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The Star Inn The City, York, North Yorkshire

The Star Inn The City

4.5
4.5
6852 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
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The Star Inn The City

4.5
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
York

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Located in the Old Engine House on the edge of York's Museum Gardens in a riverside setting close to the historic Lendal Bridge, The Star Inn The City has an enviable position, which we aim to match with the best produce God's Own Country has to offer and genuine Yorkshire hospitality for the 'whole package'.

We offer an all day menu which can be enjoyed for both lunch and dinner, as well as serving up breakfast Friday to Sunday, and on Sunday's we serve up our famous Sunday roasts between 12-4pm.

We pride ourselves on being a a food-led celebration destination, with guests being able to enjoy view of the River Ouse from our Garden Room or outside on our riverside terrace. For more intimate occasions we also offer two exclusive Private Dining rooms for celebrations such as graduations, weddings and birthdays.

For more information head to our website, or call one of our friendly members of staff today.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 09:30–00:00 Sun 09:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    01904 619208
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For full booking policy please visit our website and for any additional information email info@starinnthecity.co.uk
  • Area
    York
  • Parking details
    The nearest car park to our restaurant is Marygate.<br>Marygate carpark, Frederic Street, York, YO30 7DT
  • Public transit
    York Station is only a 10 minute walk from The Star Inn The City.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,852 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Yorkshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Yorkshire

    Most Booked

  • North Yorkshire

    Hot spot

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for scenic views

  • North Yorkshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Star Inn The City offers a delightful dining experience in the heart of York. Set in a scenic riverside location, it boasts "excellent food and service" with a menu featuring traditional British dishes with a modern twist. Guests praise the "lovely atmosphere" and attentive staff, making it a top choice for special occasions. Despite some critiques on portion sizes and pricing, the venue remains a favorite for its "fantastic location" and beautiful presentation.

6,852 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food and a very nice atmosphere . Highly recommended

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  2. David

    Yorkshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always reliable. Service exemplary. No need to write anything further except for this ridiculous 50 characters requirement.

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  3. Jools

    Yorkshire

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect from start to finish. A real gem of a place. The service was friendly and professional throughout matched by the outstanding food, wine, fizz. So good we will definitely be returning.

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  4. Tony

    Kent

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have rated our overall experience as 3* because our end table was exposed to passing waiters and both starters were disappointing. The croquettes were bland and poorly presented. The scallops were lost in an over runny risotto. However things then looked up distinctly. Both mains, the chicken and ox cheek, were very good, tender and full of flavour. The rice pudding with licorice ice cream was a revelation and the suggested wine pairings throughout were very well judged. Service excellent.

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  5. Helen

    Yorkshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pre Xmas lunch with family. Lovely table, great knowledgeable service and excellent beautifully cooked & presented food.

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  6. Jo

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful meal, lovely setting. We wiill definitely return

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous Christmas roast. Service was as ever super. Much enjoyed

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  8. John

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited on the 1st December for a Sunday Christmas turkey lunch, very festive, staff very friendly, excellent service. Will be back again

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  9. Diarmuid

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyable setting and the staff were wonderful as well. The food was really tasty - though for the Sunday Roast, I'd prefer if the gravy wasn't poured on the Yorkshire pudding as it got soggy. That said, it was a great experience!

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  10. Christine

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue on the banks of the river . Staff very attentive, festive ambience when we visited, food was lovely ( Sunday lunch menu in December) though not outstanding.

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The Star Inn The City is rated 4.5 stars by 6852 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Star Inn The City restaurant

The Star Inn The City

4.5
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
York

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for The Star Inn The City

Lendal Engine House, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7DR

Additional information

  • Area
    York
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 09:30–00:00 Sun 09:30–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The nearest car park to our restaurant is Marygate.<br>Marygate carpark, Frederic Street, York, YO30 7DT
  • Public transit
    York Station is only a 10 minute walk from The Star Inn The City.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01904 619208
  • Private party facilities
    For full booking policy please visit our website and for any additional information email info@starinnthecity.co.uk
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