FortyFive Vinyl Café

FortyFive Vinyl Café is a café, bar, record shop and live music listening room on historic Micklegate in York. The venue combines a relaxed daytime setting with a strong focus on country and rock ’n’ roll, creating a place for coffee, food, music browsing and live performance.

The café menu includes coffee, grilled cheese sandwiches, shakes, smoothies and teas, alongside drinks for later in the day. Beer, wine and classic cocktails give the venue a bar element, while the food offering provides a straightforward choice for a casual bite. The relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere suits coffee stops, informal meet-ups and unhurried visits centred on music.

Music is part of the experience throughout the venue. A classic free-play jukebox allows the soundtrack to be selected, and music-related books are available to browse alongside the records. The shop carries hundreds of new and used vinyl records, with a collection spanning styles such as alternative rock and jazz. Stock is updated regularly, giving record browsers a changing selection to explore.

Live performances take place in a Nashville-style listening room, with a programme connected to country music, rock ’n’ roll and songwriting. The format is designed for attentive listening, with conversation kept low during performances so that the music remains the focus. Applause, laughter and singing along are part of the atmosphere, while fuller conversation is better suited to the time before shows, between sets or afterwards.

FortyFive Vinyl Café suits music fans, record collectors, visitors looking for a relaxed café-bar and anyone interested in live acoustic-style performance. It also works for a daytime drink or grilled cheese with a browse through vinyl and music books. The combination of café, shop, jukebox and listening room gives the venue several ways to spend time, whether a visit centres on food, drinks, records or a live show.