Welcome to Indie York
York has a thriving independent scene with 65% of its businesses being independently run. Indie York supports and celebrates those local businesses in our online directory and printed map. There is a unique assortment of specialist shops, award winning restaurants, cosy cafes, characterful places to stay and bespoke services catering to all local resident and visitor interests and needs; many of which can only be found in York. If different, unique and special interests you then explore our map and directory to plan your next trip to York and enjoy shopping, staying, exploring, eating and drinking locally.
Places to Eat & Drink
If you’re looking for an established foodie haven then York has it all; the city has a thriving restaurant and café scene with many of our restaurants gracing internationally renowned guides. Our Food & Drink category caters for all needs whether you are searching for fine dining or a cosy café for afternoon tea. You can find something to suit your visit in our directory and map.
Places to Shop
York has a wealth of unique, varied and niche retail businesses. The Indie York directory and map guides you to all our independent retail members.
Places for Culture
There is much more to York than historical culture, there is also a lively independent gallery, bookshop and music scene offering live music, comedy, rare books, artwork, jewellery, gifts and much more. Our galleries often highlight work by local artists’ and have a knowledgeable insight into artists’ work that can make a real difference when choosing something special.
Places for Health & Wellbeing
Beauty, yoga, pilates, gyms, opticians, complementary therapies, personal training and a veterinary practice are all covered in this sector.
Places to Stay
Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts are represented in this category. York has some really special, unique and world-class accommodation providers who offer much more than a bland, generic proposition. The independent business owners know their city inside out and when staying with them they are happy to guide you to fellow independents.
Services
This category highlights the independent service sector which is varied including: architects, pottery cafes, alterations services, IT Support, locksmiths, printers, design agencies and many more!
Indie York's Mysterious & Magical Trail 2021
Indie York is excited to announce details of our Mysterious & Magical Treasure Trail. Held from Saturday 23th October to Sunday 31st October, over 90 Indie York member businesses are taking part in the trail to promote the city’s independent businesses and highlight our city.
The trail is a socially distanced activity open to all age groups and abilities. We are keen for York residents, visitors to the city and students to get involved. There will be unique clues in participating member windows. Each cluster will have its own set of clues so you can do as many or as few trails as you like. The clusters are: Acomb, Bishy Road, Central York, Fifth Quarter, Fossgate/Walmgate, Goodramgate, Petergate & Stonegate, Micklegate & The Shambles.
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Indie York's Mysterious & Magical Trail 2021
Indie York is excited to announce details of our Mysterious & Magical Treasure Trail. Held from Saturday 23th October to Sunday 31st October, over 90 Indie York member businesses are taking part in the trail to promote the city’s independent businesses and highlight our city.
Our new Indie York Video 2021
We are very excited to introduce our new Indie York video highlighting a range of our member businesses. Produced by Beetrootbox Productions.
Totally Locally Fiver Fest 2021
Indie York's independent shops and businesses are joining in with the Totally Locally National Fiver Fest - an innovative celebration of our independent high streets.
YORK IS PART OF THE TOTALLY LOCALLY NATIONAL FIVER FEST 12 – 26th June.
Indie York Fiver Fest Offers Here
New Indie York Chair Appointed
Indie York is very pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chair, Rebecca Hill.
Indie York Food & Drink Member Status - Lockdown 3
You can now find a directory of current Indie York Food & Drink member status during Lockdown 3. This directory will tell you if a member is open, closed, offering delivery or click and collect etc. This list was last updated on the 11th January 2021. We recommend that you contact members for current information as their situation can change. Alternatively please e-mail Sara at hello@indieyork.co.uk
Indie York Medieval & Magical Treasure Trail & The Little York Ghost Hunt
Indie York's Medieval & Magical Treasure Trail & The Little York Ghost Hunt starts this Saturday 24th October and runs for half-term week ending on Sunday 1st November.
Indie York Magical & Medieval Treasure Trail Press Release
Join us this coming half-term for a free, fun trail around York discovering our city's independent businesses as well as York's medieval and magical highlights. It's free, it's fun and it celebrates York.
Indie York Treasure Hunt & iTravel York's Walking Festival
This is a jointly organised event that will encourage people to hunt out the clues in York's High Street Independent's windows and to encourage people to walk, cycle, to follow paths and tracks on our printed and online map around the City on foot. Download treasure map here!