The Old Liquor Store

The Old Liquor Store is a restaurant and bar at The Chocolate Works on Bishopthorpe Road, offering relaxed dining in a brasserie-style setting. The venue suits a range of occasions, from an unhurried breakfast or weekend catch-up to a casual lunch, evening meal, Sunday roast or drinks with friends.

Brunch combines familiar breakfast choices with lighter plates and freshly prepared egg dishes. Full breakfasts, avocado, vegetarian and vegan options, homemade milk-roll butties and house toasted granola feature across the morning offering. The service is designed to work for both early starts and slower social meals, making the restaurant a practical option for diners in York looking for a flexible daytime venue.

At lunchtime, the menu moves towards more substantial plates. Seasonal dishes sit alongside the OLS Burger, bavette steak and hot or cold deli sandwiches served on homemade bread. The selection balances lighter choices with more filling options, giving the restaurant a straightforward format for a proper midday meal.

Evening dining has a more polished feel while keeping the atmosphere relaxed. A seasonal à la carte menu focuses on fresh, high-quality ingredients and thoughtful combinations, with a style suited to date nights, special occasions and groups of friends. The bar remains part of the experience, providing a setting for drinks as well as dinner.

Sunday lunch follows a traditional format with quality meat, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, gravy and classic accompanying dishes. Vegetarian choices are available, and the meal works for family gatherings as well as relaxed get-togethers. Advance reservations are recommended for Sunday roast dining.

The venue also hosts a weekly quiz and dinner night, adding a social option for midweek visits. Its location near York Racecourse makes it suitable for pre-race brunch, post-race dinner or drinks, while The Chocolate Works setting gives the restaurant a distinct destination away from the city-centre dining streets. With breakfast, lunch, dinner, roast and bar service under one roof, The Old Liquor Store offers an adaptable choice for informal meals and planned occasions.