A NEW garden bar has opened in a stunning location in York. The creators of Sketch, the in the York Art Gallery, Philip Veal and Maria Rodriguez, have just launched a new venture, The Sketch on the upstairs balcony at the rear of the building. Over-looking the specially created wildflower meadow in Museum Gardens the bar is now open alongside the gallery's new which has brought a Monet to York.
Maria said: "The balcony has never been used before this. We have been here six and a half years and have looked at the space for quite a while and we thought, why not utilise it. There is now a partial roof over the space.
It's a trial run and will be open until September 9. If it's a success we hope to reopen again next Spring." A carefully curated wine and cocktail list is available, to pair with British and French cheeses from Love Cheese in nearby Gillygate and charcuterie from Lishams of Ilkley.
The bar has a small wine list and cocktails on the drinks menu. There is access from the gallery entrance, if you are visiting, or from the back of the gallery for free. The bar has both stair and lift access from Museum Gardens and also welcomes dogs.
The Sketch is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 12.30pm -16.30pm and is also available for private parties.
To book email [email protected] Maria and Philp first brought Sketch to the gallery back in April 2019 serving a range of freshly prepared hot and cold options inspired by Maria’s Spanish roots and also chef Philip’s love of.
