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 | Fully Booked

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.
Thursday 5th November

We are honoured to welcome Anthony Symington, the current ‘head of the family’ at Symington Family Estates, to Roots York on Thursday 5th November.
For £195 per person, enjoy a tasting menu created by Head Chef Will Lockwood, paired with seven wines and Ports from the Symington portfolio. With more than 130 years of history in the Douro Valley, Symingtons are renowned for their Port production and commitment to showcasing the region’s exceptional wines. This special dinner offers the opportunity to explore a selection of their wines alongside the Symingtons bottles already featured across our wine menus at Roots.
Roots is open on Sundays serving a set Sunday Feast Menu between 12.00pm and 4.00pm.

Staring from £75pp
The Roots Sunday Feast celebrates the great British Sunday lunch, reimagined through our seasonal, ingredient-led cooking.
Inspired by Yorkshire’s changing harvests and produce from Tommy Banks’ family farm in Oldstead, each Sunday brings beautifully roasted meats, seasonal vegetables and carefully crafted accompaniments, served generously for sharing around the table. A relaxed yet refined way to enjoy Sunday at Roots York.
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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