Family Friendly Pubs and Beer Gardens in and around York. Whatever you’re looking for, we have a great list here of the best places to go!
SPARK* is a creative community space bringing together the freshest selection of independent businesses in York. We have the best street food, drinks, events, and independent pop-up retailers to keep the whole family (including four-legged friends) occupied. Inside you’ll also find a hair and beauty salon, a holistic therapy studio as well as a flexible co-working hub, a shared studio for resident artists, and a multipurpose events space.
We are located in the centre of York on Piccadilly, and open six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday – coffee and pastries from 9am, food and drinks from 12pm. Our venue is inclusive and fully accessible (lift available) – entry is free and there’s no need to book.
💜 Baby Change
💜 High Chairs
💜 Childrens Activities (special events often held here)
💜 Pram Space
❌ Children’s Menu
🐶 Dog Friendly
ℹ️ Good to Know: Lovely covered outdoor area ideal for children
🕑 Mon closed, Tues-Thurs 12-10.30pm Fri & Sat 12-11pm, Sun 12-10:30pm, coffee & pastries Tues-Sun 9am-6pm
📍 17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
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Located just 4 miles from the historic city you can enjoy the delights of the City with the peace and quiet of the riverside village location. The pub has two enclosed beer gardens. We offer breakfast Thursday to Saturday- 9am until 12 noon.
💜Changing Facilities
❌Pram Space
💜Highchairs
💜Kids Menus
❌Kids Activity (Colouring Sheet, toy box etc)
🐶Dog Friendly
Main Street, Naburn, York
T: 01904 623464
Fresh food that is locally sourced. The menus change seasonally. Lovely sunny beer garden out back.
We’re opening at 12pm everyday (food served 12-9 Monday to Saturday and 12-7 Sunday)
We close at 11pm Mon-Thurs, midnight Friday-Saturday and 10:30pm Sunday.
9 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EN
T: 01904631536
Serving a fresh classic British menu and a great range of gin, cocktails and beer. Private function space to hire too.
54-56 Fossgate, York, YO1 9TF
T: 01904 625226
Enjoy relaxing in our traditional bar or dine in our restaurant with open fire. We serve home-cooked food and we have a great selection of drinks including cask ales, wines, spirits and soft drinks.
29 Main Street, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RA
T: 01904 706185
We are proud purveyors of our famous pies and ales. We have a carefully designed seasonal food menu available Tuesday to Sunday. We host a great selection of ales, lagers and up to 70 different malt whiskies. We are child and dog friendly with a big beer garden and car park.
‘We had about 30 for Sunday lunch for my daughters christening, we had our own room and the food is amazing x’
BF, Jan 19
13 Lawrence Street, York, YO10 3BP
T: 01904 659393
Cottage Inn is a beautiful village pub in Haxby, we offer fresh locally produced food everyday along with local ales & wines and the best Sunday Lunches in the area. Our opening times are:
Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:00 to 22:00
Friday and Saturday: 12:00 to 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 to 19:30
115 The Village, York, England YO32 2ZB
A country pub oozing rural charm and rustic character, our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pub-food on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing our bar.
Clifton Park Avenue, York, North Yorkshire,YO30 5PA
T: 01904 640682
We are an independently owned pub & restaurant. We serve fresh locally sourced British food, quality traditional handpulled ales, fine wines and good old Yorkshire hospitality.
The Lysander Arms, Manor Lane, Shipton Road, York. YO30 5TZ
T: 01904 640845
Family run, family friendly traditional Yorkshire pub, serving homemade proper food! A great selection of real ale, spirits & wines. Well behaved dogs welcome!
Opening Times
Monday: 12:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 12:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 12:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 12:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Friday: 12:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 12:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 12:00 – 19:00
*Bookings advised*
23 The Village, Strensall, York, YO32 5XS.
T: 01904 490302
The pub offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests to sit and chat over a drink and meal. Serves a modern British seasonal menu and local guest ales. Families welcome and there is a purpose built adventure area for the kids.
16 Main Street, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RB
T: 01904 706507
