
Quick info
About Winning Post, York
On Bishopthorpe Rd in York, Winning Post is a pub serving fish and chips, homemade pies and breaded scampi alongside a beer garden. The kitchen also runs chicken dishes, including a chicken roast, with vegetarian and vegan options on the menu, and a Sunday roast service. Orders are placed and paid at the bar, with food brought to the table by separate restaurant staff. It operates on a walk-in basis, and pre-ordered set menus are available for larger group bookings. The pub opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
36 dishes · mains £6–19- FRENCH ONION ARANCINI£8.00
- ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS£7.00
- HARISSA COATED HALLOUMI FRIES£7.00
- NASHVILLE HOT BUTTERMILK CHICKEN STRIPS£8.00
- POSH CHEESY CHIPS£6.00
- ROASTED SWEET POTATO & PEANUT BUTTER CURRY£8.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, chips, vegetarian options and apple strudel.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, chips, vegetarian options and apple strudel.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the Sunday roast, with the chicken roast singled out as delicious and the vegetarian version enjoyed just as much. Close behind are the chips, called the best one diner's daughter has had, and the burger, along with a chicken Thai green curry pie, a haddock risotto and an apple strudel that one reviewer says is a dessert to die for. Portions are described as generous, vegetarian and gluten free choices as good, and the staff as welcoming, helpful and friendly, even when the place is lively and busy. A few also mention a good selection of IPAs and live gigs with a good sound setup. The main complaint comes from one Sunday lunch visit, where the reviewer was ignored at the bar, had to go back after ten minutes for menus never brought, and found the gravy like thickened sweet water. Nobody checked on the table, and it was cleared in silence only after the husband went to pay.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the Sunday roast, with the chicken roast singled out as delicious and the vegetarian version enjoyed just as much. Close behind are the chips, called the best one diner's daughter has had, and the burger, along with a chicken Thai green curry pie, a haddock risotto and an apple strudel that one reviewer says is a dessert to die for. Portions are described as generous, vegetarian and gluten free choices as good, and the staff as welcoming, helpful and friendly, even when the place is lively and busy. A few also mention a good selection of IPAs and live gigs with a good sound setup. The main complaint comes from one Sunday lunch visit, where the reviewer was ignored at the bar, had to go back after ten minutes for menus never brought, and found the gravy like thickened sweet water. Nobody checked on the table, and it was cleared in silence only after the husband went to pay.
Featured reviews
- Ryan Galletly
“If you’re passing through York this is definitely the place to get a proper dinner and some pints. Vibe was lively, servers were busy running around but were still very attentive. The place itself is tucked into a quiet little neighborhood but worth the walk away from the center of town. Definitely one of my standout meals while traveling through the UK.”
- Chava Meher Manasa
“Visited the pub after reading great reviews on their Sunday roast and it did not disappoint. My partner who is a vegetarian also thoroughly enjoyed the roast. I was hesitant to order the chicken roast but it was so delicious - highly recommend this place”
- Andy Lees
“We booked here for 20 of us on the 2nd of June and did a pre ordered menu. The staff and the food was fantastic, thank you so much for looking after us. We can highly recommend eating and drinking here, thanks again from Andy and the other 19 👍”
- Jennifer Lewins
“We went today for a Sunday roast, we aren’t from the area so took us a while to decide on where to go. We were not disappointed. Staff were very kind and attentive, big portions and a lovely Sunday dinner. My partner said it was the best he had in a long time. Always nice when places offer vegetarian/vegan options as they aren’t always easy to find. While we didn’t have our kids with us it was family friendly. Lovely little place and glad we found it, thank you :-)”
- Cheryl Connell
“Went here for Sunday lunch , bad experience from the start, ignored by staff at the bar and other people got served before us, was told to sit where we wanted and i asked for menus and was told they would bring them over, they didn't!!! After 10 mins went to bar to ask again. Ordered food which arrived quickly was very poor standard gravy was like brown slightly thickened sweet water. I had burger and chips the chips were gorgeous ( hence the one star). Nobody asked once if everything was ok. Sat waiting for table to be cleared and offered a desert menu however this did not happen. My husband who is a very patient man I might add got up to go and pay at the bar, then a man did then come over to clear our table. I looked at him was about to say thank you but realised he hadn't even looked at me let alone asked if I enjoyed my food or did I want a dessert! So I kept quiet. He cleared the table in complete silence and walked away. I actually thought wow this is shocking. We eat out regular and never had such bad service.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Fish & chips, homemade pies & breaded scampi in a familiar pub setting, plus a beer garden.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Dining options· 3
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Location
Bars near Winning Post, York
- Edinburgh Arms4.13650.6 mi£1–10
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- Cock & Bottle4.34640.6 mi
hand pulled cask ales, outside seating, sports on TV
- The Postern Gate4.06,3280.6 miWheelchair accessible
breakfast, refillable tea and coffee, riverside terrace seating
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Post, YorkReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5975 | — | £15–30 | sunday roast, chips, vegetarian options |
| Edinburgh Arms | 4.1365 | 0.6 mi | £1–10 | live music nights, pool table, quiz night with buffet |
| Cock & Bottle | 4.3464 | 0.6 mi | — | hand pulled cask ales, outside seating, sports on TV |
| The Postern GateWheelchair accessible | 4.06,328 | 0.6 mi | — | breakfast, refillable tea and coffee, riverside terrace seating |
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