Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Interior - Bill's Restaurant & Bar - York, York, ENG

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - York

4.5 (1878)
£25 and under
British
12 Coney Street, York, ENG YO1 9NA

Make a booking

A photo of Bill's Restaurant & Bar - York restaurant

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - York

4.5
£25 and under
British
York

Make a booking

2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
  • Kid-friendly
Historic building with colourful interiors you wish that you had in your own house? Check and check - welcome to Bill's restaurant in York! Whether you've just completed one of the city's spooky walking tours or indulged in retail therapy along the medieval Shambles shopping street, Bill's is the perfect stop. We cater to all appetites with a menu that'll have you drooling on sight, with tasty options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's space for all, with tables big and small, plus a semi-private dining area for up to 20 people. And if you happen to join us on a weekend, don't miss our bottomless brunch experience - an hour and a half of unlimited cocktails and prosecco!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    York
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

All Experiences

  • Early Bird Christmas Set Menu

    GBP 29.95 per person

    1 - 20 people

    12 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2026
    Enjoy a festive three course feast for just £29.95 EARLY BIRD OFFER: Book & Dine on our festive set menu between the 12th - 30th November. Relax, with our festive set menu, we've got you covered. Simply choose from our handpicked range of party starters, main events and Christmas puds, and leave the rest to your taste buds. We will be in touch nearer the time to take your pre order. Orders are required 7 days ahead of the booking to guarantee menu availability.
    Early Bird Christmas Set Menu photo
  • Christmas Set Menu

    GBP 35.95 per person

    1 - 20 people

    1 Dec 2026 - 30 Dec 2026
    A festive three course feast for £35.95. Relax, with our festive set menu, we've got you covered. Simply choose from our handpicked range of party starters, main events and Christmas puds, and leave the rest to your taste buds. We will be in touch nearer the time to take your pre order. Orders are required 7 days ahead of the booking to guarantee menu availability.
    Christmas Set Menu photo
  • Heritage Lunch Menu

    GBP 17.95 per person

    1 - 15 people

    3 Mar 2026 - 11 Nov 2026
    Old favourites, made fresh. Seasonal, colourful, feel-good dishes. From our roots, reimagined for today. Unmistakably Bill's. 2 courses for £17.95 or 3 courses for £21.95. Monday - Friday 11:30am - 4pm.
    Heritage Lunch Menu photo

Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Bill's Restaurant & Bar - York.

4.5

4.5
(1878)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Yorkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • North Yorkshire

    Kid-friendly

  • North Yorkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bill's Restaurant & Bar in York is praised for its "great food," "friendly and helpful staff," and "lovely atmosphere." The central location and being "dog friendly" add to its appeal. While some mention slow service, the attentive staff and diverse menu, including vegan and veggie options, make it a popular choice.
1,878 Reviews
  1. Lorna

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived slightly early and was accommodated with a table food was great drink great service great

    Is this helpful?

  2. Dee

    Perthshire/Stirlingshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Customer service was very poor ,3 managers standing and chatting instead of looking after clients Food was ok however feel like portions was quite small ,waiting forever to be served, again customer service was poor and wasn't even busy On the end we been charge 12.5 % service charge but my question is for what ? Defo won't be back 😕

    Is this helpful?

  3. John Gold

    Buckinghamshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service food atmosphere. Love the range of food dog friendly and perfect location

    Is this helpful?

  4. Dawn

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Birthday breakfast with friends. Only one complaint the service is really slow.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Lisa

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere Great food Great service Very central location in york

    Is this helpful?

  6. John

    Connacht7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and excellent food, we will be back!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Jo

    Oxford/Oxfordshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really great that they allow dogs. Will be on our brunch list going forward. Staff were great working really hard but friendly and helpful. Food was good. Vegan and Veggie options were excellent

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic staff made it great. Celebrated my mums birthday with the family with a toddler, staff couldn’t have done more for us. Food was great, will definitely be back!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Jill

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 28 August 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Slow service. Expensive drinks for size of coke can and dry pancakes. Won't return.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Jayne

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 18 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Welcomed with a smile & Hello by front of house . So pleased I booked a table, it was very busy. Good selection from GF menu, server did ask if any alogies. Very pleasant server, attentive, I dropped my fork and straight away she replaced it. Food and red wine good. Enjoyed.

    Is this helpful?

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    York
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

FAQs

Bill's York tends to be busiest at weekend brunches and Saturday evenings, while Sunday evenings often feel much quieter and more relaxed.

Yes, guests report the booking process lets you note special occasions and pre-order celebration items, and the team routinely accommodates dietary needs like gluten‑free and allergies.

Bill's buttermilk pancakes are a standout, visitors repeatedly praise the pancakes, and the menu features several buttermilk pancake options.

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - York sits in a historic building with colourful, cosy interiors, and guests describe it as a welcoming, stylish spot that can feel buzzy at brunch and more relaxed at quieter times.

Yes, dogs are frequently welcomed at Bill's York; guests report dining with dogs and staff bringing water and even offering a dog menu.

Bill's York is at its calmest midweek, guests say Tuesday lunchtime felt relaxed, while weekends (especially Saturday lunch and the bottomless-brunch weekends) are much busier.

Yes, Bill's York runs a weekend bottomless-brunch experience (an hour and a half of unlimited cocktails and prosecco), and guests also report seasonal family offers such as kids-eat-free during school holidays.

Yes, Bill's York is family-friendly: there’s a full kids' menu, and guests praise staff for helping families (baby-changing help and thoughtful service) and for seasonal kids-eat-free offers.

Yes, guests report bringing dogs to Bill's York and note the staff were welcoming, even bringing water and offering a dog menu for diners with pups.

Weekends are the highlight, the owner notes a weekend bottomless brunch experience, and guests repeatedly praise the brunch and pancake offers on busy weekend visits.

For families, yes, staff routinely help make space for babies and prams, point out baby-changing facilities and go out of their way to accommodate parents and little ones.

Yes, Bill's in York offers private parties and includes a semi-private dining area that can host up to 20 people.

Yes, the menus list plant-based and vegetarian dishes (for example the Dirty Vegan Burger, The Plant Plate and Halloumi Burger), and guests report a clearly presented gluten‑free menu and good accommodation for coeliac diners.

The Big Brunch/Big Breakfast is genuinely filling, guests say the Big Breakfast/Big Brunch "lived up to its name" and note generous helpings on those plates.

How FAQ content is generated

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Yorkshire
  4. North Yorkshire
  5. York

Make a booking

A photo of Bill's Restaurant & Bar - York restaurant

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - York

4.5
£25 and under
British
York

Make a booking

2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 55 times today
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Booking Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2026 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo