22 Yards Wine Bar is an independently owned wine led restaurant at 21 High Petergate in central York. Set opposite York Minster, it pairs views of the cathedral with a cosy, stylish interior that works for an unhurried lunch, an evening meal or drinks accompanied by food.
The kitchen builds its offering around seasonal, local and carefully sourced ingredients. Small plates encourage sharing, while larger dishes give diners the option of a more conventional main course, so a visit can range from a few snacks with wine to a complete dinner.
The changing selection has included seafood, steak, risotto, vegetable dishes and carefully composed desserts, with cheese and other grazing plates providing natural partners for the drinks list. The seasonal approach means the details evolve, but the emphasis remains on thoughtful cooking that can stand alongside the wine rather than merely accompany it.
More than 70 wines are available by the glass, including a specials wall of around a dozen labels that changes daily or weekly. That breadth makes it possible to try different regions and styles without committing to a bottle, while knowledgeable service helps diners match individual glasses to the food or build an informal tasting through the evening.
Address: 21 High Petergate, York YO1 7EN, England
22 Yards Wine Bar Menu
Snacks
House-Roasted Nuts
House-Marinated Olives
House-made Focaccia with Olive Oil & Balsamic
Marinated Anchovies
Lime & Coriander Houmous with Confit Garlic Bread Sticks
Fresh Oyster, Classic Mignonette
Plates
Padron Peppers, Sea Salt
Ham Hock & Pork Scotch Egg with Mustard Mayo
King Scallops with Pea Puree, Bacon Granola & Radish
House-cured Gravlax with Parsley Creme Fraiche, Pickled Cucumber, Lemon Gel & Dill
Black Tiger Prawns with Tomato & Nduja Sauce
Heritage Tomato Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella, Black Olive & Balsamic
Charred Hispi Cabbage, Houmous, Pinenut & Herb Crumb & Pomegranate
Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Arancini with Tomato Sauce & Parmesan
Hanger Steak with Red Wine Jus or Blue Cheese Sauce
Confit Pork Belly with Apple, Chive Emulsion, Charred Broccoli & Crackling
Pan-roasted Chicken Breast with Creamy Chorizo Butterbean & Kale Cassoulet
Pan-roasted Coley Loin with Celeriac Puree, Samphire & Champagne Cream Sauce, Capers
Slow-braised Beef Short Rib with Carrot Puree, Baby Carrots, Red Onion & Beef Jus
Sides
Parmesan Pomme Anna, Chive Emulsion
Tenderstem Broccoli with Garlic Oil
Truffle Koffmann Fries
Cheese Board
Selection of 3 Quality Cheeses, Quince Jelly, Dates, Chutney, House-made Crackers, Grapes, Haxby Bread
Deli Board
Quality Cheeses, House-made Scotch Egg, Lishman’s Yorkshire Salami, Chorizo, Padron Peppers, Olives, Chutney, House-made Crackers
Desserts
Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Ice Cream & Honeycomb
Cherry & White Chocolate Mille-Fueille
English Strawberry Iced Parfait, Italian Meringue & Fresh Strawberries
22 Yards Oyster Club
Every day before 6pm
6 fresh Lindisfarne Oysters & 2 glasses of Champagne
Steak Night
Every Tuesday from 17.00
Hanger Steak, Red Wine Jus, Fries and a glass of House Red Wine
Our Fabulous Sunday Roasts
Every Sunday 12pm until 6pm. Choose from Local Roast Beef Sirloin or Pork Belly, served with Large Yorkshire Pudding, Beef Fat Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Proper Gravy.
Local Roast Beef Sirloin
Served with Large Yorkshire Pudding, Beef Fat Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Proper Gravy.
Pork Belly
Served with Large Yorkshire Pudding, Beef Fat Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Proper Gravy.
Sunday Menu – Snacks
House-Roasted Nuts
House-Marinated Olives
House-made Focaccia with Olive Oil & Balsamic
Marinated Anchovies
Lime & Coriander Houmous with Confit Garlic Bread Sticks
Fresh Oyster, Classic Mignonette
Sunday Menu – Plates
King Scallops with Pea Puree, Bacon Granola & Radish
House-cured Gravlax with Parsley Creme Fraiche, Pickled Cucumber, Lemon Gel & Dill
Black Tiger Prawns with Tomato & Nduja Sauce
Heritage Tomato Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella, Black Olive & Balsamic
Charred Hispi Cabbage, Houmous, Pinenut & Herb Crumb & Pomegranate
Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Arancini with Tomato Sauce & Parmesan
Pan-roasted Chicken Breast with Creamy Chorizo Butterbean & Kale Cassoulet
Pan-roasted Coley Loin with Champagne Cream Sauce, Celeriac Puree, Samphire & Capers
Sunday Roasts
Served from 12 – 6pm
Dry-Aged Roast Sirloin of Yorkshire Beef
served with Yorkshire Pudding, Beef-Fat Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables & Gravy
Roast Yorkshire Pork Belly
served with Yorkshire Pudding, Beef-Fat Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Apple Sauce & Gravy