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Plonkers Bar & Bistro, York, North Yorkshire

Plonkers Bar & Bistro

4.6
4.6
318 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
20:00
Booked 9 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 318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • North Yorkshire

    Child-friendly

  • North Yorkshire

    Good for groups

  • North Yorkshire

    Healthy

  • North Yorkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Plonkers Bar & Bistro is a delightful spot known for its "friendly staff" and "lovely food." Guests rave about the "great atmosphere" and enjoy a menu that focuses on quality over quantity. The Sunday roast and homemade dishes like steak and ale pie are particularly praised. A "hidden gem" for dining in York.

318 Reviews

  1. emma

    Bath

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb ! Welcomed with open arms by the beautiful & bubbly Betty. Showed to our table, menus and all served personally. Fast efficient service. No rushing. Betty can multi task that can put us all to shame. Always with a lovely smile .. food was fantastic , lots of it , hot & tasty. Drinks great and all very reasonable. A real York treasure. It might be tucked away but recommend you check it out . Definitely recommend 🌟

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  2. Paula

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely place had a lovely meal and drinks . Brilliant service will be going again

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  3. Angela

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for a sociable lunch after lots of Christmas shopping. Lovely wine, tasty food and very pleasant staff, can thoroughly recommend it.

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  4. Andy

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fecking scrumptious. Hope this shows the passion flowing from the quality of the food. Steak pie, gorgeous chips & peas. Did I mention it was amazing

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  5. Zoe

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was amazing! So tasty and all dietary requirements met including a last minute change from the chef which gave me great confidence that my needs were met re CC. The venue was very busy but we were seated promptly and never had to wait for food or drinks. A lovely evening!

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  6. Sue

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place before attending the theatre. Good food and plenty of gin options. Would recommend booking a table.

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  7. Jayne

    Staffordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday carvery, excellent food, very good portions and good choice of veg. Service good and lovely staff. Would highly recommend.

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  8. Amanda

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were disappointed when we visited. We were seated upstairs next to the window with a view of the bins. There was no atmosphere, it was very mundane decor and the staff looked bored. The food wasn’t amazing and for the price was very disappointing.

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  9. Martina

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, and the staff super friendly! The atmosphere is very cozy. Thank you very much for everything!

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  10. Amanda

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue ......sent to Royal opera House and its 1 minute walk away. Service was impeccable even tho it got busy and all very helpful.

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Plonkers Bar & Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 318 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 9 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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