Pairings Wine Bar in York

Amazing food delicious wine great service will definitely come back

Fantastic place to try different wines, cheese and meats. The staff are very knowledgeable on helping us choose which wine goes with which meat and cheese. Really enjoyed the experience and will definitely be returning

Awesome food and wine. We love going there.

There should be more places like this… Such beautiful wine bar serving wonderful wines and charcuterie. Excellent service from start to finish, the sommelier gave great wine advice to pair with your platter. Highly recommend.

We've visited here twice & loved it every single time! The staff are so lovely & so knowledgable, on the wine and food the menu has to offer. The choice of different meats & cheeses is big but not so big that you feel overwhelmed. We can't wait til we can come again!

The staff are extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. It's a must visit when in York. Food delicious and the paired wine goes so well.

Cheese and Wine Experience. The food and drinks were absolutely fantastic. The service was brilliant too.

We recently came to Pairings for the fine wine experience to celebrate our anniversary. It was a fantastic experience on the whole - beautiful setting, lovely food and selection of wine, and the staff were really knowledgeable and attentive. We appreciated staff taking the time to email us the wine selections afterwards too. The only downside for us was that the experience felt pretty rushed. Our table was booked out for two hours (and there was a reservation start and end time written on a board on our table), which was fairly short for 4 glasses of wine and a cheese board, and had we been able to stay longer we would have ordered dessert. Understandably York is busy and Pairings is very popular, but when you’re spending quite a lot of money it would have been nice to not have such a strict time limit.

Indulge yourself. Life's too short to drink bad wine , or eat junk food. From the olives, pork scratchings, and smokey toasted almonds, to the trio of desserts and coffee, via two of the classic pairings experience dishes with matching wines, all was perfection. I am Very fussy and very Yorkshire about going out for lunch but not once did I feel I could have done better at home, or wanted to say " 'ow much!?"

I had seen Pairings Wine Bar on a friend's Instagram and has been wanting to try it out for a few months. We (myself and 2 friends) attended on Tuesday last week and it was fantastic! Our server Lydia was incredibly knowledgeable about the wine and all drinks and food were delicious. The bar is lovely and calm, in a great location in York. We will definitely be attending again in the future!

Wanted a lovely venue to celebrate my friend's birthday... this restaurant seemed to fit the bill perfectly. My only sadness is I didn't find it sooner. What a gem! We shared the cheeseboard and a salad, topped off with a glass of fizzy. Hoping to return very soon! I have my mind set on their pudding and wine tasting .

Lovely evening tasting port and cheese.

What a delight! My only disappointment could be that I haven't found it sooner! Lovely lunch!

We did the wine and cheese tasting with Anna and it was fantastic! Her knowledge was great and Pairings is a gorgeous spot to visit!

I always visit Pairings when I am in York, the food is amazing and the service always very good. They are so knowledgeable and friendly, enthusiastic and food delicious. Myself and my friend had a vegan board and flight and a classic board and flight. We were recommend the Hattingley sparkling wine, which was also delicious. I definitely will be back again

Pairings is an absolute gem—an award-winning, independent wine-led restaurant that truly understands the art of pairing exceptional food with incredible wines. This place delivers an outstanding dining experience every single time. I’ve been here several times, and each visit has been just as impressive as the last. The food quality is consistently top tier, featuring the finest charcuterie, cheeses, seafood, and desserts, all thoughtfully curated to complement their fantastic wine selection. The service is warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, making every visit feel special. Whether you're indulging in their beautifully crafted small plates, savoring a carefully chosen wine flight, or enjoying a perfectly balanced cocktail, Pairings never disappoints. I always look forward to my next visit, knowing I’ll be treated to another exceptional experience. Highly recommended!

Lovely wine bar, simple easy but high quality

We had such an amazing time here! The staff were perfect and the food/wine was the best. We did the full tasting menu and can't recommend it enough. The atmosphere was cosy and intimate and just what we were after.

DON’T BOOK!! We’ve just been stung by the restaurant after making a booking over the weekend, we were then unable to attend as our children weren’t well, so I wrote an email around 7am Sunday morning ahead of our booking later than day, I then called at 10am spoke to the team apologising that we wouldn’t be able to make it. We have since been charged £40 as a result, £10 per person for this. They have even charged £10 each for our 4 and 1 year old. Absolutely disgraceful service and pure forehand for anyone’s circumstances but their own. The food is great and so is the wine but the service is absolutely horrendous. We have been many times previously to the restaurant and never expected this. Don’t pre-book whatever you do as if you can’t attend for any reason they’ll make money out of you.

