“An atmospheric pub-with-rooms in the heart of the city, opposite York Minster and walking distance to the sights. Darkly cosy, with gas-lit bar and dining-room, bedrooms are elegantly simple with well-worn antiques, some with four-poster beds, plus there's hearty food and real ales.”
“An atmospheric pub-with-rooms in the heart of the city, opposite York Minster and walking distance to the sights. Darkly cosy, with gas-lit bar and dining-room, bedrooms are elegantly simple with well-worn antiques, some with four-poster beds, plus there's hearty food and real ales.”
Hotel Review
If you want to stay somewhere with a real sense of the city's history, you won't do much better. Stepping distance from the Minster - eye-level with some of the bedrooms - it's not only on one of the city's most historic streets but also on the site where the infamous 16th-century, Gundpowder-plotter, Guy Fawkes was born. Part of a Georgian terrace, it has preserved its historic feel with a bar, snug and dining-room cosy with ancient floorboards, dark walls and gas-lamps providing some of the low-level lighting. Creaky stairs lead to bedrooms that, again, aim to capture the historic atmosphere without going overboard with clutter. You'll find dark-wood floors, walls painted Georgian red or green, cast-iron or four-poster beds and a careful scattering of well-worn antiques. The feeling is simple and elegant. Some rooms have original wood panelling or fireplaces, two have roll-top baths, while four are across the small rear courtyard; the latter a nice place for summer drinks. The top-floor Belfry Suite is romantic with low beams and, like the front-facing rooms, has enviable views of the Minster. The downside is that you can't escape the Minster's bells! Smart pub food is offered in the intimate dining room, lit with candles even at breakfast. And there's a good range of locally brewed, cask ales in the bar. A great spot whether for romantics, history-lovers or anyone who loves a traditional inn.
Written by Helen Pickles
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- An atmospheric hotel walking distance from many of the city's historical and cultural sights
- Foodies
- It is pub food but done very well - perfect for foodies wanting an authentic pub experience
- Lively
- The pub runs regular events - the Sunday night live blues gig is particularly popular
- Historic
- The history goes that Guy Fawkes was born in the cottage to the rear of the property
- Museums
- Jorvik, an interactive re-creation of Viking-age York, is a fun trip for families
- Sights nearby
- Visit York Minster, the largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe
- Other Activities
- Walk along the cities' medieval walls and gateways
- Sailing
- Take a romantic boat trip on the River Ouse
- Child friendly
- Extra beds, cots, and childrens' menus are available
- Full of character
- Family Suites
- Downtown
- Restaurant
- Charming
- Traditional
- Antiques
- Inn
Facilities
- Child friendly
- Extra beds, cots, and childrens' menus are available
- Family Suites
- Restaurant
- Garden
- No pets
- Bar
- Wifi
Activities
- Museums
- Jorvik, an interactive re-creation of Viking-age York, is a fun trip for families
- Sights nearby
- Visit York Minster, the largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe
- Other Activities
- Walk along the cities' medieval walls and gateways
- Sailing
- Take a romantic boat trip on the River Ouse
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Why do people love staying in your hotel? People primarily love staying at the Guy Fawkes Inn due to it's Location, Ambience and it's Staff. What is there to do in the area? York has a wealth of attractions and the Guy Fawkes Inn is fortunate enough to have York Minster on it's doorstep. The ancient City Centre Walls and the Shambles are also within a 5 minute walk. What kind of breakfast do you offer? The Guy Fawkes Inn offers a range of continental items followed by a cooked Yorkshire breakfast - such as a Full English Breakfast, Free Range Eggs, Scrambled Eggs or a Breakfast Sandwich to go. Do you offer other meals? The Guy Fawkes Inn also serves Lunch and Dinner. Which are your most popular room types, and why? Our Four Poster Rooms tend to be our most popular, because most of them have views of York Minster.
Other Reviews
Guy Fawkes Inn
A historic pub-with-rooms, in a plum position by York Minster, that oozes atmosphere from its gas-lit bar and dining-room. Bedrooms feature four-poster beds and a scattering of antiques, and the restaurant offers above-average pub classics.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
