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