
Taking centre stage in England's largest county is the ancient city of York. Nowadays, it's a vibrant, cosmopolitan place with a wealth of tourist attractions, exciting shopping and numerous fine restaurants. The rolling countryside of the Vale of York opens out to three distinct and charming regions. The dales border the Pennines and feature small towns, villages and a patchwork of fields and dry-stone walls. The Moors to the East are vast areas of heather dotted with dales and woodland while the spectacular Eastern coastline yields cliffs, sandy beaches, famous resorts & quaint old towns.
Aldwark ManorCommissioned as a wedding gift for Lord Walsingham's eldest daughter in 1865, Aldwark Manor retains much of its Victorian character but has also moved with the times.
, Aldwark, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Amerdale House HotelRolling hills, unspoilt countryside, and protected nature - Amerdale House is a tranquil sanctuary where guests can enjoy fantastic home-cooked dishes, breathtaking views, and great hospitality in this delightful Yorkshire Dales hotel and restaurant.
Littondale, Arncliffe, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Crab and LobsterFrom the outside, this might look like yet another Yorkshire country inn - albeit a rather eccentric one with lobster pots and advertising signs hanging on the outside walls and effigies of crabs marooned on the thatched roof.
Dishforth Road, Asenby, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Seafood
Rowan Tree RestaurantThe North Yorkshire town of Askrigg, not far from Aysgarth Falls, gained fame as one of the locations for the TV series 'All Creatures Great and Small'; it's also on the Turner Trail (the renowned painter once stayed here) and is home to the Rowan Tree Restaurant.
Market Place, Askrigg, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: European
Devonshire Arms, Burlington RestaurantBuilt from the same stone as nearby Bolton Abbey, the lustrous Devonshire Arms started life as a seventeenth-century coaching house and it's now one of the most desirable jewels on the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire's Estate.
, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
The Dining RoomLisa and Chris Astley have made quite a name for themselves at this stylish contemporary venue overlooking St James's Square in the centre of Boroughbridge.
20 St James Square, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
The Malt ShovelThe oldest building in the ancient farming village Brearton can sometimes feel like the ultimate local – comfortable but unpretentious, full of atmosphere and character without ever seeming twee, and offering the prospect of good food and drink to boot.
Brearton, Brearton, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
The Devonshire FellOriginally built as a club for 'gentlemen mill owners', this colourful boutique hotel and bistro stands high on a hill overlooking the River Wharfe and the Dales.
, Burnsall, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Abbey InnThis is quite a story. An order of Cistercian monks began work on Byland Abbey some 1,000 years ago and it took them a century to compete the task.
Byland Abbey, Coxwold, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: British
Crathorne Hall, Leven RestaurantOne of Yorkshire's grandest country houses and a bastion of stately Edwardian opulence, Crathorne Hall stands proudly in 15 acres of immaculate grounds overlooking the Leven Valley and the Cleveland Hills.
Crathorne, Crathorne, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Durham OxA 300 year old building located in the historic village of Crayke, The Durham Ox is a family owned Gastro pub recently named as one of six top country pubs with good food and accommodation by the Times.
Westway, Crayke, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Sangthai RestaurantA delightful village setting between York and Selby is one of the attractions of this friendly Thai restaurant located in a thoroughly English country cottage.
Church Cottage, Escrick, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Thai
The Parsonage Country House HotelBuilt as a parsonage in the early 1840s, this impressive country house stands in six acres of grounds a few miles from York city centre.
York Road, Escrick, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: British
The Cook's RoomThere's a relaxed feel to this ever-improving neighbourhood restaurant overlooking Great Ayton village green. The first-floor dining room has pleasant views and is done out in contemporary style with pale wood, subtle colours and vibrant artwork on the walls.
113a High Street, Great Ayton, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Whinstone View BistroA fabulous woodland location at the foot of Roseberry Topping and the Cleveland Hills is one reason why crowds of families and holidaymakers set a course for this bustling bistro.
Whinstone View, Great Ayton, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: European
Macdonald Gisborough HallConstructed in 1857 as a private residence for Baron Gisborourgh, this stately, ivy-clad mansion has retained much of its original Victorian and Edwardian heritage.
Whitby Lane, Guisborough, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
The Star InnIf ever a pub called The Star deserved the name, it's this superb thatched cottage inn not far from Helmsley.
