Evil Eye Lounge in York

Midweek visit. Wanted to spend the whole evening here, but alas we didn’t, all because of a young lady behind the bar, with what looked like daffodil prints on her face, was somewhat rude. So we spent our £200 somewhere else that evening.

Had a fantastic non-alcoholic cocktail called ‘Elderflower Sparkling’, highly recommended!

Its a lovely place for drinks but the cocktails, unless you get them during happy hour are slightly pricey.

I only visited briefly for one cocktail, but the service and drink were fantastic and the atmosphere was incredible, will definitely be revisiting

Great for cocktails lovers huge menu of cocktails nice atmosphere

Man walked passed carrying drinks and gave us a dirty eyes (not evil) clearly in a mood having to work Saturday night

One of my favourite York places. Been here every time I come to York from London. Great selection of cocktails and its own gin range ( I had to buy a bottle) The staff are eager to create the cocktails with such care and expertise.

Absolutely horrible experience at Evil Eye. The security staff was incredibly rude, shouting at us and spitting while yelling, which ended up on my face—completely unacceptable. To make matters worse, they were taking photos of customers without consent. It was invasive, disrespectful, and downright disgusting behavior. The place itself was filthy—sticky tables, sticky floors, and an overall chaotic atmosphere with no sense of order. It felt like no one cared about cleanliness or customer service. On top of that, they were extremely unfriendly towards foreigners. I’ve never felt more unwelcome in a bar. Would not recommend this place to anyone. Avoid at all costs!

Great little gem of York. First visit over the weekend and the whole vibe of the place was amazing and the cocktails are some of the best Iv ever had. Staff were really great, really friendly and at true mix masters! From the door man to all at the bar they were all smiling and welcoming. Planning my next visit already.

Very busy at time but the cocktails are great. Worth going. Needs more seating in the beer garden. Only down side is the toilets are disgusting as well as communal. 4 toilets for a full 3 floor pup.

Lovely bar and very friendly staff there was live music on when we went and the atmosphere was brilliant loved the place

Took 20 mins to get served, wasn’t worth the wait, also didn’t have tequila sunrise 🤷‍♂️

The cocktails were alright, but not to a great standard.. Mocktails are alot more delicious here thought

Something for cocktail lovers. Of those available in a handful of places, Evil Eye's were the best. Its got an attractive interior, music was good.

Long wait at the bar. Nice cocktails though.

Great drinks and atmosphere. Stopped in for late evening cocktails

An incredible selection of cocktails - there's certainly one for everyone! Staff are very knowledgeable, quick, and friendly. The atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. Would come again!

loved the atmosphere of Evil Eye. really good service, and the drinks are amazing! highly recommend if you are in York, comparably cheap to other bars

Had such a lovely time here for my birthday. The drinks were so tasty, and in budget, all the staff were so friendly and welcoming, especially Orela, and Ellie. They're both credits to the business!

Cute little quirky relaxed bar that's got cocktails named after literally everything and they're so nice, the bartenders are extremely welcoming and greets you like a friend that walks into their home. Will come back again. Keep it up, guys!

Have previously had lovely cocktails here and was looking forward to doing so again. However despite being stood at the bar for ten minutes, we weren't thrown so much as a glance of eye contact. If this was a busy Saturday night then that'd be understandable, but there were a handful of people at the bar. Saw two of the bar staff chatting rather than serve us - if you don't have time for us, then we don't have time for you, soz.

Incredibly rude staff who make a special effort to ignore you. Every time I've been here I've experienced abysmal service and this has now put me off from going ever again. Boooo! 👎

I have never had a cocktail before as I'm a beer drinker my partner does love cocktails so I agreed to go here for 1 and wow the amount of cocktails they serve is unreal and they sure know what their doing. what a great place.

A bit loud and dirty but nice and attentive bartenders , and a very long menu of affordable drinks

Came here yesterday as part of a hen do, unfortunately staff from evil eye wrongly put our photos on pub watch stopping our party from entering some other establishments in York. Another hen party was present in evil eye at the same time as ours and one of their party was deemed to drunk to serve, this individual also fell into one of our party as she entered the venue and was observed by the door staff doing so and nothing was done apart from her being refused service. The story about our party being circulated was that we had been rude to bar staff and had been removed, no such thing ! Please check cctv and this will confirm. We felt it was a case of mistake identity with the other party and were left feeling frustrated and uncomfortable when walking to another venue as the door staff on other doors were visibly watching us and reporting us to other venues, it's clear non of us were tipsy let alone drunk or rowdy and unfortunately spoiled the day for the bride to be and the rest of the party! Please in future make sure you are reporting the correct party and do better! I have put a 4 star rating for service as the Irish barmaid was a credit to your company, being chatty and friendly with customers despite how busy it was.

