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The Star Inn The City, York, North Yorkshire

The Star Inn The City

4.5
4.5
6893 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 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 6,893 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

    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.

6,893 Reviews

  1. Dan

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not the best value for money, fish and chips should have been amazing, but was pretty much burnt. £171 for two courses for 2 people seems over the top

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  2. Linda

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm welcome, fabulous decorations, delicious food and excellent service! Perfect Christmas Eve! 🎅🏻🌲🎅🏻

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  3. Michelle

    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice plates, average service. Forced to order starters and mains at once. 2 hours only for a table of 4.

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  4. Stewart

    Yorkshire

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very busy so a bit noisy for Xmas eve breakfast. My food was not piping hot but it was acceptable. The other 3 diners said theirs was fine. Good service and atmosphere

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  5. Eddie

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has become a popular venue for us and we have eaten at the Star 3 times in the last 6 months. Great location for all times of the year. The staff are efficient and professional and the menu has some good choices. Portions are a good size and there is a great wine list too.

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  6. Mick

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak was underdone, asked for medium but came rare, carpet looked a bit tatty in restaurant

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  7. Chris

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful meal, efficient, friendly but unobtrusive service and a lively atmosphere. Only downside was an icy blast every time the front door opened (table 16 I think). Lovely evening

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  8. ANNA

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice service Good food But cocktails 1/5 No flavour

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  9. Gareth

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal celebrating our friends 50th! Staff went out there to make it special for him. Food was superb - the venison toad in the hole was superb, Would visit again in a heartbeat 💓

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  10. Elizabeth

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb place really magical ambience. The staff were brilliant; friendly and attentive. Went for a Christmas meal with my daughter and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the ox cheek sublime. Can’t wait to go again next time in York.

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The Star Inn The City is rated 4.5 stars by 6893 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 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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