| York was once the capital of the country, and | | | | interior is modern and chic, and prices are a |
| boasts a breathtaking history and wealth of | | | | little above the average. Rarity offers meat |
| restored medieval buildings and streets. The | | | | and fish dishes, and a wide selection of red, |
| city gave its name to the county in which it | | | | white and rose wines, champagnes and vintage |
| resides, and is home to 13,000 people. But | | | | ports. The Mogul has received glowing reviews |
| York is much more than a beautiful, ancient | | | | from customers and critics for its Bengali |
| city, and is home to a vibrant cafe culture | | | | cuisine and warm atmosphere. The restaurant |
| and array of fine dining restaurants. The | | | | has been trading for fourteen years, and |
| shopping facilities are plentiful, and there | | | | offers a catering service. For high quality |
| are more independent retailers represented | | | | Italian food in traditional, upmarket |
| here than in any other modern city in the | | | | surroundings, and with a view of York |
| country. The city even boasts a busy | | | | Minster, La Vecchia Scuola is the ideal |
| nightlife, with a wide selection of pubs, | | | | choice. Pubs/Bars York is known for an |
| clubs and live music venues. York's creative | | | | abundance of pubs, and many are interesting |
| spaces and venues are another good reason to | | | | historical buildings. Ye Old Starre Inn has a |
| visit, and the art installations housed in St | | | | tenth century cellar and numerous ghost |
| Mary's Church are a unique tourist attraction | | | | stories. The pub trades in a range of beers |
| in themselves. With dozens of museums, | | | | and ales, with regularly alternating guest |
| sporting venues and restaurants, hundreds of | | | | beers. The Lighthorseman is a bar and 4* |
| shops, and quality hotels and B'n'Bs on every | | | | B'n'B, which is apparently the single |
| street, York attracts thousands of tourists | | | | remaining Victorian bar in the city. Real |
| every year and rewards every one of them! | | | | ale, food and bar snacks are available. CAMRA |
| History The ancient city of York has a more | | | | awarded the eighteenth century, The Blue Bell |
| exciting history than any other area of the | | | | Inn, an award for its 'outstanding pub |
| UK. The city was founded in AD71, and was the | | | | interior', including restored nineteenth |
| site of Constantine the Great's coronation as | | | | century fixtures and fittings. Montey's Rock |
| Roman Emperor. The city's decline in | | | | Café is a rock-themed bar; and Harkers is |
| importance during the Industrial Revolution | | | | a nineteenth century ex-bank, popular with |
| meant that ancient buildings were not raised | | | | young and old professionals. Nightclubs The |
| to make room for factories and mills, and an | | | | Gallery presents pop and party anthems, |
| abundance of medieval structures still exist | | | | hip-hop and r'n'b, soul, funk, indie and |
| today. The Jorvik Museum is one of fifty | | | | rock'n'roll seven nights a week. The club |
| museums and heritage centres in the city, and | | | | comprises four areas and a food stand. |
| explores the Viking history of the area. | | | | Ziggy's is the city's main alternative club, |
| Viking streets have been reconstructed for an | | | | and popular with students. Drinks are cheap |
| underground tour, and there are masses of | | | | and the dress code is smart-casual. Music is |
| archaeological finds and exhibits. The | | | | largely nu-metal, indie and rock, and there |
| National Railway Museum, The Castle Museum, | | | | are 70s and 80s nights. Toffs comprises a |
| The York Dungeon and The Richard III Museum | | | | large, open dancefloor in one room, and a |
| are just some of the others. The city is also | | | | cafe-bar in the other, with York's largest |
| home to the largest Gothic church in the | | | | VIP lounge upstairs. Music is mostly chart, |
| country, a thirteenth century church and | | | | party and drum'n'bass. Fibbers is a cafe, |
| numerous other medieval ruins. Art Galleries | | | | restaurant, bar, nightclub and music shop, |
| York Art Gallery is home to oil and canvas | | | | with live music every night. Shopping York |
| artwork, watercolours and ceramics from the | | | | city centre is a pedestrianised network of |
| fourteenth century to the present day. The | | | | backstreets, cobbled walkways and medieval |
| collection is separated into six themed | | | | streets, lined with curiosity shops and |
| areas: Morality, Devotion, Places, People, | | | | unique stores. Coppergate is the place to |
| Stories and Modern Aproaches; and there are | | | | find the major high street chains, and |
| regular temporary exhibitions. York St Mary's | | | | Swinegate is home to designer boutiques and |
| is a desanctified medieval church that is | | | | restaurants. Monk's Cross is the city's |
| used to house a different art installation | | | | newest shopping centre, and comprises all the |
| each year. The installations are inspired by | | | | leading retailers, an interactive play |
| the building, and each adds something | | | | feature for children and 1000 free parking |
| different to its ambience. The installation | | | | spaces. Clifton Moor Shopping Centre is home |
| for 2007 will explore the relationship | | | | to 34 stores and 3000 parking spaces. The |
| between the viewer, the artist and the | | | | McArthur Glen Designer Outlet trades in |
| natural world, and is being developed by | | | | surplus stock, and designer goods retail at |
| Keiko Mukaide. The Artspace is a studio and | | | | 50-75% of the RRP. Current retailers include |
| art gallery, with new exhibitions every six | | | | Dolce and Gabbana, Paul Smith and Armani. |
| weeks. Theatres The Grand Opera House is an | | | | Sports Emperors Gym boasts state of the art |
| elegant, restored, nineteenth century | | | | cardio-vascular equipment and fitness |
| building, hosting performances of drama, | | | | facilities, athletics classes, a large pool |
| dance, comedy and music. The theatre is said | | | | and private parking. Thirsk Squash Club and |
| to be the largest in Yorkshire. The York | | | | Abbey Leisure Centre are just two more of the |
| Theatre Royal seats almost 1000 people and | | | | city's many sports and leisure centres. There |
| presents a programme of drama, comedy, | | | | are three go-karting tracks in the city, but |
| musicals, live music and stand-up comedy. The | | | | F1 Racing is the only one with indoor |
| theatre is currently being renovated but is | | | | facilities. The venue has a capacity of 200 |
| still open for business. Friargate Theatre is | | | | people, a licensed bar and lounge, and TV, |
| home to a Christian theatre company, and | | | | pool table and amusements. Fulford Golf Club |
| regularly showcases small-scale touring | | | | is one of nine courses in the city, and has |
| productions. Restaurants The Biltmore Bar and | | | | hosted tournaments such as The Benson and |
| Grill is located in a desanctified church, | | | | Hedges International and the Murphys Cup. The |
| serves grills and drinks in its bistro, and | | | | club asks that players are members of clubs |
| traditional dishes on its mezzanine. The | | | | affiliated to the Golfers' Union. |