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The Star Inn The City, York, North Yorkshire

The Star Inn The City

4.5
4.5
6874 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
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The Star Inn The City

4.5
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
York

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 44 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Located in the Old Engine House on the edge of York's Museum Gardens in a riverside setting close to the historic Lendal Bridge, The Star Inn The City has an enviable position, which we aim to match with the best produce God's Own Country has to offer and genuine Yorkshire hospitality for the 'whole package'.

We offer an all day menu which can be enjoyed for both lunch and dinner, as well as serving up breakfast Friday to Sunday, and on Sunday's we serve up our famous Sunday roasts between 12-4pm.

We pride ourselves on being a a food-led celebration destination, with guests being able to enjoy view of the River Ouse from our Garden Room or outside on our riverside terrace. For more intimate occasions we also offer two exclusive Private Dining rooms for celebrations such as graduations, weddings and birthdays.

For more information head to our website, or call one of our friendly members of staff today.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 am–12:00 am Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01904 619208
  • Website
    http://www.starinnthecity.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For full booking policy please visit our website and for any additional information email info@starinnthecity.co.uk
  • Location
    Lendal Engine House, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7DR
  • Area
    York
  • Parking details
    The nearest car park to our restaurant is Marygate.<br>Marygate carpark, Frederic Street, York, YO30 7DT
  • Public transit
    York Station is only a 10 minute walk from The Star Inn The City.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 6,874 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Yorkshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Yorkshire

    Most Booked

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for scenic views

  • North Yorkshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Star Inn The City offers a delightful dining experience in the heart of York. Set in a scenic riverside location, it boasts "excellent food and service" with a menu featuring traditional British dishes with a modern twist. Guests praise the "lovely atmosphere" and attentive staff, making it a top choice for special occasions. Despite some critiques on portion sizes and pricing, the venue remains a favorite for its "fantastic location" and beautiful presentation.

6,874 Reviews

  1. Laura

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, Fabulous service and an all round amazing night.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food, great service and a fantastic atmosphere Thanks ☺️

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  3. Joyce

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely restaurant in a lovely setting. Food was excellent, service was excellent and ambiance perfect.

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  4. Andrew

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunchtime after Christmas shopping! Amazing food great service never fails to deliver

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  5. Robert

    Yorkshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good all round. Food excellent. Service very friendly and efficient. An enjoyable evening

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  6. Fiona

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely location, good excellent and value for money

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  7. Joanne

    Yorkshire

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was good and the setting was lovely. We had nibbles (bread and olives) instead of a starter. I had trouble choosing what to have, nothing jumped out at me as anything I really wanted to try (we were also given a specials menu, but it was very similar to the main menu), I asked the waiter for his opinion between the ox cheek and the chicken, he said the ox cheek is his favourite thing on the menu, although he said it’s very rich, it was indeed very rich, I’m not sure what the puréed vegetable underneath it was, but I wasn’t overly keen, and didn’t eat all of my meal, maybe some fresh vegetables to go with it would’ve made it more palatable. We shared a bottle of nice red wine and had some port and a liqueur coffee. A service charge was added to the bill. We thought it was quite expensive for a catch up lunch for 2 - just under £200, but that was probably our own fault for liking the port (the best part of the meal for me!) so much. Nice to go somewhere I’ve never been before, but I’m not in a hurry to return.

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  8. Jackie

    Berkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I would have liked more choice of vegetables as sides. It was 9 pm and there was a baby shrieking in the restaurant. Otherwise all good.

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  9. GARY

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly and attentive staff can highly recommend

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  10. JeffH

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What can I say. We visited again this year as we come to York for a weekend every December and the food and service was superb. The quality of the food is first class and the service was second to none. The waiter Sebastian kept us informed on the foods on the menu and was so helpful the whole time we were there. Just wish there was a table available so we could have had another couple of drinks after our food. I would seriously recommend this place to everyone I know.

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FAQs

The Star Inn The City is rated 4.5 stars by 6874 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Star Inn The City restaurant

The Star Inn The City

4.5
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
York

Make a booking

2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for The Star Inn The City

Lendal Engine House, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7DR

Additional information

  • Area
    York
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 am–12:00 am Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The nearest car park to our restaurant is Marygate.<br>Marygate carpark, Frederic Street, York, YO30 7DT
  • Public transit
    York Station is only a 10 minute walk from The Star Inn The City.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.starinnthecity.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01904 619208
  • Private party facilities
    For full booking policy please visit our website and for any additional information email info@starinnthecity.co.uk
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