Forest

Forest, at Galtres Lodge, feels like a lively, personality-filled restaurant base wrapped into one of York’s most central independent hotels. The wider setting is historic and quirky, while the restaurant itself pitches “fun dining not fine dining,” with homemade food, relaxed service and a more upbeat, good-vibes atmosphere than a formal hotel restaurant. It sounds like a handy option when you want somewhere central with a little character, whether that is for a meal, a stay or simply a York stop that feels less chain-shaped and more individual.