Celebrate These 5 Special Occasions At The Star Inn The City

The Star Inn The City is an award winning Brasserie-style restaurant nestled on the banks of the charming River Ouse in the centre of York.

Inspired by the culinary imagination of Michelin-star chef Andrew Pern, all-year-round we serve up an eclectic mix of scrumptious seasonal dishes made using the finest, locally sourced ingredients.

We also proudly serve an extensive drinks list featuring carefully selected wines, bottles of premium bubbly, tasty local ales and speciality cocktails. Magnums are also available to purchase.

Whether you’re looking to book an intimate dinner for an anniversary celebration or searching for a special restaurant in York that’s perfect for a birthday get-together, our hospitable team are on hand to help create an occasion to remember.

Here are 5 special occasions that you can celebrate at The Star Inn The City:

Birthdays At The Star Inn The City

Since opening our doors in 2013, The Star Inn The City has hosted countless happy birthday celebrations so whether you’re honouring Dad’s 50^th, or your own 21^st, join us for an unforgettable dining experience.

Our AA Rosette winning restaurant has developed a reputation for exquisite food served in a relaxed and ambient setting and our team are always ready to deliver the warmest of Yorkshire welcomes. Birthday guests can expect to enjoy a broad range of pan-roasted lamb dishes, fresh fish, and succulent pork plates or how about indulging in one of our decadent desserts?

What’s more, our team will do all we can to accommodate any special requests, making your birthday event even more memorable.

If you’re lucky enough to have a summer birthday, you can also choose to dine in our quaint outdoor dining area, the perfect spot for a long summer birthday lunch, although booking in advance is recommended.

Anniversaries At The Star Inn The City

With charming interiors, and an enviable riverside location, The Star Inn The City is the perfect spot for an intimate anniversary celebration.

Whether it’s your very first anniversary, or a silver milestone event, we’re delighted to invite you to enjoy an evening of romance and first-class service. Kickstart your anniversary celebration by tucking into a delicious starter such as Salt-aged Yorkshire Beef ‘Tartare’. As the evening draws on next indulge in one of our renowned mains like Lemon Thyme Roasted Loin of North Sea Monkfish, served with Saffron Risotto.

To compliment your anniversary meal, be sure to enjoy a glass or two of our carefully selected wines or go all out and order a bottle of premium champagne or magnum.

If you’ve not yet tied the knot but still want to enjoy a special evening with your long-term beau or first date, book a table now and enjoy some quality one-on-one time; you may even be able to steal a kiss beside the candles!

Graduations At The Star Inn The City

Has your loved one recently graduated from university? Do you want to treat a family member to a special meal to commemorate them passing their exams? Join us at The Star Inn The City and get ready to doff your hat and raise a toast!

We’ll supply the fizz, you bring the guests; we’ve welcomed scores of graduation parties over the years and we’re ready to help graduates celebrate their accomplishments in style.

Here at The Star Inn The City we even offer two private dining choices that are perfectly suited to a graduation gathering. Private dining options include the use of our River Room, which overlooks the charming banks of the River Ouse. This elegant space can accommodate up to 13 guests with non-exclusive use or from 14 to 24 guests with exclusive use.

Christenings At The Star Inn The City

A christening is a time to celebrate new life, tradition, family, and friends and there’s no better place in York to mark this wonderful occasion than here at The Star Inn The City.

Our riverside brasserie boasts a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere with delicious food and wine served all week. We are also conveniently located in the heart of York, close to the historic Lendal Bridge and Tower.

Our restaurant is within easy walking distance of York Station. If you’re driving, you will find The Star Inn The City located a short distance from Marygate Carpark- which can be accessed via Museum Gardens or the riverside path.

If you’re joining us for an after-service meal on a Sunday, diners can also enjoy our renowned Sunday Lunch Menu. To view our Sample Sunday Lunch Menu please click here.

Wedding Receptions At The Star Inn The City

The Star Inn The City serves as the perfect venue for a stylish and intimate wedding reception. With stunning views across the River Ouse and York centre, elegant interiors, a pretty outdoor dining area, and expertly prepared food, we guarantee that you’ll guests will be far from disappointed.

If you’re considering booking our restaurant for your wedding reception, we have two main private dining options: reserve a space in our Private Dining room, which can accommodate up to 15 guests with non-exclusive use, or from 16 guests to a maximum of 36 guests with exclusive use.

Alternatively, reserve our gorgeous River Room, which can accommodate up to 13 guests with non-exclusive use or from 14 to 24 guests with exclusive use.

Whichever option you choose we’ll do our absolute best to facilitate any special requirements and our special blend of friendly service and attention to detail means you can look forward to a wedding reception to remember.