Booked a visit here as a group of 5, had a lovely evening. The staff were great, very knowledgeable about the wines, and happy to explain the menu and advise on how much to order. The sharing platters were lovely, we picked a couple from the menu and one build-your-own; the choices of cheeses and meats were great - varied without being overwhelming. The food and wine all seemed high quality and delicious.

Excellent sharing board we had the Yorkshire it was perfect for a light lunch

Truly one of the best spots for any wine, cheese lover or general foodie. I took my wife here on her birthday it was both our first time visiting. Couldn't have gone better. The quality of the ingredients, the kindness of the staff. Everything was just perfect and I can't thank them enough. Anytime we visit York again now this has got to be on the itinerary.

My friend got his original review taken down for simply stating his thoughts on what should have been a great experience. Outrageously overpriced for painfully average drinks, slow service that forgot about some of our orders despite it not being that busy, and a pretentious atmosphere. If this review gets taken down too, it speaks volumes for the other positive reviews here. I am glad others have been able to have a more positive experience here but taking down reviews to keep those up is never okay. My friends were all dissatisfied but for me personally, the mocktail I had (Minerva) was shockingly bad: tasteless, bland and overstuffed with excess fruit that kept floating about like a witches brew. Won't be going again.

Our lunch here made my day. We really enjoyed the food, wine, and service. The Yorkshire board was delicious and the wine recommended to us was great.

Cancelled our booking with only 2hrs notice. We were already on the train! Extremely disappointed. This was a birthday celebration.

Just the best place for Wine and relaxing with family and friends. Staff are just awesome.

An absolute must when in York. Great staff, great atmosphere, great food and wine.

Enjoyable and well priced, nice introduction to wines with info print outs on your wine flight.

This place has totally stole my heart! Overall experience is unbelievable. They do the most gorgeous wines, the flights give you an opportunity to try out lots of different things you wouldn’t normally try. The boards are amazing - our personal favourite is the one where you make your own. Choosing from such a wide range of meats and cheeses, the quality of all the ingredients are top notch! The staff and the service is impeccable and they always go above and beyond to accommodate and make you feel welcome. As well as there knowledge on all wines being impeccable. Thank you for being our go to place to come. It’s a must must visit if you’re in York! We visit every time we come without fail! We wish we had a pairings in all cities!

Great food, great wine and great vibe. Shoutout to the young manager I believe he was? Overall good experience.

We got a deli platter sharing board, would recommend truffle cheddar, délice de Bourgogne and serrano ham. Our waiter Alex was lovely and attentive despite it being a busy Friday service. Great atmosphere, busy but also cosy.

Really good place to go There was 3 of us We each had a flight meal which was really lovely We will be booking for a wine tasting next year Fully recommend coming here

Came in for lunch for a relaxed celebration for a friend’s engagement and we absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was so perfect and the food and service was superb. We were mainly served by Connor, who was really helpful as I’d never tried a pairing experience before. We will definitely return!

Just had a lovely lunch in Pairings. We had the Deli platter and I had a fruit gin flight whilst my husband had a glass of red. Connor our waiter could have not have been more friendly or welcoming. He explained all the dishes to us and checked on us regularly. Delicious food and drink, excellent service and we’ll definitely be back.

Truly excellent spot for wine tasting + food pairing. It's a lovely location and everything was outstanding - the wines, the food and the guidance from Lydia through the tasting. They really know their stuff and this will be an unforgettable experience. Not only the wines are great, the goat cheese they sourced was also the best I ever had. Highly recommended!

Friendly service and knowledgeable staff. Great deli board

Had a wonderful meal here with my sister, amazing food and really friendly staff

My favorite place in York, the service and wine knowledge of the staff is second to none, very informative and friendly, taking time to recommend various wines and discussion their history etc, really added to our lunchtime visit. We had several really excellent wines and had deli platter for two which was again fantastic, all top quality items served and presented beautifully. I really can't recommend this place enough and will certainly be returning to York just to pay another visit.

Great little place, wine was incredibly well paired, just as the name suggests.

A lovely wine bar - the staff are so helpful and friendly. My sister and I shared the veggie platter for lunch yesterday. It was delicious and the perfect amount for 2. Would highly recommend.

