For meals I can suggest some of the places you might not find on the normal tourist trail
Here are some of our favourites ..............
Lo Spuntino - Also just around the corner - Real Italian food- book early 01904 658822
Brigantes - excellent choice of real ale and lagers. Food available.
Goji - Vegetarian Cafe in Goodramgate - highly recommended www.gojicafe.co.uk
Coffee and vintage fashion in Petergate http://www.thehouseofavalon.org.uk/
Cafe Concerto - is an award winning cafe bistro serving real homemade fresh food in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Enjoy tea or coffee, a slice of cake or a full three course dinner seated at wooden tables surrounded by old music manuscripts and instruments. Excellent salads.
City Screen Cafe Bar - has beautiful views of the River Ouse, serving simple but delicious food.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen - Great burgers and good choice for veggies. www.gbkinfo.com
El Piano - serves a variety of Spanish, tapas and vegetarian dishes - all of which are made from organic produce. Outside seating is available. A Latin disco is also provided as additional entertainment as is a guitarist on Friday nights and a pianist on Saturday nights. www.elpiano.co.uk For lunch with good music visit the HABIT on Goodramgate www.habit-york.co.uk
The Bar Convent - have lunch in lovely surroundings
http://www.insideyork.co.uk/shambles Take home some local made sausages from the only Butcher still operating in the Shambles