Polymath is an independent bar and social venue at 21 Grape Lane in central York. Drinks, live music, games and events shape the atmosphere, while a regular kitchen residency gives the venue a substantive food offering across most of the week.
Yo Yo Wings runs the kitchen, focusing on chicken wings and strips with bold toppings and signature sauces. The food is designed for an informal bar setting, where customers can order a plate for themselves or place several flavours in the middle of the table to compare.
Stacked burgers and a selection of sides broaden the menu beyond wings and create a more complete meal. Crisp textures, sauces and loaded combinations give the kitchen a clear identity that fits Polymath’s lively, deliberately unconventional style.
Food service runs from Tuesday through Sunday, with longer daytime hours at weekends, while the bar continues later into the evening. Open mic nights, gigs, sport and private events make the venue useful for both casual drop ins and groups planning a more organised gathering.
Address: 21 Grape Lane, York YO1 7HU, England
Polymath Menu
Cocktails
£10 each or get any two for £18
B.I.G
Lemon gin, basil, Italicus bergamot.
The Alchemist Garden
Jasmine, elderflower, Chartreuse, Prosecco.
Spit Fire
Mezcal, ginger, chipotle, pineapple.
Swamp Water Spritz
Tequila, lime, pineapple, soda.
The Golden Ratio
Whiskey, honey, saffron.
The Sylvia
Aged rum, fig, vermouth, orange bitters.
Neon Paradox
Rum, pineapple, matcha.
Plato’s Cave
Mezcal, cacao, cold brew.
Beers & Ciders
Draught and bottled beers and ciders.
Osprey Lager
Golden Eagle Pilsner
Coney Hazy IPA
Guinness
Poly’s Pour
Corona
Brew York Juice Forsyth Fruited IPA
Aspalls Cider
Old Mout Cider
No Alcohol
Alcohol-free beers.
Asahi 0%
Heineken 0%
Corona 0%
Erdinger Alkoholfrei 0%
Guinness 0%
White Wines
Alma Verde Organic Macabeo
Spain
Mezena Vinho Verde NV
Portugal
Cote Lavende Picpoul de Pinet
France
Roundstone Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
Pinot Grigio Ca’ Montini Single Vineyard Valfredi
Italy
Red Wines
Alma Verde Organic Tempranillo
Spain
Bellino Merlot Terre Siciliane
Sicily
Victoria Park Shiraz/Viognier
Australia
Malbec Finca La Colonia Norton
Argentina
Rosé Wines
Borelli Pinot Grigio Blush
Italy
Chemin de Provence
France
Fizz
Santa Eleni Prosecco
Italy
Albinea Lambrusco Organic
Italy
Soft Drinks
Soda and juices.