The York

Name: The York
Address: 1 Leicester St, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom, NR2 2AS
Telephone: 01603 652271
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (91)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

1 Leicester St, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 2AS

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle in the City of Norwich, The York reopened in May 2023 with an all-new menu focused on fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced produce served alongside locally brewed cask ales, European lagers and a low-intervention wine list.
We are proud to have won Diners Choice awards in 2024 and 2025.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British, English
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
01603 652271
Website
http://www.theyorknorwich.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Iestyn Thomas

Location
1 Leicester St, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 2AS
Neighborhood
Norwich
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 91 people are saying

The York reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Norfolk/Suffolk
Neighborhood gem
Norwich
Best Food
Norwich
Great for creative cocktails
Norwich
Neighborhood gem
Norwich
Vegetarian-friendly
Norwich
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Review summary

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The York offers a delightful dining experience with "creative pub food" and "imaginative chefs." Guests enjoy "lovely service" and "delicious, well-priced meals" in a "warm atmosphere." Highlights include "beautifully cooked Sunday roasts" and "excellent brunch." While service can be inconsistent, the "friendly staff" and "unique offerings" make it a worthwhile visit.

91 Reviews

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Andy VIP
Norfolk/Suffolk29 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent new brunch offering, we really enjoyed it.
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Joy
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and really lovely and helpful team
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Karen
Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time visiting The York. Lovely service. Food delicious, reasonably priced.
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Helen
Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Sunday lunch with friendly service and warm atmosphere.
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Aaron
Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
To be perfectly honest it’s just a little bit hit and miss. Had some of the food was nice, some was a bit basic, same with the presentation and service. Good range of drinks though and good atmosphere.
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Carol
Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Lovely food , service could be improved & would be more stars .
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London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were a big party (9) and it was a surprisingly busy night for a Wednesday. The service was unobtrusive yet attentive. It was a refreshing change not to have a burger on the menu and sets the York out as something more than pub grub. Food arrived together and was tasty. A few had the very good value risotto special. My Cod was delicious. Most had puddings and the Gorgonzola with toasted fruit bread, pickled walnuts and onion marmalade was a real highlight. The Black Forest Trifle was a hit too. With drinks and service charge at £38 a head it was a super birthday party meal. We will return!
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OpenTable Diner
Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, nice small pub-based restaurant. Food was hot!
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Hats89
Norfolk/Suffolk6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely pub with a fantastic welcome. Beautifully cooked Sunday roast with the biggest yorkies I’ve ever seen! Fab service and very good value for money.
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Jan
Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
There’s an excellent bunch of imaginative chefs here, nice friendly staff and an open fire. No wonder it’s nearly full on a Wednesday night.
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FAQs

The York is rated 4.6 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

1 Leicester St, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 2AS

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Norwich
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British, English
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Iestyn Thomas
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.theyorknorwich.co.uk/
Phone number
01603 652271

The York

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