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York Nightlife

York’s liveliest nightlife is centred around Micklegate, which has its own brewery and is lined by pubs. For the latest listings of what's on in York, look online (www.whatsonyork.com).

Bars in York

Evil Eye Lounge

For some laid-back fun, try the Evil Eye Lounge, with its louche, lamp-lit rooms, plus broad range of cocktails and (beware) absinthe.

24 Stonegate
www.evileyelounge.com

Last Drop Inn

The brewery owns several pubs within York including the Last Drop Inn.

27 Colliergate.
01904 621 951
www.york-brewery.co.uk

The Black Swan

This atmospheric Tudor inn and has live music most evenings, with everything from jazz to ever-popular folk nights.

Peasholme Green
01904 679131
http://www.blackswanyork.com

The Living Room

For grown-up sophistication and fabulous river views, head for The Living Room.

1 Bridge Street.
http://www.thelivingroom.co.uk

Ye Olde Starre Inn

This is reputedly the city's oldest pub, reputedly used as a morgue by the Roundheads.

Stonegate
01904 623 063.

Clubs in York

Hub

Formerly Ziggy's, this is a York institution, playing anything from rock to techno, with plenty of students nights.

55 Micklegate
www.ziggysnightclub.com

The Gallery

This club comes with two floors of music, several bars and a warm atmosphere.

12 Clifford Street
www.galleryclub.co.uk

Culture in York

Grand Opera House

This opera house hosts more family-orientated and mass-market entertainment.

Cumberland Street
Tel: 0844 847 2322
www.grandoperahouseyork.org.uk

National Centre for Early Music

Situated in St Margaret's Church on Walmgate, the centre attracts some of the finest in jazz, folk and world music within a medieval gem.

St Margaret's Church, Walmgate
Tel: (01904) 658 338.
www.ncem.co.uk

Theatre Royal

The welcoming and striking Theatre Royal attracts many of the stars of stage and screen.

St Leonard's Place
Tel: (01904) 623 568 for tickets
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

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