22 Yards Wine Bar in York

Went in for drinks, couldn’t believe how inattentive and rude the staff seemed. There were two other customers in the whole place but for some reason they seated us right next to the door and it was freezing. We moved to the next table and the waitress immediately came over to tell us the table was ‘specifically reserved’ in an icy tone. There was no reservation sign on the table and as I have said, hardly any customers. She offered to put the door heater on for us but we said we would prefer to sit further in and she allowed this. No one came to sit at the table she claimed was reserved throughout the time we were there. We had espresso martinis which were watery and foamy. Unbelievably, we were charged for the amazing service we had not received on our two drinks. If I had realised sooner I would have asked them to take this off. Incredibly disappointed.

One of our favourite places in York. Outstanding food, wine and service. This time we had the charcuterie board with a couple of small plates and everything was excellent, polished off with a bottle of english white.

We have been here a couple of times and this place has definitely a nice atmosphere and good consistent service. The prices are a bit higher than in other very similar places, but after today I would say, the experience is worth the slightly higher price range. The food was well-cooked and was tasty. I recommend this place.

A mixed plate selection of foods and a bottle of wine. Staff were good and diligent. Food was good, and reasonable presented, but not great - solid wine bar type food. Portions were reasonable. Venison goulash was the stand out. Oysters were good, but overpriced. However, wines were on the pricey side for what they were. Cheapest about £30 a bottle.

My partner and I LOVE this place. It is always our favourite for a ‘fancy’ date night. It is expensive but worth every penny. The food is delicious, the wines are superb, and the staff are so knowledgable and attentive. We always ask for their recommendations based off different tasting notes we like, and they always deliver the perfect glass. The food is yummy and unique, and the hanger steak is some of the best steak I’ve ever eaten. We usually have a few small plates and share them, as we get to discuss each dish and its different qualities. Callum the Manager really looks after us, we popped in for a celebratory glass of champagne after we got engaged and after our first glass of fizz, they gave us another on the house. The staff are so nice and we always feel welcome. We don’t feel as though we are a burden when we ask them about different dishes or wines, they are so attentive and lovely. We’ve never had a bad experience here and will return time and time again. Thanks guys for always taking care of us!

Went in to buy a wine and they had great selections and incredibly helpful staff. Will come back again to try their food!

Lovely setting, excellent service, gorgeous wine and tasty food. Loved the small plates and my faves were the Hanger steak with peppercorn sauce, cooked to perfection and the pototoes - drippings, again so tasty. We had focaccia (beautiful), padron peppers and some burrata with beetroot. We finished with the small cheeseboard (3cheeses) the honeycomb was lovely and I don’t like honey, the crackers were gorgeous and the cheese tasty. Not huge slabs of cheese but just the right amount. Would recommend based on our experience today.

Don't be misled into thinking this is just a wine bar. Although their wine selection is impressive, they also provide superb food.

Went in spontaneously because i loved the vibe. Had amazing wine and a really rockafella oyster 😍 go in and enjoy yourself. You won’t regret it!

We came upon 22 yards after leaving another place for being too much of a crush on a busy Saturday afternoon in York. 22 Yards was doing a good trade but felt like a haven of tranquility. When we looked at the menu we weren’t sure it sounded quite what we wanted but we ordered a few small plates and each one was so incredibly good it really thrilled us. The service was excellent - prompt and informative but not intrusive in any way. The choices of wines were delicious and didn’t disappoint. We chose a relatively inexpensive red Languedoc and it was perfect. I would definitely go back when in York. The only tiny negative was no WiFi in a low signal area but then it did mean we spent more time talking to each other 🤣

We had a really lovely evening… staff were super friendly and helpful and indulged us. The high spend could easily have been reduced… we treated ourselves to a very expensive bottle of wine! Lovely place, food, people! Their lunch time deal is really good value…

This place offers very little for the hype it promises. The best thing from the menu was the wine, but could not make up for the of the food. Where do I start... with the cooked oysters with cheese on top which took away the seasalted ooziness and creaminess of the raw state and transformed it into something hard to swallow, to the appalling steak tartare which I believe could be renamed salted tartare, as it was so salted, perhaps to cover a subpar meat that I could barely taste it. And by the way steak tartare is served with a raw eggyolk on top, not a diffuse white sauce resembling mayo. Scallop - gummy as rubber and tasteless. The steak was a bit better if it hadn t been for the tiny hair found in it. But overall terrible. Will never return.

