The Star Inn The City

4.5

6907 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for scenic views

Located in the Old Engine House on the edge of York's Museum Gardens in a riverside setting close to the historic Lendal Bridge, The Star Inn The City has an enviable position, which we aim to match with the best produce God's Own Country has to offer and genuine Yorkshire hospitality for the 'whole package'.

We offer an all day menu which can be enjoyed for both lunch and dinner, as well as serving up breakfast Friday to Sunday, and on Sunday's we serve up our famous Sunday roasts between 12-4pm.

We pride ourselves on being a a food-led celebration destination, with guests being able to enjoy view of the River Ouse from our Garden Room or outside on our riverside terrace. For more intimate occasions we also offer two exclusive Private Dining rooms for celebrations such as graduations, weddings and birthdays.

For more information head to our website, or call one of our friendly members of staff today.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 am–12:00 am Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
01904 619208
Website
http://www.starinnthecity.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
For full booking policy please visit our website and for any additional information email info@starinnthecity.co.uk

Location
Lendal Engine House, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7DR
Area
York
Parking details
The nearest car park to our restaurant is Marygate.<br>Marygate carpark, Frederic Street, York, YO30 7DT
Public transit
York Station is only a 10 minute walk from The Star Inn The City.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 6,907 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Yorkshire
Great for outdoor dining
Yorkshire
Great for scenic views
Yorkshire
Most Booked
North Yorkshire
Great for fine wines
North Yorkshire
Great for outdoor dining
North Yorkshire
Great for scenic views
North Yorkshire
Most Booked

Review summary

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The Star Inn The City offers a delightful dining experience in the heart of York. Set in a scenic riverside location, it boasts "excellent food and service" with a menu featuring traditional British dishes with a modern twist. Guests praise the "lovely atmosphere" and attentive staff, making it a top choice for special occasions. Despite some critiques on portion sizes and pricing, the venue remains a favorite for its "fantastic location" and beautiful presentation.

6,908 Reviews

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Geoff
Isles of Scilly
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great, if somewhat noisy atmosphere which was ideal for New Year's Eve! Service was excellent throughout the evening. Meal fine except for a partridge breast starter that was truly awful - smothered in a thick, glutinous gravy instead of the light sauce it deserves. If you want to find out how partridge should be cooked pick a day when it's on the menu at Paradise in the garden centre in Killinghall! We liked the 8-hour braised ox cheek.
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Susan
Newcastle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening New Years Eve. Ellen in reservations was amazing and managed to juggle things around and change our arrival time (thank you). The restaurant was bustling full of atmosphere. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Food and wine fabulous and we had a lovely evening. We will definitely be returning- thanks for making our New Years Eve 🤗
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Matthew
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was amazing and all my family loved it. A great afternoon.
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Gillian
VIP
Warwickshire
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food , well served in pleasant ambience. Plenty of vegetarian choices and a long and varied wine/drinks list.
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Shirley
Yorkshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and ambience. The service was efficient without being 'full on' - we were given time to consider and think.
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Emma
Berkshire
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Great location, overall food was good but nothing special. Table layout with long benches in the middle not great.
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Andrea
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, every dish was delicious. Would recommend the ox cheek without hesitation. Potion sizes were perfect. Great selection. The pistachio choux bun was incredible and a healthy portion size. The atmosphere was brilliant, it was busy and there was noise, but nothing that was obtrusive, just made for a great atmosphere. Service was friendly and knowledgeable.
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Lynne
Newcastle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Lovely service . Great menu and the food was a great quality
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Rebecca
Yorkshire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous experience with Sebastian serving always great.
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Michele
North Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service from knowledgable staff, particularly our waiter Seb whose enjoyment of his job shone through. We would definitely come here again.
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The Star Inn The City is rated 4.5 stars by 6907 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Lendal Engine House, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7DR

Additional information

Area
York
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 am–12:00 am Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The nearest car park to our restaurant is Marygate.<br>Marygate carpark, Frederic Street, York, YO30 7DT
Public transit
York Station is only a 10 minute walk from The Star Inn The City.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.starinnthecity.co.uk/
Phone number
01904 619208
Private party facilities
For full booking policy please visit our website and for any additional information email info@starinnthecity.co.uk

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