Slug & Lettuce - York Riverside

I'll preface my review by saying that as an Aussie couple who hate loud and gaudy things, we're probably not S&L's target audience. We just wanted somewhere close to our hotel and cheap after a long drive to York, and weren't familiar with the S&L brand at all. S&L was pretty dead on a Tuesday night, so we had no problem finding a table and service was very quick. We had to order at the bar as the QR code ordering didn't like our non-British postcode, but the bar wasn't busy so it was very easy. We loved the 2-for-1 cocktail deal and deal on 5 of the mix-and-match plates; it made for a very reasonably priced dinner. Unfortunately, the food was just okay. I've never seen a fried bao bun until I dined at S&L (normally they're steamed), and I can't say I was a fan. The chicken skewers didn't really taste of anything, while the bravas potato gems had too much peri peri sauce that they got really soggy. The squid was pretty good and the croquettes had a really nice ham flavour, though! Did it do the job? Yes, but I reckon I'll give S&L a miss next time. It's definitely not my kind of place.

Great place to come in for a drink, cocktails are a great offer being 2 for 1 all day every day. Inside was clean and welcoming and the music played was good.

Eliza fully looked after our staff party and made sure we had the best time!! There wasn’t a minute that we were without a drink and it really kept morale really high. From one hospitality group to another we can’t thank her enough for her level of customer service!! It was truly flawless