Best foodie student deals in York
If you’re a student moving to York and love food, we’ve got you covered. The best way to explore your new city is by eating your way around it. We’ve curated a list of the best student-friendly deals in York, so you can eat well without breaking the bank.
Think bottomless brunches and fantastic beer gardens, something this city does very well. With a diverse array of restaurants and cafes, York has something for everyone!
Best student-friendly deals in York for foodies
£39.50 – 2-hour Bottomless Brunch at Malmaison – Save 16%
Served on Saturdays between 12pm – 3pm, boutique hotel Malmaison is offering a two-hour boozy brunch, nestled between York’s beautiful architecture. This is one of our favourite student deals in York.
If you’re looking for a fancy Saturday, you can enjoy prosecco, Aperol spritz, mimosa, or a Cruzcampo alongside one of Chez Mal’s expertly crafted steaks or burgers.
A great way to get acquainted with your new city is at one of our favourite brunches in York, where you can take advantage of our voucher’s 16% saving.
Where? 2 Rougier St, York YO90 1UU
£29.95 – Sunday lunch with champagne at Hotel du Vin – Save 29%
Grade II listed Hotel du Vin is offering a Sunday Lunch like no other. If you’re looking for a taste of home and comfort, look no further, as this is one of our firm favourites for a roast.
Located just a 10-minute walk from the train station, this is the perfect place to bring your visitors from home, for a celebration or an occasion.
Our exclusive restaurant voucher will save you a student-friendly 29% on a Sunday lunch with Champagne at this stunning York venue.
Where? 89 The Mount, York YO24 1AX
£32 – Fat Badger restaurant voucher – Save 20%
The Fat Badger is an iconic North Yorkshire venue, serving real ales and proper pub food.
If you’re looking for a midweek pint or some respite from cooking, you can save 20% off food Monday through to Thursday with our exclusive voucher.
With one of the best beer gardens in York, the Fat Badger is one you don’t want to miss in your time here, and one of our best student-friendly deals.
Where? 2-4 High Petergate, York YO1 7EH
£22.50 – Afternoon Tea at Elmbank Hotel – Save 18%
This beautiful 19th-century boutique hotel is offering a stunning afternoon tea experience with a student-friendly price tag. It’s the perfect location to impress visiting parents or new friends, offering a choice of traditional, sparkling or York Gin Afternoon Tea.
Enjoying rooms full of history and artistry whilst tucking into scones and clotted cream sounds like a dream Sunday afternoon. You can enjoy 18% off this little slice of luxury 7 days a week with our exclusive Yorkshire Food Guide voucher.
Where? The Mount, York YO24 1GE
If you’re looking for more places to enjoy a drink alongside the scenery of the walled city, we’ve handpicked a list of the best pubs in York.
No.1 GuestHouse York Sparkling Afternoon Tea
1 Clifton, York YO30 6AA- Insta-worthy Grade II listed townhouse hotel
- Close to York’s iconic Minster
- SAVE 19% off
Silversmiths Bottomless Brunch Sheffield
Silversmiths, Sheffield S1 2NT- Popular Sheffield city centre restaurant
- Forget plain old avo-on-toast; expect Dressed Crab Benedict, Chicken & Waffles and Turkish Eggs.
- SAVE 21% off
Chef’s Table Tasting Menu Experience at Swinton Estate
Swinton Estate, Ripon HG4 4JH- Grade II-Listed hotel on 20,000 acres of parkland
- Michelin recommended tasting menu
- SAVE 15% off
£60 Crown and Cushion Welburn Restaurant Voucher
Welburn, York YO60 7DZ- Seasonal British dishes in a cosy Inn
- Beautiful outdoor terrace
- Located just outside York
- SAVE 50% off
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20/09/2025