The College's excellent catering staff will prepare a menu to almost any price. The SCR bar cupboard is no longer in use, although licensed drinks will, of course, still be available at Senior Common Room functions. The SCR is available for a limited number of times each term for private functions. Approval for the booking has to be given by a designated member of the SCR Committee before it can be confirmed. Members may sign for the key at the Porters' Lodge and have responsibility for the SCR whilst the key is in their possession.
Demand is often heavy, so early booking is advisable.
At certain times of year, particularly in the Autumn Term, there may not be any guest rooms available. The College is particularly anxious that overseas visitors, and especially those living in College, should enjoy their time here. The Porters are always on hand to give advice about how to find your way about or to arrange for delivery of milk, etc., and the Provost and College Bursar will be pleased to arrange in any way they can. There is a Senior Common Room in King's Manor in Exhibition Square in the centre of York which members of any of the College Senior Common Rooms are welcome to use. The King's Manor S.C.R. contains all the usual facilities of daily newspapers and magazines, and a place to take lunch.