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Award winning independent wine bar and deli run by sisters, passionate about pairing wine and food. Serving fine wines, beer and cocktails alongside sharing boards packed full of local produce. Offering pre-booked bespoke wine tastings. Takeaway and picnic boxes available for collection. Kids and dogs welcome until 6pm.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks, After-hours
CUISINES
Bar, European, British, Wine Bar
FEATURES
Takeout, Highchairs Available, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Dog Friendly, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

What a wonderful find this was. Excellent food (we had the deli board) and the wine pairings matched the style of wines you prefer. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. All in all a most excellent evening.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Thoroughly enjoyed our Food and Wine pairing. Kieran was very knowledgeable and attentive. Absolutely booking again.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 6 days ago

What can I say, 5 stars really isn’t enough for the experience we had here. My husband is not a big fan of wine so I booked this as a little date night while visiting York. We did the wine and food pairing and Abbie...was our sommelier, her knowledge was amazing! She talked us through each wine and also each food pairing and what flavours we should be getting through. We cannot fault her knowledge and she was so warm and welcoming, it was a pleasure to have her guide us through the experience. All the food was from local suppliers and was delicious and the wines were spot on! If you’re looking for a perfect date night then I highly recommend booking into here, great atmosphere, great food and beautiful wines!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Really nice and interesting... We had the premium pairing and had a great time. Great wines and lovely knowledgeable staff to tell you all about them! Great to see some more interesting new-style wines on the menu too, with some exciting (and weird) bottles and...regions!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great atmosphere, really good drinks menu, we tried the Gin Flight and some great wines. Overall experience was special and perfect for chatting and enjoying the excellent food. Serving team were knowledgeable and superb hosts. Thoroughly recommend

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We were given a Pairings premium experience as a gift for my wife and myself. We didn’t know what to expect but found it to be a unique and most enjoyable experience. The choices about what we were given to eat were made by Pairings...and we were pleasantly surprised and throughly enjoyed everything. some wonderful food and wine varieties. we even bought a bottle of the Champagne and the desert wine at the end of the meal to take home. The “cherry on the cake” and the part that makes this really engaging is having your own sommelier explain everything about the food and wine choices you get to enjoy. I highly recommend Pairings to anyone who enjoys food and wine and likes to know more about what they are eating and drinking and may want to take home a bottle or two of what they really enjoy after their visit. I am already planning my next visit. Relaxed, unique and great fun. Top marks.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We booked pairings in advance and what a treat it was. The service was quick and our waiter was full of knowledge and gave excellent recommendations if you aren’t sure. The food and wine were both incredible, we got to try some really unusual wines...so if you’re in York this is a must visit.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We had an excellent time on the Food and Drink Experience with Abbie last weekend. The selection of wine was perfect for us as we don’t know a lot about it. Abbie was very informative and friendly. We’d very gladly go back when we are...next in York.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

This is one of the best, if not the best, wine bars in Yorkshire. We had a premium wine tasting which was sublime! We also ordered the Pairings deli board which was fantastic. After the tasting we were offered a seat at the bar and...ordered another bottle. Abbie was fantastic, knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Can’t wait to go back again!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

What a fantastic place. Came for a premium experience and couldn’t fault it. Service great, sommelier was great and food and drink sublime. 10/10 !

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

I visited with 3 friends on a weekend trip to York and we had the premium wine tasting experience. We really enjoyed trying some unusual good quality wines with matched food along with hearing all about the wines from our excellent sommelier Abbie. She was...friendly and knowledgeable. It was busy so I’d recommend booking in advance like we did. Our only disappointment was not being able to finish our desert, which was amazing, as we were so full! Would definitely go againMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great wine bar with fantastic and knowledgeable staff, we did the wine tasting experience which was great and our Sommeliers Sam was a wonderful host. Highly recommend

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Can't recommend this place enough. Not our usual place to eat but so glad we tried here after it was recommended. We chose the Deli Platter with 3 meats and cheeses and also a white wine Flight and a Rose wine Flight (each was 3...x 75ml) Our server was so helpful in describing what we'd ordered and nobody rushed us at all. Will definitely visit here when we stay in York again.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Lovely cosy spot with a great wine selection and incredibly friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff. We couldn't stay too long but there was a fantastic selection of wines to try and order in flights/small selection and the staff would even host a quick tasting for...you at your table if you book ahead of time. Would highly recommend.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Went last night with my sister to celebrate her birthday with the Premium Food and Wine Experience.Ellie who hosted us was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable and friendly,the experience was fun and informal but also professional.The food and wine was absolutely delicious,the Iberian ham and crumble dessert...was particularly outstanding.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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We went in at lunchtime & booked for evening as we were up in the town
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Response from Ailsa-York | Reviewed this property |
You can book on their website but it’s already looking busy. They have tables until 16:00ish on NYE left at the moment. Think they’re closed NYD.
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Yes, Pairings Wine Bar offers takeaway services.

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Pairings Wine Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5