The Star Inn The City Included in Top 100 Restaurants for Brunch & Sunday Lunch!

The awards and recognition keep rolling in here at The Star Inn The City as we’re delighted to announce we’ve secured our place in the top 100 restaurants for Brunch & Sunday Lunch, as unveiled by the popular booking platform OpenTable!

OpenTable, one of the UK’s leading reservation platforms, meticulously compiled its top 100 options based on a comprehensive analysis of more than 1.2 million diner reviews and metrics. The selection process involved a rigorous evaluation of various unique data points, including ratings, the percentage of five-star reviews, the number of alerts set, the percentage of reservations made in advance, and direct searches. This robust methodology ensures that only the crème de la crème of restaurants make it on to the coveted list.

This latest recognition holds a special place in our hearts because it comes directly from you, our beloved patrons! Your feedback and support have been the driving force behind this accolade, and we can’t thank you enough!

If you’re curious to explore more about our superb Brunch and Sunday Lunch options that have garnered such attention, read on below for a glimpse into our enticing menus!

Indulgent Brunch Delights at The Star Inn The City

For those seeking a delightful brunch experience, The Star Inn The City offers a sumptuous breakfast/brunch menu served from 9.30 am to 11.00 am (last orders) every Friday-Sunday in the heart of York. The options are as diverse as they are delicious, catering to variety of different tastes and preferences.

One standout choice is our mouth-watering ‘Yorkshire Mess’ Pancakes—an American-style pancake stack adorned with a seasonal berry compote, smashed meringue, and vanilla chantilly. This symphony of flavours and textures is guaranteed to leave taste buds dancing with joy. Additionally, our stunning Eggs Benedict or Royale, served with a choice of smoked back bacon or smoked salmon, brace of poached eggs, toasted English breakfast muffin, hollandaise sauce, and a short stack farm herb ‘salad,’ is a classic brunch delight that never fails to impress.

Vegetarians are not forgotten either, with tasty options like our Smashed Avocado paired with a brace of poached eggs, toasted sourdough, Yorkshire fettle, and a sun-blushed tomato & coriander dressing.

Complementing these exquisite brunch bites, we offer a range of refreshing beverages, including the perfect brunch cocktails: Bloody Mary, Virgin Bloody Mary, and a sparkling Bucks Fizz. If you need a caffeine hit to complement your leisurely feast, enjoy a rich and aromatic CLO coffee made with our special Uganda Kisinga Coffee blend or sip on a perfectly-brewed Yorkshire tea.

Try Our Sunday Lunch: One Of The UK’s Best

Beyond our popular breakfast/brunch offerings, The Star Inn The City takes Sunday dining to new heights! Recognised not only by OpenTable but also voted among the best in the country by the popular social media account Rate Good Roasts, our Sunday Lunch is an experience not to be missed!

Served every Sunday between 12 pm- 4 pm, our menu is a celebration of the very finest seasonal ingredients, all sourced from the bountiful Yorkshire countryside and sea.

While the menu is subject to change based on ingredient availability, it promises to transport you on a delightful culinary journey through tantalising starters, hearty mains, and irresistible desserts.

Sample Sunday Lunch Starters

Begin your Sunday Lunch with a flavour-packed starter that sets the tone for an unforgettable meal. Sample options you could enjoy include a succulent Ham Hock & Fowl Terrine featuring divine pease pudding, wholegrain mustard, and a pickled quail egg. Alternatively, you could be treating your taste buds to a Roast Celeriac & Apple Soup, accompanied by a toasted loaf and heavenly horseradish crème fraiche.

Sample Sunday Lunch Mains

The highlight of our Sunday Lunch menu is our incredible Sunday Roast. Choose from three succulent meats including Roast Loin of Escrick Reared Pork with crackling, Roast Sirloin of Salt-Aged Beef, or Rosemary Roasted Breast of Yorkshire Wolds Chicken. Your perfectly-cooked selection will be accompanied by duck fat roasties, buttered seasonal greens, carrot, swede & horseradish stump, and a generously-sized Yorkshire pudding, as well as plenty of rich and tasty ‘proper’ gravy!

Alternatively, pescatarians can savour a lovingly-prepared fish dish. Sample options include our magnificent Pan Roasted Loin of North Sea Stonebass, while vegetarians can relish example veggie options like our Celeriac Potato ‘Rosti’ joined by a fried duck egg and refreshing celeriac & lovage velouté.

Sample Sunday Lunch Desserts

No Sunday Lunch is complete without indulging in the sweet crescendo of our tempting desserts. Conclude your unforgettable meal with pudding options that could include a zesty Chocolate Orange Cake, accompanied by a rich dark chocolate sauce and crowned with cinder toffee ice cream. Alternatively, let the flavours of the season enchant you with an Autumn Berry & Elderflower Crumble, served with custard ice cream, or a gorgeous Lemon Cheesecake decked with white chocolate mousse and toasted pistachio.