What a fantastic concept and an amazing experience, thoroughly enjoyed a couple of hours grazing and sipping. Highly recommend trying this if you're ever in York. Will be back to pairings next time we are in York. Book a time slot in advance as to not be disappointed.

This place is phenomenal and the waiter was so knowledgeable and helpful to us as this is the first visit. Stunning food

A Birthday treat, we had the premium pairing. Ellie was absolutely outstanding- one of the best sommelier I think I’ve come across (and I have met a few). Her knowledge not just on the wine being served- but overall about wine- was phenomenal. She was delightful to talk to and she really made the day for us. The food was very good; tasty and well presented. However, we felt that there was a bit too much of the same dish- eg the salami could have been a bit smaller and mixed with either a cheese or a different meat (that still paired with the wine). For me it would have given a slightly better opportunity to see how the wines pair with different foods rather than just one. Overall, a really great experience and would definitely recommend going along.

Had a fantastic time at Pairings. Went for the food and wine pairing experience and our Sommelier, Connor was so friendly, so attentive and we learnt so much!! Really made our visit extra special!! Delicious food and stunning wine. Would recommend to anyone! Definitely look forward to going back at some point when in York again :)

Great little find. Cosy way to share a bottle of wine and a cheese and meat board with someone. Great wine knowledge allowed my wife to open up her wine palate. When in York we will be back.

I have been fortunate enough to visit Pairings twice within the last year - and plan to be back many more times in the future! The atmosphere is fantastic, the food and wine is amazing and reasonably priced!! The staff are lovely, attentive and overall just fantastic! Recommend booking in advanced as they’re busy 90% of the evenings as they’re just that great! A must visit for all cheese/wine lovers!! Display and food quality is amazing and honestly cannot fault a single thing :) Highly recommend the truffle cheddar - always buy some extra to take home, even when I haven’t had a chance to pop in and have a sit down meal

Very nice place to enjoy a slightly different take on a wine bar. You have the option to chose a set of three drinks to taste in different categories. With the option to try them with different foods. Very flexible menu choice with platters of cheeses, meats etc. I really enjoyed the atmosphere which was very friendly. All the staff were very knowledgeable about the drinks and food. They explained the options and how it worked. The Trio of desserts paired with the dessert wines was my highlight as I'm not usually keen on sweet wines but they were different and really went well with the desserts. Credit goes to the owners for such an interesting set up. It was very busy so I'd say you definitely need to book at weekends.

Amazing experience in Pairing York. Connor made the us so welcome, and took time to ensure we got the right wine. So knowledgeable and a credit to you. The food and wine was the unbelievable. Next time we return to York we will ensure that we visit Pairings and Connor

Second time I’ve had the pleasure of eating at Pairings Bar in 12 months. The staff were helpful, friendly, fun, knowledgeable & really do make your visit a wonderful experience. The food is super fresh and inspires you to try something new every time! The fish board with the paired flight of wine was stunning. We enjoyed it so much we ordered more wine & bread.

Our visit was a gift from family. A very welcome arrival from Alex, who did the Tasting Experience. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Explanations were simple, and often amusing. A well paced experience. Definitely would recommend Thanks Alex

Tried here recently while visiting York based on recommendations and online reviews. We loved our experience here. Good choice of different wines to try, loved our “Yorkshire Board” for our lunch. Recommend booking as it was busy despite being mid-week lunchtime.

Pairings always supply high quality cheeses, meats and wines. The staff are very nice and great at helping you pick what to go for if you're a little unsure. One of the best spots for wine & nibbles in York!

Every time we come to Pairings we have a delightful experience! The cheeses are incredible, the service is super friendly and always happy to give recommendations if we ask for them, and the wines are great too

Pairings Wine Bar in York delivers an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted and promptly seated by the sommelier, who set the tone with a delightful glass of champagne and some fresh sourdough. The service was impeccable, with thorough explanations of the wine and food pairings that added depth to the experience. The standout dish, “brie on steroids,” was a creamy, indulgent delight, perfectly complemented by the thoughtfully selected wines. Even the rosé, which I usually don’t enjoy, was a pleasant surprise. This wine bar is a must-visit, earning a well-deserved five stars.

Amazing wine selection, some from Eastern Europe and England, they offer flights for around 14 quid which is a nice way to try different ones. The deli boards are generous and again great selection of cheeses and meats available. Dog friendly. Service is great.

