Date spot in York
The Blue Bell
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.
Fossgate
Address: 53 Fossgate, York YO1 9TF- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
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.
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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.
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York Minster
Deangate, in the middle of the old city
Address: Deangate, York YO1 7HH- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
Explore one of the biggest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe, with its huge medieval Great East Window, then climb the 275 steps of the central tower for a view across the rooftops.
Why it's a good date: Breathtaking inside even if you're not one for churches, and the tower climb gives you a shared bit of effort and a great view. Stay for evensong if you'd like to hear the choir.
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