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Exhibition Square · Best Bars · Curated · Updated 2026
Best Bars near Exhibition Square
Discover the best bars near Exhibition Square. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best bars near Exhibition Square
Eagle & Child
Historic 17th-century timber-framed pub in York offering craft ales, good food, and a charming beer garden in a quaint, lively setting.
9 High Petergate, York YO1 7EN
Hole In The Wall
Historic red-brick pub on York’s High Petergate, blending hearty fare, ghostly tales, and a warm atmosphere near iconic city landmarks.
High Petergate, York YO1 7EH
Ye Olde Starre Inne
Historic and welcoming pub on York’s Stonegate, serving hearty British classics in a charming medieval setting.
40 Stonegate, York YO1 8AS
House Of The Trembling Madness // Stonegate (No table bookings)
York’s iconic medieval-inspired bar with an unmatched craft beer selection and a quirky, labyrinthine atmosphere on historic Stonegate.
48 Stonegate, York YO1 8AS
Evil Eye
Quirky cocktails and lively entertainment blend seamlessly in York’s vibrant Evil Eye Lounge on historic Stonegate.
42 Stonegate, York YO1 8AS
The Botanist York
A vibrant botanical bar and restaurant on York’s historic Stonegate, blending nature-inspired design with inventive cocktails and live music.
15 Stonegate, York YO1 8ZW
House Of Trembling Madness // Lendal (No table bookings)
Step into York’s medieval gem where historic ambiance meets an extraordinary craft beer selection in a quirky, lively setting.
14 Lendal, York YO1 8AA
The Punch Bowl
A historic York pub blending traditional charm, eclectic ales, and hearty British fare in a cozy, welcoming setting on Stonegate.
7 Stonegate, York YO1 8AN
Lendal Cellars
Historic underground pub with a quirky atmosphere, diverse menu, and a rare city-center beer garden in York.
26 Lendal, York YO1 8AA
Bobos Cocktail Bar York
York’s vibrant two-floor cocktail bar with tropical drinks, heated shisha terrace, lively DJs, and unbeatable drink deals in the historic Quarter.
5 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX
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