York and Scarborough: restaurant weeks start today

Both York and Scarborough restaurant weeks are to begin today, offering discounts and deals for diners in selected restaurants all this week – coming to end on Sunday (March 12).

The events return after success in 2022 and see restaurants offer discounts and deals via online vouchers, in a bid to encourage both residents and visitors to treat themselves to some of the best food and drink the areas have to offer.

Scarborough 

In Scarborough, the event has been created by Scarborough Digital and Embers Scarborough Restaurant Week, with funding and support from the Yorkshire Coast BID.

It is open for all local cafes and restaurants to take part, with deals already on offer at Café Fish, York Place; The Cactus, Victoria Road; and The Scarborough Arms, North Terrace.

The Café Fish, Scarborough (Image: Yorkshire Coast BID)

The Café Fish, Scarborough (Image: Supplied)

To view all of the venues taking part, visit Scarborough Restaurant Week's website. 

York

In York, the event has been organised by The York Business Improvement District (York BID), and is its biggest yet.

Over 68 businesses have confirmed they are taking part, with 125 different offers on food and drink.

Businesses taking part for the first time include Trio Mezze Tapas and Patisserie, Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate; Bettys Tearooms, St Helen’s Square; and Izakaya, Grape Lane.

Also returning are 22 Yards, High Petergate; Sora Sky Bar at Malmaison, Rougier Street; Cosy Club, Fossgate; Ambiente Tapas, Fossgate; and The Chopping Block, Walmgate.

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Adam Johnson, Danny Victory and staff at Izakaya (Image: Darren Greenwood)

Michael Hjort, owner of the Chopping Block, York (Image: Newsquest)

Betty's Tea Rooms, York (Image: Supplied)

The full list can be found on York Restaurant Week's website.

Speaking on the event in Scarborough, Dan Hargreaves from Embers, Scarborough commented: “With the abundance of local produce and great chefs in Scarborough, we feel this is a great opportunity for people to try and experience what we have to offer.”

Kerry Carruthers, chief executive of Yorkshire Coast Bid, added: “Scarborough Restaurant Week is an event that has continued to grow and grow.

“It not only brings people to the area to try the delicious food and drink we have on offer, but it also supports local businesses.

“I’m immensely proud that the Yorkshire Coast BID is able to once again support this endeavour, and I can’t wait to try all of the mouthwatering offers available!”

York BID business manager, Chris Bush, is co-ordinating the event in York.

He said: “With the current cost of living crisis squeezing household budgets, we’re really pleased to be able to offer so many affordable ways to eat out. There really is something to suit every occasion, from a light bite, sweet treat or three course dinner.”

For more information or to sign up for Scarborough Restaurant Week, visit: https://scarboroughrestaurantweek.co.uk/

More information about York Restaurant Week can be found at: https://yorkrestaurantweek.co.uk/