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The Star Inn The City, York, North Yorkshire

The Star Inn The City

4.5
4.5
6848 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
20:00
Booked 68 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
  • Website
    http://www.starinnthecity.co.uk/
  • 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
  • Location
    Lendal Engine House, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7DR
  • 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

Menu

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What 6,848 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

Noise • Energetic

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.

6,848 Reviews

  1. Helen

    Yorkshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Jo

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  4. John

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  5. Diarmuid

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  6. Shaun

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. Only two minor observation the roast potatoes were a little tough. The pear crumbles pear was overpowered by the summer fruits . Will still definitely return . Two very minor points dropping a 10/10 to a 9/10 for me .

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  7. Christine

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  8. Kathryn

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent brunch with the family celebrating a birthday. The food was amazing and the menu catered to all tastes. The staff were welcoming and Katy was a great server who was friendly, helpful and responsive without being intrusive. The restaurant and facilities were very clean and beautifully decorated. A great experience and we will return.

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  9. Mark

    Yorkshire

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Star Inn The City has for a long time been our favourite restaurant in the centre of York. However after our experience on Saturday night it has now lost that standing. The food we ate and the menu seemed by far and away not as good as usual. The vegetarian risotto was nothing more than a tasteless mush and the idea of floating fish and mushy peas in a swamp of curry sauce also fell well short of the usual standards. The choice of desserts also left a lot to be desired. The Yorkshire Pudding starter was however very good. The waitress did all she could to rectify the situation by wiping the risotto off the bill but it still put a damper our 39th wedding anniversary celebrations and the bill was still £157 for the 2 of us. I do hope that the menu can be brought back to previous standards so we can enjoy this great venue once again. Having said this about the food, the ambience and staff were as excellent as usual.

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  10. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Great location. Highly recommend

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The Star Inn The City is rated 4.5 stars by 6848 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 68 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
  • Website
    http://www.starinnthecity.co.uk/
  • 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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