The Drawing Board Cafe/Bar
📍 10, 10a New St, York YO1 8RA, UK
About The Drawing Board Cafe/Bar
Nestled on New Street in the heart of York, The Drawing Board Cafe/Bar offers a unique dual experience, transforming from a relaxing daytime cafe into a lively late-night bar. With a commendable Google rating of 4.3/5 stars from over 500 reviews, it's a popular choice for both locals and visitors seeking a versatile spot in the city.
Daytime visitors can enjoy a laid-back atmosphere, while the venue truly comes alive in the evenings as a bustling bar. Guests frequently praise the extensive and affordably priced cocktail menu, with many highlighting the excellent value of their 'day cocktails'. It's known as a great location for a fun night out with friends, offering a vibrant setting to enjoy drinks and socialise into the early hours.
Visiting Information
The Drawing Board Cafe/Bar boasts extended opening hours, welcoming guests from mid-morning until 4 AM most days. It features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating, ensuring comfort for all patrons. For convenience, a wide range of payment options are accepted, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.
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📍 10, 10a New St, York YO1 8RA, UK
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Showing 5 of 504 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
Went in at the weekend for a cocktail with some friends visiting the city and this was by far the worst bar experience I’ve ever had. We ordered 3 espresso martinis (£10 each I may add) and this is genuinely what we were served. It was absolutely vile, had bits in it and resembled nothing like an espresso martini. The only thing that could’ve made this worse is if he spat in our drinks in front of us. The bar tender was beyond rude and literally sighed and put his face in his hands when I ordered. The music was non stop 00’s pop, at a volume so indescribably loud I went home with ringing in my ears and a sore throat from having to shout to speak to the person sat right next to me. Couldn’t even have a conversation with the people at our table as we were all completely deafened. Worst bar I’ve ever experienced in over 10 years living in York.
We didn’t do food but LOVED the cocktails- especially the price! Day cocktails- £4:50!!! We had to have some of those! Gin fizzle and bramble were definitely delicious! We also liked the WooHoo!! Try them for yourselves!
This place is great for a night out had a lot of fun, however around the end of the night one of my friends didn't come back from getting some fresh air and security didn't let him back in, leaving him alone from our group in the middle of the night while drunk. I found this out the morning after. Anything could've happened to my friend that night and we wouldn't have known till the morning. All in all it was alot of fun but I question their care for the vulnerable.
What a lovely, friendly place. Dog friendly, (genuinely!) and great food. Able to sit out in the afternoon sun, watching the world go by.
Popped in here for a quick breakfast with my wife, I was served by the excellent Holly. I had a smoked back bacon sandwich with sausage and tomato. Quality ingredients, and you certainly pay for what you get. My wife had egg, guacamole and mushroom on toast, I had a cheeky pint of IPA, lovely hand pulled beer. Service and food were 10/10. Would definitely go again.