York Restaurant Week at Zest: 2 brunch dishes for £20

Brunch for two, sorted! Enjoy any 2 breakfast or brunch dishes for just £20 during York Restaurant Week, 5–18 October 2026. The perfect excuse to brunch together.

Available Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm. Pre-booking is required – quote code RWAZ120925 when you book.

Delicious all-day breakfasts in York

Savour our ALL DAY breakfast & brunch alongside EVERYDAY 2 for 1 cocktails! See why customers call it the best breakfast in York.

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All-day breakfast plates at Zest brunch bar in York

Luxurious all day brunch

Brunch shouldn’t be rushed — and at Zest, it never is. Whether you’re easing into a lazy Sunday or making a midweek moment feel special, our all day brunch menu is here whenever you are.

Think indulgent plates, bold flavours, and the kind of relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to linger just a little longer. From classic comfort dishes to something a little more unexpected, every bite is crafted to impress. Pull up a chair, order another round, and let the day take care of itself. See what our regulars say in Is this the best brunch York has to offer?
Fresh brunch plate with grilled halloumi, watermelon salad and iced matcha at Zest, York
Freshly poured coffee at a breakfast cafe in York

Fresh ground Italian coffee

Whether you prefer a flat white, a cortado, espresso or cappuccino, we have got you covered. Expert barristas, delicious coffee. 

The best smoothies in York

Fresh, fruity and blended to order, our smoothies have been called “best smoothie in York” by more than one happy guest on Google. Enjoy one with your brunch, or grab a couple to take away while you explore the city.

Smoothies to go are 2 for £10. See all our latest deals on our offers and events page.
Wild berry smoothie in the cafe at Zest brunch bar York

2-4-1 cocktails,
all day, every day

Great cocktails shouldn’t come with a time limit. At Zest, our 2-for-1 cocktails run all day, every day — because the best excuse to order another is simply that you can. From fruity spritzes to classic pours with a twist, our cocktail menu is made to be shared, savoured, and ordered twice.

Don’t miss the Whip-Ma Whop-Ma, our signature serve that’s become a firm favourite — and with 2-for-1 all day, there’s never been a better time to try it. Come in for one, stay for both. Explore the full line-up on our Cocktail Bar in York page.
Friends sharing weekend brunch on the rooftop terrace at Zest York
Guests enjoying drinks above the rooftops of York city centre at Zest

Events

Some drinks are just drinks — and then there are the ones you talk about for weeks. At Zest, we bring the atmosphere to match the cocktails, with live music and events that turn a great evening into a proper occasion.

Whether you’re looking for a lively weekend soundtrack or a night out with something a little extra, keep an eye on what’s on and come ready to enjoy it. Good food, good drinks, great company — and a reason to stay a little longer.
Brunch plates and 2-4-1 cocktails at Zest York for a Christmas get-together

What’s gone on lately?

This month’s best sellers…

Open-Faced Steak Sandwich / £10.90

Caramelised onion, chargrilled steak, sweet chilli BBQ, Haxby Bakehouse sourdough, golden fries

Zest Breakfast Tower / £10.95

Two Cumberland sausages, rashers of bacon, poached egg, grilled tomato, chilli jam, Haxby Bakehouse sourdough

Smashed Avo & Poach - Smoked Salmon / £12.95

Haxby Bakehouse sourdough, smashed avocado, poached eggs, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet chilli jam, smoked salmon

See the staff's 2-4-1 recommendations

RUM SWIZZLE / £13.95

Bacardi white rum, Malibu coconut rum, fresh pineapple, lime juice, raspberry syrup

WHIP-MA WHOP-MA / £14.95

Bacardi white rum, peach schnapps, fresh pineapple, lime juice, peach, angostura bitters

Pineapple Tequila Sunrise / £13.95

Jose Cuervo tquila, Aperol aperitivo, fresh pineapple, lime juice, raspberry syrup

Zest York FAQs

What are your opening hours?

We’re open Monday to Saturday, 9am until 6pm, and Sunday, 9am until 4pm. Food is served from 9am until the kitchen closes at 4pm, with last food orders at 3.45pm. Last drinks orders are 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 3.30pm on Sunday.

Not always — if a table’s free, it’s yours. Weekends and bigger groups are the ones worth booking ahead for, and you can reserve yours on this page.

Sorry, no. Whilst we like dogs, unfortunately we do not accept dogs inside Zest York.

You’ll find us at 5 Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York, YO1 8BL — next to St Crux Church and a two-minute walk from the Shambles.

It is. Order the Zest Breakfast Tower at 9am or at 3pm and you’ll get exactly the same plate — there’s no breakfast cut-off here.

Yes — two for one on any two of the same cocktail, every day we’re open. There’s no happy-hour window to squeeze into.

Enjoy good times, good food and great cocktails - reserve your table today!

2-4-1 cocktails all day, every day at Zest rooftop bar, York

5 Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York, YO1 8BL
01904651868

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Special requests?

Do you have dietary concerns? Questions about an upcoming event? Drop us a line, and we'll get back to you soon.

Opening hours

Mon

09:00 - 18:00

Tues

09:00 - 18:00

Weds

09:00 - 18:00

Thurs

09:00 - 18:00

Fri

09:00 - 18:00

Sat

09:00 - 18:00

Sun

09:00 - 16:00

Last food orders 3.45pm (kitchen closes 4pm)
Last drinks 5.30pm Mon–Sat · 3.30pm Sun

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Cocktails at Zest near York Christmas market

Happy Hour

everyday 3-6pm. Save on cocktail jugs, wine and fizz
COCKTAIL JUGS
Long Island Iced Tea - 1 for £30, 2 for £40
Raspberry Collins - 1 for £25, 2 for £35
Pineapple Tequila Sunrise - 1 for £30, 2 for £40

WINE BOTTLES
House Red / Rose / White 75cl bottles £18 each

FIZZ
2x Raspberry Bellini £10
2x Aperol Spritz £12
2x Pineapple Mimosa £10
2x Peach Bellini £10
2x Classic Mimosa £10
2x Hugo Spritz £12