Bar food

Dusk

While Dusk is clearly much more famed for its 2-for-1 cocktails in the evening, their lunchtime menus are certainly nothing to be ashamed of. They have an exhaustive bagel menu, by which we’re yet to be disappointed. There’s even Hoi Sin Duck for Pret fans. Sandwiches, burgers and even rump steak are on the menu, all for very much under a tenner. There’s also a really tasty range of vegetarian options. All in all a perfect, comfortable choice for a chilled light lunch, and drinks too if you’re that way inclined. Free WiFi is on offer on top of this, which is always a bonus.

Evil Eye

Also more famed as a bar, the food here is quite frankly incredible. Interestingly, the food is themed around Asian fusion food, so if you are a fan of Thai noodle soup and curries, then this is your place. This is however a generalisation. There is in fact a very wide variety of influences from within East Asia, and of course there’s a delicious drinks menu too. My personal favourite is the Burmese Hill Station curry, which is delicious with a lethal kick. It’s more expensive than some of the other places here, but it is better for a more complete (and delightful) meal. This place is by no means just for drinking

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Loop

With a pretty out of the way location on the edge of town, Loop is the sort of bar that needs to have a draw to it to survive. Whilst previously a bit dull, it was revamped over summer turning into arguably the best sports bar in York. The food is both good and cheap; you can get a beer and a plain burger for a fiver on match days. But if you prefer your burgers with a bit more character then their menu boasts a wide range of more exciting options named after footballing heroes, as well as a solid range of steaks, vegetarian options, and the occasional free buffet! A great choice for the hungry sport-lover.

Willow

What can we say? Word on the street is that if frequented sufficiently early enough in the evening, a menu for Willow food can be obtained, despite the alleged loss of a food license a few years ago. As in real food, no joke. With small volumes of Dutch courage accrued, we attempted to eat in this establishment. However,we were told on the door by Tommy Fong to ask at the bar, then the bar rather paradoxically told us to ask Tommy. Enigmatic as ever. So who knows? One day, it just might happen. We will keep trying and keep you posted. For now, it’s just prawn crackers for us.