Stuffy, uncomfortable chairs, no cask ales

Popped in for a quick early afternoon cocktail, the place was very quiet but still a great vibe. The upstairs rooms should not be overlooked, especially if you get one of the sofa things.

Super delicious cocktails and fantastic service. The guy who served us was keen to know what cocktails we'd like and helped us choose ones we'd enjoy, based on our favourite flavours. They were spot on and we relaxed upstairs in the comfy beds chilling out, enjoying the music and atmosphere.

Great staff working, really friendly and great recommendations for drinks if you can’t quite decide. Drinks menu has a LOT of options. And a lot of options for mocktails - the most I’ve ever seen anywhere! A great place to go if you’re designated driver or a non drinker. Decoration was fun, whole place was clean and had a great atmosphere.

Really cool cocktail bar. Venture upstairs if you’ve never been before!

Used to be a great bar. Cocktail quality gets worse every year. It's a shame. Naff.

The third bartender didn’t accept my partners young scot card as a form of ID, although it is a valid ID in the whole of the UK with a pass hologram on it. However the first two were lovely and accepted it. Unfortunately we had to leave the bar after they didn’t accept the ID, but the first two drinks we had were delicious. We had a blackberry gin bramble, a Singapore sling, and a coconut rum special (not pictured). Loved the bits of fruit in the drink.

My favourite go to place in York. Every time I fancy a tipple I go here. Not only is the cocktail list never ending. But their backbar is inspiring. The bartenders are knowledgeable of the history of the liquor, what it tastes like, where it comes from. Everything! It's insane to have such a gem like this hidden in our city.

One of the best bars I’ve ever been to! The selection of drinks here is beyond amazing! Our bartender, Ryan’s knowledge of drinks and expertise to be able to advise you was profound. Had such a great time here and would keep coming back. Almost 200+ different drinks! Ryan absolutely killed it and made our experience here incredible. Highly recommend!

I'm confused with how highly rated this place is. I've tried to give them the benefit of the doubt so I've been a couple of times, but each time the cocktails have been FOUL. Similar to when a restaurant offers far too many meals on the menu (meaning the food will be cheap and horrible), this place offers far too many cocktail options, which is a red flag telling you none of them will be that tasty or well-made. Nobody in the group liked their drinks (and none of us are particularly picky so that says it all) and the place is dirty, surfaces are sticky and it's just run down. The toilets STANK, so the rooms near the toilets were horrible to sit in. The bar staff look like they don't want to be there and they look as though they've just came to work straight from college/uni. At least try to look presentable and professional. I won't be returning as it's just not a nice experience overall.

Amazing selection of cocktails. Super friendly bar staff serving superbly made cocktails! Beware the stairs!

Really nice cocktails and atmosphere, cosy cocktail bar. Can get very busy and is quite expensive, but it is York so everything is expensive.

Tasty drinks and an extensive selection.

Very quirky bar. Not my personal cup of tea but I can see the appeal for a certain audience. Drinks were nothing special, service was ok. Certainly would not recommend this if you are searching for a ‘cocktail bar’

Lots of cocktails to choose from but at £9 each they’re overpriced in our opinion. They tasted of fresh juice without any hint of alcohol. A very quiet Monday night in June. We were sat in the window watching people go by when we were told we had to move because they were closing the window seat area. We had to sit at the back of an empty bar, boring with zero atmosphere … maybe a weekend is better but take a lot of money with you

Exceptional cocktails served by friendly and efficient staff. Love the new seating area where the gin shop used to be at the front.

Really cool original bar. Loved the beds! Clever and well kept and not overally crowded so as they counted people. Watching people make cocktails is an experience in itself too

Sarcastic staff who were very disrespectful as apparently we don’t fit their demographic, really poor service.

