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Barley Hall Coffee Shop
Continue your historic exploration of York with a relaxing hot drink in the new Barley Hall Coffee Shop.
More than a café, immerse yourself in the history of our newest venue, once home to Thomas Gent’s printing shop and an 18th-Century coffee house. Perfect for refreshment indoors, or al fresco in the aptly-named Coffee Yard.
Where possible our produce is locally sourced from businesses such as bread, cakes and pastries from Haxby Bakehouse and Bluebird Bakery as well as our very own coffee blend from York Emporium.
Make sure you pick up one of our loyalty cards too, so you can get your 10th drink for free.
Opening timings
24th April – 9th February 2024: 10am-4pm
10th February – 18th February 2024: 10am-5pm
19th February – 22nd March 2024: 10am-4pm
23rd March – 14th April 2024: 10am-5pm
Venue : Barley Hall Coffee Shop
Phone : 01904615505
Address : 2 Coffee Yard
We serve a selection of hot drinks, including our signature blend coffee, locally sourced cakes and pastries, as well as dairy and gluten-free options. Ask your barista for more details
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A little piece of Italy in York. - This is a charming little cafe, set next to the Barley Hall. I regularly stop here on my way back from walking my dog. The staff are lovely and really... read more 
Di B
30th September 2023
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Lovely to find somewhere tucked away like this and not one of the same-old coffee places. Had a very welcome latte and stunning cinnamon breakfast bun. Simply the most delicious... read more
Joanna Brown
16th October 2023The waitress was really nice to me and my friends!! And the coffee was delicious, will definitely visit again 💗
Rifal Si
16th October 2023 -
Visited Saturday 16th September at 3.30pm, tea for two, and 2 slices of Oreo cake, tasted lovely and service is brilliant, staff are so pleasant and friendly, totally recommend
Brian Moorcroft
23rd September 2023I made a quick stop here before visiting Barley Hall itself. I tried a 'Jorvik Fog', and highly recommend it - all the flavour of mint choc chip ice cream... read more
Josh Brailsford
23rd August 2023 -
What a lovely, quiet, cosy coffee shop in a fabulous location. The decaff was one of the best I've tried for a long time.
Darren Hall
23rd August 2023Went to this lovely little cafe for the first time the other day with my mum and 2 girls, very friendly staff and great atmosphere. Prices are very reasonable and... read more
Michaela Lockwood
23rd August 2023 -
Very nice cafe. Does get busy. Staff very efficient and helpful.
Claire Bond
23rd July 2023Tucked away in a little alleyway, it's was a lovely day so we sat outside. It's not often you find a place that sells a London Fog (Earl Grey Latte... read more
Natalie Crooke
23rd May 2023
Find out more about the 18th-century in York by watching our quick informative videos.
Bard at Barley Hall
Once you’re rested and refreshed pop next door and take a look at our newest exhibition, The Bard at Barley Hall which features a host of beautiful costumes showcased in Shakespearean films from the past few decades including Al Pacino’s Shylock costume from a Merchant of Venice, one of Kate Winslett’s Ophelia costume from Hamlet and Helena Bohnam-Carter’s costume from Twelfth Night. The exhibition also features an exploration of historic theatre in York as well as focusing on how the Hall was used as inspiration for the Globe Theatre in London.