 per adult to visit the Minster & tower, a tenner for just the Minster. There's a list of services on there as well though so I suppose if you say you're there for one of them you get in. I'll have to try that one time!! It says you get in free as well if you're a York resident so maybe that's how they cover that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Blackheart Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Another one here for the blue bicycle. You'd be as well booking now! King's head (I think) is a tourist trap and rubbish. However, it does have an interesting display of where the water got to in each of the last floods. I remember my mate went in on a wee boat and got loads of free beer during a particularly bad flood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Star Inn The City's supposedly a good place for food, nicely located near the river. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecraigfanclub Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Star Inn The City's supposedly a good place for food, nicely located near the river. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Beautiful but horribly rude maitre'd, badly run, embarrassingly small portions of food at crazy prices. Great location but its all so so awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I should have a couple of hours to kill in York on Thursday evening on my way back from Beverley so . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Sunnylaw Jag Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Charlie Endell with that avatar have you no shame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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