High Street, Harome, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Drum and Monkey'The best fish restaurant in North Yorkshire,' was The Tatler's verdict on the Drum and Monkey, a Harrogate veteran which has been playing to full houses for more than three decades.
5 Montpellier Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Seafood
Dusty MillerFor more than 20 years, Brian and Elizabeth Dennison have been pleasing the punters in their charming roadside restaurant, which was formerly a pub and later an antique shop.
Summerbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Anglo French
Harrogate Brasserie with RoomsJazz is the theme and the main attraction at Amanda and Richard Finney's continental-style brasserie-with-rooms behind Harrogate's theatre. The frontage is adorned with luxuriant plants and greenery, while jazz prints, photographs and other artefacts set the tone in the three colourfully decorated dining areas.
26-30 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: European
Hotel du Vin & BistroPart of a neat terrace of Yorkshire-stone buildings overlooking the green open spaces of The Stray, the Harrogate branch of the Hotel du Vin group is in tune with the gentrified spirit of the town.
Prospect Place, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Oxford Street BrasserieIdeally situated in the centre of Harrogate, a quick stroll from the Theatre and the International Centre, this bright young brasserie has quickly made a name for itself in the town and beyond.
34a Oxford Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: European
QuantroQuantro puts on a chic, contemporary face and has earned its place as a reliable destination in the centre of Harrogate.
3 Royal Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Rajput RestaurantMrs Perveen Khan started out teaching Indian cookery to students at Harrogate College, but these days she applies her skills and knowledge in the kitchen of this well respected restaurant.
11 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Indian
Rudding Park HotelA beautiful family estate of the Mackaness family since 1972, Rudding Park has undergone extensive investment to upgrade the building, keeping its traditional characteristics and charm, to become Yorkshire's Premier Hotel and Golf Resort.
Rudding Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: International
SassoCurrently the hottest ticket in Harrogate, Sasso is modestly hidden away in an uncluttered basement on Princes Square. Inside it has been neatly and unobtrusively done out with neutral colours, unshowy wooden furniture and a few pieces of artwork to break up the wall space.
8-10 Princes Square, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Italian
The CourtyardThe prospect of eating al fresco in the eponymous cobbled courtyard is one reason why visitors make a beeline for this attractive modern venue hidden away in a mews in Harrogate's desirable antiques quarter.
1 Montpelier Mews, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
The Harrogate GrilleA Yorkshire relative of the Hoxton Grille in London (and its sibling in Lincoln), this all-day, all-comers' venue is housed in the recently refurbished Balmoral Hotel - although it's run as an independent set up.
The Balmoral Hotel, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: International
Black Swan HotelA fine-looking sixteenth-century timbered inn dominating Helmsley's market square, the Black Swan is a a landmark destination that is taking on a new lease of life as sister hotel to the nearby Feversham Arms.
Market Place, Helmsley, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Feversham Arms Hotel'Comfortable and eclectic' is owner Simon Rhatigan's description of this Yorkshire country house within driving distance of York. Don't expect any whiffs of stuffiness or nostalgia here: the Feversham Arms lives firmly in the present day, with its attractive contemporary décor and conservatory dining room.
1 High Street, Helmsley, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Angel InnThe Angel flies high on success and has established itself as an archetypal country pub/restaurant since opening its doors more than 20 years ago.
, Hetton, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Worsley Arms HotelBuilt in 1841 as part of Sir Henry Worsley's doomed scheme to turn Hovingham into a thriving spa town, this family-run hotel overlooking the village green now caters for travellers and tourists exploring the moors and historic sights of North Yorkshire.
Main Street, Hovingham, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
The General TarletonKnown locally as 'The GT', this impressively renovated eighteenth-century coaching inn is easily located not far from the A1. It's a place of two halves, with much attention focused on low-ceilinged, fine-dining restaurant (open for dinner Monday-Saturday and Sunday lunch); also check out the delightful new garden terrace.
Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Charles Bathurst InnKnown affectionately as the CB, this huge old inn takes its name from local lead magnate Charles Bathurst and it stands at the heart of breathtaking Arkengarthdale.
Arkengarthdale, Langthwaite, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
Blue LionBuilt as a shooting lodge in 1840, this gentrified honey-stone inn has been in cracking form since current owner Paul Klein came on the scene during the 1990s.
