The Whippet Inn

The Whippet Inn has a stronger restaurant identity than a standard pub, tucked into a Grade II listed building and leaning into rich interiors, quality ingredients and a slightly sultry, laid-back atmosphere. It is especially known for its beef offering, but the wider feel is one of confident, grown-up dining without tipping into fussiness. Hidden away a little from the obvious tourist trail, it feels like the kind of York spot people remember for both the food and the mood.