The Perky Peacock

An Interesting experience in this little café bar, sheltering at the side of Lendal bridge. A quite unique sort of place in a circular tower, overlooking the Ouse. Visited on a cold miserable day and unfortunately every visitor seemed to want to leave the door open. Small menu has a good range of food.

The position of this Cafe next to Lendal Bridge and it's close proximity to the York Minster presents you with a first view of the medieval delights that await you just a short walk over the bridge. The coffee was not up to my personal preference however. I believe coffee should be made with full fat milk and alternatives used only when you request them. As a consequence the coffee lacked body and the flavours I expected.

The dodgy dungeons so they say, like the ambience and concept. Simple breakfast menu but enough for many different choices. I recommend this petite cafe to indulge in the soft and crisp autumn at York

Brilliant little riverside cafe. Great staff and good solid food options all hosted in a really interesting building or you can enjoy the river sitting outside. Worth a stop.

Lovely atmospheric place for a morning coffee. Literally felt like we sat in a castle's underground prison (because we were!) Coffee was nice and service was quick. We didnt have anything to eat but the sandwiches looked good. Only thing is there are no toilets here! They are the other side of the bridge in the library!

One of our favourites in York. Nice location , next to River Rouse, next to Lendal Bridge, if you walk from York train station, you will not miss it, just look down before you walk across the Lendal Bridge. It’s a bit quirky, but very nice. It is one of the towers on Lendal bridge, it doesn’t have any toilet because of it. It’s the downside. Just go to the bar, order your coffee or drinks, but find a chair to sit , then enjoy the view of River Ouse.

What a delightful little building - it was so unique inside from what I saw when I ordered. As it was a lovely day I sat outside with a view of the river which is a lovely way to enjoy my latte. Beautifully presented and well made drink. Service was efficient & friendly. I didn't have a cake (next time!) but they looked amazing!

This unique little café is hidden away in a medieval toll tower below Lendal Bridge. Could easily have walked by without noticing it, but happily a sign directed me down a flight of steps (with a handrail) to the riverbank, and then another flight led me up into the café (there's no wheelchair access). There are a few tables outside, and also some in the haunted dungeon downstairs! The café's interior, with its stunning timbered ceiling, is small and felt like a cosy living room with comfy old chairs and sofa draped with cushions and throws, Tiffany lamps, and knick-knacks of all kinds. The two young women behind the bar were super friendly, welcoming and chatty, and took a genuine interest in hearing where I was from, and how I was spending my time in York. There's a free water dispenser. They do sandwiches and light bites here as well as cakes and pastries. Great selection of teas and coffees, as well as alcoholic drinks. I had a large slice of caramel cake and a mocha, and they were both delicious! No toilets here, but there are some a few minutes walk away at the railway station. Dog friendly and quiet, this is a lovely little place to relax and get away from it all, just a stone's throw from the city centre.