A dining room with a long table set with white linens, floral upholstered chairs, and vibrant floral wall panels at The Ivy St Helen's Square.
A dining room with floral upholstered chairs, white table linens, large plants, and decorative wall panels at The Ivy St Helen's Square.
A dining room with floral upholstered chairs, white tablecloths, and colorful wall panels at The Ivy St Helen's Square.
A dining room with floral upholstered chairs, a long banquet table with white linens, and decorative glass panels at The Ivy St Helen's Square.

The Etty Room at The Ivy St Helen's Square

Dining Room in a Restaurant
·
Private space
2 Saint Helen’s Square, York, YO1 8QP –
York City Centre
Up to 28
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Etty Room is a private dining room in The Ivy St Helen's Square that centres on a single continuous dining table and a compact, intimate layout.

Design: The interior pairs botanical-patterned upholstered chairs and framed floral panels against dark wood flooring. Large multi-pane windows and planted corners add decorative greenery and visual depth.

Features: Formal place settings and white linens are provided for private dining. A PA system and speakers are installed for announcements or background audio, and the room has Wi‑Fi and air conditioning; hosts may play their own music.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a polished, seated private lunch or dinner in an intimate, conversational setting.

What guests say: The room is beautifully designed and has a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere.

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:30 – 23:00
from £55 per person
Per session
8:30 – 23:00
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 40
Dining
up to 28

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
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

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

- No smoking in the building.
- Live music is allowed as long as it is not amplified.

Reviews and ratings

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Megan
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Poor communication
2.0

About The Ivy St Helen's Square

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2 Rating
3h Response time
85% Response rate

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