Fancy Hank’s is an American inspired restaurant and bar at 39 Goodramgate in York’s historic Minster Quarter. Established in 2019, it focuses on the food and social atmosphere of the American South. The lively, informal room suits an everyday meal as well as birthdays, group dinners and other celebrations.
Slow cooked barbecue, crispy fried chicken and burgers anchor the main menu. Smaller plates such as buttermilk fried shrimp and buffalo chicken wings encourage sharing, while macaroni cheese, steaks and fish tacos broaden the comfort food selection. Generous portions and bold sauces are part of the house style rather than delicate presentation.
Weekend breakfast, bottomless brunch, children’s dishes and group menus give the restaurant different formats across the week. Desserts and sweet brunch choices continue the American theme, while weekly burger and wing offers draw attention to particular parts of the menu. Guests with allergies should notify staff and request the current allergen information before ordering because ingredients and specials can change.
Cocktails are as important to the experience as the food, with daily happy hour and cocktail masterclasses supporting the bar side of the business. Private dining spaces can accommodate smaller groups, and larger parties can enquire about exclusive use. Fancy Hank’s combines Southern inspired food, a broad drinks selection and a central York location in a way that works best for sociable, relaxed occasions.
Address: 39 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LS, United Kingdom
Fancy Hank’s Bar & Kitchen Menu
Small Plates
Bloomin Onion
served with fancy secret sauce
Buttermilk Fried Shrimp
tossed in bang bang sauce
Frickles
with buttermilk ranch dip
Four-Cheese Mac Bites
deep fried crispy mac and cheese with spicy marinara sauce
Belly Pork
Glazed with JD sauce and served with sour cream & chive dip
Burgers & Buns
ALL SERVED WITH FRIES & SLAW – Big, bold and messy in all the right ways.
Fancy Hanks Burger
Two Beef Patties with Melty Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon Jam, Pickle and Burger Sauce
The Cattle Prod Burger
Two beef patties with smoked & american cheese, bourbon caramelised onion, jalapeño peppers, chipotle mayo & flaming hot Cheeto crumb
Beefy Boy
Two beef patties with pulled beef brisket, JD sauce, Monterey jack cheese, honey mustard mayo & crispy onion
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow cooked pulled pork with tangy BBQ sauce, american cheese, sweet pickled red onion & cucumbers, chipotle mayo
Buffalo Chicken Burger
Buttermilk chicken smothered in buffalo sauce with american cheese, lettuce, sweet pickled red onion & cucumbers, ranch
Cajun Chicken Burger
Grilled Chicken Breast tossed in cajun spice served with lettuce, tomato, guacamole
Shrimp Po Boy
Buttermilk fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, sweet pickled red onion and cucumbers and remoulade sauce
Buttermilk Halloumi Sandwich
Deep fried halloumi on toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo & guacamole
Hanks Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak with melted cheese, diced peppers, crispy onions and bacon bits
Hanks Signatures
Deep South flavours that go big on indulgence.
Chicken Waffle
Buttermilk chicken with streaky bacon and maple syrup served on a buttermilk waffle
'Country Fried' Steak
Deep fried rump steak with mash, sausage white gravy & buttermilk biscuit.
Chorizo Hash
Chorizo, bacon, tater tots, red & green pepper, onion, melty cheese topped with a fried egg & chipotle mayo
Chicken Tenders
Buttermilk chicken tenders served with southern slaw, bacon fat chicken gravy & your choice of fries or mash
Four-Cheese Mac
Smoked applewood, cheddar, monterey jack and mozzarella cheese sauce with macaroni pasta
Smoked Brisket Mac
Our four-cheese mac topped with smoked pulled brisket and crispy onions
BBQ Pork Loaded Tots
Slow cooked pulled pork smothered in tangy BBQ sauce with melted cheese and crispy onions.
Chicken Chorizo & Shrimp Jambalaya
A classic creole dish with cajun spiced rice, aromatic vegies and tomato-based broth.
