
22 Yards Restaurant & Wine Bar
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About 22 Yards Restaurant & Wine Bar
22 Yards Restaurant & Wine Bar sits on High Petergate in York, set back from a narrow storefront frontage that opens into a deeper dining room with views toward York Minster. The kitchen runs a small plates menu built for sharing, while the wine bar pours from a hand-picked list, and the team guides guests through the choices and pours on request. A wine store operates alongside the restaurant, so bottles chosen at table can be taken home. The room works for walk-ins throughout the week, with larger tables at the back suited to groups gathering over a few plates and a bottle. The format keeps the focus on the food and the list rather than a single main course, and the Minster view anchors the back of the room.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
79 dishes · mains £7–32- Courtyard Dairy Cheeses£18.00
- 22 Yards Deli Board£32.00
- Warm Cherry Frangipane Tart£9.00
- Italian Chocolate Mousse£9.00
- Creme Brulee£9.00
- Echeverria Rosé Cabernet Franc 2023, Valle De Curico, Chile£8.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wine selection, small plates, oysters and champagne and views of york minster.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wine selection, small plates, oysters and champagne and views of york minster.
Customer Review Summary
Diners single out the wine list, describing it as hand-picked and exceptional, with several servers praised for knowledgeable recommendations across English sparkling, Georgian orange and Argentinian reds. Small plates and the sharing format draw consistent praise, and one birthday booking highlighted oysters and champagne arranged in advance, alongside attentive service throughout. Staff warmth and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere are recurring notes, and views toward York Minster add to the setting.
Customer Review Summary
Diners single out the wine list, describing it as hand-picked and exceptional, with several servers praised for knowledgeable recommendations across English sparkling, Georgian orange and Argentinian reds. Small plates and the sharing format draw consistent praise, and one birthday booking highlighted oysters and champagne arranged in advance, alongside attentive service throughout. Staff warmth and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere are recurring notes, and views toward York Minster add to the setting.
Featured reviews
- Sandra Rodriguez
“Excelente wine bar, me hospede enfrente del mismo y la verdad que debo destacar el servicio, la variedad de vinos, la comida y la hospitalidad. Súper recomendado.”
- Graham Jones
“We happened on this place walking around York with views of the minster a lovely place to have a meal ,it is Mainly small plates tapas feel, the food was exceptional ,the staff all excellent and know what they are doing ,as it is a wine bar as well the selection of wina also a winner,a place you should visit fantastic 😍”
- Toby Gale
“Amazing food, delicious wine and good vibes. Highly recommended!”
- J E
“An excellent wine bar/restaurant located nearby the Minster. Tucked in with limited storefront but deep with quite a decent amount of seating. The food was good and the wine selection was great.”
- Keegan Dykes
“I booked 22 Yards for my wife's birthday, and from the moment I made the reservation, the service was exceptional. I asked if it would be possible to have oysters and a glass of champagne waiting for us on arrival, as well as a window table overlooking York Minster, and the team kindly accommodated both requests. It made the evening feel really special from the outset. We ordered four small plates and two sides, and every dish was absolutely delicious. The concept is perfect for sharing, and the quality of the food was outstanding. The wine was equally impressive. We enjoyed an English sparkling wine, a Georgian orange wine, an oaky Argentinian red and finished with a sherry. Every recommendation was excellent, and it was clear the staff really knew their wines. Their knowledge and enthusiasm added so much to the experience without ever feeling pretentious. The location is hard to beat, with beautiful views of York Minster, and the atmosphere throughout the evening was relaxed, welcoming and lively. The staff were genuinely friendly and attentive, making us feel looked after from start to finish. Considering the quality of the food, the extensive wine selection and the overall experience, I thought it represented excellent value for money. This was one of the highlights of our trip to York, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend 22 Yards to anyone looking for fantastic food, exceptional wine and brilliant service. We'll definitely be back.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Curbside pickup
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Happy hour food
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Highlights· 3
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Location
Restaurants near 22 Yards Restaurant & Wine Bar
- Heavenly Desserts York4.72,7510.1 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
croffle with poached eggs, waffles and pancakes, crepes and strawberries
- Fat Hippo York4.63,5460.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
chicken tenders hot honey buffalo, lunch time deal, blue cheese sauce
- The Ivy St Helen's Square York4.53,4220.1 miWheelchair accessible
champagne afternoon tea, steak, service charge
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Yards Restaurant & Wine BarOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.6196 | — | £20–60 | wine selection, small plates, oysters and champagne |
| Heavenly Desserts YorkVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.72,751 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | croffle with poached eggs, waffles and pancakes, crepes and strawberries |
| Fat Hippo YorkOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.63,546 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | chicken tenders hot honey buffalo, lunch time deal, blue cheese sauce |
| The Ivy St Helen's Square YorkWheelchair accessible | 4.53,422 | 0.1 mi | — | champagne afternoon tea, steak, service charge |
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