
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.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, vegetarian and vegan options, apple strudel and chicken thai green curry pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, vegetarian and vegan options, apple strudel and chicken thai green curry pie.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws consistent praise, with reviewers calling portions generous and one partner declaring it the best he'd had in a long time, while a chicken roast is separately singled out as delicious. Close behind, the chicken Thai green curry pie and haddock risotto get named as standout dishes, alongside a fabulous IPA selection and an apple strudel recommended for dessert. Several mention vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options being easy to find, and a large pre ordered group booking for twenty is remembered as well looked after. Staff and table service are repeatedly called attentive and friendly across multiple visits. Live music, including shows referencing The Waterboys and Ocean Colour Scene, gets a mention too. One reviewer, however, describes a Sunday lunch marked by being ignored at the bar, no menus brought over, thin and sweet gravy, and a table cleared in complete silence with no check on the meal or dessert offered.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws consistent praise, with reviewers calling portions generous and one partner declaring it the best he'd had in a long time, while a chicken roast is separately singled out as delicious. Close behind, the chicken Thai green curry pie and haddock risotto get named as standout dishes, alongside a fabulous IPA selection and an apple strudel recommended for dessert. Several mention vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options being easy to find, and a large pre ordered group booking for twenty is remembered as well looked after. Staff and table service are repeatedly called attentive and friendly across multiple visits. Live music, including shows referencing The Waterboys and Ocean Colour Scene, gets a mention too. One reviewer, however, describes a Sunday lunch marked by being ignored at the bar, no menus brought over, thin and sweet gravy, and a table cleared in complete silence with no check on the meal or dessert offered.
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.”
- 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 👍”
- 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”
- 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 :-)”
- Katherine Walker
“Went for our wedding anniversary. We had such a great time. The food was absolutely excellent and the atmosphere was really buzzing. But what made the night so good was the excellent staff at this place. Sam who served us at the bar was really welcoming and Amy who served us in restaurant was outstanding. She had an full, busy restaurant to manage and she was never stressed, always helpful and very attentive. Her service made us feel so comfortable that we could concentrate on each other and have a great anniversary meal. Thank you to all at the Winning Post, our first visit, but not our last.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Fish & chips, homemade pies & breaded scampi in a familiar pub setting, plus a beer garden.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Bars near Winning Post, York
- Edinburgh Arms4.13650.6 mi£1–10
pool table, live music nights, rude older bar staff
- The Stone Roses Bar4.42,8030.7 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessible
accommodating bar staff, great atmosphere
- 0.7 mi£10–40ReservationsOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
wine selection, meat and cheese boards, mulled wine
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Post, York | 4.5972 | — | — | sunday roast, vegetarian and vegan options, apple strudel |
| Edinburgh Arms | 4.1365 | 0.6 mi | £1–10 | pool table, live music nights, rude older bar staff |
| The Stone Roses BarWheelchair accessible | 4.42,803 | 0.7 mi | £1–10 | accommodating bar staff, great atmosphere |
| Howl | Wine Bar & Bottle Shop | YorkReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.9149 | 0.7 mi | £10–40 | wine selection, meat and cheese boards, mulled wine |
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