Slug & Lettuce - Swinegate York

You'd be forgiven for walking past this stretch of Back Swinegate without noticing much, but step inside and you'll find one of the better chain operations in the city centre. The interior strikes that tricky balance between polished and welcoming, with enough character to make you forget you're in a Slug & Lettuce at all. The cocktail menu does what it says on the tin—classic serves done properly without any unnecessary faff. Weekend bottomless brunches pack the place out with hen dos and birthday celebrations, but come midweek and you'll find it's actually a decent spot for after-work drinks. The staff know their way around a shaker, and the Back Swinegate location means you're perfectly positioned for a proper night out in the medieval streets.