Something Extraordinary Is Coming to York…
Every great adventure starts with a secret.
Some begin with a whisper.
Some with a locked door.
Ours begins with a city steeped in history, hidden passageways, ancient streets and stories waiting to be uncovered.
For months, we've been quietly creating something unlike anything we've built before. Behind closed doors, ideas have become experiences, experiences have become reality, and before long we'll be ready to welcome you to the newest chapter of The Escapologist.
This winter, we're coming to York.
But this isn't simply another escape room in York.
It isn't just another cocktail bar, another restaurant or another place to spend an evening.
It's an experience.
A place where adventure, hospitality, competition and celebration all come together under one roof.
Whether you're solving your way through one of our immersive escape rooms, battling friends at interactive darts, taking on Escapool—our unique combination of pool and crazy golf—or simply relaxing with handcrafted cocktails and incredible food, every visit has been designed to help you Escape the Everyday.
Some guests will come to celebrate.
Some will come to compete.
Some will come to unwind.
And some will simply pop in for a drink before discovering they never want to leave.
Whatever brings you through our doors, you'll find something worth coming back for.
A New Destination for York
We've always believed that going out should be more than just eating and drinking.
It should create stories you'll still be talking about weeks later.
Our new York venue has been designed to become one of the city's must-visit destinations—whether you're planning a spontaneous evening out or celebrating life's biggest moments.
Looking for exciting things to do in York?
Planning a memorable date night?
Searching for unforgettable family activities in York?
Need somewhere different for a birthday party, kids' activity, or weekend adventure?
Planning the ultimate stag do in York or hen party in York?
Organising your annual Christmas party or corporate event?
Looking for a unique team-building activity that everyone will actually enjoy?
Or maybe you're simply looking for one of the best places in York to enjoy exceptional cocktails, great food and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else.
Whatever the occasion, we've been building a venue designed around creating unforgettable experiences.
More Than Escape Rooms
Yes, there will be immersive escape rooms.
But that's only where the adventure begins.
Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails from our stylish bar, settle in for delicious food with friends, challenge each other on our interactive games, celebrate life's biggest occasions, or simply make us your new favourite meeting place in York.
Whether you're visiting for thirty minutes or spending the whole evening with us, every part of the experience has been designed with one goal in mind:
To create somewhere you'll want to return to time and time again.
The Secret Won't Stay Hidden Forever
For now, we're keeping a few surprises behind locked doors.
Over the coming months we'll be sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes updates, first looks inside the venue, sneak peeks of our experiences, exciting announcements, competitions, opening offers and plenty of clues about what's still to come.
Trust us...
You'll want to be one of the first through the doors.
Because when they finally open, a brand-new adventure will be waiting.
The Escapologist York
Opening Winter 2026
Follow our journey as we count down to opening day and be among the first to discover York's newest destination for escape rooms, interactive darts, Escapool, cocktails, food, family fun, corporate events, Christmas parties, stag and hen celebrations, and unforgettable experiences.
The adventure starts this winter.
Escape the Everyday.