Este es un gran lugar para probar vinos realmente buenos, sin tener que comprar la botella! tienen una magnífica selección por copa, y todo el personal que nos atendió fue increíblemente bien leído sobre el vino. la comida es preciosa y cumple con el entorno relajado muy bien - es necesario reservar sin embargo - ya que estuvimos allí anoche tuvieron que rechazar 6 grupos que estaban tratando de conseguir una mesa! vale la pena reservar.

Quite literally the best plum crème brûlée we’ve ever had! The wine was superb! What a lovely night

El Wine Bar está fantásticamente situado, se ve increíble. Pasamos después de reservar previamente una comida de otros artículos con la intención de tomar una buena copa de vino. El vino que elegimos era encantador (Sancerre) aunque caro en £ 70 , el personal era muy amable y agradable. Sin embargo, que me cobren un cargo de servicio del 10% y un google rápido para encontrar un £ 50 + de descuento en la botella (en serio no me importa un 50% de descuento, pero esto fue ridículo). Fue un final encantador de la bebida navideña, pero cuando regrese a York no volveré.

2 platos pequeños y una copa de vino por £ 22 cada uno, estábamos contentos con la comida. Si quieres un almuerzo relativamente ligero era suficiente comida, si quieres más siempre puedes pedir un par de platos extra. Nos pareció que la comida era bastante buena en realidad. Mejillas de bacalao, anchoas, calabacines tempura y truchas curadas eran buenas opciones. El menú del almuerzo es más pequeño que el menú de la noche / en línea. Decoración muy moderna e inteligente y buen servicio.

Llamamos aquí para una copa de vino, después de cenar en un restaurante cercano, muy amable y un gran ambiente, así que decidimos ir al día siguiente para el almuerzo. Platos de tapas que eran muy agradables , sin embargo solo había otra mesa ocupada por lo que lamentablemente faltaba ambiente. Esto puede ser mejor como un lugar de noche

Looked this place up for a cosy supper with my husband last night but we left after SMALL plates as the food was very disappointing. We had ordered anchovies that were so minute it was ridiculous. The tempura courgettes were badly described as they were deep fried without tempura batter and the chicken thigh dish was really a little gem salad with burnt chicken croutons. Haven’t eaten this badly in a long time and it pains me to say it. Waste of time and money.

Dropped in on off-chance of a table mid week and thoroughly enjoyed our early dinner. Very friendly, helpful staff, great food and wine that was wonderful (and I, as a rule, only drink real beer!). Best meal we had in York by far!

Not a great experience from start to finish. All the food came out in drubs and drabs with some finishing mains as others arrived. We asked for a bottle of fizz as a surprise for the birthday girl and the waitress came over and how many glasses we wanted for the fizz! Also we ordered espresso martini’s and I don’t think the bar person had ever made one before as they came in a wine glass, no coffee beans and was simply dreadful! See the pic! The whole experience followed by a substantial bill put a downer on the evening and was thoroughly disappointing! Try anywhere else but here in York!

What delicious food and wine! We’re not wine experts but this was perfect - we tried the Merlot from the specials (Trentino doc), which was very professionally presented. We shared four small plates with focaccia and then a chocolate ganache dessert - stunning! Couldn’t fault the food at all. The staff were very professional and friendly and gave us recommendations, which was so helpful. They were reassuring without being over the top. Already thinking about our second visit.

Great food, great wine, great staff. The below review is quite obviously the work of one of these classic ‘gammons’ you always here about but very rarely see in the flesh.

