The Perky Peacock

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The Perky Peacock

Café and Bar

About us


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We're a small family owned coffee shop, cafe and bar, located in one of the oldest buildings in York. Barker Tower was built in the 14th Century, originally for the purpose of collecting a toll from visitors entering the city.

The Café


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We serve a wonderful selection of coffees, teas, cakes and other snacks.

Lovely Cakes

Our cake selection at the Perky Peacock will help sweeten your day and is the perfect accompaniment to your favourite tea or coffee!

Breakfast Rolls

Is there a better way to start the day than with breakfast at the Perky Peacock? We don’t think so... Coffee & bacon butties in the dungeon!

Warm Bakery

A cosy atmosphere or sit outside, our warm baked offerings and great coffees will leave you feeling satisfied.

Delicious Snacks

Dine in or takeaway, here at The Perky Peacock, we have a range of fresh food, delicious cakes, and hot or cold drinks!

The Bar


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An afternoon with friends, or winding down after a stressful day at work, The Perky Peacock serves a great selection of your favourite wines, spirits, and cocktails, to enjoy as you watch the world go by.

Great Wines

Red, white or something in-between, quench your thirst with a nice glass of wine while sitting comfortably, outside or in the dungeon. Whether you’re popping in for a quiet glass on your own, or out with friends and family, we hope you have a fabulous time.

Fabulous Cocktails

It's always Martini time at the Perky Peacock.

Choose from our selection of aperitifs, spirits and liqueurs, or try one of our great cocktails, such as the signature Espresso Martini.

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Private Functions


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There’s no better place to hold your private function than in the Perky Peacock Dungeon. Let us cater to you and your guests so you can concentrate on your agenda without worry. Contact Us at any time for more Information or to book the Perky Peacock Dungeon for your next private function.

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Our Customers


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At The Perky Peacock, we get customers dropping in from all over the world for a coffee, a bite to eat, and even a cocktail or glass of wine. This is what a few of our customers had to say after their visit ...

Rating: 4.6

(926) Google Reviews

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!
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2 weeks ago
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.
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a month ago
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
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3 weeks ago
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.

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