Now, you know that we love a good cocktail (or mocktail) here at Yorkshire Appetite and in York, we really are spoilt for choice. So we’ve asked our food ambassadors and all our lovely York friends for their recommendations. We’ve come up with a final shortlist of five great hidden gem cocktail bars in York.
The Cat in the Wall
Hidden away, live music, private hire
@cat_in_the_wall_ltd – https://catinthewall.co.uk/
4 The Stonebow
Signature cocktail ‘Red Vesper’ Slingsby Rhubarb Gin & Framboise
Impossible Restaurant & Wonderbar ‘🍹
Historic setting, classic cuisine, style
@impossible_york – https://impossibleyork.com/
3 St Helen’s Square
Signature cocktail ‘Terry’s in Paris’ York Chocolate Orange Gin, Mozart Dark, Crème de cacao and secret Terry’s mix
Lucia Wine Bar & Grill
Italian cuisine, hidden terrace, atmospheric
@luciarestaurants – https://www.luciawinebar.co.uk/york/
13 Swinegate Court East
Signature Cocktail ‘Paradise in Yorkshire’ Absolut Mango and Chinola passionfruit liquor, grenadine, cranberry and apple juice, passionfruit puree.
Nola York Restaurant Bar 🍸
New Orleans Louisiana inspired cuisine, jazz, Yorkshire Appetite partner 🍸
@nolayorkuk – https://www.nolayork.com/
2A Lendall
Signature Cocktail ‘Old Fashioned/Sazerac’ New Orleans Sazerac Rye Bourbon
Yemen Heaven🍹
Yemenite cuisine, spice-led flavours, elegant
@yemen_heaven – https://yemenheaven.com/
98 Walmgate
Signature cocktail ‘Zaatar Martini’ zaatar infused beluga, fresh lemon and vermouth
Discover the best cocktail bars in York, from hidden gems to stylish wine bars and live music venues. Your ultimate York cocktail guide including must-visit spots and York Cocktail Week 2026 offers.
