Nola, York
Nola is a restaurant and bar on Lendal in central York, set in a former congregational chapel and styled in 1920s Art Deco. Its food and drink take their cue from New Orleans, with Cajun-inspired small plates, and live jazz plays downstairs on several nights a week.
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Nola
The rooms
Upstairs is the bar, with period mirrors and marble. Downstairs the dining room has leather chairs, banquette seating and dark wood panelling, and this is where the jazz happens. The look is very much the 1920s, which makes it a good choice for a date night or an evening that feels like an occasion.
Food and drink
The menu is Cajun-inspired with flavours from elsewhere, served as smaller plates so a table can try several. The drinks list is designed around the food, and there are separate wine, fine wine and dessert menus, plus a set deal. Ordering a few dishes each and sharing them across the table works best here, especially in a group.
Jazz nights and timing
Live jazz plays on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday evenings. Booking is recommended for food, and tables are held for a set time, though walk-ins are welcome. Lendal runs between the Museum Gardens end of town and St Helen's Square, so Nola is an easy finish after a day around the Minster, or a stop after looking at the Mansion House and the Roman Multangular Tower nearby. Barker Tower and the riverside are only a short stroll away if you want air between courses.
Highlights
- Former congregational chapel
- 1920s Art Deco interior
- Cajun-inspired small plates
- Live jazz three nights a week
- Central Lendal location
Good to know
- Booking is recommended for food; walk-ins also welcome.
- Tables are held for a time limit at busy periods.
- Gift vouchers are sold online.
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Sources: nolayork.com · nolayork.com