Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen

Just “OK” Ate here before going on a walking tour of York. We booked due to the mostly positive over 4* reviews. There is nothing really wrong with this place, it is just “OK”. We had sharing nachos, chicken tenders, wings etc…. The food was very bland and had little flavour but wasn’t poor quality meat and didn’t appear to be bulk purchased (apart from the wings). For a Mexican style meal, the nachos and pulled beef had no spice to them at all. My daughter said the tenders were not overcooked, had a light fluffy batter but had no flavour. One major negative is the poor choice of drinks. No gluten free beer at all! Most pubs and bars in York stock at least Peroni Gluten Free, so clearly the brewery and sales reps are present in the city. Why no option? The decor inside is very basic and in need a of a spruce up but again it’s clean and ok. The menu, surroundings and price made it popular for families with young children. For such a central location, I think people would pay a little more for better decor and a better atmosphere. What can’t be faulted is the service. All staff were friendly, quick to respond and very efficient. Prices are almost too reasonable and that is maybe what’s holding back investment in the place. Fat Hanks is lacking an identity. Go Mexican, Cuban, Spanish, American diner or something similar. Add a bit more decor for atmosphere and put some flavour in the menu and you’re onto a winner given the location and the great staff you have. Oh and for goodness sake, it’s 2025, stock some gluten free drinks please! Cider doesn’t really cut it.

Staff lovely, very fast service. Had a lovely gluten free cajun chicken burger. So flavourful and the chicken was cooked to perfection!