People be warned !! Avoid at all cost . This place excels at ripping off tourists with its lazy, substandard , expensive food. This place has to be my biggest disappointment in York and it worries me that establishments such as this fleece the tourists that frequent our beautiful city. I had been longing to attend this place for a while now as it looks so appealing from the street. But you should never judge a book by its cover . The food was worse than terrible. There was no cheffing skills apparent in the small plates we ordered. The charcuterie board at £32 was an embarrassment for the city of York , lazily prepared with no presentation at all, a few scraps of sliced meats and some non descript cheese sparingly scattered on a wooden board . The manager was an absolute mess. He hasn’t got a clue and when we brought the food quality to his attention he thought he’d try and palm us off with the promise of extra cheese … literally , not listening and just throwing cheese at the problem . This nonchalant,” couldn’t give a damn because we rinse the transient tourists” approach to hospitality is not what York needs or deserves. After the managers pathetically weak intervention, I simply refused to pay for charcuterie board. I explained to the manager that the other dishes had not been “cheffed” and he took that as an insult to his staff and proceeded to ask me to leave . I was taking about the food but he took it personally very quickly …. I think he and his chef are in the wrong job !!

People be warned !! Avoid at all cost . This place excels at ripping off tourists with its lazy, substandard , expensive food. This place has to be my biggest disappointment in York and it worries me that establishments such as this fleece the tourists that frequent our beautiful city. I had been longing to attend this place for a while now as it looks so appealing from the street. But you should never judge a book by its cover . The food was worse than terrible. There was no cheffing skills apparent in the small plates we ordered. The charcuterie board at £32 was an embarrassment for the city of York , lazily prepared with no presentation at all, a few scraps of sliced meats (seemed from a supermarket packet) and some non descript cheese sparingly scattered on a wooden board . The manager was an absolute mess. He hasn’t got a clue and when we brought the food quality to his attention he thought he’d try and palm us off with the promise of extra cheese … literally , not listening and just throwing cheese at the problem . This nonchalant,” couldn’t give a damn because we rinse the transient tourists” approach to hospitality is not what York needs or deserves. After the managers pathetically weak intervention, I simply refused to pay for charcuterie board. I explained to the manager that the other dishes had not been “cheffed” and he took that as an insult to his staff and proceeded to ask me to leave . I was taking about the food but he took it personally very quickly …. I think he and his chef are in the wrong job !!

Food very nice, however £18 for a 125ml glass of Tunella pinot grigio 🥵

We so looked forward to this evening and it was such a massive let down. I was given a gift voucher by my daughter for my 62nd birthday to this establishment. To start the evening the wine we ordered was sold out so a similar alternative was offered at a more expensive price, so we had that. We then ordered a half meat board and half cheese board to share. We were assured this was enough but could order more as we went along. Well both boards were very measly in portions so when finished we ordered another two cheeses and crackers. 25 minutes later, having finished our bottle of wine, still no show so we spoke to the waitress and cancelled. Floor manager knew about our complaint but he hid from speaking to us. When the bill came they tried to charge us a service charge. We had that taken off. Still no show from the floor manager. No apologies if from the staff. We usually go to Pairings Wine Bar, which is always great, knowledgeable staff, wide selection of food and great service. This place is the exact opposite. Our main complaint is with the floor manager who we saw speaking to the waitresses but he hid in the trenches and lacked the backbone to apologise. Won’t be back, average at best food with measly portions and a spineless manager. Absolutely rubbish.

As a Solo traveller I was warmly greeted and service was great. Menu was nice selection of fresh foods, Cornish crab on sourdough was fantastic. An amazing wine selection and great atmosphere

Had a couple glasses of wine and the most delicious Beef Tartare! Had an amazing wine list and lovely waitress. The lighting and decor created the perfect atmosphere for this type of venue.

A beautiful and stunning place. Everything is wonderful. The service is courteous, pleasant and kind.

I went here with my grandma the other week, it was so lovely! She has mobility issues and staff assisted her in walking across the restaurant when needed and everyone had beaming smiles, it was really welcoming. When we vocalised our dietary requirements staff stood at the table and listed off all the food and drink we could have and were really attentive. The only reason I marked the food down was because of the vegan options, I could only eat potatoes, bread and one of the small plates, but my grandma loved her side of the meal.

