Date spot in York
A cruise on the Ouse
Take a boat from King's Staith along the River Ouse, past the old warehouses and under the bridges, with a skipper pointing out the sights.
King's Staith, by Ouse Bridge
Address: King's Staith, York YO1 9SN- Activity
- Mid-price
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Romantic
- Outdoors
Why it's a good date: An hour of sitting back and letting the city drift past. The evening cruises are the romantic choice, so book one for a summer night.
Photo: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
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Squeeze into York's smallest pub, two tiny rooms on Fossgate that haven't changed since an Edwardian refit, with real ale and no music or TV.
Why it's a good date: There's nothing to do here but talk, which makes it perfect for a date. It's small and doesn't take groups, so it's best for just the two of you.
Photo: Malcolmxl5, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
Graze through small plates at a relaxed restaurant on Micklegate where modern British cooking picks up ideas from all over the world.
Why it's a good date: Small plates mean you both get to try everything, and the cooking is precise but playful. Book ahead, especially at weekends.
City Screen Picturehouse
Coney Street, city centre
Address: 15-17 Coney Street, York YO1 9QL- Event
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
See a film at the independent cinema on Coney Street, then have a drink at the café bar looking out over the river.
Why it's a good date: An easy, classic date in the middle of town. Get there early to bag a table by the window over the Ouse.
Photo: Malcolmxl5, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
