Five Great Wine Bars Around York
Sip on a glass of something delicious in York this weekend
Howl
7 Castlegate, York YO1 9RN
01904 207057
howlyork.co.uk
This intimate and relaxed independent wine bar serves only natural wines – Howl has a low-intervention, sustainable ethos that extends to the farm-to-table style menu of seasonal small plates of British produce. Expect the likes of charcuterie and cheese alongside olives and freshly baked bread, and there’s an in-house bottle shop selling the wines on the menu.
22 Yards
21 High Petergate, York YO1 7EN
01904 651215
22yardswine.com
This independent wine bar and merchant opposite York’s iconic Minster offers more than 70 different wines by the glass alongside small plates such as beef tartare and smoke cod’s roe. You’ll also find large plates and sharing boards.
Pairings
28 Castlegate, York YO1 9RP
01904 848909
pairings.co.uk
An award-winning wine led restaurant run by sisters Kelly and Kate, Pairings is a relaxed table service bar with an appreciation for fine wines, beer, whisky, gin and cocktails, as well as offering small plates and sharing boards using the best local produce. The Pairings concept allows you to explore and compare a selection of the finest wines alongside each other in the form of flights, or for the true Pairings experience accompany your wines with the recommended food pairings.
Quinns Wine Café and Kitchen
Haxby Shopping Centre, The Village, Haxby, York YO32 2LU
01904 233474
quinnswinecafe.com
Open Tuesday to Saturday, this is a chic and relaxed place to enjoy a bite to eat and drinks with friends. Expect sharing boards, small plates, sandwiches and breakfast. As well as the food, you’d be daft to not indulge in a glass (or two) of wine from their extensive wine list. The business is run by three friends who are passionate about what they do, so stop by for a chat.
Sotano Charcuterie Bar
1 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX
01904 620230
sotano.co.uk
An authentic and laid-back independent tapas bar and restaurant in the heart of York. Expect an unrivalled Spanish wine offering, alongside sharing boards, paella and Mediterranean small plates.
