We had afternoon cocktails in the beautiful garden. Just lovely. My only complaint is that they…read moredidn't have Pimms on the menu; this place cries out for Pimms! (We consoled ourselves with rhubarb gin and quickly recovered our good spirits.) This is definitely a must do in York. Quintessential Britain. I'd love to stay at the hotel and try the restaurant.

On a wet and dreary day, whilst wondering around near the minster (after some cupcakes at Crumbs,…read moreof course), my wife and I stumbled upon this gem. We saw Grays Court Hotel, imagined what it would be like to stay in such a place, and may have made our way into the back garden to discover the huge outdoor seating area. As this wasn't the day for a drink in the sun, we walked inside to discover a wonderful seating areas upstairs. To our surprise the drink prices weren't much different from anywhere else in town, so we made ourselves at home in two chairs by a window in the library and ordered some drinks along with the Mackerel Paté with bread. The food and drinks were excellent. The staff were hospitable and helpful. And it was safe to assume we lounging in one of the best possible places on a rainy day in York. The forecast the next day was warm and sunny, so we couldn't resist coming back. After a brief wait, some tables opened up outside and we new that we were now enjoying the sun and drinks in one of the best possible places on a sunny day in York. I almost want to move to York just so I can come here every week.

I love this spot, the cocktails are interesting and artisan. The staff are friendly and quite…read moreknowledgeable about the different spirits and the cocktails on the menu.. it's a very laid back cool vibe here,it's a great date spot as they keep low lighting throughout but also a fun time with friends

The food was amazing! We had the veggie pie, chicken hanging kabobs with Mediterranean vegetables…read moreand mashed potatoes. Side of beer batter onion rings. A few specialty cocktails all were very good. Lemonade was fresh and not overly sweet. Sever was great, pleasant and and personable.

The interior is so plush and classy, with big plants and decorative lighting scattered around. It…read morereally has a great atmosphere and that was just in the day. I imagine it's even better at night. The cocktails were very pricey but absolutely perfect in every way. I didn't enjoy the food I ordered , the beef tartare, but that was purely because I didn't realise that it was going to be raw meat and it disturbed me somewhat! I would highly recommend this place but make sure you've got plenty of money to spare.

I think there's a fair few of us 'Yorkies' who would only consider this place for drinks and…read moredancing. Take their Freaky Music Friday's for example which is a total must if, like me, you love a really good dance off. I stumbled in here with two work colleagues on a bitterly cold sleepy Wednesday night. I confess mostly I was happy to get out of the cold but I was ultimately lured in by the Wednesday's Half Price Steak night. We were not disappointed. I'm not so bothered by décor as I'll take good food over posh wallpaper any day, but if it's your thang then this place is very nicely styled. We quickly skimmed over the excessively priced wine list, selected a discounted Happy Hour bottle of Malbec and headed straight to the decent choice of cut price steak list. Overall I can't begin to recommend highly enough: 1. The steak - probably one of the best I have ever had, so tender, melt in the mouth tasty and a total bargain £17.00 for their 300g petit chateau (that's the best cut from the middle of a fillet btw) 2. The amazing Guinness and Soya reduction. It was a tough call to divert my attention away from the amazingly sublime smokey peppercorn I'd chosen but I couldn't resist dipping into my colleagues more than a few times after the first taste! 3. The service. Superbly attentive, perhaps a little too keen but it was a quiet night 4, The Happy Hour half priced bottle of Malbec and bargain steaks. We were unanimous in our 'too stuffed for desert or coffee' verdict so I can't comment on anything else on the menu on this occasion but I am persuaded enough to come back here again and not just to swing my booty about on a Freaky Friday Dance night. 10/10 Biltmore Bar & Grill.

Took a punt on this little bar/cafe and enjoyed it thoroughly. Lovely friendly staff and great…read morecoffee (according to my companions) inside a cute place. It was a hot day and my cold bottle of Brew Dog IPA really hit the spot. A big fat slice of lemon drizzle cake was excellent. No Wi-fi to encourage chatting!

Went here on a Living Social cocktail deal on a Saturday evening. It's great: everyone is over 25…read moreand not gravy tanned 16 year old nitwits like in Revs, it's just out of the way of the main drag so its busy but not too busy, you can hear each other over the music and the cocktails are really nice and not too expensive. Not sure about during the day but will sample that later.

My girl friend and I went there around weekday night 10:30 pm. Not too crowded and didn't need to…read morewait in line. Many interesting cocktails menu. Bartenders are very friendly and informative. We got the ones they recommended and it nailed my taste. The room is so cozy, many floors and there's rooms popping up from left and right and i felt like im at my friend fancy house rather than being at a bar! Would love to go back again!

My friends and I took a day trip to York and stopped in for an early afternoon drink. I was first…read morepleasantly surprised by their gin shop in the front of the bar. The inside of the bar itself is very funky. The reason to go here is for the cocktails. They have pages and pages of delicious creation. I had the green fairy and loved it. After that, I ordered a gin and tonic with Monkey 47 gin. Thrilled to see that they carried this. This place is a must for a unique drinking experience when in York.

Delicious food! Must try the manzanilla olives, the bomboncitos de morcilla, the patatas bravas,…read morethe calamares fritos And to top it all an amazing service!! For sure will be back

Sotano is really good - in fact my wife and myself enjoy it so much that I'm going to bump it up…read morefrom 4 stars to 5 on my review now! Hidden away underground it's a little gem that is like being in a scandinavian wood hut/sauna (stick with me here guys...) and is cool and sophisticated yet cosy and welcoming at the same time. The cocktails are fantastic (my wife had a really good Negroni cocktail) - which are fairly well priced - plus the beer selection is super impressive. There must be 20 craft bottles behind the bar and around 6 on tap, including local ones such as the awesome Bad Seed Brewery. The staff are friendly and always up for a chat - the barman was great on this occasion and was very welcoming, chatty and knowledgable. Nice one Sotano - looking forward to going back again soon!

First off, haters will always follow you no matter how high you fly. This is a Slug and Lettuce- an…read moreincubator rapidly developing Love Island rejects, but fear not, those expensive teeth don't bite. Half of the fun of these establishments is slagging off the clientele while also becoming part of that group yourself. Anyway, it serves drinks, so 5 stars. If you dont like it, stay at home and drink with the lights off. I'll drink to that- 07810383039

Me and my friends had a really good time in here. We ordered a couple of 2for1 cocktails..score!…read moreThe cocktails were great and I was impressed by the speedy service despite it being busy as it was the bank holiday weekend. The restaurant and drinking area are separated but we were lucky to find us a table. The place was packed and very loud at some points but we still manage to enjoy ourselves.

Came here for drinks after dinner, since we saw a 2 for 1 deal on select cocktails. I got the Pink…read more75, a twist on a French 75, and my friend the Passion Punch. Both were delicious and artfully presented. 2 for 1 deals seem plentiful in York, but never cease to amaze me as I'm from LA, home of the $15 cocktail. You seat yourself and order at the bar. The menus are placed on the table already, so there's no reason for anyone to greet you. The decor is nice and the restaurant is brightly lit, so you don't have to strain your eyes! It seems like a nice place for a first date or casual get together. Looking around, on a Monday night most other people were doing the same thing as we were. They do have a food menu, but this seems more of a place to grab a drink and chat.