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Soft launch restaurants in York

36 places in York are in their opening weeks right now, when soft launch deals happen. Get the best ones every Monday before they book up.

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Opening now in York

Registered with the council and not yet inspected, so in their first weeks of trading or about to open.

Beckfield Cafe

Café in York

Slice Culture Pizza @ Northern Monk

Restaurant in City Centre

Curious Coffee Clifton

Café in Clifton

Bruberrie Cafe

Café in Clifton

Buona

Restaurant in York

Chocolate Bar by Bullion

Bar in City Centre

Chuffin Stuffed

Restaurant in York

Chuffin Stuffed

Restaurant in Fulford

Federal

Restaurant in City Centre

Flourish

Restaurant in Clifton

Fodder Barn

Restaurant in York

Hidden Cafe

Café in Bishopthorpe Road

Indian Tiffin Room

Restaurant in City Centre

Joe & The Juice

Café & bakery, chain
Restaurant in City Centre

Kfc

Fast food, chain
Restaurant in York

King's Manor Cafe

Café in City Centre

Kouzina Greek

Restaurant in York

Le Petit Rustique

Restaurant in City Centre

Meowcraft Cafe

Café in City Centre

Minster Cafe

Café in City Centre

New Cafe

Café in York

Notions Vintage

Restaurant in City Centre

Pho 55

Fast casual, chain
Restaurant in City Centre

Popeyes

Fast food, chain
Restaurant in City Centre

Shi Shang Restaurant

Restaurant in Fulford

Sloppy's Bar & Kitchen

Restaurant in City Centre

Tanvis Indian Cuisine

Restaurant in City Centre

Tea 2 Go

Restaurant in York

The Corner Pin

Restaurant in City Centre

The Forum

Restaurant in City Centre

The Old York Cake Shop

Restaurant in City Centre

TT Burgers

Restaurant in York

Yorkshire Burrito

Restaurant in City Centre

Chuandao Karaoke Bar

Bar in Fulford

Ship Inn

Bar in Bishopthorpe Road

Tankard Inn

Bar in Bishopthorpe Road

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Soft launch questions

What is a restaurant soft launch?

A soft launch is a restaurant's trial run before the official opening. The kitchen and staff practise on real diners, and in return many places offer a discount, often 50% off food, or a shorter menu at a lower price.

How do I find soft launches in York?

This page lists places in York that have registered with the council but have not yet had their first food hygiene inspection, which is the window when most soft launches happen. Soft launch deals sell out fast, so the York newsletter sends new ones every Monday.

How do I book a soft launch deal?

Each offer says how to book. Most soft launch tables go through the restaurant's own website or Instagram, often with a limited number of discounted covers per night.