Black Swan
A budget-friendly Selby pub with outdoor seating and a warm 4.6 rating from families and locals alike.

Restaurants · York
Bright and green-framed, with windows looking straight out onto the trees, this is the kind of York dining room that feels calm rather than cramped — buggy access, high chairs and free parking take the edge off arriving with a small crowd. There's a kids' menu, vegan options and outdoor seating when the weather holds. The cooking is the real draw: arancini, the burrata pizzetta, a properly cooked ribeye, lobster pasta, and daily specials that people still talk about afterwards. Staff are quick, cheerful and genuinely patient, and food tends to land fast — useful when someone's patience is running out. Worth knowing: Saturday evenings get packed and loud, tables can be turned in under two hours, and you may be seated close to a big party. Book ahead and go early with children.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A budget-friendly Selby pub with outdoor seating and a warm 4.6 rating from families and locals alike.
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