Address:
1 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX

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Telephone:
01904 620230

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Opening Times:
Wednesday: 12:00–00:00
Thursday: 12:00–00:00
Friday: 12:00–02:00
Saturday: 12:00–02:00
Sunday: 12:00–02:00

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Description:
Sotano is an independent Mediterranean tapas bar and underground cocktail spot hidden beneath the historic streets of York. Serving Spanish-inspired small plates, sharing boards, craft beers, wines and cocktails, it combines a cosy basement restaurant with a rooftop terrace that is perfect for sunny drinks and relaxed evenings.

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Good for:
Tapas · Cocktails · Wine · Sharing boards · Date nights · Late-night drinks · Rooftop terrace sessions · Small plates · Group dining · Anyone who likes discovering a hidden York gem rather than sticking to the obvious spots

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Nearby:
Little Stonegate · Stonegate · York Minster · The Shambles · St Helen’s Square · Parliament Street · York City Walls · Coppergate

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Make a Day of It:
Start with a wander through York’s historic streets, browse the independent shops around Stonegate and The Shambles, then head underground at Sotano for Mediterranean plates and cocktails. If the sun is out, finish with drinks on the terrace and pretend you planned the whole thing perfectly.

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The Tidy Take:
Sotano is one of York’s best hidden-away bars, combining old-city charm with modern food, cocktails and late-night atmosphere. Great for dates, groups and anyone who enjoys a place that feels like you have discovered it rather than simply walked into it.