The Perky Peacock
📍 Barker Tower, North St, York YO1 6BE, UK
About The Perky Peacock
Nestled within the historic Barker Tower, a striking medieval structure beside York’s Lendal Bridge, The Perky Peacock offers a truly unique café experience. This charming establishment invites visitors to step inside a piece of history, where exposed wooden beams and a circular tower setting create an undeniably cosy and atmospheric escape from the city bustle.
Renowned for its distinctive location, The Perky Peacock provides a picturesque spot to enjoy refreshments. Guests consistently praise the cafe's intriguing ambience and concept, often describing it as an "interesting experience" or highlighting its "medieval delights." It's a popular choice for those seeking a break, whether for a morning coffee or a light meal.
What to Expect at The Perky Peacock:
- Unique Medieval Setting: Enjoy your visit within the walls of an ancient tower.
- Cosy Atmosphere: A welcoming and warm environment perfect for relaxation.
- Delicious Offerings: A selection of coffee and food, including a simple yet satisfying breakfast menu with ample choices.
With an impressive Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from nearly a thousand reviews, The Perky Peacock is highly regarded by its patrons. Its prime location near iconic York landmarks makes it an ideal stop for tourists and locals alike looking for a memorable and characterful cafe.
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📍 Barker Tower, North St, York YO1 6BE, UK
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What a delightful little building - it was so unique inside from what I saw when I ordered. As it was a lovely day I sat outside with a view of the river which is a lovely way to enjoy my latte. Beautifully presented and well made drink. Service was efficient & friendly. I didn't have a cake (next time!) but they looked amazing!
The position of this Cafe next to Lendal Bridge and it's close proximity to the York Minster presents you with a first view of the medieval delights that await you just a short walk over the bridge. The coffee was not up to my personal preference however. I believe coffee should be made with full fat milk and alternatives used only when you request them. As a consequence the coffee lacked body and the flavours I expected.
The dodgy dungeons so they say, like the ambience and concept. Simple breakfast menu but enough for many different choices. I recommend this petite cafe to indulge in the soft and crisp autumn at York
Brilliant little riverside cafe. Great staff and good solid food options all hosted in a really interesting building or you can enjoy the river sitting outside. Worth a stop.
Lovely atmospheric place for a morning coffee. Literally felt like we sat in a castle's underground prison (because we were!) Coffee was nice and service was quick. We didnt have anything to eat but the sandwiches looked good. Only thing is there are no toilets here! They are the other side of the bridge in the library!