Absolutely fantastic meal with family for my dad's 75th. Staff really welcoming and friendly, they seemed really pleased to see us. The food was stunning, basically ordered all the starters/small plates plus focaccia, children had small version of the tagliatelle carbonara (amazing btw). The Anchovies, chicken thigh, steak tartare, and cod cheeks were superb. As always for dessert, while the others had doughnuts, and "strawberry mess", I had a starter: the BBQ Hipsi cabbage with anchovy sauce - Oh My Goodness! Outstanding dish. Absolutely delighted we chose this restaurant, it was fab and I really recommend it.

We hadn't realised that this place had been open for in excess of two years - clearly we are not very observant - however, having come across it recently decided to go on a Sunday lunchtime. The place was very quiet so we were able to sit in the window over looking the Minster which is clearly a lovely view and watch the world go by. The restaurant is mainly tasting dishes so we opted for a few and whilst relatively small portions everything was beautifully presented and very tasty . There are some very interesting options and the chef clearly knows what he is doing - I heard that he had come from Skosh so no surprise. Excellent choice of wines and very attentive service - all in all a nice place but at central York prices so no complaints.

Lovely local restaurant with an elegant menu and lots of wine by the glass. A few things were off the menu which was frustrating, but what we could order was delicious and reasonably priced. I'd highly recommend and I wish I had a place like this local to where I live.

Surely the best in York. A quiet lunchtime but with nothing lacking in service. Good food, well prepared and presented, and an extensive wine list. An epicurean delight.

Lovely Friday Lunch, good food, great service and huge selection to drink

Wow, I have rarely had such a great meal with little or no research. Beautifully prepared and served. Every dish carefully constructed to look elegant and taste fantastic. The wine pairings with each dish was spot on. Seriously, well done 22 yards Team. Thank you to the chef and the staff

Great wines and small plates. Would go again

Some of the best food I’ve had. Beautiful combinations of ingredients, expertly cooked. Expansive and interesting wine list, showcasing English wines all done with warm and engaging service (shout out to Hannah). Thanks for a lovely evening.

Atmosphere and decor are nice but the food and wine are both way overpriced. The side dishes were especially disappointing - dry potatoes and underdressed salad. For the money we spent I would have expected much better.

A small plate is really a small plate.

We were really looking forward to visiting but were left feeling disappointed at the customer service. The vibe and the setting is great. We’d booked for 9pm, and despite advertising that they were open until 11pm, they suddenly asked for last orders at 9:30pm, and told us closing was 10pm. Upon querying this, the staff member responded by saying they always shut at 10pm. I then probed further and stated they’re advertised until 11pm and she then replied that they are closing early and “you’d booked for an hours slot so thought it was alright”. Shutting early is fine, especially if the place isn’t busy, but it was the dismissive nature of the customer service which left a bad taste. There was no advanced warning upon entry about shutting earlier than advertised. To their point, whilst a lot of bars give you an allocated slot, it’s standard for you to not be held absolutely to this, and if the place isn’t full it’s pretty normal for you to be able to extend your stay. We even saw another couple (who arrived around 9:30pm) being allowed to order a whole bottle of wine without any mention of the fact they’d be shutting soon. Largely an unfortunate experience for a place with a lot of potential!

Service is very good here, staff are attentive and helpful. The wine menu is extensive, but the food is overpriced for what you get. I ordered the pork chop, £21 for just a pork chop.. apart from that it's a nice place to relax with friends with a glass/bottle.

Relaxed place with fantastic views of the nearby Minster with very good service and importantly, excellent food. This is not a "regional" restaurant, the cooking was splendid - a characterful tartare steak, satisfying bitter leaves salad, substantial lamb rump and a perfectly cooked pork chop. Wonderfully selected and presented British and Irish cheese board (enough for two) and interesting madeleines with miso, a savoury/sweet delight. As you would expect from a wine bar - pretty good selection of wines. Highly recommended.

