We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 325 York Restaurants »

Kennedys Bar & Restaurant

1 Little Stonegate, England
019 04 620 222
Ranked #72 of 325 restaurants in York
4.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Cuisines: British
More restaurant details
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Write a Review

45 reviews from our community

87% Recommend
    19
    15
    6
    4
    1
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
YorkYorkiegirl
York
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 NEW

I've been to kennedys a few times during the day - with family or partner - for lunch, and found it fine. Nothing stands out about it but it offers quite interesting choices (halloumi cheese and chick peas on flat bread is my favourite) and is child-friendly. Drinks are quite pricey. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Mike C
St. Asaph, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

We had a voucher and went here. thought it looked a bit of a weatherspoons but food was far better. I had the burger which was homemade and really tasty and my wife had the steak and ale pie which she thoroughly enjoyed More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Yorkie1970
York, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
45 reviews
10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

As the title says, poor door control, incredibly noisy not a place for the evening or a conversation. I went in about 9pm on a Friday and the place was packed, was meeting up with friends and we agreed to move on straight away because of noise levels and lack of setaing. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Adam Thorndike, Public Relations Manager at Kennedys Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
14 February 2012

I'm sorry your visit to Kennedy's was not what you were expecting, but we do tend to be pretty busy on Friday and Saturday - especially after 9pm. We do offer a heated and covered roof terrace that you may have missed, it's on the second floor and a great place to chill out with friends. More

kevnbev
York
Contributor
13 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Good for after work drinks. Sound menu and reasonably priced. They have a lovely roof terrace - a rarity in York - to accomodate smokers and non-smokers alike. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
LHM_9
Surrey
Contributor
12 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

We found the downstairs bar a bit loud, but a perceptive young man guided us upstairs to a 'quieter table' (which was very good of him). It was a bit chilly but the waitress was a sweet little thing who was most attentive and anxious that we wouldn't be upset by a lady being taken ill and attended to by... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
yorkieroper
York, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
63 reviews
37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Love going in for a lamb roast on Sunday afternoons, skimming the paper, listening to the jazz band, drinking cider and chatting to friendly staff. Good on a night too, fairly expensive drinks mindst. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
dollylou
London
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

We had high expectations when preparations were discussed with us at the time of booking for an 80th birthday party. As visitors to Youk we were unaware of the lively nature of this restaurant. We liked the look of the menu, the atmosphere on the Friday and the friendly/helpful approach of the staff. On arrival on the Saturday night we... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
archie503
Glasgow
Senior Contributor
35 reviews
26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011

Arrived in York on Saturday and found it to be massively busy so thought that booking Sunday lunch would be a sensible thing to do. Saw Kennedys advertising traditional Sunday lunch and jazz -ideal so duly booked a table. When we appeared at the appointed time, the woman who greeted us seemed harassed and had to be told twice that... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Adam Thorndike, Public Relations Manager at Kennedys Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
14 February 2012

We can only apologise for the inconvenience that you faced during your visit to us in December. During the festive season we do play host to an increased number of customers, although we are sorry that your visit didn’t live up to the expectations of other customers on TripAdvisor. We do thank you for your review, as it allows us... More

aberwhite
Aberford, Leeds
Contributor
12 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Over the past few years we have sampled a good number of York's eating/drinking establishments but Kennedys remains the one that we tend to go to if we don't fancy trying somewhere new. Good food and Erdinger (a particular favourite of mine) in trendy surroundings with friendly service. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
LynetteP41
Shropshire,UK
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

A bit noisy when we visited,staff had to be roused into action but then received very good service and excellent steak meals More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers who viewed Kennedys Bar & Restaurant also viewed

Masons Bar & Bistro
4.5 of 5 stars 104 Reviews
York, North Yorkshire
The Go Down
4.5 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
York, North Yorkshire
 
Ate O Clock
4.5 of 5 stars 250 Reviews
York, North Yorkshire
No photo provided
4.5 of 5 stars 207 Reviews
York, North Yorkshire
 

Been to Kennedys Bar & Restaurant? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Do You Own Kennedys Bar & Restaurant?

TripAdvisor has free and easy resources to help you enhance your listing and promote your property.

Start here - visit your Management Centre | Add photos | Add videos
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family holidays start here.

Best beach houses of 2012 »