Best wine bars in York
Whether you’re a bit of a wine expert or just know you like a good glass of red in a trendy city spot, there’s some beautiful wine bars to explore in the historic streets of York.
Cosy up for a catch up over charcuterie sharing boards and natural wines, this guide has you covered.
2 Many Wines
Nestled in one of our favourite foodie streets in York, Bishopthorpe Road, 2 Many Wines is a bustling wine bar and tasting room – one of the best wine bars in York. Voted by both locals and tourists.
Pop by for a fresh coffee and ciabatta sandwich in the afternoon, or a crisp glass of wine in the evening. Outside of the busier city centre, you can really savour your glass here.
Occasionally, they have live music nights and tasting experiences too – perfect for a group get-together or celebration. If you’re on the hunt for something a little stronger, they also do a great selection of classic cocktails.
Where? 3 Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 1NA
22 Yards
Next on our list of the best wine bars in York, 22 Yards is a hidden gem with a healthy wine list. Unique to many wine bars, at 22 Yards, you can purchase most of their 75-plus selected wines by the glass.
Owners Adrian and Richard are passionate about all things food and wine, and have quickly made 22 Yards a desirable cosy wine spot in the city centre.
There are tempting snacks, small plates and lunch plates – think fresh oysters, beef tartare and delicious cheeses from Courtyard Dairy.
Where? 21 High Petergate, York YO1 7EN
Howl
Just opposite Pairings Wine Bar, Howl is a tiny bottle shop and wine bar. With a cosy candlelit glow come the evening, this cafe-bar has a friendly, community feel to it.
Howl specialises in low-intervention wines and craft beers, which you can take away and gift to others if you don’t have time to stop by.
Their in-house bottle shop was named in the ‘Top 30’ by the Sunday Times, so you’re bound to find one that catches your eye.
They have a range of delicious, seasonal sharing plates which change regularly too, if you get pekish. This has to be one of the best wine bars in York.
Where? 7 Castlegate, York YO1 9RN
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11/06/2025