York Restaurant Week has delivered another major boost for the city’s hospitality industry – with this year’s spring event helping push the campaign’s total economic impact to an estimated £7 million.
The 13th York Restaurant Week delivered by York Business Improvement District (York BID) saw thousands of people explore the city’s food and drink scene from Monday 9 to Sunday 22 March.
Since launching more than 1,000 businesses have taken part, collectively promoting over 2,100 food and drink offers.
In total, around 210,000 vouchers have now been downloaded, representing an estimated £3.5 million in direct customer spend – with wider economic benefits now reaching an estimated £7 million.
The March 2026 edition saw almost 30,000 vouchers downloaded via the York Restaurant Week website, continuing to drive significant footfall into the city centre and encouraging both local people and visitors to discover new venues.
Organised by York BID, York Restaurant Week champions the city’s brilliant hospitality businesses and celebrates the quality and diversity of York’s food and drink offer.
Eleanor Richardson, from York BID said: “We’re incredibly proud to see York Restaurant Week reach this milestone. Generating an estimated £7 million for the local economy is a huge achievement, and it reflects the continued support from both our brilliant hospitality businesses and the people who choose to dine out and explore the city.
“Each edition is about encouraging people to try somewhere new, supporting local jobs, and showcasing York as a leading food destination. We can’t wait to do it all again later this year!”
The final economic impact of the March 2026 event will be confirmed following the completion of the customer survey.
York Restaurant Week will return in October 2026, offering even more opportunities to discover and enjoy the best of York’s restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars.
