Reservations
Book a Table — The Whippet Inn, York
Reserve your table at York's different sort of restaurant — bloody-good beef, a proper drinks list and a grown-up room worth crossing the city for. Book online, by phone or by email.
Reserve your table
Online booking is on its way. In the meantime give us a ring or drop us a line and we'll get you in the book — tables for more than 10 are best sorted by phone.
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Booking's the safest way to get the table you want — we're a small, characterful room in the heart of York city centre and the good nights fill up fast. Reserve online above, give us a ring, or drop us an email and we'll get you in the book.
Walk-ins & bigger tables
If there's space when you turn up, we'll 'av ya — but a booking's always the surer bet, especially at weekends and around the festive season. Planning a party of more than 10? Those are best sorted by phone so we can talk menus, timings and where to put everyone — see the house rules below, or have a look at our private dining spaces → for something more exclusive.
Before you book
Fancy a peek at what's on first? Browse the full food menu → and meet the beef →, or plan a proper occasion over on celebrations & group dining →. Got a question we've not answered here? Get in touch → and we'll sort it.
One thing worth knowing: The Whippet is an adults-only escape — 14 years and above only (well-behaved dogs excepted). No high-chairs, just a calm, grown-up room for a proper night out. Escape the ordinary.
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Find Us
The Whippet Inn 15 North Street York, YO1 6JD +44 (0)1904 500660 eat@thewhippetinn.co.uk Get directionsOpening Hours
| Monday | 5pm–11pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5pm–11pm |
| Wednesday | noon–3pm5pm–11pm |
| Thursday | noon–3pm5pm–11pm |
| Friday | noon–midnight |
| Saturday | noon–midnight |
| Sunday | noon–10pm |
Getting Here
By Train
York station, 10-minute walk.
By Bus
Micklegate or Rougier Street stops; lines 3 (park & ride), 4, 13, 11, 16, 10.
Parking
- River parking, Skeldergate free after 18:00 2 min walk
- NCP Tanner Row paid 3 min walk
- Castle Car Park, Tower Street paid 8 min walk
Accessibility
Grade II listed Victorian building; main entrance has three shallow steps; step-free-ish access possible via the garden door with notice (two small steps down); restaurant, bar and facilities all on one level. Call ahead.
Good to Know
The House Rules
A few honest house rules so there are no surprises on the night. Nothing stuffy — just the things worth knowing before you book.
Adults only (14+)
We're an over-14s only escape — unless they have four legs and a tail.
Nothing kills the mood quite like screaming kids while you're trying to relax and savour a great night out, so we keep things to 14 years and above. Dogs are the one exception — they're welcome regardless of age.
Dogs
Four-legged friends are welcome in the bar and garden terrace — call ahead on +44 (0)1904 500660 so we can save you the space.
We love a well-behaved hound. Dogs are welcome in the bar and on the garden terrace (not the main restaurant), but space is limited — give us a ring on +44 (0)1904 500660 before you set off so we can make room.
Dress code
Nothing strict — but no fancy dress, sports tops, combat gear, tracksuits, or anything that glows.
Come as you are; we're not precious about it. We just draw the line at fancy dress, sports tops, combat gear, tracksuits, or anything that glows.
Walk-ins
If there's space, we'll 'av ya — but booking is recommended.
Walk-ins are always welcome when we've got a table free. We can get busy, though, so booking ahead is the safest bet for the night you want.
Groups over 10
Tables for more than 10? Give us a call on +44 (0)1904 500660.
For parties of more than ten we'll sort the details by phone so we get your night spot-on — call us on +44 (0)1904 500660.
Reschedules
Need to move your booking? Email us at least 72 hours ahead, or it's treated as a cancellation.
Plans change — we get it. Let us know by email at least 72 hours before your reservation and we'll happily move it. Inside 72 hours it's too late to fill the table, so it's treated as a cancellation.
Service charge
A discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to the bill — removable on request.
A discretionary 12.5% service charge is added automatically and shared with the team who looked after you. It's entirely your call — just ask and we'll take it off, no awkwardness.
Kind Words
What Our Guests Say
“My god, I've not eaten a steak like that ever in my life. It was so juicy, flavoursome and just down right sexy, I could have almost left my partner for the steak!”Sarah Rothwell, Visitor, Brighton
“We meet for a girlie lunch where we all travelled from around the UK via York station... the cocktails, English bubbles and the mains and puddings were all just divine.”Tanya Johnson, Visitor, York
“Now I love steak, but I love fish even more... Thank goodness for our server who navigated me through the menu and our wine selection so I didn't have an ounce of food envy. Total winner.”Jo Pratt, Visitor, London
“We booked the private dining space for my mother in-law's 70th Birthday. Nothing was too much trouble and the food, wine and service were exceptional... scored me some massive son-in-law points!”Jon Davis, Visitor, Gloucester