The Watergate Inn

The Watergate Inn combines a bar, restaurant and guest accommodation in a former coaching inn setting at 24 Walmgate, York YO1 9TJ. Its character is independent, quirky and stylish, with the building’s former stabling adapted into en-suite rooms. The accommodation includes options for individual guests as well as families, making the venue suitable for short city stays alongside food and drink visits.

The restaurant centres on charcoal-grill cooking, with food served to both residents and members of the public. The menu is presented as a broad selection from the grill rather than a formal fine-dining offer, giving the restaurant a relaxed, accessible role within the inn. The bar serves ale, wine, spirits and soft drinks, so the venue works for a meal, a drink, or a combination of both.

A riverside garden provides outdoor seating within the venue, adding a change of setting from the bar and restaurant interiors. Shisha is also available as part of the venue’s offering. The overall style is informal and character-led, with the historic inn setting, riverside position and mixed hospitality facilities shaping the experience.

The central location makes The Watergate Inn practical for exploring the city on foot, with the railway station within walking distance. It suits visitors seeking accommodation with dining and drinking on site, families requiring a room with more capacity, and local diners looking for charcoal-grill food in a distinctive coaching inn environment. Food and drink service operates as part of the venue’s daily hospitality offer, while accommodation check-in is handled separately from restaurant service.