Sides
Cajun Fries
Poutine Tots
Tater tots with bacon fat gravy and sprinkled with cheese
Halloumi Fries
With jalapeño spiced hot honey
Southern Slaw
Bacon & Blue Wedge Salad
Buttermilk Biscuit
Desserts
Sweet treats that end your meal with a bang
Key Lime Pie
Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
S'more Waffle
Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Homemade Beignets
with Peanut Butter Jelly, Salted Caramel or Nutella
Louisiana Bread & Butter Pudding
Served with Banana Bourbon Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Brownie
Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Breakfast
Weekends Only, 10am ’til its gone
American Breakfast
smoked streaky bacon, homemade sausage patties, two eggs, tater tots, toasted brioche
Chicken & Waffle
buttermilk chicken with streaky bacon and maple syrup served on a buttermilk waffle
Bourbon Banana Waffle
fresh banana, bourbon spiked toffee sauce and cream served on a buttermilk waffle
Biscuits & Gravy
homemade sausage patties, sausage and sage white gravy poured over buttermilk biscuits
Chicken Bennie
buttermilk chicken, streaky bacon on a buttermilk biscuit topped with poached eggs and spicy hollandaise
Veggie Bennie
guacamole, grilled tomato, spinach, red pepper on a buttermilk biscuit and topped with poached eggs and hollandaise
Chorizo Hash
chorizo, bacon, tater tots, onion, red pepper, melty cheese and scallions stir fried and topped with a fried egg and chipotle mayo
Cinnamon French Toast
chunk of toasted brioche served with melted butter, maple syrup and fresh seasonal fruit
Little Hank's Mains
Main Course £6.50
Cheese Burger & Fries
Homemade beef patty with melty cheese
Chicken Burger & Fries
Grilled chicken in a brioche burger bun
Chicken Tenders
Buttermilk chicken tenders with fries and southern gravy
Mac & Cheese
in a super cheesy sauce
Corn Burger & Fries
sweetcorn & mixed bean patty
Little Hank's Desserts
Beignets
square donuts served with warm chocolate dip
Vanilla Ice Cream
2 scoops
Bottomless Brunch
£35 per person. Choose any one dish and enjoy unlimited drinks for 90 minutes from the selected options. Pre-book only, whole table must participate. No under 18s. Last drinks order 15 minutes before end time.
Chorizo Hash
Chorizo, bacon, tater tots, red pepper, onion, melty cheese and scallions topped with a fried egg and chipotle mayo.
Chicken Waffle
Boneless buttermilk chicken with streaky bacon and maple syrup.
Chicken Bennie
Boneless buttermilk chicken, streaky bacon on a buttermilk biscuit topped with poached eggs and spicy hollandaise.
Fancy Hanks Burger
Two beef patties with melty cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon jam, pickles and burger sauce.
Cajun Chicken Burger
Grilled chicken breast tossed in cajun spice, lettuce, tomato, mayo and guacamole.
Buttermilk Halloumi Sandwich
Deep fried halloumi on toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo & guacamole.
Breakfast Cocktails
Cajun Bloody Mary
pepper vodka, tomato juice, cajun spice, hot sauce, worcester sauce, lemon juice, celery
Hank's Hard Lemonade
vodka, peach liqueur, ,homemade lemonade, homemade peach ice tea, lemon juice
Raspberry Mimosa
prosecco, orange juice, raspberry puree
Little Hank's Milkshakes
Banana & Peanut Butter Milkshake
contains nuts
Oreo Milkshake
Salted Caramel Popcorn Milkshake
Cherry Vanilla Milkshake
Cocktails
Happy Hour Cocktails 2 for £12, 3 ’til 6 Every Day
Hanks Hard Lemonade
Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Dash of Lemon, Peach Iced Tea, Homemade Lemonade
Hot Rod Hooch
Gin, Cherry Moonshine Liqueur, Amaretto, Fresh Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice
Southern Girl
Elderflower Vodka, Chambord, Prosecco
Watermelon Moonshine
Malibu, Watermelon Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, Mint, Lemon Juice & Lemon Sorbet
Jack The Sipper
Jack Daniel’s, Chambord, Raspberry Puree, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Cranberry Juice
Bring the Heat
Gold Tequila, Lime Juice, Cointreau, Jalapeno
Southern Sour
Southern Comfort, Kings Ginger, Falernum, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup & Egg White
Shakerato Affogato
Dark Rum, Cointreau, Espresso Vanilla Gomme, Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Orange Shaving Garnish
Storm’s Brewin
White Rum, Lime Juice, Dark Rum, Passionfruit Puree, Fresh Orange Juice, Fresh Pineapple Juice
Pretty as a Peach
White Rum, Peach Puree, Fresh Lime, Mint, Peach Ice Tea Soda
Smoked Sazerac
Smoke Infused Rye Whiskey, Absinthe, Sugar, Peychauds Bitters & Lemon Peel
Pit Boss
Bourbon, Lillet Blanc, Cardamom Pods, Smoked Pineapple Syrup
Charleston Fizz
Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Grapefruit Juice, Tarragon and Soda Water
My My Apple Pie
Vanilla Vodka, Apple Juice, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon Foam
Heart of Dixie
Malibu, Aperol, Lemon Juice, Ginger Gomme, Egg White, Passoa, Passionfruit
Bottomless Brunch Cocktails & Beer
Unlimited drinks for 90 minutes from the selected options. Included in the £35 bottomless brunch.
Thirsty Hanks Lager
Our house lager.
Hanks Hard Lemonade
Vodka, peach liqueur, peach iced tea, and homemade lemonade.
Hot Rod Hooch
Gin, cherry liqueur, amaretto, cranberry juice, and lemon juice.
Cajun Bloody Mary
Pepper vodka, tomato juice, cajun, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce and lemon juice.
Mimosa
Prosecco and orange juice.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco and soda.
Espresso Martini
Vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur, sugar syrup.