The Star Inn The City

The Star Inn The City is a modern British restaurant beside the River Ouse at Lendal Engine House on Museum Street. Its cooking brings a countryside influence to York, with menus shaped around seasonal ingredients and produce sourced from Yorkshire where possible.

The menu changes with the seasons, giving the kitchen scope to highlight the character of fresh local ingredients. Alongside the main à la carte offering, daily specials provide additional choice, while breakfast, dinner and Sunday lunch make the restaurant suitable for different times of day. The food is presented as a polished but approachable take on British cooking, with a clear emphasis on produce and careful preparation.

The setting combines a riverside position with the character of a former engine house. Inside, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, making the restaurant suitable for relaxed meals, celebrations and occasions that call for a little more formality. The riverside terrace adds an outdoor option for al fresco dining when conditions allow, with the water providing the setting rather than a separate attraction.

Private dining spaces are available for special occasions and corporate meetings, and group dining forms part of the restaurant’s offering. This gives the venue flexibility beyond standard table service, whether a booking calls for a shared celebration or a dedicated space for a meeting. The restaurant also caters to the traditional Sunday lunch occasion, alongside its broader seasonal menu.

The Star Inn The City suits diners looking for modern British food in a distinctive riverside setting, as well as groups seeking a dedicated dining space. Its combination of seasonal cooking, local produce, daily specials and terrace seating gives the restaurant a varied identity without moving away from its food-led focus.