Browsing places to eat & drink

Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE, Tel: 01423 322583, Email

One of Britain's finest Adam houses with Chippendale furniture, Gobelin tapestries and classical statuery. With 25 acres of garden including one of Europe's largest double herbaceous borders, a woodland walk & contemporary sculpture park.

302 Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1HE, Tel: 01904 702941

Modern French/English cuisine is the order of the day in Restaurant 302 located at the Knavesmire Manor Hotel.

3 Museum Street, York, YO1 7DT, Tel: 01904 637901

An independent, quirky British pub offering locally sourced meals and award winning cask ales. On the doorstep of the Minster an ideal place to relax with a meal or even a refreshing cocktail.

Church Cottage, Escrick, York, YO19 6EX, Tel: 01904 728462, Email

Warm and friendly staff provide a typically Thai welcome to visitors at this popular restaurant. Fine, authentic Thai food is served in the truly beautiful surroundings of a picturesque country cottage set in two acres of landscaped gardens

Speciality: Real Thai food prepared by Thai Chefs with no western influences! Extensive menu served in a non-smoking environment.

Chapter House Street, York, YO1 7JH, Tel: 01904 612613

Grays Court is an English Country House nestling right in the heart of a vibrant city.

Scotchman Lane, Flaxton, York, YO607RB, Tel: 01904 469911, Email

Relax in the warm, friendly atmosphere of this barn conversion whilst you enjoy an excitingly different dining experience with superb fish and steaks grilled to perfection in an open theatre kitchen.

Speciality: Fresh fish on display in the theatre kitchen and Yorkshire steaks.

Ings Lane, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6RA, Tel: 01904 784500, Email

Purpose built restaurant and take-away serving traditional Yorkshire fish and chips freshly cooked to order and served in pleasant surroundings.

10 Tower Street, York, YO1 9SA, Tel: 01904 624433, Email

Established restaurant overlooking Clifford's Tower and The Castle Museum. Visited by many famous people. Great reputation in York, informal, stylish Mediterranean type restaurant.

54 Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HZ, Tel: 01904 622478

Set in the shadow of the Minster in the heart of York's cafe quarter. It is a Georgian building. We have limited car parking available charged at £6.50 per night..

21 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EN, Tel: 01904 610478

Delightful food and atmosphere.

55 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LS, Tel: 01904 632734, Email

Award winning restaurant with fantastic food, wine and ambience.

5a Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LJ, Tel: 01904 655170

We are situated close to York Minster and create freshly prepared Korean dishes including Bulgogi (marinated beef), Bibimbap (rice, vegetables topped with a special spicy sauce) and Kimbap (Korean style sushi rolls).

Speciality: Korean food

2 Lendal, York, YO1 8AA, Tel: 01904 644000

Only a few minutes' walk from the Minster, theatre and bustling shopping streets of York, Zizzi York is situated in a beautiful old church.

63a Goodramgate, York, YO17 LS, Tel: 01904 624677

Yak and Yeti Gurkha restaurant is the first Nepalese restaurant in York. We serve typical Nepalese food which we cooked at home in Nepal.

Speciality: Different than Indian curry, mild and tasty cooked in the traditional way.

A1 Great North Road, Peckfield, LS25 5LQ, Tel: 01977 681800

Award winning Watermill restaurant in a modern 3 star hotel and conference centre.

27 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ, Tel: 01904 652002

We are delighted to be able to offer the same menu in a delightful new setting where we have created the Oscars vibe and ambience. Look out for our new late night for 2009.

21 Back Swinegate, York, YO1 8AD, Tel: 01904 521100, Email

With our award-winning menu, warm and relaxed fiesta vibe and an amazing roof terrace for al fresco dining, Spain is closer than you think at La Tasca, York.

Speciality: For a sincerely Spanish experience, our chef can cook paella at your table (please contact us for more details).

36 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LF, Tel: 01904 622614

Serving delicious freshly made meals and snacks day and elegant dinners in the evening. Our deli offers a superb choice of savoury and sweet snacks, vegan wines and gifts.

Speciality: Vegetarian and Vegan