
Pavement Vaults
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About Pavement Vaults
Pavement Vaults is a bar and grill at 2 Piccadilly in York, built around smoked meats and big BBQ platters. The BBQ Beast is a platter for two, and an XXL feast sits alongside it on the platter list. Pulled pork, ribs, chicken thighs, sausages and wings come out of an open kitchen where the food is prepped in view. The menu runs to 53 dishes and also covers burgers, including the Pulled Pork Burger, plus nachos and fries, with pulled pork dirty fries among them. On tap, the Black Gates Nitro Stout comes from Bristol Beer Factory. The venue spreads across two floors, and you order at the bar and pay at the end rather than waiting for table service. Dogs are welcome, so visitors can bring their own along.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
Menu & Prices
53 dishes · mains £10–62- Vault Action£15.00
- Pulled Pork Burger£14.50
- Smokehouse Caesar£17.00
- Ol’ Smoky£19.00
- The Missing Link£18.50
- The Reaper£21.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pork ribs, pulled pork, BBQ Beast platter and chicken wings.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pork ribs, pulled pork, BBQ Beast platter and chicken wings.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mostly for the smoked BBQ meats and big platters. The XXL feast draws the most detail: juicy chicken thighs with pickles, sausages with plenty of smoke and a visible smoke ring, and pulled pork balanced by pickled onion and coleslaw. The BBQ Beast is called a great meal for two. Close behind, ribs and wings are described as fantastic, and the nachos and fries get strong mentions. Burgers are called tasty and filling, and the beer selection earns praise, including a Black Gates Nitro Stout one reviewer calls the absolute best pint. Staff are described as friendly, knowledgeable and happy to give food recommendations, and one diner enjoyed watching the open kitchen. Complaints are small. The pulled pork dirty fries struck one reviewer as too sweet, another found the wings and chips only ok, and the burgers and pints are called expensive or a tad pricey. Portions are generous enough that one party left most of the pork ribs and another took food home because they couldn't finish it.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mostly for the smoked BBQ meats and big platters. The XXL feast draws the most detail: juicy chicken thighs with pickles, sausages with plenty of smoke and a visible smoke ring, and pulled pork balanced by pickled onion and coleslaw. The BBQ Beast is called a great meal for two. Close behind, ribs and wings are described as fantastic, and the nachos and fries get strong mentions. Burgers are called tasty and filling, and the beer selection earns praise, including a Black Gates Nitro Stout one reviewer calls the absolute best pint. Staff are described as friendly, knowledgeable and happy to give food recommendations, and one diner enjoyed watching the open kitchen. Complaints are small. The pulled pork dirty fries struck one reviewer as too sweet, another found the wings and chips only ok, and the burgers and pints are called expensive or a tad pricey. Portions are generous enough that one party left most of the pork ribs and another took food home because they couldn't finish it.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Fantastic food and drinks selection. With value for money for the menu available. Staff friendly and happy to give food recommendations. Chef produces Fantastic food! Excellent facilities overall. Great vibes, style, and music. Will definitely return!”
- Google user
“The absolute best pint of Black Gates Nitro Stout from the Bristol beer factory. Try it. You won't be disappointed.”
- Google user
“Great restaurant very big 2 floors. Variety in its menu very well served and delicious. Big platters and trays. The place is very comfy and relaxing place. The service is great and amicable. It is not table service. You have to go to the bar and order but you do pay when you are finished. Weird if you ask me.”
- Google user
“Main evening meal in York, we stumbled across this wonderful bar & grill, the staff were very accommodating and efficient, they made our visit very enjoyable. The food was top notch, we thoroughly enjoyed every mouthful. The perfect end to a glorious day out in York.”
- Google user
“Lovely bar in a great central location. Burgers are expensive but not just usual pub burgers - really tasty and filling. Great beer selection. Friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Made multiple visits during out visit to York and hope to be back again soon”
Highlights
“Industrial-chic restaurant/bar offering BBQ specialties, creative burgers & many craft beers on tap.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dine-in
- Kids' menu
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Bar & grills near Pavement Vaults
- The Black Bull Hotel4.31,7681.5 mi£10–20
sticky pig burger, mixed grill, mac and cheese
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavement Vaults | 4.41,844 | — | £10–30 | pork ribs, pulled pork, BBQ Beast platter |
| The Black Bull Hotel | 4.31,768 | 1.5 mi | £10–20 | sticky pig burger, mixed grill, mac and cheese |
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