Plonkers Bar & Bistro

4.6

330 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

We are a family owned business located in the centre of York by the River Ouse. Our bar and bistro has gained a reputation for a wide range of beers and spirits coupled with an excellent selection of wines and champagnes. Close to The Grand Opera House and city centre, Plonkers is an ideal place to meet with friends or colleagues for a relaxed drink.
Weekends at Plonkers can have a party atmosphere where you can relax after work with friends. Upstairs seats approximately 26 but we can cater for buffets for around 40 people with some standing.
We now have our outside riverside area, where we serve food and drinks 10am – 9pm weather permitting.

Please note that although Open Table appears to let you book downstairs or upstairs, this is a glitch with open table, and whilst we will do our best to accommodate requests, no specific tables can be booked as its down to phasing on the day,

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Wine Bar, Home cooking
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
01904 655307
Website
http://www.plonkerswinebar.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5 Cumberland Street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9SW
Neighborhood
York
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

North Yorkshire
Great for brunch
North Yorkshire
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Plonkers Bar & Bistro is a delightful spot known for its "friendly staff" and "lovely food." Guests rave about the "great atmosphere" and enjoy a menu that focuses on quality over quantity. The Sunday roast and homemade dishes like steak and ale pie are particularly praised. A "hidden gem" for dining in York.

330 Reviews

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Max
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was mine and my girlfriends first time visiting York and Plonkers was the first place we'd eaten at and it was such a nice experience! The food was outstandingly good and the service was really friendly. We both left feeling full and found the experience really inviting and we felt at home with the good selection of music that was playing during our meal. Would definitely visit again, can't recommend enough! 10/10
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Angela
Yorkshire
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasty food and friendly staff , good collection of wines and beers
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Donna
Yorkshire
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely friendly pub serving delicious meals from a good menu. Very attentative staff, highly recommend the hanging chicken skewers.
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Beth
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A cosy cute pub, ideal for having a nice lunch or just to have a drink while you’re out in York. There are a lot of steps though so if you can’t manage any, there are no lifts or ramps here as it’s quite small. Cosy and charming!
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Leanne
Cumbria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always happy with service, food was very good too
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Berenice
Newcastle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great visit to Plonkers Bar and Bistro, lovely staff and great food. Well picked venue thank you
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MichaelD
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm welcome as always. Food and drink lovely and as always a great atmosphere .
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Shelley
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff ,fabulous food Would highly recommend .
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Patrick
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly and attentive staff. Good menu. Food served quickly and piping hot. Good choice of drinks offered by knowledgeable staff
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Allison
Yorkshire
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food served was very poor, sent soup back twice as it was inedible. Lasagna poor. Eaten here for the last 4 years on our annual Xmas shopping trip. Won’t be using again Staff really tried to accommodate tho, not charged for soup and we were given a 10% discount, but one of our party left very hungry after not been able to eat.
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FAQs

Plonkers Bar & Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 330 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

5 Cumberland Street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9SW

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Additional information

Neighborhood
York
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Wine Bar, Home cooking
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.plonkerswinebar.co.uk/
Phone number
01904 655307

Plonkers Bar & Bistro

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