The ever-popular York Beer & Cider Festival returns again to the spectacular surroundings of St Lawrence Parish Church!
This festival, run by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), will have more beers and ciders than any other festival in Yorkshire with over 200 available plus wines, prosecco, meads and soft drinks, plus a great selection of food on site.
The festival dates are Wednesday 17 September to Saturday 20 September 2025. Saturday evening is pay-on-the-door only this year.
Step into a world of indulgence with our exclusive Chocolate & Gin Tour at York’s Chocolate Story.
This one-of-a-kind experience, crafted for adults, invites you to explore the rich histories and intricate flavours of two of the world’s most beloved indulgences: chocolate and gin. Whether you’re a chocolate connoisseur, a gin enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique experience in York, this tour promises to tantalise your taste buds and expand your knowledge in a fun, interactive setting.
Sample Selection:
Hooting Owl Signature Gin: Paired with Rowntree’s first-ever chocolate, this pairing celebrates the humble beginnings of York’s confectionery legacy.
Chocolate Orange Gin: Complemented by a slice of Terry’s Chocolate Orange, this duo pays homage to one of York’s most iconic chocolate treats.
Sicilian Lemon Gin: Paired with a sweet treat inspired by York’s famous confectionery, this combination is a nostalgic nod to classic flavours.
Mystery Gin: Enjoy a seasonal surprise with this final pairing, offering a delightful twist on traditional gin and chocolate pairings.
Chocolate-Making
Your tour concludes with a hands-on chocolate-making session. Under the guidance of our expert chocolatiers, you’ll craft your own bespoke chocolate mendiants to take home, using high-quality dark or milk chocolate. Personalise your creation with intricate designs and transfer sheets, making it the perfect edible souvenir of your visit.
Discover the history of York’s beer & pub heritage and much more by taking a guided walk through York City Centre. Each walk covers the history of approximately 12 pubs as well as the centuries of events, people (and spirits) associated with them. The guide is an experienced volunteer city guide.
Walks start from the junction of College Street and Goodramgate outside the National Trust shop YO1 7LG. Tours last for approx. 2 hours and can include an optional refreshment stop.
Northern Monk is an independent brewery from Leeds, founded in 2013 with a mission to make beers that delight, unit and do right.
Alongside their flagship product, Faith, they will be bringing a small selection of beers for you to try.
Get to know the brewery and their beers ahead of the opening of Northern Monk Refectory York in late October.
Attendance and samples are free. Over 18s only, you may be asked for ID.
Discover the history of York’s beer & pub heritage and much more by taking a guided walk through York City Centre. Each walk covers the history of approximately 12 pubs as well as the centuries of events, people (and spirits) associated with them. The guide is an experienced volunteer city guide.
Walks start from the junction of College Street and Goodramgate outside the National Trust shop YO1 7LG. Tours last for approx. 2 hours and can include an optional refreshment stop.
Discover the history of York’s beer & pub heritage and much more by taking a guided walk through York City Centre. Each walk covers the history of approximately 12 pubs as well as the centuries of events, people (and spirits) associated with them. The guide is an experienced volunteer city guide.
Walks start from the junction of College Street and Goodramgate outside the National Trust shop YO1 7LG. Tours last for approx. 2 hours and can include an optional refreshment stop.
Join Trig Brewery at their pop-up taproom!
Having been in (and out) and around the craft beer industry since 2013, founder and chief brewer, Patrick established Trig in 2023. Starting on a 150 litre nanobrew kit he spent two years experimenting and developing beers which quickly gained a strong following in York.
At the start of 2025 Trig upgraded to a 2000 litre brewhouse on the Northminster Business Park in Poppleton. Since then production has been running at maximum capacity to keep pace with demand from pubs & bars in York, Yorkshire and across the UK.
Trig produces a concise range of small batch craft beers in cask, keg and can, taking a modern approach to classic brewing styles and emphasising the importance of high quality ingredients and technique.
Step into a world of indulgence with our exclusive Chocolate & Gin Tour at York’s Chocolate Story.
This one-of-a-kind experience, crafted for adults, invites you to explore the rich histories and intricate flavours of two of the world’s most beloved indulgences: chocolate and gin. Whether you’re a chocolate connoisseur, a gin enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique experience in York, this tour promises to tantalise your taste buds and expand your knowledge in a fun, interactive setting.
Sample Selection:
Hooting Owl Signature Gin: Paired with Rowntree’s first-ever chocolate, this pairing celebrates the humble beginnings of York’s confectionery legacy.
Chocolate Orange Gin: Complemented by a slice of Terry’s Chocolate Orange, this duo pays homage to one of York’s most iconic chocolate treats.
Sicilian Lemon Gin: Paired with a sweet treat inspired by York’s famous confectionery, this combination is a nostalgic nod to classic flavours.
Mystery Gin: Enjoy a seasonal surprise with this final pairing, offering a delightful twist on traditional gin and chocolate pairings.
Chocolate-Making
Your tour concludes with a hands-on chocolate-making session. Under the guidance of our expert chocolatiers, you’ll craft your own bespoke chocolate mendiants to take home, using high-quality dark or milk chocolate. Personalise your creation with intricate designs and transfer sheets, making it the perfect edible souvenir of your visit.
Join Terra Sarda Wines for an adventure in wine and food, from the foothills of the Pennines to vineyards by the sea.
Join Terra Sarda Wines on a journey in a glass across the beautiful island of Sardinia, pairing six rare wines with a selection of artisan cheeses made by an award-winning Sardinian cheesemaker in Yorkshire, using milk from local farms.
Each wine will reveal another chapter in Sardinia’s story, exploring its environment, history, food, culture – with some unexpected links to Wales!
These events are for curious connoisseurs and winelovers with a wanderlust. Our glasses are full, our platters are generous, and the evening is full of surprises.
The venue (appropriately) is York’s iconic Bonding Warehouse, by Skeldergate Bridge, which was built in the 1870s to store wine and spirits brought by boat from Hull.
Now a beautiful co-working and events space, run by Patch, this historic, waterfront building will be celebrating its own food and drink heritage during the York Food & Drink Festival 2025.
What’s included: 6 x 75ml/100ml tastings of red, white, rosé and sparkling wines. A generous platter of Yorkshire cheeses, traditional Sardinian bread and savoury nibbles. Tasting notes. A wonderful riverside view and good company!
An evening tasting Yorkshire Wines, Beers and Spirits.
A selection of Yorkshire producers will be showcasing some of their finest products, for you to taste and discuss with them. The Wines area is co-ordinated by the Festival and hosted on the night by Lucy Hjort from Melton’s restaurant – Lucy has raised awareness of the quality of Yorkshire wines for many years featuring them on her renowned wine flights.
Yorkshire Breweries and Distillers will take a range of stands and offer you the opportunity to meet the makers.
Cannonau is one of the oldest grape varieties in the world and in Sardinia it’s credited with helping islanders (particularly men!) live a long and healthy life.
In this special York Food & Drink Festival lunchtime session, we’ll be sampling a selection of wines made from these mystical vines and exploring the diet of the Blue Zone, which helps keep the nimble Sardinians going for years… and years!
