Venues sign up to offer tasty deals for York Restaurant Week

The event which has become a popular feature on the city’s calendar, will be back for a Spring event from March 7 to 13.

Restaurants, bars and cafes across York are hoping to tempt back local residents by serving up a week of tasty offers.

Diners can choose from offers ranging from afternoon tea to a full three-course dinner.

Middletons Hotel York

Among those already signed up to take part is Middletons Hotel, a collection of Grade-II listed buildings set around a courtyard garden within the city walls in Skeldergate, York.

General manager Adam Wardale said they were offering traditional afternoon tea for £15 per person, instead of the usual £24.95, and or £20 with Champagne, reduced from £32.95.

Afternoon tea at Middletons Hotel

Its sister property Judges Lodgings, pictured below, will be running two set menu offers at £15 and £20, added Adam.

"When restrictions were lifted in April last year for outside dining, the support we got from local residents was massive," he said.

"Coming out of Covid we wanted to give a little bit back to residents who have supported us during this terrible time."

He said March was a fairly busy time for the hotel. "This is not about trying to fill a quieter period; it is about giving some offers for local residents who are here all year round."

Adam added that York Restaurant Week coincides with the unveiling of the newly-refurbished restaurant at Middletons Hotel, which has just won the Little Vikings' best family accommodation award.

Organised by the York BID (Business Improvement District), the week-long event was initially set up to encourage people to celebrate the wealth of great food and drink on offer in the city.

The week is billed as an opportunity for people who work in the city to try new lunch options, or an affordable way to get together with families and friends.

BID business manager Chris Bush who co-ordinates the event, said: “Restaurant Week is now a well-established event and is eagerly anticipated by both diners and hospitality businesses.

"It works so well that some businesses can’t wait to sign up every year, for which we are very grateful, and demonstrates the value to those who take part.”

Applications are open now for city centre bars, cafés, restaurants, pubs, hotels, and street food vendors to get involved.

Businesses can register to take part at www.yorkrestaurantweek.co.uk To take advantage of the offers, diners can visit www.yorkrestaurantweek.co.uk All the offers will be published online a couple of weeks before the event starts, priced at either £5, £10, £15 or £20.

There is no limit to the amount of offers diners can access, and vouchers are completely free to download.

Diners are advised to book ahead, and check any terms that may apply to certain offers.

For more information, visit www.yorkrestaurantweek.co.uk