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Plonkers Bar & Bistro, York, North Yorkshire

Plonkers Bar & Bistro

4.5
4.5
341 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
We are a family owned business located in the centre of York by the River Ouse. Our bar and bistro has gained a reputation for a wide range of beers and spirits coupled with an excellent selection of wines and champagnes. Close to The Grand Opera House and city centre, Plonkers is an ideal place to meet with friends or colleagues for a relaxed drink.
Weekends at Plonkers can have a party atmosphere where you can relax after work with friends. Upstairs seats approximately 26 but we can cater for buffets for around 40 people with some standing.
We now have our outside riverside area, where we serve food and drinks 10am – 9pm weather permitting.

Please note that although Open Table appears to let you book downstairs or upstairs, this is a glitch with open table, and whilst we will do our best to accommodate requests, no specific tables can be booked as its down to phasing on the day,

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Wine Bar, Home cooking
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–02:00
  • Phone number
    01904 655307
  • Website
    http://www.plonkerswinebar.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 341 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • Yorkshire

    Lively

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • North Yorkshire

    Innovative

  • North Yorkshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Plonkers Bar & Bistro is praised for its "fabulous food" and "friendly staff," creating a welcoming and cozy atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "great choice of drinks" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like the Sunday roast and hanging chicken skewers. A real "York treasure" with "reasonable prices," it promises delightful dining experiences and memorable visits.

341 Reviews

  1. Neica

    Angus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience from start to finish. We booked so we could enjoy a Sunday roast whilst we are visiting York for the long weekend with our son. The food was exceptional and the service was amazing. Fantastic portions, loved the cauliflower cheese my fave. You all get your own side dish of veg, plus extra gravy. My son scored it 12/10 for the meal, wee took a breather between the desert, choclate brownie and ice cream. Washed down with a beautiful bottle of malbec and a couple pints of Guinness. We will definitely be back on our next trip to York. Faultless

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  2. Vicky

    Leicestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, exceptional value for money. Customer service was also spot on. Would recommend to everyone.

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  3. anne

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the steak pie plenty of it and tasty My daughter had the lasagne it was a bit dry waitress said she would mention it to the chef

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  4. Debbie

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quick friendly service. Only downside was the burger bun was very dry and crumbled in your hand. Everything else was good as always is.

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  5. David

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wow what a find, fantastic food and service. Very nice bar with great selection of craft beers. Just perfect.

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  6. Jill

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food ,welcoming and friendly staff, great choice of drinks, lovely cosy ambience

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  7. Sharon

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and attentive service - will definitely be back

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  8. Surinder

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, relaxing atmosphere and delicious food. Location excellent for our theatre event. Thank you.

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  9. Chris

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The experience was pleasant under testing circumstances for the restaurant as the pub was suffering from flooding from the neighbouring river. Food is ok regular pub grub nothing more but it serves a market

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service Helpful barmaid Gluten free beers abd food choice great Food high quality and value for money Great ambience We’ll be back! Thanks and happy new year 🥳

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Plonkers Bar & Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 341 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Plonkers Bar & Bistro

5 Cumberland Street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9SW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    York
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–02:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Wine Bar, Home cooking
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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