Nipped in to grab a gift. Was welcomed in at the door. When I enquired about buying wine to go, I was ushered to a table where I tried a number of wines. Staff were very polite, informed and helpful. Left with two great, resonably priced bottles. Will no doubt return.

From the start when you are greeted at the door we were made to very so welcome. A great variety of local gins with expert guidance from Connor along with the history and knowledge to give you a great experience. Whilst trying their large variety of gins we had a charcuterie board to share and omg it was gorgeous. We could have stayed in there all night.

Just a super place for food and wine, exceptional

HBH & Friends take a chance on lunch in a York wine bar. A wine bar crossed with a tapas bar, plenty of ornate lighting for atmosphere. Limited number of tables so I guess it could get busy. We had a quiet[ish] table at the rear. Table service. Helpful with our various allergies, we all found suitable choices on the menu. Fashionably funky platters with a minimal display of food, no place for those with a large appetite. Mine was a green leaf salad, small pieces of smoked chicken and a flower as garnish. The cheese plate contained similar salad and garnish with a selection of 3 cheeses. There was a 20% service charge added to the bill, so beware! It is optional, so we had it taken off. We then left a cash tip of 20% in the hope that it actually reached the staff.

Helpful, friendly and informative staff. Delicious and beautifully presented food which arrived quickly even on a Friday evening. Just absolutely nothing to complain about - thanks so much for creating a lovely environment with tasty food!

The place for relaxed food, drink and conversation. Never less than excellent examples of charcuterie, cheeses and wine.

Thanks Ellie, we learnt some more about wine and were recommended a list for pur prefernce.Complemetary desert and very comfortable experience

Great selection of wine and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Cheese’s are also delicious and generous portions.

Loves the pairing offers they do, 3 wines and some cheese or meats. The staff were really friendly as well. Will 100% go back and highly recommend

A very mixed experience at Pairings York. First of all, the positives. The food and drink was absolutely delicious. Particular highlights included: the gordal olives to start, the creamy Clara goat cheese, the gooey Bourgogne "Brie on steroids", and the Rest of the World premium wine flight. The decor is additionally charming with good space between dining tables. Unfortunately, with 10 minutes to go on our table time and as we were eating the final mouthfuls of our desserts, the next booking arrived early. Rather than ask the new booking to take a seat at the bar and have some starting drinks, we were asked to move in order for the new booking to take our place, 10 minutes early. We had not been slow to eat or drink and had been ready to order on every occasion when the hostess had approached us. This was an extremely disappointing end to our evening and left us feeling like since we had already spent our money, we were no longer important. We had actually booked to go again with a larger party halfway through our meal as we were so impressed with the quality of the food which as mentioned earlier, was delicious, but due to this poor handling of the situation from the staff, we have now cancelled this and won't be returning. Most items on the menu can be adapted to gluten free (or non-gluten) alternatives (bread and crackers). However, Pairings cannot guarantee there will be no cross contamination and given the nature of the food on offer and lack of available preparation space, I would not recommend this as safe for coeliacs, only for gluten intolerant persons.

Freat wine bar in the centre of York. Great selection of wines and friendly helpful staff. We didn't eat this visit.

Love this place. Couldn't get a table last time we were in York, I'm so pleased to be able to return today. Friendly staff very knowledgeable about the wines. Great high-quality charcuterie and cheese. I would recommend a sharing board with a flight of wine. And you can take your dog.

Our favourite place in York. The staff go above and beyond. I highly recommend booking an experience if you like wine! We have been 6 times now and every visit has been memorable.

Amazing wine and food pairing experience. Everything was delicious and Connor was a fun and interesting Sommelier. Will definitely back to try something different😊😊

A fabulous little wine bar, the staff were incredibly knowledgeable and showed a real interest in selecting a wine that we would appreciate. It is a fantastic place to visit if you want to try a variety of wines and learn more about a wide variety of hand picked wines. My new favourite venue in York!

Lovely lance, always visit here when in York

Amazing service, the wine flights were well chosen and the meat/cheese board was delicious! We just barely got in without a reservation so I would recommend booking in advance.

Amazing selection, lovely food and incredible service. I would definitely recommend Pairings.

We had a fantastic experience having the gin tasting with Connor. He was incredibly knowledgeable and great to chat to. Local gins, which were really delicious, and we had some lovely food to. I even found a new favourite gin! Will definitely come back to try some wines.

Fantastic service knowledgeable staff lovely food and wine

incredible wine selection, platters, and service

Had an early dinner here, with a sharing board between two. I really enjoyed the wine flight- was good to be able to try three wines and not be overfaced like at a full wine tasting!

