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The Star Inn The City, York, North Yorkshire

The Star Inn The City

4.5
4.5
7041 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
Lendal Engine House, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7DR

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

The Star Inn The City's menu was last updated 2022-10-14.

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What 7,041 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • 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

    Good for special occasions

  • North Yorkshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Star Inn The City offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Set in a beautiful location by the river, the restaurant is praised for its "great atmosphere" and "friendly staff." With a focus on quality and creativity, it's a must-visit for food enthusiasts.
7,041 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Edinburgh1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Having eaten at The Star Inn the City twice now my verdict is that it is hit and miss. We had a really special evening meal there that we were really happy with, and returned for a lunch that was ‘ok’ at best. The Star Inn serves modern British food with a decent amount of seasonal and local ingredients. It does some things very well - a dish of Stonebass with a spectacular veloute sauce was truly sensational. On the other hand other things underwhelmed- a decent fish cake served with a sauce which had been left to sit long enough to form a skin and, worse of all, a duck breast served lukewarm and overcooked and then returned to us reheated under a lamp so that it was now so overcooked that it was almost impossible to cut with a knife. To be fair, they comped the duck when we complained, but it still kills the mood when one member of the party’s meal is ruined. In summary, you can have some great food here if you choose right and are lucky, but when you are paying £300 for a meal for four people you’re entitled to expect a bit more consistency.

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  2. Emma

    Manchester2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I originally booked for a Sunday roast which I didn’t realise they stopped serving at 4pm! The staff was lovely and and the food was very nice! But I honestly think the value of the food is extortionate for the amount of food you get on the plate! We paid £54 for sausage and mash which I think is very expensive.

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  3. Paul

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second trip and now a regular feature of any time we’re in York. Terrific.

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  4. Chris

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Sunday lunch, lovely place, great service, food nicely cooked and presented but one slice of beef for £28 seemed a bit mean

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  5. ELAINE

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views of the river and excellent service with delicious food and wine!

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  6. Roy

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and excellent service will be back

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  7. Lesley

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A large group in The River room made for a very noisy start to our dining experience. Fortunately they left not long in to our starter course. Otherwise it wouldn't have been a pleasant meal

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  8. Sam

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice brunch. Some people arrived after us and were served first. But drinks arrived quickly after them. Coffees very small

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, expertly executed. Good wine list.

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  10. Kate

    Perthshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointing food, mostly fried, and with very unpleasant sauces that tasted synthetic. Music very loud.

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Lendal Engine House, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7DR

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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