Date Night Done Right – A Visit to the Whippet Inn, York

Last night, Mr & Mrs H enjoyed a truly memorable evening at one of York’s best-kept secrets…The Whippet Inn. Set in a beautifully preserved Grade II listed building from 1896, it’s tucked away on one of the city’s quieter streets… but trust us, it’s worth finding.

We never recommend anywhere to our guests unless we’ve tried it ourselves (tough job but someone has to do it!) and this one is an absolute must next time you stay with us. From start to finish, the experience was faultless—outstanding food, great wine, and genuinely lovely staff who made us feel right at home.

To start, we nibbled on salt beef nuggets with chimichurri emulsion, before diving into the star of the show: treacle-cured equilibrium beef served with 15-hour crispy potatoes, tenderstem broccoli, watercress pesto, black garlic aioli, and charred and pickled shallots. Absolute perfection 😋

We ended the evening with a beautifully balanced pineapple frangipane tart, followed by a zesty lemon drizzle cocktail—Lemon Gin Liqueur, Licor 43, Limoncello, cream and lemon juice. Needless to say, we left very happy…and very full!

What really stood out, beyond the incredible food, was the service. Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate—just like us, The Whippet team care deeply about the guest experience. 🥰