Food & Drink around Selby
Selby offers a varied and welcoming food scene, with options to suit every taste and occasion. From cosy cafés serving homemade cakes and Yorkshire teas to stylish bistros offering seasonal menus, the town centre is a great place to start exploring. Traditional pubs and modern gastropubs provide hearty meals and local ales, while takeaway spots and casual eateries cater to those on the go.
Beyond the town, the surrounding villages and countryside are home to farm shops, tearooms, and rural inns where locally sourced ingredients take centre stage. Whether you're after a full Sunday roast, a light lunch, or something sweet, there’s always something fresh on offer.
Selby’s food and drink scene is known for its friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. Many venues offer outdoor seating, ideal for warmer months, and several host regular events such as quiz nights, live music, or themed dining evenings.
Unlike larger towns, Selby’s compact layout makes it easy to explore on foot, with most food spots just a short walk from the historic abbey and riverside. Whether you're visiting for the day or staying longer, the area’s food and drink offer is a delicious way to experience local flavour.
Stables Tearoom at Carlton Towers
Enjoy homemade cakes, freshly brewed coffee and vineyard views at The… Enjoy homemade cakes, freshly brewed coffee and vineyard views at The Stables Tearoom, nestled beneath the grand facade of Carlton Towers. A charming…
Roo's Tearoom
A fantastic dog friendly tearoom located just off the main road in Burn.… A fantastic dog friendly tearoom located just off the main road in Burn. Offers breakfast, lunch and cakes.
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens Tea Room
Enjoy this courtyard tearoom with its locally sourced refreshments. Enjoy this courtyard tearoom with its locally sourced refreshments.
The Doghouse Selby
Selby’s first Craft Beer Bar! We’re serving up 19 rotating craft beers,… Selby’s first Craft Beer Bar! We’re serving up 19 rotating craft beers, craft ciders, handmade cocktails, hot drinks, food & sweet treats!
The Little Coffee House
Serving great barista style coffee, breakfasts, light lunches, daily hot… Serving great barista style coffee, breakfasts, light lunches, daily hot specials & delicious cakes.
The Barco Lounge
Barco Lounge sits brightly on the corner of the Market Cross Shopping… Barco Lounge sits brightly on the corner of the Market Cross Shopping Centre in the centre of Selby. We've a big outdoor terrace and full height…
The Village Tearoom
The Village is a family friendly Tea Room & Garden Centre in Cawood, near… The Village is a family friendly Tea Room & Garden Centre in Cawood, near York and Selby.
Little Tapas
Warm and cosy tapas restaurant fully licensed bar private dining space… Warm and cosy tapas restaurant fully licensed bar private dining space book on line @facebook
Burro, Riccall
Authentic Italian dining in the Old Mil, Riccall. Authentic Italian dining in the Old Mil, Riccall.
Harmony House Tearoom
Harmony Tea Room is reopening in Stllingfleet on Thursday 13… Harmony Tea Room is reopening in Stllingfleet on Thursday 13 March!! Harmony House’s Tearoom is a lovely space to host your celebration or gathering…
The Fat Abbot
Relaxed and informal, but still uncompromising in terms of quality, The… Relaxed and informal, but still uncompromising in terms of quality, The Fat Abbot is The Parsonage’s own gastro-pub located next to the main building.
Jolly Sailor Brewery
Jolly Sailor Brewery is an independently owned microbrewery on the… Jolly Sailor Brewery is an independently owned microbrewery on the outskirts of Selby town, where we brew top quality real ales onsite, behind the…