Bar with ‘incredible wine’ named the best in Yorkshire

U Tagghiu Anticu in Helmsley has been named the best bar in Yorkshire after previously winning the award in 2025.

The Muddy Stilettos awards have been announced with businesses across Yorkshire picking up prizes for a range of categories including best café, restaurant, and boutique stay.

The awards are voted for by the public after nominations have been shortlisted.

What is U Tagghiu Anticu?

The bar can be found in an old butcher’s shop and serves a range of Italian dishes from the morning through to late in the evening.

Alongside a coffee or rich Italian hot chocolate, you can enjoy a freshly baked pastry to get you prepared for the day.

If you need something a bit more substantial to eat, you can grab a sandwich packed with Italian ingredients or try out one of the sharing platters.

In terms of drinks, the bar has a variety of cocktails, Italian wines, and a “perfectly poured Guinness”.

On the award, the bar said: “We’re absolutely over the moon to share that we have won the Muddy Stilettos Award for Best Bar in Yorkshire for the second year running!

“To receive this recognition just five months after opening U Tagghiu Anticu makes it even more special.

“There have been endless long days, late nights and countless hours of hard work behind the scene but moments like this remind us both why we do what we do.

“We feel incredibly humbled and grateful for the support we’ve received from our wonderful customers, friends, family and community.

“Every visit, vote, recommendation and kind word has helped make this possible.

“Thank you for believing in us and supporting our journey.

“This award belongs to every single one of you as much as it does to us.

“Here’s to creating many more special memories together in our new home.

“With heartfelt thanks.”

What do visitors of U Tagghiu Anticu think?

One reviewer on Tripadvisor said: “What a fabulous tasteful, cozy and intimate bar and eatery.

“We’ve visited every day during our Helmsley get away.

“It helps that it’s a pet friendly establishment.

“Great coffee and local ales , enjoyed a fabulous sharing platter paired with some incredible wine on the recommendation of Salvo the owner.

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“Looking forward to visiting again.”

Others have praised the bar for its “excellent atmosphere” and “passion” from the owners that make visits “so special”.

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