Fantastic! Such a lovely afternoon visit. Great wine, terrific finger foods. Will come back the next time we visit York!

Lovely wine bar - we were recommended to go there by the Polymath cocktail bar, which also looked great but we were in the mood for wine not cocktails. The staff were very knowledgeable and welcoming. In addition to the specials, virtually every one of their extensive wine list was available by the glass, which is very unusual. I had a Georgian red wine and my partner had a Babich Estate Riesling, both from the Specials board and both extremely good. Highly recommend a visit!

Came back...best Risotto in York! What a delightful find, such a warm welcoming cosy place. Not too many tables, so relaxing. Do try the specials board...for Wine! Well worth it.

Fab! Lovely wine & snacks. Recommend this place and will definitely visit again.

Myself and husband walked in to 22 yards, really great experience from start to finish Tried three small plates with one main to share All perfectly cooked, compliments to the chef Tried 6 wines between us, all great choices recommended,all great advice

Chanced my arm getting a table as a solo diner and I was in luck! Beautiful food and good selection of English sparkling wines. The place is tasteful and the staff have been trained really well. I enjoyed all the food I had. Really popular so definitely book ahead if you’re more than 1 person. Thank you for a nice pre performance snack.

We had the most delicious red wine here thanks to our very knowledgeable waitress. It was a special occasion so we really splashed out but there are plenty of options to suit all budgets. We had made a reservation at another restaurant though the food we saw being brought to tables looked wonderful. Will dine there next time.

An absolutely stunning wine bar with fabulous food! We had a gorgeous Chablis, a delectable Riesling, the patê (fabulous!!), and the risotto (a MUST try!!) and would absolutely recommend them all. We cannot wait to come back for more. The location is superb!! Just beside the cathedral, with just enough distance to take it all in, and an upscale, cozy, romantic vibe inside. Wonderful, knowledgeable service. 10/10!

22 Yards was extremely disappointing! Having worked in hospitality for over five years, this place was truly terrible. I have never experienced such poor service. The “large cheese board” was embarrassing, consisting of three small match box slices of cheese and no crackers. The “selection of cured meat” was also just one type of meat. The waitress was unfriendly and rude when we pointed out the white wine wasn’t chilled. When leaving we purposely said good night to the staff. Zero response as they were busy chatting and tasting the wines themselves. Honestly a terrible experience and much better wine bars around York.

Great place great wines. Service is excellent. Recommend going for the premium wines. Ellen service was fantastic, warm and welcoming.

One of my favourite restaurants in the city, whenever I can I go with my husband and son! The management is amazing, the employees are very organised and the service is great, very friendly. The food is light and of high quality, everything is very fresh. The wines, I don't even need to say that they are wonderful.

Great food, great choice of wines, lovely location close to the Minster. Lots of positives, no downsides. Recommended.

Went for wine, but did not eat. Would recommend the Sparkling Burgundy, very original! The staff were so accommodating to find us a table even though we had not booked, cosy atmosphere.

Had a fantastic meal here on Saturday night, definitely worth a visit when visiting York. The French onion soup is amazing as is the white chocolate bread and butter pudding 😋

Fantastic wine bar in great location with views of the Minster. The selection of quality wines is amazing, and some rare specialities. Daniele is a real professional, very friendly and expert knowledge. All of the staff make your visit a great experience. We loved the whole vibe. Highly recommend.

Brilliant! A big birthday dinner and drink booked only a couple of days before due to my own bad organisation yet handled in the most patient and most perfect way … in every respect … by the team. Thank you so much. Food, drink and service amazing🫶🏽

Had 2 good sessions here while staying in York. It’s very hard to find a high quality place in york for good wines where you can still hear yourself talk. 22yards have done a great job with a view of York Minster! Food great too. The service from the host, Sabrine (?) was excellent, she did a great job of looking after us on both occasions! We’ll see you when we come back in 2024! Thanks!

What a great find, enjoyed a delicious lunch. Tasty sharing plates with a fabulous wine menu. Thank you.

They’re a good bunch here, they don’t know much about wine, but they’re a good bunch.

