Fortyfive Cafe — Cafe in York

You can find FortyFive Cafe on Micklegate near York Minster, a relaxed spot with vinyl records, live music, and grilled cheese sandwiches. It’s home to the UK’s only Nashville-style listening room and free-play jukebox experience. Come for coffee or a late lunch, stay for quiet afternoons in the garden seating area, or join locals enjoying music and peace just steps from York Minster.

FortyFive Cafe is set in a historic building on Micklegate near York Minster with indoor café space and shaded garden areas. The interior showcases hundreds of new and used vinyl records across the walls, reflecting its roots as a record store and coffee shop. Music culture, especially jazz and blues, is central to the decor and atmosphere, which stays low in noise for reading or working. Inside seats are available for focused time; outdoor garden tables suit dog-friendly relaxation. Accessible toilets are inside, and free Wi-Fi covers the whole space. The relaxed vibe suits solo visits, family outings, or group chats.

FortyFive Cafe offers indoor café experiences with coffee and grilled cheese sandwiches on weekdays, plus live music sessions centered around themed vinyl listening events. Guests try the free-play jukebox to select tracks without charge while sitting in garden seating during afternoon hours. The space draws locals for quiet time after work or visiting York Minster nearby. Events include weekly vinyl listening nights attracting visitors who value calm but engaging social settings.