Whenever it's a special occasion I choose here because they're always just sooo lovely, the food is always amazing the wine is always lovely and they help find one you'd enjoy! :) We came on the 15th May so not sure who was working but everyone was so nice! Honestly it's rare I leave a review but I just love this place ✨️ Thanks for giving me and my friends a much needed fab day off! 💖

This is a lovely little place and the staff are friendly and knowledgeably about wine and are happy to make a recommendation. The boards and platters are delicious with lots of different morsels on them and the place has a lovely atmosphere. Lots of choice for vegetarians

It’s so chill, very elegant vibe and Mike knows his way around the wine list, he really enhanced the evening with his recommendations. Cannot fault it!

Great atmosphere,nice food and good setting . Definitely recommend.

Had the best food & wine here! The place is amazing & the staff are the best! So friendly & willing to help & answer questions. Would always recommend & would go back!

First time visit and wasn't disappointed. Plenty of delicious food paired with wine, and beautiful desserts.

Beautiful setting, amazing food, fantastic service.

It's a good place in the center of York. The pork pie with caramelized onion sauce is very good.

Amazing sharing boards! Great wine and service! Ellie, the waiter, was the best giving us tips and advice for the next places to go and she was so knowledgeable about the area!

Visited Pairings last night with a friend. Lovely wine list, the platters are good and lovely cheese options too. Quite a chilled environment, could have played better music to create an atmosphere. We went to a different wine bar the day before which I personally preferred. I’d suggest that they make fresh houmous as the one we had tasted mass produced.

Highly recommend the wine pairing experience. We had an amazing time with a great host. We werent sure what to expect but it was a hundred times better than we had envisaged

Great place. Wonderful pairings of wine & nibbles. Brilliant service & cosy atmosphere. A great date night all round

Great wine, food and atmosphere with all food and wine explained in great detail. Would definitely recommend this experience or you can just nip in for a glass of red!

Visited with my mum earlier this month. The food and wine were delicious. The atmosphere was lovely. The service was outstanding. I was given some really good news from my university whilst I was there and they gave us complimentary champagne. Such a memorable visit. Thank you for making it so special x

Great place for fabulous cheese a d meat, and of course delicious wine to go with it. Go treat yourself!

Second visit to this fabulous little wine bar in York. We first visited a couple of years ago and were not disappointed second time around. Food and drink were spot on and service was excellent. Staff are friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. Intend to return again in the future.

My partner and I had such a brilliant evening last night for the wine tasting experience at Pairings. Andrew was our Sommelier and he knowledgable, approachable and friendly. The pairing combinations with the wine and food were incredible and the overall experience was amazing. A huge thanks for Andrew for making the experience so memorable. We will definitely be back!

Me and my boyfriend had a wine and food expierence. The whole thing was amazing from start to finish. The girl Abbie was great! Wine and food was great! And im not easy to please person, but we both loved it!

This is my first visit to Pairings and it won't be my last! The choice of wine is excellent and the produce used in the platters is fantastic. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

A great little wine (and gin) bar with ‘wine flights’ and ‘gin flights’ available on a walk in basis, and special ‘experiences’ upon booking too. They have some really great good boards too, which are quite filling and a good portion. The value is a bit hit as miss, but the venue is exhaustive and has all the prices on. Service is great. They don’t accept Amex just FYI. Definitely recommend a visit here.

After an initial problem with our booking, which was eventually sorted, we had a fantastic wine and food pairing experience. Our sommelier, Anna, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the wine and food which she served us with. Would highly recommend a visit.

We booked for the fine wine tasting experience and had Anna as our sommelier. It was an amazing experience and we had a great time. Anna was really knowledgeable about all things wine and was really good at answering all our questions. Would highly recommend.

Wanted a decent wine bar with food and finally found one. If you’re a visitor to this land you’ll know what we mean. So, entered with little hope but came away very satisfied. A huge selection of wines by the glass, good wines, at a very reasonable price. Plus excellent food. Must have been good cos everyone was ordering the boards. Quite a few to choose from and we had the fish one. Excellent and no need to describe it, you’ll see. All the regular kinds and of course you can get a pork pie. Pity there’s only so much eating one can do. Really good staff too. Can’t fault the joint. If you’re reading this then it’s the place for you. We sat at the bar rather than a table which you might have to book if it’s busy.