20 Best Brunch and Bottomless Brunch in York 2023

Best Brunch and Bottomless Brunch in York – York is a beautiful city to visit (click here for ‘Things to do in York’), small enough to walk around but big enough to offer entertainment, festivals and lots of different dining places. 

After a lie in, it’s great to treat yourself to brunch in the city! 

Here are some great suggestions for the best brunch places in York.  For other ideas, we also have a post on Breakfast in York.

 

 

Turtle Bay – Bottomless Brunch

11 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX

“When we founded Turtle Bay, our aim was simple: bring the fun, bring the flavour, and bring on the good times. With 42 restaurants across the UK, our fantastically friendly staff are always on hand to answer all your questions and share their personal recommendations. Now – what are you drinking?”

Turtle Bay offer a great unusual brunch menu with options like a bacon roti roll (Hand stretched, roti to order; packed with jerk streaky bacon, cream cheese, chilli relish & fresh herbs), the big Kingston Grill Down (Smoky bacon, jerk sausage, roasted mushrooms, curried chickpeas, roasted tomato, grilled roti & free-range eggs your way), Honey Bunny Yardbird (Roti stacked with buttermilk crispy chicken, cream cheese, rich maple syrup, hot sauce & fresh watermelon) and Curry Goat Hash (Spicy goat, chipped potato, curry sauce, pink onion & two free-range fried eggs). 

They also offer a bottomless brunch – Choose any brunch, burger or roti dish with unlimited Prosecco, cocktails, mocktails, softs or draught Red Stripe. Max 2 hours.

Click here to see our review of Bottomless Brunch at Turtle Bay – with lots of food and drink photos!

 

 

Las Iguanas Bottomless Brunch

21 Back Swinegate, York YO1 8AD

Las Iguanas do a bottomless brunch. The deal is: you get to choose a starter and a main from their brunch menu and then you can indulge in bottomless Prosecco or draught beer for 90 minutes from when you are seated. 

Bottomless brunch is available every day of the week.  On Saturdays it is served from 11am until 3pm (last booking at 1.30pm), and every other day it is served from 11am until 5pm (last booking 3.30pm).  You can also upgrade to bottomless cocktails. 

Dishes include enchiladas, burritos, wings and burgers.

See more details as we have reviewed the Las Iguanas Bottomless Brunch here.

 

 

The Piccadilly

7-9, Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB

You will find The Piccadilly (formerly Rehab Bar) on Piccadilly.  They serve brunch until 4pm, with dishes such as a Full English Breakfast (Sausage, Back Bacon, Egg, Five Beans, Roast Cherry Tomato, Black Pudding Hash, Toasted Sourdough), Pancakes with Nutella and Condensed Milk, Eggs Florentine, Smoked Salmon and Smashed Avocado. 

They serve hot drinks as well as cocktails. 

They also have an escape room in their basement!

Have a look at this review of Brunch at The Piccadilly here.

 

 

Impossible York

3 St. Helen’s Square, York YO1 8QN

Impossible York is housed in the beautiful building that what was originally Terry’s Chocolate shop in St Helen’s Square. 

As well as breakfast, lunch and dinner, they also do a weekend bottomless brunch.  This consists of your choice of small plate and side from a set menu, as well as 90 minutes of bottomless drinks that includes gin cocktails, prosecco and beer.

See our full review of the bottomless brunch at Impossible York here.

 

 

 

All Bar One – Bottomless Brunch

13-17 New St, York YO1 8RA

All Bar One “is a stylish space for spirited people to meet with friends. We’re all about celebrating life and sharing food, drink and experiences together.  We’re here from your morning coffee to those Saturday night Espresso Martinis and everything else in between. Our menus are created with socialising in mind, so you can graze over tapas or sip on those scroll-stopping cocktails to your heart’s content — get ready to live your best life.”  Brunch options include:

 

We visited recently and reviewed the Bottomless Brunch at All Bar One – read our review for lots more info and food photos!

