An event space in a restaurant with tall windows, globe pendant lights, and a curved bar at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York.
An event space in a restaurant with high ceilings, globe chandeliers, wood paneling, and round tables at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York.
An event space in a restaurant with globe pendant lighting, wood panel walls, and tall windows at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York.
An event space in a restaurant with globe pendant lights, coffered ceilings, and a curved central bar at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York.
An event space with large arched windows, velvet curtains, wood paneling, and a small stage at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York
An event space in a restaurant with a grand wooden staircase, wrought iron railings, and an ornate glass ceiling at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York.
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Wonderbar at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York

Event Space in a Restaurant
·
Private space
3 Saint Helen’s Square, York, YO1 8QN –
York City Centre
Up to 70
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Wonderbar is an Event Space in Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York. The room's most distinctive quality is its ornate ballroom‑style plaster ceiling.

Design: The interior combines original dark wood panelling and polished hardwood floors with globe pendant lights, tall sash windows and suspended greenery.

Features: The space has a marble‑topped bar counter and an adjacent service area for in‑house drinks and cocktails. The room provides Wi‑Fi and a PA system with speakers for background music or announcements. The layout is adaptable to standing receptions or informal seated arrangements around high tables.

Ideal for: Social groups and teams seeking a relaxed, lively setting for informal standing receptions or casual seated gatherings.

What guests say: The space is frequently described as characterful and visually striking, reflecting the building's historic interior. The room can feel lively and at times noisy, and some visitors report the air can feel a little stuffy.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in Wonderbar with a three-course festive set menu featuring roast turkey, ox cheek and seasonal desserts.

Christmas Party – Wonderbar (Festive Set Menu)
£40 per person

Menu

STARTERS
1. Winter veg soup
2. Chilli & garlic prawns
3. Chicken liver parfait
4. Camembert & red onion tartlet

MAINS
1. Slow cooked ox cheek
2. Roast turkey
3. Roast seabass fillet
4. Mushroom, butternut squash & spinach puff pastry pie

DESSERTS
1. Lemon tart
2. Sticky toffee pudding
3. Vanilla cheesecake
4. Chocolate orange brownie

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £500 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £500 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £500 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £500 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 0:00
from £800 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £800 + £8000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 0:00
from £800 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £800 + £8000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £500 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 70

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Children allowed during restaurant hours

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(1 review and rating - )

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Alice S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York

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