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York’s best pubs, shops and restaurants revealed on award shortlist

Fri 22 Sep 2023  @ 5:34pm YorkMix News

Visit York has today revealed the finalists for its tourism awards 2024.

The awards celebrate the best in tourism, hospitality and culture, and will be handed out in a ceremony at York Racecourse on 14 March 2024.

New categories for 2024 include The Best of York Award, and Independent Business of the Year. 

Managing director of Make It York Sarah Loftus said:  “We’ve had some really strong applications this year, across the board.

“A huge congratulations to our finalists who have been announced today, and who have demonstrated excellence in their sectors.”

David Horne, MD at awards sponsor LNER, said:  “We are proud to support the Visit York Tourism Awards, helping to celebrate the individuals and businesses that continue to work hard to make York such a great place to visit.

“Congratulations to all those who have been selected as a finalist.”  

Eligible winners across a number of categories will be automatically put forward to the national Visit England Awards for Excellence 2024 to compete for the crown of the country’s best.

York has a strong record of national glory, with Middletons Hotel’s General Manager, Adam Wardale, taking the Unsung Hero Award in the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2022, and The Dovecote Barns a silver runner-up in the Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year in the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2023. 

Visit York Tourism Awards Finalists 2024

B&B and Guest House of the Year  

• MonkBridge House 
• The Bar Convent Guest House 
• The Fat Badger, York  

Business Event Venue of the Year  

• The Guildhall  
• City Cruises 

Sponsored by Business Enterprise Fund

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year  

• Flaxton Meadows 
• Wigwam Holidays 
• High Oaks Grange 

Experience of the Year  

• Sharmini’s Inspirational Indian Cuisine 
• The Bloody Tour of York  
• The Deathly Dark Tours 
• The Wizard Walk of York 

Sponsored by LNER

Large Hotel of the Year  

• Middletons Hotel 
• Moxy York  

Sponsored by Streamline Taxis

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year  

• The York Dungeon 
• National Railway Museum 
• The Web Adventure Park  
• Yorkshire Air Museum  

New Tourism Business Award  

• Hart Lake Escapes 
• The Wizard Walk of York 
• Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel 

Sponsored by PPS Essentials

Pub of the Year  

• The Lime Tree Inn  
• The Fat Badger  
• Social 8 Lounge 
• The Drovers Arms Restaurant and Country Pub 

Sponsored by Hunter Gee Holroyd

Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year  

• 101 House At The End 
• Roomzzz Aparthotel York  

Small Hotel of the Year  

• The Pheasant Hotel 
• Clementines Town House 
• Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel 

Sponsored by booking.com

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year  

• The Bar Convent Heritage Centre 
• World of James Herriot 
• The Hole in Wand 
• York Army Museum 

Sponsored by VisiSoft

Taste of England Award  

• Legacy at The Grand 
• Fish & Forest 
• Ate O’Clock 

Sponsored by Fowlers of York

The Best of York Award*  

• Millers Fish & Chips 
• The Bloody Tour of York 

Sponsored by York St John University

Independent Business of the Year*  

• Avorium 
• The Deathly Dark Tours 
• The Wizard Walk of York  
• Breezy Knees Gardens 

Sponsored by Clarion Housing Group

Event, Festival or Cultural Experience of the Year*  

• Castle Howard 
• Hallowscream at York Maze 
• York Pride 
• York Mansion House 

Sponsored by North York Moors

Retailer of the Year*  

• York Gin 
• Love Cheese 
• The Potions Cauldron 

Sponsored by York BID

* These categories are local awards and not eligible for the Visit England Awards for Excellence.

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Visit York Tourism Awards 2023: Winners

On Thursday 23rd March, the winners of the Visit York Tourism Awards 2023 were revealed at a prestigious awards ceremony at York Racecourse. These awards, sponsored by LNER, shine a spotlight on York's top businesses in the realms of tourism, hospitality, and culture, as they proudly claimed one of the 16 esteemed trophies up for grabs.

This event is more than just a celebration; it's an invitation to discover the gems that York holds. Allow the excitement of the Visit York Tourism Awards to pique your interest, and immerse yourself in the city's charm and hospitality on your next visit!

Multiple Days

In this Itinerary

Large visitor attraction of the year.

Castle Howard is one of Britain’s finest stately homes, situated just outside York in the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Highly Commended : North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Finalists : The York Dungeon, The Web Adventure Park, JORVIK Viking Centre (York Archaeological Trust), The Hole in Wand York.

