By Mim Williams
When it comes to eateries, York residents are truly spoilt for choice. In the past couple of years, we’ve seen more restaurants popping up around town, and the Old Liquor Store is one of the best!
Located just outside the city centre in the restored Grade II listed Terry’s Chocolate Factory, The Old Liquor Store is a welcome addition to York’s culinary scene. Neatly tucked underground, this hidden gem offers an array of wining and dining options to suit every occasion. This neighbourhood restaurant, bar and wine shop has been in business for a couple of years now, and Your Local Link visited this month to give you the inside scoop…
Upon arrival, we were met with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere, imparted by warm lighting, exposed brickwork and tiles, and plenty of features faithfully retained from this historic York building. I clocked the well-stocked wine rack straight away, and our waiter kindly walked me through the wine list while suggesting pairings for each course. As well as an abundance of various vinos, the bar also offers an incredible selection of cocktails, including all of your favourite classics with a twist. Given the location, it’s no surprise that the chocolate-centric theme is present in the signature cocktails (think Chocolate Orange Martinis). We decided to go with the Chocolate Negroni and Martini, which were expertly shaken by our waiter Paddy, who also explained which ingredients go into these chocolate-inspired treats!
One drink down, it was time for us to check out the food (there are all-day and night-time menus to choose from, as well as Sunday Roast options). For a snack to start, Pat selected the Homemade Sausage Rolls, which came served with micro veg; the dish was neatly presented and looked almost too good to eat, like a work of art! This was one of Pat’s favourites, and we’d highly recommend giving it a go.
Next up, it was time for Oysters. We selected a few variations, including a Brew York-inspired Oyster, which was beautifully beer-battered and served with spicy Seaweed Hot Sauce. This paired well with a pint of Brew York’s Rhubarbra Streisand, a sour and creamy rhubarb IPA.
For our starters proper, Pat picked the Salmon Fillet, while I went for the Scallops with crispy Belly Pork. For the main course, we opted for the succulent Sirloin Steak and scrumptious Seafood Special, both served with decadent Triple-cooked Chips.
Not to be defeated, we chose the Chocolate-inspired Mousse and Peach Melba Sorbet for dessert. Once again, all of our plates were extremely well presented, and the effort that goes into these culinary creations is easy to see. I was also happy to learn that our selections were made with locally sourced ingredients.
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