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About The Half Moon Inn
Steak nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays anchor the week at The Half Moon Inn, a gastropub on Main St in York, pairing two steaks, sirloin or an 8oz fillet, with a choice of sauces, chips, tomato, onion ring and mushroom, plus a bottle of house red. The wider menu runs to 58 dishes, opening with Warm Focaccia, Olives & Balsamic Oil or Honey Rosemary Camembert before pub classics such as steak pie and beer-battered fish and chips. Sundays bring roast turkey or beef with roasties, veg, homemade Yorkshire pudding and gravy, and vegetarians can order a stuffed aubergine. Bar snacks cover chicken goujons and cheesy fries, while plum crumble closes the meal, backed by an extensive drinks list. A private dining room handles larger groups, and dogs are welcome in the bar, where a fireplace sits. The kitchen and bar run Wednesday through Sunday, closing Mondays and Tuesdays, and midweek evenings can get busy.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
58 dishes · mains £4–50- Warm Focaccia, Olives & Balsamic Oil£5.00
- Homemade French Onion Soup£7.95
- Garlic Mushrooms£9.95
- Sizzling Garlic King Prawns£11.95
- Honey Rosemary Camembert£14.95
- Half Moon Fish Platter For 2£23.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wednesday and thursday steak night, two steaks with house red, sunday roast turkey and beef and steak pie and beer-battered fish and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wednesday and thursday steak night, two steaks with house red, sunday roast turkey and beef and steak pie and beer-battered fish and chips.
Customer Review Summary
The midweek steak night dominates, with several couples singling out the sirloin or fillet served with chips, tomato, onion ring and mushroom alongside a bottle of house red, one calling it among the best steaks they have had and another noting the room was busy on a Wednesday in February. Close behind sit the pub classics: the steak pie and beer-battered fish and chips are named as stand-outs, one diner reports her husband rating the pie among the best he has eaten, and a Sunday visit brought turkey that was not dry, beef cooked through, plenty of roasties and homemade Yorkshire pudding. Also mentioned are the stuffed aubergine, described as light but full of flavour, and generous bar snacks of homemade chicken goujons and cheesy fries. Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, and one notes a dairy free diet was accommodated without fuss. Several say they wish they lived closer. One recounts the chef coming out to ask how the steaks were.
Customer Review Summary
The midweek steak night dominates, with several couples singling out the sirloin or fillet served with chips, tomato, onion ring and mushroom alongside a bottle of house red, one calling it among the best steaks they have had and another noting the room was busy on a Wednesday in February. Close behind sit the pub classics: the steak pie and beer-battered fish and chips are named as stand-outs, one diner reports her husband rating the pie among the best he has eaten, and a Sunday visit brought turkey that was not dry, beef cooked through, plenty of roasties and homemade Yorkshire pudding. Also mentioned are the stuffed aubergine, described as light but full of flavour, and generous bar snacks of homemade chicken goujons and cheesy fries. Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, and one notes a dairy free diet was accommodated without fuss. Several say they wish they lived closer. One recounts the chef coming out to ask how the steaks were.
Featured reviews
- Dimitris Gavalas
“The food was delicious. Great offer for two 8oz fillet steaks and a bottle of wine. Very friendly vibes. Definitely worth paying a visit if you're in the area.”
- Sarah Jones
“A great find, a lovely gem of a place. Went for dinner after work today. Great staff, lovely menu, and the food was great. My husband said it was one of the best pies he's ever had!! High praise indeed. Accommodated my dairy-free diet with no problems, very attentive and thoughtful staff. We will definitely be back! Thank you”
- Tracy Millett
“We are regular visitors to this fabulous pub! The food served is always delicious, and the staff are so welcoming and friendly! I had the stuffed Aubergine tonight , and it was amazing! Very light, but full of flavour! It’s a real foodies heaven on earth . Thankyou 👌👌”
- Steve Reece
“Steak night fantastic value for money. Very friendly staff. Busy for a Wednesday night in Feb which is testament to quality and value. Wish we lived closer.”
- SidneySparksLIVE
“Great offer! 2 8oz steaks and house bottle red wine. Great service, quality steaks, lovely cosy country pub vibes.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 11
- Serves alcohol
- Serves coffee
- Serves food
- Has free water refills
- Serves healthy options
- Has private dining room
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 6
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
Bars near The Half Moon Inn
- St Vincent Arms4.74621.6 miWheelchair accessible
homemade steak pie, chicken jalfrezi curry, cask ale selection
- The Wenlock Arms4.55133.7 miWheelchair accessible
fish and chips, chocolate brownie, sunday lunch
- The Glasshouse4.31755.1 mi away£1–10
bottomless bao brunch, nachos, fries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Half Moon InnReservations · Good for kids | 4.7322 | — | £20–30 | wednesday and thursday steak night, two steaks with house red, sunday roast turkey and beef |
| St Vincent ArmsWheelchair accessible | 4.7462 | 1.6 mi | — | homemade steak pie, chicken jalfrezi curry, cask ale selection |
| The Wenlock ArmsWheelchair accessible | 4.5513 | 3.7 mi | — | fish and chips, chocolate brownie, sunday lunch |
| The Glasshouse | 4.3175 | 5.1 mi away | £1–10 | bottomless bao brunch, nachos, fries |
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