Extremely expensive and not a proper meal. Will not visit again.

Came here for some drinks and bites after a long journey from the U.S. There were cold appetizers left but was perfect for a late night snack. We ordered a couple of classes ans champagne and they were great. The servers were super friendly and the place was cozy. Would definitely com back.

Fantastic bistro in York. Charming waitress and delicious homemade French Onion Soup with lots of fiery cheese. Delicious

I've heard they've got a new head chef around July and having eaten at places he's previously worked (name dropping Skosh) and knowing the quality of person he's worked under I've been wanting to try this place out for a while. Spoiler... It wasn't a disappointment! The menu reads well, a selection of small and not so small plates that you can order to share, or not! I love this style of cooking as you get to try more of the menu. I couldn't fault any of the dishes we tried. The potato pave was crispy, but unctuous from the duck fat, topped with a delightful black garlic puree and a hefty pile of finely grated Old Winchester (a British version of parmesan - almost). The joyous slow cooked lamb belly, a slab of deep fried breaded goodness, rich but not cloying with some blobs of chutney and sauce to cut through the richness. A classic endive, goats cheese, beetroot, dukka, and orange salad just done well. To complete, the veg tempura with a batter so thin and crispy you'd think the chef had trained in Japan. Not forgetting the brown crab rarebit, absolutely delicious, if I could just get my hands on the recipe of that one! A classic apple tatin for dessert, well executed. Lots of wine by the glass and after a couple of glasses each £141 to pay for 3 of us seemed very reasonable for a meal I couldn't fault. I I had to be mean the scallop was just good. Looking forward to next visit, just hope the dishes I didn't get to try are still on there. I wouldn't pay any attention to those one star reviews just below 👇 sound like a bunch of people who value quantity over quality. £4 for four good chunks of good quality bread is pretty average for any decent restaurant. Hats off to the chef, I wish him and the team every success!

By far one of the best establishments in York. My (now) wife and I visited for drinks a couple of times earlier this year, and found it so pleasing that we chose it to host our wedding reception last month. We were going for an intimate cocktail party vibe, with champagne flowing, good food, good music and good drinks, a brief that 22 Yards absolutely nailed. Everything was utterly perfect from start to finish. One of their staff Hannah also happens to be a very talented florist, so she decorated the venue with beautiful arrangements that matched our autumnal colour scheme. The staff were amazing; Daniele, Lottie and the rest of the team went above and beyond to take care of our guests and ensure no one ever had an empty glass. The food was everything we wanted it to be and everyone commented on how incredible it was - the phrase 'best wedding food ever' was even uttered! The chef even took on the challenge of creating steak tartare canapés as it's one of my wife's favourites. As if this wasn't enough, we also had one of the best views in York right outside (which was very handy for grabbing photo ops with our photographer during rain breaks!). We can't thank 22 Yards enough for helping us have the best wedding day possible, and making the reception everything we hoped it would be. We'll be customers for life now and I can't recommend them highly enough. (Photos attached were taken by our brilliant photographer Joe Dodsworth)

Lovely place, food is on point, small plates, fresh, tasty and relaxed. Great views of the Minster. Don’t get me started on the wine, great selection of rare stuff. And the staff are exemplary. Lovely people, know their stuff about wine. An all round world class little visit. Could’ve stayed all day. Hannah was world class. A real asset. Get yourselves down.

Walking by this chic wine bar cafe the Restaurant Week special sign caught my eye, especially Cassoulet! Had the miso glazed mackerel, courgette, white bean porchetta cassoulet and several glasses of wine ;). Unique wines on the special board. I enjoyed the service, food and wine so much I came back a second lunch out of 3 days in York. Excellent service!

We were lucky enough to enjoy a full day here at my family's wedding party. The staff were so attentive ,friendly and helpful with full knowledge of the wines and food they were serving . Fantastic food served on platters, the wedding cake was cut and displayed, courses came and went without any disturbance to the guests. Georgia the manageress who was leaving that night on maternity leave ,never stopped checking and chatting to everyone. Wonderful day had by everyone .thank-you so much you kept the day extra special. I would so recommend a visit even just for a glass of their wonderful wine selection.