 

 

Slug and Lettuce

22 Back Swinegate, York YO1 8AD and 1 Low Ousegate, York YO1 9QU

Slug and Lettuce do a Bottomless Brunch.  You will need to pre-book.  You can indulge in selected brunch dishes and enjoy unlimited glasses of Prosecco, Mimosas, Aperol Spritz, Bloody Marys, Pints of Amstel, Virgin Marys or selection of soft drinks for two hours! 

Available every day.  You can enjoy favourites like the full English breakfast or ‘Pornstar pancakes’ – five American pancakes, topped with a Prosecco, vodka mango and passionfruit compote.  If you spend a little more you can upgrade to a more lunchtime menu with items like a BBQ rump steak sandwich, Halloumi and avo sandwich or Tostada topped with chicken and chorizo. 

With a further upgrade you can go for Pornstar Martinis.

See more details as we have reviewed the Slug and Lettuce Bottomless Brunch here.

 

 

Tank and Paddle

1 Bridge St, York YO1 6DD

This is part of the Crafted Social family of pubs. 

“We’re proud to offer one of the most extensive bottomless brunch menus around so you can enjoy brunch properly. With plenty of delish dishes for you to choose from, you can enjoy all your fave food with your tasty little tipples. 

Now for the small matter of drinks… in the mood for cocktails, beer or Prosecco as part of your 2-hour session? We’ve got you covered. We know everyone’s tastes are different, and we make sure we cater to all. 

Round-up the bottomless brunch gang, check your options below, and make a booking now!”

We have reviewed the all day brunch at your local Crafted Social pub here.

 

 

 

 

Patisserie Valerie – Great Value Brunch

5 Feasegate, York YO1 8SH, UK

There is a great deal on Groupon currently for a hot drink and all day brunch for two at Patisserie Valerie for £14.95. 

Options include the Farmhouse breakfast: two free-range eggs, back bacon, Cumberland sausage, tomatoes, a flat mushroom, baked beans and bloomer toast, Brioche French toast: a choice of frosted mixed berries and maple syrup or sweet-cure bacon with maple syrup or banana and cinnamon, Eggs Benedict served on a brioche bun and many more.  See the Groupon deal here.

For more ideas check out What To Do In.

We have reviewed the all day brunch at Patisserie Valerie here.

 

 

Bill’s Restaurant for Brunch

12 Coney St, York YO1 9NA

Bill’s has a lovely eclectic, home from home, comfortable feel to it.  Brunch plates include:

Bill’s Brunch

Two fried free range eggs, smoked streaky bacon, Cumberland sausage, roasted plum tomatoes, mushrooms, potato rösti, baked beans, black pudding and toast. 

Bill’s Garden Plate

Two poached free range eggs, halloumi, roasted plum tomato, charred red peppers, smashed avocado, hollandaise, mushrooms, potato rösti, baked beans, pea shoots, mixed seeds & toast. 

Smashed Avocado on Toast

With two poached free-range eggs, spinach, coriander & chilli (add smoked salmon or smoked streaky bacon for an extra charge).

We have reviewed the brunch offering at Bill’s (with lots of food photos) here.

 

 

 

Bella Italia – Bottomless Pizza Brunch

89 Low Petergate, York YO1 2HY

Bella Italia are an Italian restaurant chain that also offer a Bottomless Pizza Brunch – bottomless pizza, combined with bottomless Prosecco – what’s not to love?  Find out all the info here.

They also do a surprisingly good value cooked breakfast. 

Choose from items like the Bella Breakfast (Two rashers of bacon, Cumberland pork sausage, tomato, baked beans, toasted ciabatta, with your choice of fried, scrambled or poached eggs), the Bacon and Egg Pancake Stack (Three buttermilk pancakes topped with three rashers of bacon and two fried eggs. Served with syrup), Fruity Pancake Stack (Three buttermilk pancakes topped with sliced bananas, strawberries and creamy mascarpone.

Served with syrup) or the Forte Frittata (Eggs, spinach, new potatoes, red peppers, spicy ‘nduja sausage, pepperoni, and green chillies).

Read at the info about Bella Italia Bottomless Pizza Brunch here.

