5 of the Best Bottomless Brunches in York: Worth Losing Your Saturday For
09 Jul 2025
Brunch isn’t just a meal—it’s a lifestyle. And in York? It’s a celebration of carbs, cocktails, and living your best semi-responsible life. Whether you want phenomenal steak, Prosecco in a fairy-lit courtyard, or a hash brown stack with a side of sass, York’s brunch scene is serving. Hard.
We’ve rounded up five of the best bottomless brunches in York —some glam, some chilled, all dangerously easy to overdo. One cheats a little. One comes with nachos. All five will leave you slightly tipsy and extremely well fed. Let’s brunch.
1. The Biltmore – The Eight-Hour Brunch Party
Brunch here isn’t just a sit-down—it’s an eight-hour celebration of being alive, sparkly, and just tipsy enough to order nachos as a starter. Biltmore turns bottomless into an event, with Eggs Benedict so silky it should come with a rating, and “Muchos Nachos” piled like edible architecture. Prosecco and cocktails are flowing, and the vibe feels like a birthday getaway to Ibiza—even though it’s just a regular Saturday. Staff are fast, friendly, and somehow always appear the moment your glass hits empty. It’s bougie, it’s a bit wild, and if you’re not posing with a spritz by the bar at 3pm, are you even doing it right? (Disclaimer: the brunch itself is 90 minutes, anytime from 12pm to 8pm).
2. Social8 – Stelios, Stacks & Secret Sauce
No DJ, no disco ball—but Social8 doesn’t need glitter to shine. It’s all about vibes, and they start with the playlist, handpicked by one of the managers, Stelios (who may well be the most cool without trying man in York). The brunch itself centres on the now-legendary Hash Brown Stack: fried egg, sliced avo, and your choice of halloumi & chilli jam, chorizo & chipotle mayo, or wild mushrooms in garlic butter. Not technically bottomless, but the cocktails are so well made (and generously poured), you won’t miss it. It’s friendly, stylish, and just the right kind of messy.
3. Chez Mal at Malmaison – Sushi’s Out, Steak’s In
You might show up for the rooftop views at dusk up at Sora, but at brunch time, you’ll want to be staying downstairs for the flat iron steak and unlimited Aperol Spritz. Chez Mal is effortlessly cool—like the brunch version of that one friend who owns matching silk pyjamas and a Nutribullet. The vibe is sleek but relaxed, with Chicken Milanese, Harissa Grilled Aubergine, the Mal Burger, and cocktails served with more finesse than you thought possible before 2pm. It’s all laid-back luxury and just enough glamour to make it feel like an occasion. Exceptional food? Check! Killer cocktails? Check! Next-level hospitality? You know the drill.
4. Lucia – Where Brunch Becomes a Mini Break
Brunch at Lucia is like flying to Italy without having to queue for passport control. Set in a fairy-lit courtyard with cocktails that arrive prettier than you, this 90-minute bottomless brunch includes two proper Italian courses (try the linguine Bolognese or the wild mushroom risotto) and a steady stream of prosecco, cocktails, or beer. It’s elegant, sure, but never too serious—there’s laughter, pasta, and probably someone ordering another round of Limoncello just because. If your ideal brunch looks like a scene from a Mediterranean romcom, Lucia is the leading lady.
5. Impossible York – Brunch with a Side of “Ooh, What’s in This?”
Some brunches come with a playlist. Impossible’s Wonder Brunch comes with a whole mood. Set inside a glam former chocolate shop (yes really), this is where York’s cool kids gather for 90 minutes of free-flowing Prosecco, gin cocktails, wine or beer, and food that lands somewhere between bougie bar bites and “did I just eat five cauliflower wings without breathing?” Choose one big plate (or a small and a side, if you’re a nibbler), and brace for tough choices: moules marinière, fish tacos, bratwurst hot dog, or the ever-popular halloumi with chilli jam. It’s fun, fast, a bit flirty—and yeah, we stayed for cocktails after.
Best Bottomless Brunches in York Conclusion: Brunch Hard or Go Home
York’s bottomless brunch scene is alive, buzzing, and dangerously moreish. Whether you’re in it for the fizz, the food, or just a socially acceptable reason to wear sunglasses indoors, these five spots deliver. Think hash browns and halloumi, nachos and steak, pasta and Prosecco—all consumed in settings that scream “we’re making this a thing.” Just remember: drink water, cancel plans after 6pm, and always say yes to the fries.
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