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About Social 8 Lounge
Social 8 Lounge is a bar on High Ousegate in York that works across several formats, serving as a cocktail bar, wine bar, cafe and small plates restaurant under one roof. Cocktails sit at the centre of the drinks list, and the food side runs on a small plates approach alongside brunch service. Live music fills the room on Thursdays, and quizzes are held at the venue, giving the week a steady rhythm of programmed nights. The counter staff mark birthdays and anniversaries with messages written in chocolate on boards, a gesture the team carries out for guests marking those occasions. Dogs are welcome, so the front area works for groups arriving with pets. A quiz night sits alongside the Thursday live music as one of the regular fixtures, and the format shifts between daytime brunch and evening small plates across the week.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
62 dishes- Eggs Benedict
- Eggs Royale
- Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Egg
- Smashed Avocado & Poached Egg
- Scotch Pancakes
- Soup Of The Day
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktail menu, live music on thursdays, chocolate birthday board and friendly staff.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktail menu, live music on thursdays, chocolate birthday board and friendly staff.
Customer Review Summary
What draws most reviewers to Social 8 Lounge is the staff, repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and warm, with several visits featuring small celebration touches like birthday or anniversary messages written in chocolate alongside cake. Cocktails are the other consistent draw, with reviewers pointing to a good cocktail menu and a great selection of cocktails, and live music on Thursdays adds to an atmosphere several call chill and upbeat. Food and service also earn positive mentions across multiple visits. The single negative review, however, describes being asked to stop drinking after one round during quiz night for being too loud, with the reviewer saying they were given no prior warning and left feeling their evening was cut short. Several reviewers describe returning repeatedly and recommend the venue to others.
Customer Review Summary
What draws most reviewers to Social 8 Lounge is the staff, repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and warm, with several visits featuring small celebration touches like birthday or anniversary messages written in chocolate alongside cake. Cocktails are the other consistent draw, with reviewers pointing to a good cocktail menu and a great selection of cocktails, and live music on Thursdays adds to an atmosphere several call chill and upbeat. Food and service also earn positive mentions across multiple visits. The single negative review, however, describes being asked to stop drinking after one round during quiz night for being too loud, with the reviewer saying they were given no prior warning and left feeling their evening was cut short. Several reviewers describe returning repeatedly and recommend the venue to others.
Featured reviews
- Gillian Zurek
“Absolutely love it in here. We usually start our evening here and end it here. The staff there are lovely. Always have great service from them and when they heard it was my husband’s birthday they brought cake with a candle and happy birthday written in chocolate.”
- Leo Periam
“Good drinks, nice place and good service”
- Simone C
“Always visit Ate O Clock whilst in York, so pop into Social 8 before or after dinner. Great selection of cocktails & the staff are always friendly & welcoming. Would highly recommend ❤️ 🍹🍸”
- Nicole Cheung
“Wonderful experience! Umut was incredibly kind, warm and welcoming. His friendly and genuine hospitality made us feel so comfortable and well looked after. Thank you, Umut, for making our visit so special! Highly recommend!”
- Laura Harlick
“We didn't eat but what a lovely pub and the staff are friendly and an absolute credit. I didn't get the young man's name but definitely 10/10 for him”
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Highlights· 7
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Location
Bars near Social 8 Lounge
- The Three Tuns4.52,0880 mi£10–20
old riverside pub building, burger, fish and chips
- 0.1 mi£20–30ReservationsOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
wine selection, meat and cheese boards, mulled wine
- The Stone Roses Bar4.42,8030.1 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessible
standout bartenders, accommodating bar staff
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social 8 LoungeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7181 | — | £10–40 | cocktail menu, live music on thursdays, chocolate birthday board |
| The Three Tuns | 4.52,088 | 0 mi | £10–20 | old riverside pub building, burger, fish and chips |
| Howl | Wine Bar & Bottle Shop | YorkReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.9153 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | wine selection, meat and cheese boards, mulled wine |
| The Stone Roses BarWheelchair accessible | 4.42,803 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | standout bartenders, accommodating bar staff |
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