As the weather turns, it’s time to cosy down and make the most of café culture. Whether you prefer a flat white or an Earl Grey, our cafés are the perfect place to warm up with simple pleasures such as a hot drink, an indulgent slice of cake or refuel with a delicious bite to eat. Plus, they’re in amazing locations dotted around England and Wales. Here are some of our favourite café spots for you to try this season… enjoy!
YHA Ambleside
Situated right on the shores of Windermere, our café at YHA Ambleside is a stunning stop off point for watching storms develop over the mountains or enjoying the sunset whilst feasting on fantastic food and great drinks.
YHA Berwick
Located on the quayside beside the River Tweed, YHA Berwick is a unique hostel with a Tower of Pisa-like lean! Visit our super café and top up on culture at the art gallery, whilst you’re there.
YHA Bristol
This former waterfront grain house is the perfect meeting place to catch up with friends over some food and drinks. Have a yummy pizza and a drink in our relaxing café at YHA Bristol or sit on the harbour side and watch the world go by — the perfect wind-down after visiting all the amazing attractions Bristol has to offer.
YHA Cambridge
Call in after a day exploring the beautiful city of Cambridge. Close to the university buildings, gardens and unique shops, our café provides the perfect pit stop. Take a punt on the tasty array of cakes and your favourite hot drink.
YHA Keswick
A beautiful place to be inspired and perhaps become the next Wordsworth is at our café on the riverside, overlooking the River Greta. The sound of the water flowing by makes for a relaxing spot to refuel before an adventure on the fells…
YHA Manchester
Escape from your own four walls and head along the canal to YHA Manchester’s café, a great place to escape working from home. With its lunchtime meal deals, plenty of desk space and free WiFi, it’s a fab place to while away a couple of hours.
YHA South Downs
The South Downs National Park is the perfect destination to take a winter walk in the Sussex countryside. And our hostel is right on the South Downs Way, so after your fill of nature, top up hungry tummies at the café at YHA South Downs.
YHA Treyarnon Bay
Location, location, location. Around the corner from stunning Constantine Bay and overlooking spectacular Treyarnon Bay, the excellent café sits on the Southwest Coast Path. Enjoy a cuppa and cake while watching the surf roll in, overlooking the beautiful beach.
YHA Whitby
If you’ve walked up the 199 steps to get to our café at YHA Whitby, you deserve a delicious bite for lunch or a big slice of cake. It’s a great location to enjoy the views over the town, situated right next to the Abbey, take in the gothic setting that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
YHA York
A city packed with history and culture, enjoy a stroll along the riverside, to YHA York which is just 15 minutes out of town. Refuel at our lovely bar and café with a garden, it’s a nice tranquil spot away from the hustle and bustle of town.
Treat yourself to something sweet with our cuppa and cake offer – a cup of delicious tea or coffee and a slice of lovely cake from just £5.95. This is available in all of our catered hostels so, whether you’re staying as a guest, or just passing by. And don’t forget to pick up a loyalty card when you visit one of our cafés. Buy five hot drinks and get the sixth one free.
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