Sip 2-4-1 cocktails on our rooftop terrace, up above Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate with views across York’s rooftops. Open all day, every day, whatever the occasion.
Looking for a cocktail bar in York more generally? Our rooftop terrace is one of several spots to enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails at Zest — see the full Cocktail Bar in York page for the details.
Whether you’re after a classic Espresso Martini, a Hugo Spritz or something from our wine and spirits list, Zest’s rooftop terrace is one of the best spots for cocktails in York, tucked away above Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate in the city centre.
Every cocktail is made properly and served 2-4-1 on any two of the same drink, all day, every day.
There’s beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks too, so there’s something for everyone taking in the view.
Fancy breakfast or brunch before your cocktails? Take a look at our Breakfast in York and Brunch in York menus.
Vodka, coffee liqueur and a shot of espresso, shaken until frothy.
Gordon's Gin, Prosecco DOC, elderflower, mint and soda.
Vodka, Passoa and passion fruit, shaken and served straight up.
Vodka, Chambord and pineapple juice, shaken until silky smooth.
Vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry juice, served long over ice.
Vodka, tomato juice and a kick of spice, garnished and ready to sip.
Also on the drinks menu: Wines including Neptune Point Sauvignon Blanc and Old Station Malbec, La Fornarina Prosecco DOC and Salasar Crémant de Limoux by the glass, draught and bottled beers and ciders such as Peroni, Brewdog Punk IPA and Aspall, and premium spirits served neat or mixed, from Hendrick's Gin and Grey Goose Vodka to Kraken Rum and Glenfiddich 12. Soft drinks, mocktails and hot drinks are all available too.
The rooftop terrace is open whenever we are — Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 9am-4pm. There's no fixed "cocktail hour" here, so a round of 2-4-1 drinks with a view is whenever you fancy it.
The rooftop terrace fills up fast on sunny evenings and weekends, especially with 2-4-1 on the cocktails, so booking ahead is a good idea if you want a specific spot. Midweek afternoons are usually easier to walk into. Call 01904 651868 to book.
There's no dedicated car park at Zest, but we're right in the city centre on Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, a short walk from several pay-and-display car parks and handy for anyone combining a rooftop cocktail with a day exploring York.
Yes — most of our cocktails, wines, beers and spirits are vegan-friendly and gluten-free, including the whole 2-4-1 range. If you've got any allergies or specific dietary needs, just flag them with your server and they'll steer you to the right drinks.
Yes — the rooftop bar sits alongside our all-day breakfast and brunch menus, so you can order anything from a Full English to a Beef Brisket Benedict right along with your 2-4-1 drinks. Check out our Breakfast in York and Brunch in York pages for the full food line-up.
Find us at 5 Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York, YO1 8BL — a two-minute walk from the Shambles. Open Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 9am-4pm, with 2-4-1 cocktails all day, every day.
