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From regional treats and everyday essentials to superb meals in stunning venues, York is abundant with delicious North Yorkshire produce. Here’s a flavour of what there is to discover... Afternoon Tea York is famed for afternoon tea, boasting a huge selection of unique venues serving this quintessentially British institution. Luxuriate in the Queen of afternoon teas at the famous Bettys Café Tearooms, experience the era of elegant train journeys in the Countess of York carriage at the National Railway Museum or take an afternoon tea cruise along the River Ouse with YorkBoat. Crumbs Cupcakery close to York Minster serves cupcakes to complement your cuppa and if themed teas take your fancy try Cakes D’Licious in Clifton, a vintageinspired cakery, or enter wonderland with The Grand Hotel & Spa’s Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea complete with ‘drink me potions’. The beautifully refurbished Principal York Hotel is the perfect place to enjoy the most delicious of British traditions in the stunning Garden Room. Cheese, Pie and Ale What could be finer than a handmade pie and a hunk of cheese, washed down with some proper Yorkshire beer? York has a thriving craft beer scene. Taste authentic ales and take a tour to see traditional brewing methods at York Brewery or visit Black Sheep Brewery, run by the Theakston brewing dynasty, with a visitor centre at Masham and spring under the brew house. Sample some of the best local ales in a charming beer garden overlooking the river Foss at Brew York, an exciting ten barrel craft brewery and tap room. Wash down your ale with a ‘Clifford’s Tower’ at the Lamb and Lion Inn, the Inn’s famous Steak & Ale Pie with buttery mashed potato, or try fine local cheeses at Love Cheese. Chocolate City Take a walk through the chocolate heritage of York and imagine life in
the former home of the Terry family at Goddards House and Gardens. Hear the fascinating tale of chocolate’s journey from Central America to York at York’s Chocolate Story, where you can make your own sweet treats. Monkbar Chocolatiers hand-make all its wares on the premises and York Cocoa House is a chocolate emporium with workshops and a chocolate café. York even has a dedicated Chocolate Festival at Easter! Foodie Festivals Every year in September, The York Food & Drink Festival fills the city with delicious sights, smells and tastes for a full week. Shop for foodie goodies, learn some culinary skills with cooking classes and chef demonstrations or embark on an Ale Trail - a walking tour around some of York’s best pubs. It’s a year-round food festival at the iconic Shambles Market, where you can find local fresh produce, meat and cheese. Look out for special events held in the market, where there’s live music and ales on offer. Grab some tasty treats to take home and try some delicious samples from Taste York in the Newgate area of the Shambles Market, the dedicated area for food stalls. Shambles Market Food Court Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a bite to eat in the vibrant new Shambles Food Court with free Wi-Fi and sheltered seating available. Pick your cuisine from the variety of pop-up stands then tuck in and enjoy.
Take your taste buds on a gastronomic tour of the city with the North Yorkshire Cook Book, the ultimate guide to York’s favourite foodie venues, now available to buy at the Visit York Information Centre.