York is one of the top British cities for food and drink.
That’s the verdict of Which?, the consumer magazine. It has just released it’s guide to the best UK cities for food and drink.
It’s based on a survey of its members – and York is one of eight that make the grade.
The others on the list are Newcastle, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester and Leeds.
York, the guide says, “has managed to squeeze any number of quaint cafés and upmarket restaurants into its narrow, cobbled streets. The Food Court at Shambles Market has also become a destination in its own right for international street foo.”
It recommended Shambles Kitchen for an “incredible” focaccia with beef, cheese, gherkins and chipotle gunpowder.
The guide goes on: “Gillygate is home to two local favourites: stylish bistro Café No 8 (which we highly recommend) and Love Cheese – a cheesemonger that dishes up toasties in its café, which we didn’t get round to visiting.
“Overlooking the river, the Star Inn The City – which is accessed through a secret door in the city walls – specialises in game, terrines and parfaits.
“Step back in time at traditional boozers such as The Blue Bell or The Phoenix Inn, or order coffee and a cocktail at the friendly Fossgate Social.
“At the Chocolate Story museum, you can learn about York’s sweet history as the home of famous chocolate brands, including Rowntree’s and Terry’s.”
