Private Dining York

Host your next celebration or event in the best private dining restaurant in York. From corporate meetings to personal celebrations, and everything in between, Star Inn The City York offers an exceptional venue for your bespoke occasion.

Located right in the heart of York, on the edge of York’s Museum gardens, our charming riverside restaurant boasts three rooms, available for full and semi-exclusive hire, that are perfect for weddings, business lunches and parties.

All our private dining rooms are elegantly- decorated and comfortably arranged, whilst guests can enjoy easy bar access and free Wi-Fi.

Group Dining York

Whether you’re looking to arrange a seated dinner, or drinks reception, our friendly and dedicated team are on hand to help with all your requirements. Our private dining rooms in York can be booked for any party of 10 or more, up maximum of 36 people.

Our three group dining rooms in York are:

The Garden Room

For smaller group events, including intimate birthdays, hire the largest table in our main dining room, which can accommodate up to 12 people with non-exclusive use. Drink and dine in a sociable space and experience gold standard hospitality.

River Room

Wow your guests by booking our stunning River Room, which overlooks the charming banks of the River Ouse. This elegant space can accommodate up to 14 guests on one round table or up to 26 on two tables with exclusive use. The river room is perfect for small wedding receptions or special occasions.

Please note that access to the River room requires guests to climb down two steps. Also be advised that a spend limit of £1200 (£1500 in December) will be applied to private parties of less than 14 guests.

Mezzanine Dining Room

If you’re looking for a beautiful private room for larger social gatherings or corporate events, then the Private Dining room is ideal.

Our upstairs mezzanine dining room that can be booked exclusively midweek (Sunday evenings through Friday), with a minimum spend of £1500 (£2000 in December). The space holds up to 36 guests seated comfortably on two long tables/four smaller tables or 20 people on one large table with exclusive use. Guests can enjoy drinks and some scrumptious food and a dedicated server will be on hand to ensure everyone has a fabulous time.

Please note that the Private Dining Room has no disabled access.

Food & Drink At The Star Inn The City York

Star Inn the city offers a modern brasserie-style dining experience. Inspired by the ingenuity of Andrew Pern of the Michelin starred Star Inn at Harome, our aim is to bring a ‘taste of the country to the city’ and we proudly serve a mixture of traditional dishes crafted from the finest, locally sourced ingredients. You can view our A La Carte Menu here. To view our selection of speciality cocktails and more, check out the drinks menu here.

Additional Information

Please be advised that tables for 10+ people are reserved for a 3-hour time slot. Please note we do not offer private dining options on Saturdays and Sundays lunch time, as well as York Race
Days, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Private Dining Room

Private Dining Room

Garden Room

Garden Room

River Room

River Room

Private Dining

We have several options for private dining experiences at The Star Inn The City. Whether it’s a wedding reception, business lunch, or any kind of celebration, we have got the perfect option for you.

Our private dining rooms are for any party of 6 or more to a maximum of 36 people.
Garden Room – up to 9 guests with non-exclusive use.

River Room – up to 13 guests with non-exclusive use or from 14 to 24 guests with exclusive use. (Please note there are two steps down into this room.) If you wish to reserve this room for a private party for less than 14 guests, the minimum spend limit of £900 will be applied.

Private Dining Room – up to 15 guests with non-exclusive use or from 16 guests to a maximum of 36 guests with exclusive use. (Please note this space has no disabled access.)

If you wish to reserve this room for a private party for less than 14 guests a minimum spend limit of £1300 will be applied. Tables for 10+ people are reserved for a 3-hour time slot.

Please note that the maximum group size we can accommodate on Saturdays and Sunday lunch time is 12 guests, and we do not offer any private dining options on the weekends.

Private Dining Room

Private Dining Room

Garden Room

Garden Room

River Room

River Room

The Star Inn The City – a food-led celebration destination