Chopping Block at Walmgate Ale House
📍 25 Walmgate, York YO1 9TX, UK
About Chopping Block at Walmgate Ale House
The Chopping Block at Walmgate Ale House is a highly-rated restaurant situated in the heart of York. Known for its superb food and charming rustic ambiance, it has earned an excellent 4.4/5 star Google rating from hundreds of satisfied diners. The establishment offers a memorable dining experience, blending delicious cuisine with a welcoming atmosphere that some describe as a 'little piece of France'.
Guests can indulge in full-flavoured dishes, with particular praise for its excellent Sunday roasts and high-quality meat. Reviewers consistently highlight the prompt, polite, and attentive service provided by the dedicated team. The restaurant also boasts a lively selection of real ales, perfectly complementing the dining experience. Visitors have the choice to dine in the downstairs bar area or the more formal upstairs restaurant, both offering excellent food and a great atmosphere.
Visiting Information
The Chopping Block is open Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and Thursday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The venue offers good accessibility with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restrooms, and seating available for guests. Please note that wheelchair-accessible parking is not available on site. For convenience, the restaurant accepts all major payment options, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.
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📍 25 Walmgate, York YO1 9TX, UK
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Showing 5 of 875 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
My family an I visited for the first time in Sunday for a roast. The food was lovely, couldn't give a five star as the roasted parsnips and carrots were tuff to cut and chewy. But don't let that stop you going, the flavours are fantastic, meat is superb and very good and attentive service. We will definitely be back!
Wonderful food, full of flavour and presented without gimmicks. Prompt, polite service in a charming rustic building with nods to the historic past. Lively selection of ales too! A little piece of France in the centre of York. Superb !
We had not booked a meal but the staff were very obliging and it was no problem finding a table although it was early evening. The ambiance was good with subtle music the food and the service was excellent and they had real beer. You have a choice to eat in the bar downstairs or upstairs in the restaurant area. We chose upstairs with a very nice atmosphere. It was an excellent meal and experience and I would certainly recommend it and go again if in York.
Beautiful food and atmosphere. 1 billion percent recommend, like really!
Our food was delicious! We had the Sunday pork roast including Yorkshire pudding (2 course special) with an entree (shared) and a dessert (shared). The staff were super friendly and very helpful. Thank you to Oliver in the bar for his suggestions and wonderful friendly service.