Sarcy staff, so disrespectful, not worth going in, terrible establishment, gross gross gross

Lovely cocktail bar, several floors of amazing spaces to drink and a small courtyard out back with views of the minster. Drinks are a reasonable price and there's a huge variety to pick from. All delicious.

Great drinks, we had a Long Island ice tea and a Vesper Martini. Crafted perfectly! We came here twice for cocktails before dinner.

Very busy bar, booming with people, music, very happy vibes, lots of choice for cocktails, inside tables downstairs, more chilled lay down seat/beds upstairs and a colourful loud outside area!

Lots of great cocktails and a quirky atmosphere

If you like cocktails, you will LOVE this place, an amazing selection of cocktails to please every tastebud. Shed seven is a must try. Staff were excellent, the decor was unusual. Can get busy so make sure you decide what you want before standing at the bar. All cocktails below £10 except 1, unlike most places.

Great cocktail lounge. Loads of choice - lots of price. Loads of seating rooms. Great vibe.

Stopped by whilst on a holiday break. Nice atmosphere, staff are friendly and seem to have fun. Good banter and a generous selection of cocktails. Fairy tale in York tastes like year round Christmas. Highly recommend.

Great service and excellent recomendations by my bar tender. Bit of a trendy place but im ok with that. My bartender asked what type of drinks i like and after a few minutes of chit chat, he recommended an ol' Smokey! Excellent drink but if you look through the pictures of other reviews, you'll notice the martini glasses are only filled about half way. 90% full is a standard.

The Location and the Musik is very nice. A Lot of nice people. Unfortunately the basil smash was too bitter. Because its so full, the coctails are made note with much attension.

The interior is absolutely lovely, lots of colourful lantern style hanging lights and wood but the cocktails are very much lacking considering the prices are prices you’d pay at a proper cocktail bar. The oversized martini glasses that are way too large to fill with the spec for any classic cocktails leaves you with a very funny looking margarita.Service differs on what bartender you are served by.I asked for a Cuba Libre and the bartender looked at me like I was crazy before a coworker of theirs quickly told them how to make one. They used lime cordial which made me cringe a little . The space this bar occupies is amazing and I can see so much potential for it to be a brilliant cocktail bar but with the laughable glassware (the only glasses I’ve seen in circulation are small and medium glass tumbler style glasses you’d find in your kitchen, oversized martini glasses and gin balloon glasses) and the lack of knowledge (and dare I say as a result passion or care?) from some staff members really lets this place down. It’s a nice place to drink with a banging playlist but they could do so much better considering the brilliant location. It’s a shame.

Best cocktails I've had legit 👌

This place is amazing for cocktails! A mist try if you are in york. It even has a nice outside area at the back and some unusual seating upstairs. Some of the best cocktails I have ever had

Amazing bar! Fabulous selection of strong cocktails, great friendly staff and a really unique, laid back vibe. Will be recommending to other friends visiting from the US for sure, along with local friends and and family who wouldn’t usually even look twice at a place like this! Other places in York should look to the Evil Eye and learn a few things!

Best cocktail bar in York. The beds upstairs are so ideal for a group or couple of people to relax in. There is such a huge range of cocktails to choose from and even a fun snakes and ladders shot game to play as well. I am not surprised this is Johnny Depps favourite bar in York

Always worth the visit. Barman's knowledge of the drinks prepared was fantastic. It was a joy to watch. Didn't have food, so sorted it as one for that. Atmosphere is always fabulous.

Menu stuffed full of cocktails and shots. No idea how they remember them all! Nice enough for a drink on a Saturday afternoon

Great place and an extensive cocktail menu. But be prepared to wait to be served if its busy. All cocktails are made to order. Take in the show and enjoy watching them being made.

Amazing cocktail!!! friendly staff.

Karaoke on a Tuesday, not too busy, and not too many people in. Still have to wait over 10 minutes for a drink - got fed up waiting an went elsewhere

Excellent selection of cocktails, probably the best I’ve ever been into

This came highly recommended. Fantastic experience. Gorgeous food, generous portions. I think its best to book in advance. Its very popular.

Nicole did really a good job, made me feel like I’m home:) appreciate that! Great service from Alex Dyl as well

Good service and knowledge. Lively atmosphere. Thing its a place the younger people. We felt a bit old but still enjoyed the experience.

Love this place so much, great, friendly and helpful staff.