Award sponsored by Ward Hadaway

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

Wigwam Holidays Ball Hall Farm is a true rural hideaway, surrounded by native woodland with all the cabins overlooking the stunning wildlife lake.

Finalists : Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges, York Meadows Camping & Caravan Park

Sponsored by Greatest Hits Radio

Cultural Venue of the Year

York Theatre Royal has been producing great drama in the beautiful city of York for over 270 years and is one of the country’s leading producing theatres.

Finalists : York Mansion House, Grand Opera House York, York Barbican

Sponsored by Latimer Housing

Retailer of the Year

York Gin celebrates world-class products that are actually made in York. As well as gins, they sell a range of local beers, Yorkshire snacks and hand-made gifts.

Finalists : Avorium, Antiques Centre York, The Potions Cauldron

Sponsored by fidomoney

Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award

Stillingfleet Lodge Garden offers a tranquil get-away from the hustle and bustle of life. A family garden that has been lovingly planted up over 40 years, it offers an oasis of calm.

Finalists : Avorium, Fairfax Corner

Sponsored by The Fabl

Event or Festival the Year

Directed by Ivan Kozlov and Ekaterina Kozlova, an unmissable night of dance including excerpts from ballets Tribute to Peace, Don Quixote, La Bayadere and Paquita. All funds raised supported Kyiv City Ballet and York Theatre Royal’s ongoing partnership.

Finalists : York Proms, York Maze Hallowscream, Yorktoberfest, York Fashion Week

Sponsored by LNER

Experience of the Year

Based in York’s finest hotel, The Cookery School at The Grand, York offers classes for all skill levels. The expert tutors cater to everyone from total beginners and reluctant cooks to aspiring chefs and experts looking to widen their repertoire.

Highly Commended : The Wizard Walk of York

Finalists : The Hilt, The Deathly Dark Tours

Sponsored by Destination Core

Large Hotel of the Year

Nestled in secluded courtyard gardens and within the City walls, Middletons Hotel offers 56 cosy guest rooms spread over six historic, grade II listed buildings.

Highly Commended : The Grand, York

Finalist : Malmaison York

Sponsored by Streamline Taxis

New Tourism Business Award

No.1 York is GuestHouse Hotel's latest home in this noble city just a 10-minute stroll from York Minster. The building is a Grade II Listed Regency townhouse of stately proportions and head-turningly good looks.

Finalists: 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchants, Avorium, A Brecks Away Holiday Cottages, The Wizard Walk of York

Sponsored by PPS

Pub of The Year

Great food, fine ales, plenty of gin and a friendly atmosphere – what more could you want from a restaurant and country pub?

Finalist : Valhalla York

Sponsored by Hunter Gee Holroyd

Resilience and Innovation Award

An award-winning LGBTQ+ and disability-led theatre company based in York, promoting creative skills and encouraging community cohesion, particularly with those who face barriers to accessing theatre.

Finalists : City Sightseeing (Transdev), Yemen Heaven, The Deathly Dark Tours

Sponsored by York St John University

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

Multi-award winning converted 18th century eco barns beside the River Ouse. Experience a taste of country living with handmade country kitchens, luxury mattress bedrooms (all en-suite), log stoves and landscaped gardens.

Finalists : Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges, A Brecks Away Holiday Cottages

Sponsored by YO1 Radio

Small Hotel of the Year

Dating back to 1080, and nestled in the heart of the exclusive Minster Quarter, the multi-award winning Grays Court Hotel is the original hidden gem.

Finalists: Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa, No.1 by GuestHouse, York

Sponsored by Inglis Chartered Accountants

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year

Mother Shipton’s is a beloved Knaresborough landmark and England’s oldest visitor attraction, open since 1630. This popular visitor attraction tells the story of Mother Shipton and the Petrifying Well.

Finalists: York Army Museum, World of James Herriot

Sponsored by VisiSoft

Taste of England Award

The Bow Room Restaurant at Grays Court Hotel has Michelin Plate status and 3 AA Rosettes.

Finalists: Corner Grill House Restaurant, Chopping Block at Walmgate Ale House, The Raj York

Sponsored by F.R. Fowler & Son

B&B and Guest House of the Year

The Bishop & The Bison is an AA 5 Star property that offers a unique interpretation of the British bed and breakfast.

Finalists: MonkBridge House, Westergate House, The Sidings Hotel & Restaurant

Sponsored by Shambles Market

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