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Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York

Restaurant

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3 Saint Helen’s Square, York, YO1 8QN –
York City Centre
From £300
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 70
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Set in York’s historic Terry’s chocolate orange building, this Grade II listed venue combines Corinthian columns with ballroom-style dining and a stylish bar. Perfect for cocktail parties, afternoon teas, or casual celebrations with music and a relaxed vibe.

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Spaces for hire at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York

Wonderbar at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York

Wonderbar
Event Space
·
Private space
70 seats
200 standing
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 ...
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £2500 minimum spend
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Tea Room at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York

Tea Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
20 seats
40 standing
The Tearoom has a spectacular view of St Helen's Square, has a seating capacity of 20, and can accommodate 30 guests standing. The open space boasts its own private bar, seating that is removable, and beautiful large windows allowing the natural light to shine through. From private afternoon teas to celebration events Impossible Tearoom has you...
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £1300 minimum spend
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party – Tea Room (Festive Set Menu) – Tea Room

£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
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
5.0

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Alice S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
Tea Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
Wonderbar
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
Tea Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
Wonderbar
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
Tea Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
Wonderbar
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
10:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
Tea Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
Wonderbar
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Tea Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Wonderbar
17:00 – 0:00
from £800 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Tea Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Wonderbar
17:00 – 0:00
from £800 hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
10:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
Tea Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
Wonderbar
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 70
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York

Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York is a tearoom-and-bar housed in a Grade II listed, ballroom-style interior that retains Corinthian columns and large historic windows.

Venue highlights: The venue provides a full bar and cocktail programme alongside a tea-room service, allowing hosts to combine drinks-led receptions with afternoon-tea formats. The venue supports in-house catering and runs promoted and ticketed events. The kitchen maintains extensive vegan and gluten‑free options and there is an outdoor seating area for street-facing drinks or standing receptions.

Best for: Afternoon tea bookings, drinks-led cocktail receptions, wedding receptions

Location: St Helen’s Square sits within York’s principal shopping and hospitality quarter and gives direct access to nearby restaurants, bars and shops for pre- or post-event gatherings.

What guests say: The staff are pleasant and accommodating for celebratory bookings. The scones are freshly baked and served warm during afternoon-tea bookings.

FAQ

Yes, live bands and DJs are allowed and the space has an inbuilt stage.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 6 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York:

  • Wonderbar hosting 100 guests: £4688

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York is located at 3 Saint Helen’s Square, in York City Centre.

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