
About Howl | Wine Bar & Bottle Shop | York
Howl is a wine bar and bottle shop on Castlegate in central York, set in an open-plan room with plenty of light and a massive chalkboard listing the wine range across one wall. The bar pours wine by the glass, with three white and three red options, and bottles can be ordered to share at the table. Meat and charcuterie boards sit alongside cheese plates for those who want something to eat. The staff know the list well and pour samples to help with a choice, and dogs are welcome inside. Tables can be booked for groups and walk-ins, and the same space works as a bottle shop for anyone picking up a wine to take away.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
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Menu & Prices
15 dishes · mains £3–8- Artichoke Hearts£4.50
- Beer Sticks£4.50
- Cobble Lane Salami£6.00
- Olives£3.50
- Nuts£3.00
- Bread & Butter£3.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wine selection, meat and cheese boards, mulled wine and chalkboard wine menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wine selection, meat and cheese boards, mulled wine and chalkboard wine menu.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the wine selection and the warm, friendly staff, with several singling out the meat and cheese boards and the English white wine (a Davenport) as standouts. The mulled wine earns an emphatic recommendation. One diner felt the by-the-glass options were too limited. Several suggest booking ahead, noting it gets busy.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the wine selection and the warm, friendly staff, with several singling out the meat and cheese boards and the English white wine (a Davenport) as standouts. The mulled wine earns an emphatic recommendation. One diner felt the by-the-glass options were too limited. Several suggest booking ahead, noting it gets busy.
Featured reviews
- Stephen Thorp
“Well this is a little gem in the heart of York, great selection of food and wine. Very helpful and friendly staff, great atmosphere and an all round pleasurable experience. Can definitely recommend”
- Paul Mackender
“A little gem - wonderful wine, food and wonderful staff.”
- Jonathan Porter
“What a find! Visiting York, Stela and I wandered in for a glass of wine cheese plate. Wonderful staff and service, and quality food and drink. Give Howl a try when in York”
- Google user
“Fantastic recommendation in York. Amazing food & excellent variety of different wines. Very knowledgable staff, keen to share experience & sample different wines. 100% recommend.”
- Google user
“Can book a table, and recommend you do, it's always busy in York. Had a lovely couple of hours here catching up with a friend over a bottle of wine and sharing board. Weren't chased off the table. Staff really lovely. Wine was superb.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Independent Wine Bar & Bottle Shop serving craft beer & low intervention wine alongside a menu of small seasonal plates, cheeses and charcuterie. Email: hello@howlyork.co.uk for any Bookings or Private hire information.”
- Bar games
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Live music
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Highlights· 3
- Bar games
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
Location
Bars near Howl | Wine Bar & Bottle Shop | York
- The Three Tuns4.52,0880 mi£10–20
old riverside pub building, burger, fish and chips
- The Stone Roses Bar4.42,8030 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessible
standout bartenders, accommodating bar staff
- Social 8 Lounge4.71810.1 mi£10–40ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
cocktail menu, live music on thursdays, chocolate birthday board
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howl | Wine Bar & Bottle Shop | YorkReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.9153 | — | £20–30 | wine selection, meat and cheese boards, mulled wine |
| The Three Tuns | 4.52,088 | 0 mi | £10–20 | old riverside pub building, burger, fish and chips |
| The Stone Roses BarWheelchair accessible | 4.42,803 | 0 mi | £1–10 | standout bartenders, accommodating bar staff |
| Social 8 LoungeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7181 | 0.1 mi | £10–40 | cocktail menu, live music on thursdays, chocolate birthday board |
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