Discover York's chocolate story through four signature cocktails in the iconic former Terry's Chocolate Orange building.

Raise Your Glass & Impossible Present CHOCTALES

York's Chocolate Cocktail Experience

Sip the Story. Taste the Chocolate.

Looking for one of the most unique things to do in York?

Step inside the stunning Impossible Restaurant & Wonderbar, located within the beautifully restored former Terry's Chocolate Orange building, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the city that made chocolate famous.

Choctales is an immersive cocktail experience that combines York's rich chocolate heritage with expertly crafted cocktails, fascinating storytelling and plenty of delicious surprises.

Over 90 indulgent minutes, you'll enjoy a flight of four handcrafted cocktails, each inspired by chocolate in ways you won't expect. We won't spoil the surprise - you'll discover each creation as the evening unfolds.

Along the way you'll uncover how York became Britain's chocolate capital, hear the stories behind the city's famous chocolate makers and discover why chocolate has shaped York's identity for generations.

Part cocktail flight. Part history tour. Part unforgettable night out.

Whether you're celebrating a hen weekend, enjoying a city break with friends or simply looking for a memorable experience during your visit to York, Choctales offers the perfect excuse to raise a glass together.

Your Host

Your evening is hosted by Sarah Cowling, an experienced York city tour guide with a passion for bringing the city's remarkable history to life.

As you enjoy each cocktail, Sarah will guide you through York's fascinating chocolate story, from pioneering chocolatiers and famous factories to the people, places and moments that helped make York synonymous with chocolate around the world.

Combined with Raise Your Glass's relaxed and engaging hosting style, every cocktail becomes another chapter in York's sweetest story.

Your Experience Includes

• A flight of four signature chocolate-inspired cocktails

• An immersive guided journey through York's chocolate heritage

• Delicious chocolate tastings throughout the evening

• Interactive flavour discoveries and fun tasting moments

• Plenty of opportunities for memorable photographs

• A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere inside one of York's most iconic buildings

No cocktail knowledge is required, just bring your curiosity, your sweet tooth and a willingness to discover something new.

Raise Your Glass.

Impossible.

Choctales.

A uniquely York experience where every cocktail tells a story.

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