The Winning Post York is a neighbourhood pub at 127–129 Bishopthorpe Road, south of the city centre. Its bar, dining areas and garden offer an easy-going setting for local drinks, midweek meals and larger weekend gatherings.
The menu follows a seasonal pub style, bringing together small plates, familiar classics and more substantial mains. Diners can begin with dishes for the table or choose a direct main course, with meat, fish and vegetable-led options supporting groups with varied preferences.
Traditional Sunday roasts anchor the weekend offer and suit families or friends planning a longer lunch. Desserts provide a final course, while the garden gives the pub another dimension during warmer weather and helps it work for informal daytime visits.
Beer, ale, wine, spirits and soft drinks are available from the bar, and tables can be reserved for food. The atmosphere may become livelier around events and busy services. Guests with allergies should ask about the current menu, recipe changes and shared cooking areas before ordering.
Address: 127–129 Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 1NZ, England
Winning Post, York Menu
Starters
Chicken Caesar Salad
With gem lettuce, crispy bacon, garlic croutons, anchovies & homemade Caesar dressing
Cauliflower Bang Bang
Deep fried cauliflower pieces in a bang bang sauce topped with toasted sesame seeds
Deep Fried Halloumi
In a Cajun spice with a drizzle of sriracha mayo
Korean Chicken Strips
With a drizzle of Korean honey, gochujang dip
Slow Braised Beef Bolognaise Arancini
With melted mozzarella centre served with a rich tomato sauce topped with grated Parmesan.
Goats Cheese Flatbread
Topped with matcha fire butter, crumbled goats cheese, green leaf & Crunchy chilli oil
Posh Cheesy Chips
Parmesan & Garlic butter fries with a truffled aioli dip
Homemade Onion bhajis
Served with Indian spiced salsa Verde
Chorizo, Roasted Red Pepper & Manchego Croquettes
Served with a chive aioli
Pub Classics
Beer Battered Fresh Haddock & Chips
Served With Hand Cut Chips, Mushy Peas & Homemade Tartare Sauce
Breaded Scampi
Served With Hand Cut Chips, Garden Peas & Homemade Tartare Sauce
Homemade Pie of Day
Served with Hand Cut Chips, Seasonal Vegetables & a Jug of Gravy. Check Our Specials Board for Today’s Pie Special
Mains
Grilled Gammon Steak
Topped with fried egg & pineapple, served with hand cut chips & garden peas
Chicken Katsu Curry
Breaded chicken breast, sticky jasmine rice, katsu sauce, Asian slaw & toasted sesame seeds
Wrapped Chicken
Chicken breast stuffed with sun blushed tomato, roasted red pepper & garlic wrapped with prosciutto served with rosemary crushed new potatoes, rainbow chard & creamy roasted garlic & white wine sauce.
Thai Drunken Noodles/Pad Kee Mao
Stir fried rice noodles & vegetables in chilli, garlic & soy sauce glaze topped with toasted sesame seeds (VE option available)
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Pan Fried Salmon Fillet
Served on a bed of new potatoes, wilted greens & Creamy white wine & chorizo sauce.
Sundried Tomato Pesto Tagliatelle
In a creamy sauce with red peppers, onions, tomatoes, olives & wilted spinach topped with grated parmesan (VE option available)
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Burgers
All our burgers are homemade & served in a toasted bun with lettuce, pickled red onion, hand cut chips & home made slaw (GF bun available)
Steak Burgers
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Cajun Chicken Burger
Onion Bahji Burger
Kids Menu
All £8 for 12 years or younger
Homemade Breaded Chicken Nuggets
Served with hand cut chips & baked beans
Homemade Steak Burger
Served in a toasted bun with gem lettuce & hand cut chips.
Breaded Scampi
Served with hand cut chips & baked beans
Fresh Battered Haddock
Served with hand cut chips & baked beans.
Chicken Katsu Curry
Breaded chicken with homemade katsu Sauce & sticky jasmine rice (VE option available)
Tomato Pesto Pasta
Tagliatelle in a creamy red pesto sauce topped with grated cheese (VE option available)
Kids Ice Cream
Topped with marshmallows.
Desserts
All £7.5
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served with butterscotch sauce & vanilla ice cream.
Lemon & Summer Berry Eaton Mess
With Italian lemon mergiune, summer berry compote & Chantilly whipped cream
Chocolate Pot
With a cherry compote topped with homemade Chantilly cream & hazelnut crumb
Apple & Summer Berry Strudel
In a flaky puff pastry served with vanilla ice cream
Selection of Ice Cream
Two scoops of ice cream topped summer berry compote. Please ask staff for flavours available
Hot Drinks
Americano
Cappuccino
Espresso
Double Espresso
Flat White
Macchiato
Mocha
Latte
Yorkshire Tea
Herbal Tea
Choose from peppermint, green or fruit tea
Hot Chocolate
Served with cream & marshmallows
Bailey's Hot Chocolate
Served with Bailey’s & marshmallows