York Entertainment

  1. Ackhorne

    Tucked away from beery, sloppy Micklegate, this locals' inn is as comfortable as old slippers. Some of the old guys here look like they've morphed with the place. There's a pleasant beer garden at the back.

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  2. Black Swan

    A classic black-and-white Tudor building where you'll find decent beer, nice people and live jazz on Sundays. Nice.

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  3. Blue Bell

    A tiny, tiny pub with décor dating from 1798 and a surprisingly contemporary crowd (read: lots of young people).

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  4. Capital

    Flash joint with lots of glass, plenty of beautiful people and great views over the River Ouse.

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  5. City Screen

    Mainstream and art-house films.

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  7. Grand Opera House

    Despite its name, the Grand Opera House puts on a wide range of productions.

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  8. King's Arms

    York's best-known pub is a creaky place with a fabulous riverside location - hence its enduring popularity. A perfect spot for a summer's evening.

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  9. Ye Olde Starre

    Licensed since 1644, this is a bit of a tourist trap, but an altogether excellent pub that is popular with locals. It was used as a morgue by the Roundheads, but the atmosphere's improved since then. It has decent ales and a heated outdoor patio overlooked by the minster.

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  10. York Barbican Centre

    Big-name concerts in a partly pyramidal, modern building.

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  11. York Theatre Royal

    Stages well-regarded productions of theatre, opera and dance.

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