The best bars & nightlife in York

9 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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York’s first speakeasy, King George Speakeasy, hides under Tutoni’s with plush seating, masterful cocktails, and an intimate vintage vibe.…

Lower Level of Tutoni's, 108 N George St

York’s first speakeasy, King George Speakeasy, hides under Tutoni’s with plush seating, masterful cocktails, and an intimate vintage vibe. Expect live music, small plates and tapas, plus open mic and karaoke on second and fourth Thursdays when you’re feeling brave or just cheering.

From the York newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Comedians from across the country perform at this venue that has a small-town atmosphere.

106 Broadway (Hanover)

Comedians from across the country perform at this venue that has a small-town atmosphere.

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A chalkboard menu lists 30 craft beers on tap at this warm tavern in an early 19th-century building.

57 W Market St

A chalkboard menu lists 30 craft beers on tap at this warm tavern in an early 19th-century building.

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Wood-paneled bistro's menu ranges from seafood paella to prime-rib French dip & jumbo cocktails.

48 N Beaver St

Wood-paneled bistro's menu ranges from seafood paella to prime-rib French dip & jumbo cocktails.

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Craft beers and cocktails complement comfort food at this laid-back eatery with a fireplace.

25 W Market St

Craft beers and cocktails complement comfort food at this laid-back eatery with a fireplace.

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The Cove

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Chill, casual bar serving seafood & American fare with 400+ whiskeys & a roomy deck.

1500 S George St

Chill, casual bar serving seafood & American fare with 400+ whiskeys & a roomy deck.

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Family-friendly entertainment center featuring bowling lanes with digital scoring, plus laser tag and an arcade for kids and adults.

3905 E Market St

Family-friendly entertainment center featuring bowling lanes with digital scoring, plus laser tag and an arcade for kids and adults.

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Relaxed haunt offering New American plates, a robust range of wine & spirits & an upstairs gallery.

106 N George St

Relaxed haunt offering New American plates, a robust range of wine & spirits & an upstairs gallery.

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Casual restaurant offering Mexican-Italian menu, specializing in brick-oven pizzas & huge burritos.

2440 E Market St

Casual restaurant offering Mexican-Italian menu, specializing in brick-oven pizzas & huge burritos.

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