Bora Bora

Bora Bora is a cocktail bar at 5 Swinegate Court East in York, with a drinks-led format, music and a late-night party atmosphere. The venue is designed for socialising, dancing and evening celebrations rather than a meal-focused visit, making it a natural choice for drinks before a night out or for continuing an occasion after dinner.

Cocktails are the main focus, with drinks prepared using fresh ingredients. The menu is aimed at guests looking for expressive, indulgent serves rather than a simple pub drink, while the bar’s music-led character gives the space an energetic feel. Bora Bora presents itself as a place where drinks and entertainment sit alongside each other.

The atmosphere develops around music, dancing and group celebrations. It suits friends meeting for cocktails, parties that need a lively drinks setting and visitors looking for a late-night venue with more emphasis on entertainment than quiet conversation. The bar’s party identity also makes it appropriate for social occasions where the mood may continue well beyond the first drink.

Bora Bora opens from midday every day, giving it a broad range of uses. Earlier visits can suit afternoon cocktails or a relaxed start to an evening, while the later closing times support longer nights out. Sunday to Thursday hours run from 12pm until 2.30am, with Friday and Saturday extending until 3am.

The bar is located on Swinegate Court East, a central city venue reached through a compact court setting. Its location works well for an evening itinerary built around drinks and music, although the venue’s own character is firmly centred on cocktails rather than food, sightseeing or daytime attractions.

With cocktails, fresh ingredients, music and dancing at its core, Bora Bora is best matched with social visits and celebrations. The late opening pattern gives the venue a distinctly evening-oriented role, while the midday start allows cocktail-focused visits to begin earlier in the day.