The Bay Horse, Blossom Street is a warm, traditional inn and pub at 55 Blossom Street in York. Dating back to the 17th century and located just outside Micklegate Bar, it offers a convenient stop within walking distance of the railway station and city centre.
The food follows a gastropub style, with snacks and starters leading into burgers, grills and familiar main courses. Fish and chips with homemade mushy peas, pie of the day and a selection of steaks sit alongside lighter salads and sandwiches.
Halloumi, mushroom and other meat free dishes give vegetarian diners useful choices, while chips, garlic bread and sharing snacks suit a less formal visit. Menus can change, allowing the kitchen to balance pub favourites with weekly or seasonal additions.
Real ale and a full bar support the food, and the south facing beer garden is particularly appealing in good weather. Children and dogs are welcome, accommodation is available, and a small private snug gives groups another reason to choose this historic Blossom Street pub.
Address: 55 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AZ, England
Bay Horse Menu
Starters
House soup
please ask for details
Black garlic mushrooms
leek and fennel bulb velouté, onion, fresh herb, parmesan crumb and parsnip shards
Baked stuffed fig
with avocado, walnuts, camembert, honey, parma ham, red berry dressing
Sticky beef short rib
barbecue sauce, kimchi salad, onion, cucumber and chilli
Seared pigeon breast
warm haggis and pork roulade, sweet and tangy red onion, spiced apricot mousse, port and redcurrant gel
Meze
red pepper hummus, olives, roasted tomatoes, marinated feta cheese, rustic bread, olives, balsamic vinegar
Fillet of beef carpaccio
red onion, piquant dressing, peppery leaves, parmesan, blue cheese
Main Course Dishes
Venison cottage pie
topped with stilton glazed mash, served with braised red cabbage and greens
Duck breast
five spice peach sauce, sour cherry, parma ham, batille potatoes and greens
Garlic and herb butter stuffed chicken breast
deep fried and topped with garlic, chilli and prawn butter, spiced chips and dressed salad
Vegetables, goats cheese and basil crepe
tomato and Greek yogurt sauce, cheddar and pinenut glaze and dressed salad
Spice braised lamb shoulder
pea and spinach curry, potato, paratha bread and mint yogurt
Traditional short crust pie
vegetables, potatoes/chips
Ribeye steak
fried onion, mushrooms, seasoned tomato, chips
Sandwiches
All served with dressed salad and chips, on a choice of bread: seeded brown, white, ciabatta, or gluten-free. All 12.50
Homecooked beef and horseradish sauce
Homecooked ham and english mustard
Avocado, brie, roasted black grape and garlic mayo
Prawn, seafood sauce, tomato, lettuce
Light Bites
House Soup
with warm bread
Potted Bridlington crab meat
with crushed avocado, lemon cream and sourdough toast
Fillet of beef carpaccio
Red onion, piquant dressing, peppery leaves, parmesan and blue cheese
Baked stuffed fig
with avocado, walnuts, camembert, honey, parma ham and red berry dressing
Meze
red pepper humus, olives, intense roasted tomatoes, marinated feta, rustic bread and oil and balsamic vinegar
8oz homemade beef burger
cheddar or blue cheese, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, sweet gherkin, mild spanish onion, mayonnaise, chips, coleslaw
Homecooked ham, two eggs, and chips
Traditional short crust pie
with vegetables, potatoes/chips
Roasted beetroot and goats cheese tart
walnuts, herbs, red onion, garlic dressing, vegetables and butterd new potatoes
Deep fried haddock
with chips and mushy peas
Sunday Lunch Starters
Sample menu
French onion soup with cheese croutons
Prawns with Marie Rose, salad topped with smoked salmon
Warm goats cheese salad with watermelon, roasted almonds and berry sauce
Deep fried cod cheeks with sweet chilli and coriander dip
Sunday Lunch Mains
All served with roast potatoes and fresh vegetables.
Prime roast beef and Yorkshire pudding
Rich beef and peppercorn pie
Loin of pork with all the trimmings
Blue cheese, fig and walnut tart with garlic dressing
Rich seafood pie with cheddar mash
Lamb shank in red wine sauce with garlic mash and marinated feta
Desserts
Sample menu
Classic crème brûlée with butter shortbread
Potted lemon with baby meringue with berries and white chocolate cookie
Apple tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream
Rich bread and butter pudding
Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream
After Dinner Drinks
Cafetière coffee
Specialist coffee
Liqueur coffee
Various Teas
Aperitif Cocktails
Sample menu
Sloe Royale
sloe gin and nyetimber english sparklingy
Italian Winter Spritz
Aperol, cranberry, prosecco, soda and rosemary
Pimms Ginger
Pimms, ginger ale, cucumber and pear
Negroni
Tanqueray gin, Vermouth Rosso, Campari and orange peel