Plonkers Bar & Bistro

4.6

314 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Good for groups
Charming
Good for special occasions

We are a family owned business located in the centre of York by the River Ouse. Our bar and bistro has gained a reputation for a wide range of beers and spirits coupled with an excellent selection of wines and champagnes. Close to The Grand Opera House and city centre, Plonkers is an ideal place to meet with friends or colleagues for a relaxed drink.
Weekends at Plonkers can have a party atmosphere where you can relax after work with friends. Upstairs seats approximately 26 but we can cater for buffets for around 40 people with some standing.
We now have our outside riverside area, where we serve food and drinks 10am – 9pm weather permitting.

Please note that although Open Table appears to let you book downstairs or upstairs, this is a glitch with open table, and whilst we will do our best to accommodate requests, no specific tables can be booked as its down to phasing on the day,

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Wine Bar, Home cooking
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
01904 655307
Website
http://www.plonkerswinebar.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5 Cumberland Street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9SW
Neighborhood
York
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 314 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

North Yorkshire
Great for brunch
North Yorkshire
Kid-friendly
North Yorkshire
Good for groups
North Yorkshire
Healthy
North Yorkshire
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

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Plonkers Bar & Bistro offers "excellent home-cooked food" with generous portions and good value, making it a great choice for a relaxed dining experience. The "friendly and welcoming" staff enhance the cozy atmosphere, and the wide selection of drinks complements the delicious menu options. It's a "hidden gem" perfect for gatherings.

314 Reviews

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Zoe
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our food was amazing! So tasty and all dietary requirements met including a last minute change from the chef which gave me great confidence that my needs were met re CC. The venue was very busy but we were seated promptly and never had to wait for food or drinks. A lovely evening!
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Sue
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place before attending the theatre. Good food and plenty of gin options. Would recommend booking a table.
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Jayne
Staffordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday carvery, excellent food, very good portions and good choice of veg. Service good and lovely staff. Would highly recommend.
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Amanda
Yorkshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We were disappointed when we visited. We were seated upstairs next to the window with a view of the bins. There was no atmosphere, it was very mundane decor and the staff looked bored. The food wasn’t amazing and for the price was very disappointing.
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Martina
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, and the staff super friendly! The atmosphere is very cozy. Thank you very much for everything!
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Amanda
Yorkshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great venue ......sent to Royal opera House and its 1 minute walk away. Service was impeccable even tho it got busy and all very helpful.
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Stuart
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch. Plonkers has a natural atmosphere helped by its cellar location and natural brick walls, so it doesn’t need to be packed to feel atmospheric. Food was great, service was prompt and everyone left happy!
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Donna
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food very nice, but was rather disappointed that there was no steak, no steak & ale pie, no lasagne, for a Sat night really didn't think that was good! What we had was nice, but would liked something more than a burger
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Michelle
Manchester
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good was excellent. I had the chilli con carne and my husband had the lasagne, both were excellent meals and very filling. Staff were very friendly and attentive and the price was very reasonable.
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Jill
Bath
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A nice place, with good food. Good for a friend's night out
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Plonkers Bar & Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 314 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

5 Cumberland Street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9SW

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
York
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Wine Bar, Home cooking
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.plonkerswinebar.co.uk/
Phone number
01904 655307

Plonkers Bar & Bistro

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