This September and October, discover ‘Beyond the Core‘ – a limited-time invitation to experience our Signature Menu for the price of our Core Menu and enjoy the full expression of Roots.

Available exclusively on Wednesday & Thursday evenings and Friday lunchtimes, Beyond the Core showcases additional, complimentary courses on our Signature Menu and the preserved ingredients that define our cooking, offering a deeper journey through the seasons and the very best of what Roots has to offer.
As late summer gives way to early autumn, it’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in a Michelin-starred tasting menu inspired by Yorkshire’s changing landscape.
Saving £55pp. Join us in the heart of York and experience Beyond the Core.
Thursday 8th October

On Thursday 8th October, we are delighted to welcome the Pol Roger Portfolio to Roots York for a special evening celebrating three exceptional family-owned producers: Champagne Pol Roger, Maison Joseph Drouhin and Glenfarclas Highland Single Malt.
For £195 per person, enjoy a seasonal six-course menu created by Head Chef Will Lockwood, with each course paired with a carefully selected wine or whisky from across the Pol Roger Portfolio.
Representatives from Champagne Pol Roger and Maison Joseph Drouhin will join us throughout the evening, sharing the stories, traditions and people behind these remarkable houses.
Across Champagne, Burgundy and the Scottish Highlands, these producers share a remarkable commitment to craftsmanship, quality and generations of family ownership. This evening offers a rare opportunity to discover their distinctive character alongside the flavours of Roots.
Thursday 24th September 2026
Fully Booked
We’re delighted to be welcoming some of the most exciting names in South African wine to Roots York this September.
Join Lukas Van Loggerenberg, Miles Mossop and members of the Newton Johnson family for a dinner of seasonal Roots dishes, complemented by exceptional South African wines served by the winemakers themselves, as they share their stories and the passion behind each pour.
Priced at £195pp to include a 7-course tasting menu created by Roots Head Chef, Will Lockwood and thoughtfully paired with six outstanding South African wines.
£195pp | Including 7-course tasting menu and 6 wines
Fully Booked
Roots is open on Sundays serving a set Sunday Feast Menu between 12.00pm and 4.00pm.

The Summer Sunday Feast | £75pp
Alongside our tasting menus, we offer a range of drinks packages especially curated by our Restaurant Manager and Head Chef so they perfectly compliment the dishes.
Experimental & Adventurous – From £40
Grand & Classic – From £80
Soft & Inventive (non-alcoholic pairing) – From £30
Our Drinks and Wine List features over 130 wines available to choose from by the glass, as well as our award-winning collection of cocktails and collaboration beers on our drinks list, too.
Please note that due to the nature of our tasting menu experience, there are several allergies and intolerances that we are unfortunately unable to accommodate. Please contact our reservations team for further information before making a reservation: info@rootsyork.co.uk
We welcome guests looking for pre-theatre dining in York before shows at the Grand Opera House York, York Theatre Royal, and York Barbican.
We recommend joining us for our tasting menu on Saturday lunchtime or Sundays for our popular Sunday Feast experience. Please allow plenty of time before your performance to enjoy your dining experience.
The informal 'feasting' style of the Roots menu demands a wine list with variety and flexibility. Expect to find exceptional wines made by small independent producers alongside rare classics and innovative exclusive blends. You can even try every white and red wine by the glass or carafe!
Enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the upstairs bar with views overlooking the City Walls and Museum Gardens. Cocktails and homemade soft drinks explore the abundance of flavours both fresh and preserved from our farm and garden back in Oldstead. The range of homemade liqueurs, bespoke distillates and beers are well worth a try!
Download our Drinks List
If you need to contact us regarding a booking please email our reservations team at info@rootsyork.co.uk
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