East Witton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
Sandpiper InnIn its present form the beautifully restored Sandpiper Inn has only been around for some 30 years, although the building itself has been standing proud on Leyburn's marketplace since the seventeenth century.
Market Place, Leyburn, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
Swinton Park, Samuel's RestaurantThe ancestral home of the Cunliffe-Lister family since the late 1800s, Swinton Park is lordly grandeur and opulence personified, with its ancient turrets, gatehouse and towers.
Masham, Masham, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Vennell's RestaurantIt's all change at Silver Street. For more than 20 years, the Floodlite was a beacon in Masham, but in summer 2005 David Flood decided to swap the kitchen for the garden and turned off the power (in a manner of speaking!).
7 Silver Street, Masham, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Black Bull InnSituated just a mile from Scotch Corner and the A1, the Black Bull Inn is a fixture of the Yorkshire dining scene and still has enormous pulling power.
, Moulton, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Seafood
The Dawnay ArmsMartel Smith, the main man at prestigious No 3 York Place in Leeds recently joined the ranks of high-ranking chefs who have dipped their toes into the gastro pub market.
, Newton on Ouse, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
McCoys at the TontineOnce a stopover for travellers wending their way between Newcastle and York, the Tontine is a fine-looking early-Victorian stone inn that has been the McCoy brothers' pride and joy for more than 25 years.
Staddlebridge, Northallerton, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Solberge Hall Hotel, The Garden RoomBuilt in 1824 by the father of a local MP and Justice of the Peace, Solberge Hall stands on the site of an eleventh-century manor mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Newby Wiske, Northallerton, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Golden LionTraditional virtues and genuine Yorkshire hospitality are high on the agenda at the Golden Lion - a pleasantly welcoming pub/restaurant-with-rooms in a village just inside the North York Moors National Park.
6 West End, Osmotherley, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
Yorke ArmsGerald and Frances Atkins' Michelin-starred restaurant-with-rooms is a converted coaching inn and shooting lodge, close to Gouthwaite Reservoir in a charming Nidderdale backwater.
Ramsgill-in-Nidderdale, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Appletree Country InnA picturesque Yorkshire Dale building with a stylish modern interior, the award-winning Appletree Country Inn offers delicious food in what is considered as "one of the most exciting and relaxing eating places in North Yorkshire".
Marton, Pickering, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Fox and Hounds Country InnOn the fringes of the North York Moors National Park and within easy reach of York, the eighteenth-century Fox and Hounds makes a perfect base for exploring the area; it's also the starting point for the famous Riverside and Woodland Walks.
Main Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
The White SwanOriginally a 16th Century cottage, The White Swan was soon converted into a coaching Inn offering food and accommodation to visitors of the area, including smugglers moving salt from Whitby via Saltersgate to York.
Market Place, Pickering, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Oak Tree InnAlastair Ross spent 14 years in London working in the kitchens of the Savoy, Leith's and other venues before moving north with his wife Claire.
Hutton Magna, Richmond, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
The Frenchgate Restaurant & HotelOnce a gentleman's residence in a quiet cobbled street, this three-storey Georgian townhouse has been sympathetically restored and transformed into a personally run restaurant-cum-hotel.
59-61 Frenchgate, Richmond, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Boar's Head HotelPart-and-parcel of the Ripley Estate, which takes in the nearby castle and the village itself, the Boar's Head is judiciously overseen by its hereditary 'landlords' Sir Thomas and Lady Ingilby.
Ripley Castle Estate, Ripley, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
The Old DeaneryBuilt in 1625 on the site of the former monastery of St Wilfred, the Grade II-listed Old Deanery is now reaping the rewards of a thorough contemporary makeover.
Minster Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
The Spread EagleThe setting is a major attraction for visitors to this cottagey seventeenth-century inn, and you don't need to worry about booking a table with a view: everyone in the Riverside Restaurant can enjoy vistas of the Ribble and the Bowland Hills beyond.
Sawley, Sawley, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
Da ClaudioA fresh new Italian face on the Scarborough restaurant scene, Da Claudio is known for its personal hands-on style and unshowy food.
4 Harcourt Place, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Italian
LanternaGiorgio and Rachel Alessio's convivial town-centre restaurant has become a much-loved fixture of the Scarborough scene since opening in 1999.
