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Plonkers Bar & Bistro, York, North Yorkshire

Plonkers Bar & Bistro

4.6
4.6
327 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
We are a family owned business located in the centre of York by the River Ouse. Our bar and bistro has gained a reputation for a wide range of beers and spirits coupled with an excellent selection of wines and champagnes. Close to The Grand Opera House and city centre, Plonkers is an ideal place to meet with friends or colleagues for a relaxed drink.
Weekends at Plonkers can have a party atmosphere where you can relax after work with friends. Upstairs seats approximately 26 but we can cater for buffets for around 40 people with some standing.
We now have our outside riverside area, where we serve food and drinks 10am – 9pm weather permitting.

Please note that although Open Table appears to let you book downstairs or upstairs, this is a glitch with open table, and whilst we will do our best to accommodate requests, no specific tables can be booked as its down to phasing on the day,

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Wine Bar, Home cooking
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    01904 655307
  • Website
    http://www.plonkerswinebar.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 327 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • North Yorkshire

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Plonkers Bar & Bistro is a delightful spot known for its "friendly staff" and "lovely food." Guests rave about the "great atmosphere" and enjoy a menu that focuses on quality over quantity. The Sunday roast and homemade dishes like steak and ale pie are particularly praised. A "hidden gem" for dining in York.

327 Reviews

  1. Beth

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A cosy cute pub, ideal for having a nice lunch or just to have a drink while you’re out in York. There are a lot of steps though so if you can’t manage any, there are no lifts or ramps here as it’s quite small. Cosy and charming!

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  2. Leanne

    Cumbria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always happy with service, food was very good too

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  3. Berenice

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great visit to Plonkers Bar and Bistro, lovely staff and great food. Well picked venue thank you

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  4. MichaelD

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm welcome as always. Food and drink lovely and as always a great atmosphere .

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  5. Shelley

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff ,fabulous food Would highly recommend .

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  6. Patrick

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly and attentive staff. Good menu. Food served quickly and piping hot. Good choice of drinks offered by knowledgeable staff

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  7. Allison

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food served was very poor, sent soup back twice as it was inedible. Lasagna poor. Eaten here for the last 4 years on our annual Xmas shopping trip. Won’t be using again Staff really tried to accommodate tho, not charged for soup and we were given a 10% discount, but one of our party left very hungry after not been able to eat.

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  8. Emma Louise

    County Durham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little find, friendly and attentive staff. Food arrived in timely manner and of good standard. Nice, fresh and hot! Highly recommend

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  9. Barry

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff very attentive and helpful food was good all round excellent lunch we will be back

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  10. emma

    Bath

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb ! Welcomed with open arms by the beautiful & bubbly Betty. Showed to our table, menus and all served personally. Fast efficient service. No rushing. Betty can multi task that can put us all to shame. Always with a lovely smile .. food was fantastic , lots of it , hot & tasty. Drinks great and all very reasonable. A real York treasure. It might be tucked away but recommend you check it out . Definitely recommend 🌟

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Plonkers Bar & Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 327 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Plonkers Bar & Bistro

5 Cumberland Street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9SW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    York
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Wine Bar, Home cooking
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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