York riverside BBQ puts midweek dining on the terrace

Name: Hump Day BBQ on the Terrace at Novotel
Start: 2026-07-29T17:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-29T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Novotel York Centre

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Novotel York Centre will host its Hump Day BBQ on the Terrace on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, bringing a buffet-style barbecue, drinks and live music to its Riverside Terrace.

The event runs from 5.30pm to 8.30pm at Novotel York Centre, Fishergate, York, YO10 4FD. Tickets are priced at £28.50 for adults, £14.50 for children aged 5 to 12, and free for children aged 0 to 5. The event is aimed at the general public and families looking for a midweek summer food and music evening in York.

A three-hour BBQ evening by the river

The Hump Day BBQ on the Terrace at Novotel is listed by Visit York as a Food and Drink Festival event, with music and a summer setting forming part of the draw.

York riverside BBQ puts midweek dining on the terrace

The format is straightforward: guests reserve a place, arrive for the early evening sitting, and eat from a buffet-style barbecue menu. The source listing describes the setting as Novotel York Centre’s Riverside Terrace, with a “relaxed, sunny vibe” and live music alongside the food.

That timing gives the event a specific midweek appeal. It starts after the typical working day and finishes at 8.30pm, making it a compact evening option rather than a full-day festival.

What is on the barbecue menu

The published menu leans heavily into classic barbecue staples, with several meat, vegetarian and sweet options listed.

Detail	Confirmed information
Event	Hump Day BBQ on the Terrace at Novotel
Date	Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Time	5.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue	Novotel York Centre, Fishergate, York
Adult ticket	£28.50
Child ticket	£14.50 for ages 5 to 12; free for ages 0 to 5

Food listed for the buffet includes jerk chicken drumsticks, piri piri and chicken tikka wings, sausages, beef burgers, hickory BBQ pork ribs and lamb kofta. The source also names caramelised onions, a selection of vegetables, tomato and garlic rice, vegetable skewers, Cajun corn on the cob, mixed grilled vegetables, sweet chilli halloumi and ice cream.

For families comparing summer plans, the pricing is clear before booking: children under five are listed as free, while older children have a separate ticket price. Readers looking at other York events may also want to compare dates and formats before booking.

Booking and contact details from the listing

Visit York’s event listing says guests should book a ticket to reserve a space. No extra accessibility, transport or parking details are provided in the source material, so those are not confirmed here.

The venue is Novotel York Centre, Novotel, Fishergate, York, YO10 4FD. The source listing gives the telephone number as 01904 611660 and the email address as H0949@accor.com.

The confirmed event window is Wednesday, 29 July 2026, from 5.30pm to 8.30pm, with tickets listed at £28.50 for adults, £14.50 for children aged 5 to 12, and free entry for children aged 0 to 5.

Source: Visit York Events

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