Just an incredible place. Went along after a recommendation from a friend (and reading about it in the Guardian) and wasn't disappointed. It's a wonderful place to drink, chat, eat and just simply enjoy yourself. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, despite us being a walk in on a busy night. Stunning food, and even better wine. So good, I forgot to take a photo until we got outside.

We had our wedding reception for 40 guests at 22 yards last weekend and it was absolutely perfect. Menus were tailored to our requirements and paired with some incredible wines- we particularly enjoyed the oysters and Cossy Champagne on arrival- Cossy will now be a firm favourite of ours. The food was AMAZING- run don’t walk to try the gnocchi. The venue itself is beautiful and overlooks the minster which was perfect for pictures. Georgia went above and beyond to make sure that we enjoyed our day- organising everything including our cake, flowers, and live music from the Jazzville Duo who I think are there every Sunday evening- utterly perfect from start to finish. Thank you Georgia, Robin and team for a wonderful day xx

A great find. This is a lovely wine bar with a fantastic selection and concept. The service was brilliant. It was our first time visiting and felt welcomed. The host took time to explain the set up and answer questions about different wines. While we didn’t try the food it look great and will definitely be back.

Attended as guests at a wedding reception The food was lovely and the wine. The staff were lovely too, friendly and helpful. A special thanks to Georgia who escorted us to the taxi rank as we are not natives of York. Great venue,would certainly return when in York. Fab !

Incredible food and amazing staff. This place is truly fantastic. 10/10

Usually love this place as a go to when coming to York. Came today and service was so unfriendly and unaccommodating upon arrival that we left and vacated our booking. Have never been made to feel so unwelcome at a restaurant as today. Usually your team are so welcoming but unfortunately this individual was not today. Poor form 22 Yards, a real disappointment.

Beautiful place with amazing food. Charlotte who served us was a delight and we would highly recommend a visit!

Although it's been a little over a month, the memory of our dining experience at this restaurant remains vivid and unforgettable. The food was very tasty - every dish was a burst of flavor! What truly stood out was the impeccable wine pairing recommendations. With the dinner we had, we have tired 2 French wines the Chablis 1er Cru and the Sancerre Terroirs.

Went here for the wine. It turned out that the food was superb. Lovely find.

My partner and I had a lovely selection of wines, with the orange Sabbia 2019 and the rose Vinho Verde particular highlights. In addition, the anchovies, mackerel, salami and cheese platter were all tasty, as were the Brew & Brownie-sourced brownie and Frangipan cake. Finally, the staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful with their advice on the wines, and the location had a nice ambience and aesthetic. My partner and I have been back many times, and are still very pleased with the wines, and the food is getting better and better. Well worth a visit or several.

This place is fabulous - well attentive staff who were very friendly and helpful, the food was amazing, especially recommend the tempura beans and broccoli (YUM) and the hommous ! A huge range of wines, with most sold by the glass so I could try lots 😉- on Sunday evenings we were treated to a jazz duo - piano and double bass - wow ! - they were terrific - wish I knew there name so I could give them a plug - keep up the great work 22 Yards -your on a winner ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

What a find! We visited on a Sunday evening and so were treated to some lovely jazz to go with our amazing food and wine. There is a huge selection of wines by the glass, something for every taste and budget. In addition to the main list, there are also a number of 'bin ends' to choose from, displayed on the walls around the place to browse through (feel free to ask them for some advice to help you choose). The food is simply devine too! There's plenty of choice from both small and larger plates to share, so we kept grazing in exploration of the menu with our extended wine flight. The duck fat potato pavé was probably our dish of the night, but we also loved the tempura tenderstem broccoli, padron peppers, parmesan gnocchi, and the mackerel. Everything was perfectly cooked and deliciously packed with flavour! The staff are just lovely. Hannah and Lottie were so friendly and knowledgeable and really made our evening. Brings to mind the phrase "arrive as guests, leave as friends". We will certainly come back anytime we're in York, and only wish it wasn't so far from home!