One of my friends had a rough night but the staff were phenomenal. He was fine in the end. Thanks so much

This place was amazing. I went here a year ago and I still think about this place often. I would want to go back to York just to go here again!

Had a night of cocktails and karaoke last night with my husband at Evil Eye, York. Drinks were top notch, bar staff friendly and knowledgable. An extremely welcoming and relaxed bar. The standard of performances on karaoke were outstanding, from Frank Sinatra to Eminem, Rayvon and House of Pain to name a few. Shoutout to Jason who delivered quite frankly the best version of Wuthering Heights I’ve ever heard. Such a fun night and on a TUESDAY! We sang and laughed all night. What a great bar!

Huge cocktail list and a really interesting place, the cocktails were nice but not too special.

lovely friendly cocktail bar ...very friendly staff

This place was absolutely amazing!! Drinks were spot on and the bar staff gave fantastic advice on drinks. We went in for one and were wobbling out a good few hours later after having some of the best drinks we have had !!

Grotesque service and hostile bar staff. Google Review will only allow me to one star two areas but if allowed I’d non mark them. Abysmal.

Amazing selection of 1st class cocktails. The staff were really amiable and extremely knowledgeable. It is a definite go to place when visiting York. We will be back.

Karaoke bar and got threw put for being to rowdy

This is my favourite cocktail bar. Myself and my friends come here every trip to York. They have a very wide selection of cocktails and alcohols but also an excellent selection of mocktails, soft drinks and milkshakes for non drinkers. Each room in the building is differently themed, and there are beds, chairs and sofas to lounge in. Would highly recommend a visit!

Sadly the wait for drinks was extremely long but the staff were friendly and the atmosphere was great 👍🏻

Only had drinks so no rating for food. Nice atmosphere. Good fun inside with HUGE selection of cocktails. Good prices and delicious drinks.

Rude staff interaction, manners don’t cost a thing

The upstairs is very cool and comfortable. Nice cocktails and mocktails. Few years back saw the people who played Nancy and Jonathan from stranger things in there.

Love this cocktail bar , friendly staff and great ambience. Don't like it when it's busy though cos when I visited recently it was hard to know which way the Q worked

Great little bar. Slightly hidden away. Quirky and unique. Great cocktail selection. £13 for two but some 2 for £10 for early birds. Cocktails to suit all tastes. Also, extensive gin list.

Thee beat cocktails you will find in york. Nothing is premade, everything is made Infront of your eyes with the vast amount of quality alcohol they have. It had the most amazing feel and vibe to it. It's a must when we visit York. If you go please try the pina coladas you won't be disappointed. The staff are friendly and if they are not happy with the drink they won't serve it to you. We love love love this place.

To be honest. Not the best cocktails I've had for such a premium price.

Fantastic Place For Quality Cocktails Good Atmosphere

A must for drinks with friends! Delicious variety of cocktails. 2for1 deals 2 for £12. All cocktails freshly made and with a generous amount of alcohol. Good sizes too. It was very busy so a wait on drinks but we'll worth the wait. We sat upstairs at a table but there are also quirky beds upstairs. Music was different and made the quirkiness to the environment.

Massive selection of cocktails, all made to order by friendly, skilled staff. Very busy, even on Sunday when we visited.

Absolutely impeccable service - Alec in particular - massive range of cocktails - even bigger range of knowledge demonstrated by the bar staff when people ordered off menu. - 11/10

*incredible* drinks for a very fair price for their quality - but even better was the service (special mention to Alec!) and atmosphere. Incredible for catering to a vegan diet which is SO rare with cocktails. Will one million percent be returning!

Best karaoke night I’ve been to in the last 15 years. Anna the host need a a pay rise, she makes the night. Great atmosphere, fully recommend!

Great cocktails and friendly staff

Brilliant bar staff, and great drinks

Lovely cocktails and very pretty rooms.

Excellent cocktail making. Mixologist was wearing denim dungarees. You don’t see that often. Kudos for that.

Nice cocktails and amazing atmosphere

Youngish blonde girl behind the bar needs some serious training in etiquette! She's so bloody rude, why do other bar staff just watch and tolerate her??

Great place apart from the so called ‘open mic’ which isn’t open at all and is more of a gig!

Cocktails were delicious! The staff were friendly and accommodating. We stayed for the pub quiz and felt very welcomed. Great atmosphere.