The Judge's Lodging is a historic York hotel, bar and restaurant at 9 Lendal. Dining takes place within a Georgian townhouse close to the city centre, with characterful indoor rooms, a cellar bar and an outdoor terrace. The setting suits anything from breakfast or brunch to a longer evening meal.
The kitchen builds its menus around seasonal ingredients and British pub cooking. Starters such as steak tartare or tempura prawns can lead into fish and chips, Cumberland sausages, burgers or steaks, while dishes such as beetroot risotto provide a meat free alternative. The range is familiar without being narrow, allowing both traditional and more contemporary choices.
Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are treated as distinct occasions, so the offering changes naturally through the day. Desserts such as sticky toffee pudding continue the British emphasis, and the bar provides wine, beer, spirits and cocktails alongside the food. Guests with allergies should review the latest information and speak with staff before ordering because seasonal dishes and ingredients may change.
The different spaces give diners flexibility: the terrace is appealing in good weather, the cellar has a more informal drinking atmosphere, and the main rooms better reflect the building’s history. Although bedrooms are part of the property, the restaurant and bars welcome the public in their own right. The Judge’s Lodging is therefore as suitable for a standalone meal as it is for hotel guests.
Address: 9 Lendal, York YO1 8AQ, England
The Judge's Lodging Restaurant Menu
Starters
Marinated olives
Bread selection
salted butter and oils
Sesame & coriander tempura king prawns
Thai red curry dip, pickled cucumber, toasted coconut
Beef steak tartare
egg yolk, croutons
Caprese salad
buffalo mozzarella, green pesto, heritage tomato, basil
Chorizo and pork sausage roll
honey mustard mayonnaise
Salads
Caesar salad
baby gem, crispy smoked bacon, Parmesan, croutons, boiled egg, anchovies. Add grilled chicken £4.00 | Add king prawns £4.00
Glow bowl
roasted vegetables, chickpeas, avocado, beetroot hummus, radish, cherry tomatoes, citrus quinoa, pickled cucumber Add chicken £4.00 | Add king prawns £4.00 | Add grilled halloumi £4.00
Seared Tuna Nicoise
Jersey royals, green beans, olives, cherry tomatoes, gem lettuce, boiled egg
Main Courses
Thwaites beer battered fish
thick cut chips, mushy peas, tartar sauce
Cumberland sausages
mashed potato, red wine gravy, crispy onions
Beetroot risotto
confit garlic feta cheese, candied walnuts, crispy kale. Add grilled chicken £4.00
Chicken burger
buttermilk fried chicken, spicy aioli, baby gem, tomato, red onion, pickle, skinny fries
Beef burger
cheddar cheese, burger sauce, baby gem, tomato, red onion, pickle, tomato relish, skinny fries
The Grill
Our steaks are all from British native breeds, carefully chargrilled to order. All served with roasted vine tomato, portobello mushroom, fresh rocket, and thick cut chips
8oz sirloin
with the balance of tenderness & flavour coming from the small amount of marbling
10 oz ribeye
with marbling running through to baste the meat as it is grilling, this cut has full of flavour & is supremely juicy and tender
10oz Gammon steak
pineapple relish and fried egg
Add a little extra
Red wine sauce
Crumbled Yorkshire blue cheese sauce
Peppercorn sauce
Desserts
Sticky toffee pudding
toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
Triple chocolate brownie
black forest compote, vanilla ice cream
Greek yoghurt & lemon fool
strawberry compote, raspberry sorbet
Yorvale ice cream
please ask for today’s flavours. 1 scoop £2.50, 2 scoops £5.00, 3 scoops £7.50
Cheese selection
celery, grapes, chutney, and crackers
Pub Grub Club – Starters
Served 12pm – 4pm Monday to Friday. 1 Course £12, 2 Courses £15, 3 Courses £18.
Soup of the day
sourdough, Winter Tarn butter
Smoked haddock kedgeree fishcake
poached egg, curry mayonnaise
Ham hock terrine
piccalilli, burnt apple sauce, toasted sourdough
Beetroot, pumpkin, rocket and goat’s cheese salad
sherry vinaigrette
Pub Grub Club – Mains
Served 12pm – 4pm Monday to Friday. 1 Course £12, 2 Courses £15, 3 Courses £18.
6-ounce gammon steak
pineapple relish, fried egg, fries
Thwaites Gold battered North Atlantic haddock fish and chips
mushy peas, tartar sauce
6-ounce English rump steak
peppercorn brandy sauce, fries (£4 supplement)
Cheese and onion pie
winter greens, gravy
Chestnut mushroom and butternut squash risotto
toasted pumpkin seeds (add chicken £3 supplement)
Pub Grub Club – Puddings
Served 12pm – 4pm Monday to Friday. 1 Course £12, 2 Courses £15, 3 Courses £18.
Sticky toffee pudding
treacle butterscotch, vanilla ice cream
Blackberry and vanilla fool
Apple and hazelnut crumble
custard
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- Sticky toffee pudding Typical in York: £8.00 £9.00
- Chicken burger Typical in York: £14.48 £19.50
- Caesar salad Typical in York: £12.50 £17.00
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