Looked forward to visiting here. Staff accommodated the two of us on what looked like last free table. Unfortunately that’s where the experience ended. Waited about 15 minutes so got up to order our drinks. Was told it was table service which we knew from being told on arrival though that hadn’t been apparent from lack of attention to us. Asked if one of the specials was a red wine to be told it was. 5 to 10 minutes later told it was rose and given a taster. Chose a red which had to wait a further 10 minutes for. In the meantime we got stuck to the dirty table that I had seen wiped over though the cloth must have been pretty rotten to start with. This negroamaro very dry and not great. Had the cheek to charge a greedflation 10% service charge too and didn’t ask if this was ok like we had been asked in previous establishment. Wont be returning which is a shame as it had a nice atmosphere but staff have put me off.

Knock out. You have to eat here. Food is stunning. Justin looked after us and recommended the best red wine I’ve had in a long time. Great music and atmosphere. Very highly recommend 👌👌

Lovely little wine bar, excellent selection. Was really looking forward to the cheeseboard from their online menu but they no longer do this. Made up for it though with a fantastic bigod English brie style cheese that was outstanding! Will definitely come back 😁

Lovely setting right over from the minster. Great wine selection. We were disappointed to find the cheese board on the websites menu wasn't available. These little things really should be kept up to date so customers aren't disappointed. The food we ended up ordering was however, of a very high quality. Notably the Bigod, a Suffolk cheese in the brie style.

A great addition to a thriving food and wine scene in York. 22 Yards add something a little bit more bespoke and unique - it is fast becoming my favourite spot in the city to show to friends and family.

Decent (but not great) wine selection. Good charcuterie. Good service. Would return.

Lovely bar with great staff, and they have live jazz every sunday

Knowledgeable and pleasant staff, good wine and food. Perfect combination.

Delightful space, good wine and well placed next to the Minster. Essentially a wine bar that serves large plates - beware these are small portions, expensive for what you get and not what you’d class as an evening meal. Maitre’D did not respond well to a complaint that one dish served was not as listed on the menu…

Lovely lovely place. We visited later, on a Sunday. We had a small selection of plates, and a couple of glasses of wine each. We asked to moved to another table, as there were two women next to us who behaved exactly like Edi and Patsy from AbFab. Very loud and raucous. This was no problem for the staff who very good. The live music added a nice touch. The food was top quality and wine just as good. Would definitely recommend.

Absolutely wonderful here; the most convivial atmosphere, great service, food and wine.

Fantastic range of wines by the glass and friendly service. A great addition to York's bar scene!

Carefully curated wines with simple sophisticated food and professional service.

An extensive wine list, including two rather splendid orange wines (English and an Australian). Staff are very good, attentive in that perfectly lovely invisible way, no fuss but lots of consideration. Food generally good, a small issue with the steak but we’ll see if that improves next time… a real potential five star experience.

Friendly, non-pretentious place with great wines and platters. Lovely staff and on Sunday nights, mellow jazz from the Jazzville Duo which added to the great ambience. Welcoming place in the shadow of York Minster. Highly recommend.

What a delightful time we had at 22 yards. We weren't too excited by the food menu and decided to go for a sharing plate of meats and cheeses with taramasalata to start. My wife doesn't particularly like taramasalata but loved this, as did I. Each element of the sharing platter was delicious. The bottle of wine that we chose also exceeded our expectations. We finished with the custard tart which was nice but not outstanding. We had a long and entertaining chat with Richard, one of the owners, and it was one of our most memorable meals out in York.

Lovely bar and the staff were wonderful. We hadn't booked anywhere for lunch and it was a small family reunion (five of us) but thankfully 22 Yards had space. Drinks were good, prices fair, and the loaded hot dogs were absolutely fantastic. I would definitely go again. Thank you for such a lovely time.

My husband and I came across this superb little restaurant whilst visiting York and we really enjoyed our experience. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, with friendly staff and we thought good value for money. Highly recommend.