33 Queen Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Italian
Le Chat NoirCombining the virtues of a Yorkshire tearoom and a French café, this enterprising venture is the brainchild of Jann Ruvoen and Susie O'Neill (he hails from Brittany, she was born in Hull).
10 Eastborough, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: French
Linda Jane's BistroSteve Pollard's neighbourhood bistro is neatly sandwiched between Scarborough's main shopping drag and the seafront. From the outside, it looks homely and comforting with a classic white and blue frontage, lace curtains and stained glass windows; the interior is equally inviting, thanks to pastel shades, prints and mirrors.
20 Eastborough, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Marmalade's at Beiderbecke's HotelOccupying a beautiful Georgian terrace a stone's throw from Scarborough's main attractions (including the Stephen Joseph Theatre), Beiderbecke's is a quiet, sophisticated venue with more than a touch of glitz.
1-3 The Crescent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: International
Pepper's RestaurantSituated in a unique row of Victorian terraces a short stroll from the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Jon and Kath Smith's likeable restaurant pleases showgoers with its early-evening pre-theatre deals (6-7pm Tue-Sat).
11 York Place, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Le CaveauThe ancient sixteenth-century 'caveau' beneath Skipton High Street once served as a prison for local felons and sheep rustlers but – these days – it oozes Yorkshire hospitality of the best kind.
86 High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Anglo French
The Priests HouseWe are pleased to introduce The Priests House as a new addition to The Guide for 2009. A full review will be published shortly.
Barden Tower, Skipton, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: English
The Coachman InnBuilt in 1776, this imposing listed inn was the last staging post before Scarborough for the York mail coach in days gone by.
Pickering Road West, Snainton, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: European
The EndeavourEndeavour occupies a two-centuries-old building complete with original wood panelling, sash windows and precarious narrow staircases. The local quay is just a stone's throw away and fresh seafood naturally wins the day on the daily menu.
1 High Street, Staithes, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Seafood
Rose & CrownThese days, the Rose & Crown is more bistro than pub, although it still wears the trappings of traditional Yorkshire hostelry.
Main Street, Sutton on the Forest, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
The Blackwell Ox InnNamed after the mighty Blackwell Ox (a gargantuan Shorthorn Teeswater beast that tipped the scales at 2,278lbs), this 1820s drinkers' den has been stylishly re-invigorated and now does duty as a contemporary bar/restaurant-with-rooms that oozes 'rural hospitality'.
Huby Road, Sutton on the Forest, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Hazlewood Castle, Restaurant AniseThe ancestral home of the Vavasour famly, Hazlewood Castle stands on a Domesday-vintage site surrounded by dreamy parkland and historic landscaped grounds between York and Leeds.
Paradise Lane, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern French
SingersTables with legendary names like 'Jagger' and 'Lennon', photos of performers, and walls papered with sheet music point up the theme of this musically inclined restaurant, which has been doing its stuff for the people of Tadcaster since 1994.
16 Westgate, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
The Sportsman's ArmsA delightful 17th Century sandstone building situated within the picturesque and unspoilt village of Wath, this is a well established and ever popular venue.
Hotel & Restaurant, Wath in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Anglo French
The Bruce ArmsRussell and Rosie Caines are the new faces at this wonderful old Yorkshire pub-with-rooms in glorious countryside a few miles from Ripon.
Main Street, West Tanfield, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
The Wensleydale HeiferA fine old coaching inn dating back to 1643, the Wensleydale Heifer has evolved over the centuries and now does duty as one of the Yorkshire Dales' most notable boutique hotels.
West Witton, West Witton, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Seafood
Blacksmiths InnGary and Sarah Marshall have done great things since taking over this Grade II-listed freehouse in 2006. The pub stands in a North Yorkshire village just off the A64 and it still feels emphatically traditional – although the main focus is on food.
Main Street, Westow, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
Dunsley HallBuilt as a 'dream home' for a Victorian shipping magnate, Dunsley Hall is now a mellowed-stone hideaway set in four acres of landscaped grounds not far from Whitby and the sea.
Dunsley, Whitby, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Estbek HouseThe 'magically hidden village' of Sandsend, tucked between the Cleveland Way and the North York Moors National Park, is the romantic setting for this delightful restaurant-with-rooms.
East Row, Whitby, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: European
Fox & Hounds'The Fox & Hounds is the stuff of dreams,' enthused one reviewer in The Guardian – and it's easy to understand what he meant.
