If you're looking for a private dining option for small to medium sized groups in York, Ate O'Clock has plenty of experience, with multiple spaces, capacity for 32 people and a pre-organised set menu to make ordering that little bit easier.
Located in the heart of York, Ate O'Clock has a relaxed but sophisticated feel. The decor combines colourful wallpaper and stylish furnishings, while the dress code is smart casual - it's a great spot for bringing people together, while still feeling special.
32 people can be accommodated in the main dining room, while 22 people can be seated in the private dining space which gives you your own exclusive room. In general, group bookings are available Sunday to Thursday and until 4pm on Fridays; while on Friday evenings and Saturday, the team can accept bookings of up to eight guests.
The team here are very much used to hosting private dining affairs and have created a three-course set menu for diners to choose from. To kick things off, starters range from deep-fried breaded brie with honey and fig jam to a smoked salmon and crayfish tian layered with avocado, cucumber and tomato, and served with Parmesan cheese straws. There is soup of the day with warm bread and garlic butter, too. For something punchier, consider garlic tiger prawns in a tomato, red onion, garlic and chilli sauce, hot honey chicken wings with sesame seeds, or pulled pork spring rolls with smoked bacon and chipotle mayonnaise. Buffalo mozzarella and basil arancini arrive in a rich chilli Napoli sauce.
Main courses cover comforting classics and lighter options. Chicken Kyiv is filled with garlic butter and accompanied by smoked-bacon mashed potato, kale and carrots, while beer-battered haddock comes with hand-cut chips, peas, lemon and tartare sauce. There is also pan-roasted sea bass with mashed potato, mussels, pak choi, sugar snap peas and tarragon lemon butter. While, the vegetable linguine combines seasonal vegetables, roasted peppers and red onion in Napoli sauce.