 

Grön Kafé

62-68 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HZ

Grön is all about Scandi-inspired brunch from pancakes to crab scrambled eggs on toast and banana bread  – “At Grön, we’re all about #KeepingItClean. From fresh, locally sourced ingredients to organic wines from local distributors – we’re committed to delivering a great brunch or dinner, with minimum impact on the environment. 

With milk alternatives always free of charge and an extensive range of plant-based options, we’re vegan and vegetarian friendly. Headed up by Masterchef Professionals finalist, Matt Healy, we’re combining clean healthy dishes with a modern British twist!”

 

 

Pitcher & Piano

Ebor House, Coney St, York YO1 9QL

Pitcher and Piano – Welcoming you from day to night with a sophisticated escape suited for every occasion. Whether it’s bubbles over brunch or a relaxed Sunday roast, after work drinks or a night to remember – each of our bars has been carefully crafted to bring you something wonderfully unique. 

Pitcher & Piano do a bottomless brunch.  Pre-bookings only. Available Saturday & Sunday until 2pm. Choose from various dishes plus unlimited glasses of prosecco, bellinis or mimosas.  Dishes include a Baked Morrocan Breakfast, Breakfast Brioche, Vegan Avocado Sourdough and a Brunch Burger.

 

 

Manahatta – Bottomless Brunch in York

3 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX

Manahatta bar is ‘a glamorous New York inspired cocktail bar with an exciting party vibe.’  The price includes one item from the brunch menu and unlimited Prosecco, bloody marys, Aperol Spritz and pints of Coors.  This bottomless brunch offering is available for 90 minutes. 

Brunch options include a full English, buttermilk pancakes and fried chicken and mushroom hirata buns.  Several vegetarian options and one vegan.  You can also spend an extra fiver to upgrade to more lunch style options like steak frites, katsu curry or beetroot and quinoa burger.

 

 

Loch Fyne

Fossbridge House, Walmgate, York YO1 9SY

Loch Fyne was “brought to life by two oyster enthusiasts, Johnny and Andy, who started selling their oysters from a small shack on the west coast of Scotland.  We now have 22 Restaurants up and down the country, providing fresh, sustainably sourced seafood dishes; much of which is delivered fresh from the loch itself.” 

Loch Fyne have a good brunch menu including Baked eggs, Loch Fyne Kippers, Avocado, pink grapefruit and chilli and the Loch Fyne Breakfast (grilled sausage, back bacon, black pudding, haggis, mushroom, baked beans, tomato, egg how you like it and toasted sourdough).

 

Revolution Bar

Coney St, York YO1 9NA

Revolution in York has a great location overlooking the river.  They serve a bottomless brunch every Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 4pm (bookable in advance).  Choose one brunch dish for options such as a Brunch grill, or gluten free brunch grill, fried chicken and bacon waffle, blueberry, banana and Nutella pancakes. and blackened cajun chicken burger. 

Then choose two hours of unlimited drinks from the choice of Aperol Spritz, Ketel V&T, Blank Canvas, Amstel, Prosecco or bloody Marys.  You can also upgrade to Pornstar Martinis.

 

 

The Ivy – Saturday and Sunday Brunch

2 St. Helen’s Square, York YO1 8QP

The Ivy York do a Saturday and Sunday Brunch (and bank holidays).  The restaurant itself is a beautiful art deco inspired space. 

With options like Truffle Arancini, Zucchini fritti, Eggs Benedict and Avocado Benedict, as well as Hot Buttermilk Pancakes for those (like me) with a sweet tooth!

 

 

 

 

Côte Brasserie – Breakfast and Brunch

49-51 Low Peter Gate, York, Y01 7HT

Côte Brasserie serve breakfast and brunch from 8am until 12 noon on a Monday to Friday and then 9am to 1pm on a Saturday and Sunday.  Highlights include a breakfast set menu that involves any cooked breakfast with fresh orange juice or cloudy apple juice and a hot drink of your choice. 

Options include a full English breakfast, Crepe Complete (pancakes, bacon and comte cheese), Eggs Florentine, Eggs Royal and Eggs Avocado.  They can make a gluten free full English breakfast.

See our review of the Champagne Breakfast at Côte Brasserie.

 

 

The Botanist – Bottomless Brunch