Fancy eating out in York without spending a fortune? Of course you do! York Restaurant Week returns from 5th to 18th October 2026, with two whole weeks of tempting offers at restaurants, cafés, pubs and street food spots across the city centre.
With hundreds of offers to choose from, deciding where to eat might be the hardest part! We’ve searched through the full list and picked out some of the best for families, from £5 children’s meals to pizza, pasta and some very tempting sweet treats.
There’s no charge to download the vouchers and you can claim as many as you like. Popular offers can get booked up quickly, so don’t leave it until the last minute! Take a look at the York Restaurant Week website
York Restaurant Week October 2026 at a glance
- – Dates: Monday 5th to Sunday 18th October 2026
- – Where: Restaurants, cafés, pubs and food venues across York city centre
- – Offers: Food and drink deals priced from £5 to £30
- – Vouchers: Free to download from the York Restaurant Week website
- – Booking: Advance booking is recommended for many venues
How does York Restaurant Week work?
Taking part is easy:
- 1. Visit the York Restaurant Week website and browse the available offers.
- 2. Choose the deal you’d like and add the correct number of vouchers to your basket.
- 3. Complete the free checkout process. Your vouchers will appear on the confirmation page and will also be emailed to you.
- 4. Book directly with the venue if required, checking the dates, times and terms of the offer.
- 5. Show your voucher on your phone or bring a printed copy when you visit.
The best York Restaurant Week offers for families
More than 100 York venues are taking part, with a huge choice of food and drink deals priced between £5 and £30. Whether you fancy a family lunch, an after-school treat, brunch with friends or a rare night out without the kids, it’s a brilliant opportunity to try somewhere new or return to an old favourite. Check the official York Restaurant Week website.
With hundreds of offers to choose from, deciding where to eat might be the hardest part! We’ve searched through the deals and picked out some of the best for families, from £5 children’s meals to pizza, pasta, burgers and ice cream.
Ate O’Clock: Children’s main meal for £5
Children can enjoy any main course from the kids’ menu for just £5, with vegetarian and gluten-free choices available.
The offer is available every day between noon and 6pm, with one child’s meal available per paying adult. Sunday roasts are excluded.
📍 13A High Ousegate, York, YO1 8RZ
🌐 ateoclock.co.uk
ℹ️ View the Ate O’Clock offer
Enoteca by L’UVA: Three-course children’s meal for £5
This is one of the best-value family offers we’ve spotted. Children aged 13 and under can enjoy a starter, main and dessert from the kids’ menu for just £5. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices are available too. The offer is available every day during opening hours.
📍 5 Bridge Street, York, YO1 6DD
🌐 enotecayork.com
ℹ️ View the offer
Dough Eyed: Pizza and a soft drink for £10
Pizza is always a reliable option for a family meal. Dough Eyed is offering any house pizza and a soft drink for £10 per person, with vegetarian choices available. The offer is available every day between 11.30am and 5pm.
📍 7 Jubbergate, York, YO1 8RT
🌐 dougheyed.uk
ℹ️ View the Dough Eyed offer
Roberto Authentic Italian Gelato: Adult and child family deal for £25
One adult and one child can enjoy a whole pizza, a pizza slice, two gelatos and a hot or soft drink each for £25. The offer is available Monday to Thursday from 11.30am to 5pm and Friday to Sunday from 11.30am to 7.30pm. Booking by phone is advised.
📍 3A Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LJ
🌐 Roberto Authentic Italian Gelato on Facebook
ℹ️ View the Roberto family offer
Hotel Indigo York: two pasta dishes for £15
Two people can enjoy selected pasta dishes for just £15, plus 20% off drinks. It’s available every day between noon and 10pm, making it a flexible option for lunch, an early family tea or dinner. Only one offer can be used per table or transaction.
📍 88 to 96 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL
🌐 Hotel Indigo York
ℹ️ View the Hotel Indigo York offer
York Explore Reading Café: lunch or cake from £5
Combine lunch with a trip to the library at one of York’s most family-friendly cafés. Choose from two offers:
- A hot drink and a slice of cake for £5 per person
- A sandwich, snack and hot drink for £10 per person
Both offers are available every day during opening hours, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Toasted sandwiches cost an additional 75p.
📍 Library Square, York, YO1 7DS
🌐 exploreyork.org.uk
ℹ️ View the £5 cake and drink offer
ℹ️ View the £10 lunch offer
Heavenly Desserts: waffle or crêpe and a drink for £10
Tuck into something sweet at Heavenly Desserts, where you can enjoy a selected waffle or crêpe with a soft drink for £10. The offer is available every day from 10am to 10pm and is for dining in only. Create-your-own dishes, milkshakes and smoothies are excluded.
📍19 to 21 Blake Street, York YO1 8QJ
🌐 heavenlydesserts.co.uk
ℹ️ View the offer
Florian Poirot: French treats from £5
Pop into Florian Poirot’s beautiful shop on the Shambles for a very special treat. There are two offers to choose from:
- A macaron, chocolate bonbon and hot drink for £5
- A macaron, chocolate bonbon, snack, goûter and hot drink for £10
Both are available to eat in or take away every day during opening hours. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.
📍 19 Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ
🌐 florianpoirot.com
View the £5 Florian Poirot offer
Supporting York’s hospitality businesses
York Restaurant Week is organised by York BID and takes place twice a year, usually in March and October. Since the campaign began, more than 210,000 vouchers have been downloaded, generating an estimated £7 million for York’s economy. It’s a great way to save money while supporting the city’s brilliant independent cafés, restaurants and hospitality businesses. Find out more from The York BID.