Goldsborough, Whitby, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
GreensRob and Emma Green are making a great success of their amicable neighbourhood restaurant on the Abbey side of the swing bridge in Whitby.
13 Bridge Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Magpie CaféThe finest seaside café in the land never lets its customers down. It is, quite simply, incomparable. Set in a black-and-white merchant's house opposite the fish market, the Magpie has been feeding the crowds since the 1960s – and still they come.
14 Pier Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Seafood
Red Chard Grill RoomsMatthew and Lucy Smith opened this casual venue with the intention of providing shoppers, locals and tourists with a relaxed destination that was equally suited to morning coffee, a quick daytime snack or a full-blown evening meal.
Flowergate, Whitby, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: British
The White Horse & GriffinThis one-time coaching inn has stood in the heart of Whitby for more than three centuries, and it has gradually developed into a popular hotel/restaurant serving the needs of locals and visitors alike.
87 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: European
The Stone Trough InnBuilt on the site of a medieval cottage, this rambling country inn now comprises a complex of red-roofed buildings in a superb position overlooking historic Kirkham Abbey and the rushing River Derwent.
Kirkham Abbey, Whitwell on the Hill, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
Ate o'ClockA punning chronological name is just one novel feature of this laidback restaurant nestling down an alley in the centre of the city.
13a High Ousegate, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Blue BicycleTucked away down a cobbled street close to the Foss Bridge, this old building was a brothel in Victorian times.
34 Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
D.C.H at the Dean CourtBoasting one of the finest locations in the city of York, Dean Court not only offers fabulous views of the Minster but also first-rate cuisine.
Duncombe Place, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Delrio'sGiovanni Delrio's popular basement restaurant specialises in classic Italian and Mediterranean food pointed up with ideas and flavours from his native Sardinia.
10 Blossom Street, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Italian
Four High Petergage Hotel & BistroA stunning eighteenth-century townhouse in the shadow of York Minster, Four High Petergate is actually built onto the city walls close to the ancient gateway known as Bootham Bar.
4 High Petergate, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
J Baker’s Bistro ModerneJeff Baker spent ten years turning out Michelin-starred food at Pool Court in Leeds, before heading north and setting up his first solo venture in the historic heart of York.
7 Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Mana Greek RestaurantSituated in the heart of the historic city of York, close to all the main shopping areas, attractions and the cosmopolitan 'Quarter' area, Mana has managed to import all that is good about Greek hospitality and dining.
10 St Sampson's Square, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Greek
Maxi'sThe York branch of Maxi's mini-empire stands right by the city's outer ring road, close to the business park. Like its brothers in Leeds and Marley, it thrives on atmosphere and delivers authentic Chinese food to suit all appetites.
Ings Lane, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Chinese
Melton'sAfter spending years learning his craft with the Roux brothers, Michael Hjort came back home to run his own restaurant in an out-of-the-way backwater of York not far from the racecourse.
7 Scarcroft Road, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Melton's Too'Mtoo', the laid-back younger brother of Melton's in Scarcroft Road, occupies a beautiful seventeenth-century building on three floors, close to the historic centre of York.
25 Walmgate, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Middlethorpe HallEven at first glance, this magnificent three-storey William and Mary mansion (dating from 1699) is bound to conjure up superlatives.
Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Nineteen RestaurantDating from 1437 – or thereabouts – this ancient building has had a colourful history over the years, including stints as a brothel and a banana warehouse.
19 Grape Lane, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
One 19 The MountMount Royale comprises two beautiful William IV houses, built in 1833 and situated discreetly not far from York city centre.
Mount Royale Hotel, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: European
Russells of StonegateAlmost as much of a local landmark as the nearby Minster, Russells of Stonegate occupies a splendidly preserved Victorian building on York's most picturesque street.
34 Stonegate, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: International
The Grange Hotel, Ivy BrasserieOne of the classiest independent hotels in the city, this Grade-II Regency townhouse was built for a wealthy member of the York clergy, and has been elegantly restored and revitalised without sacrificing any of its historic grandeur.
1 Clifton, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: Modern British
York Pavilion HotelSituated just over a mile from York's historic city walls, this elegant Grade-II listed Georgian country mansion was once the family home of businessman and entrepreneur Xavier Prendergast (who brought the Beatles to York in the 60s).
45 Main Street, York, North Yorkshire - Cuisine: British