Timeline
18:35
Have an early afternoon tea at Bettys Tea Rooms to tide you over. The 1930s atmosphere and live pianist set a relaxed pace before the evening rush.
19:50
Walk to York Minster to find a quiet spot on the grounds or nearby benches. Arrive just before the sun dips below the horizon to catch the final glow on the Gothic stone.
20:50
Head to The Minster Inn for dinner and a pint. It is off the beaten track and favored by locals. Order a stone-baked pizza, which is served from 4 PM, and enjoy a traditional ale in a room full of charm.
Local tip
The Minster Inn is a regular haunt for locals, so it can get busy. If you prefer a quieter drink after the Minster, The Blue Bell is tiny but offers a conversational atmosphere with real ales from around Yorkshire.
Check before you go
- Bettys Tea Rooms is open daily from 09:00 to 21:00.
- The Minster Inn is open from 16:00 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 15:00 on Fridays, and from 12:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Worth knowing
- The Minster Inn is open at 20:50 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to York (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).