Guy Fawkes Inn in York

Awful. Seated with my family inc x2 children at 5pm next to a 15 party of mixed couples absolutely off their faces. Aggressive and swearing, banging into chairs. Requested to be moved and it couldn’t be accommodated. Service was awful, waited 30 minutes for drinks to be taken. 45 mins until they arrived. Ruined our day.

Absolutely one of the best places to stay, eat and drink in York.

Long wait time for two glasses of wine. Waiter dropped one of the bread rolls for our prawn starter en route. Hugely overcooked steak and ale pie encrusted in rock solid pastry with molten hot insides. Lamb shoulder arrived as a single slice with semi-raw potatoes, very bland. Quality of food is certainly not reflected in the pricing. Clearly a gimmick played up to by Guy Fawkes’ birth in the inn. We complained to the staff, before being met by the kitchen manager who looked ready argue her menu to the death. She huffed and puffed our way through our very diplomatic answer as to why we didn’t want to pay £60+ before saying that they had sold numerous pies that day and that no one else had complained. She kept attempting to imply we wanted 50% off, though we never mentioned anything of the sort, as we merely mentioned over and over that the food didn’t match the pricing. Naturally we hoped she’d use her customer service skills to help find a happy medium as we were starting to feel a little cornered. Manager was very defensive and went on to ask why we didn’t send anything back, but the truth is we didn’t want to waste food, nor were we checked on by waiting staff. Our opinions felt unheard and invalid, as we were made to feel as if we were lying. Disappointing service on my 30th birthday meal and first visit to York.

Had 2 excellent meals here. Congrats to the Chef. The service was prompt. Staff efficient & friendly. A Cosy historic pub. Glad I found it near The Shambles.

Only ate there. It has a reputation for its pie choice on the menu. It was superb.

Brilliant experience, lovely staff, great beers, very historic, interesting, every person within very impressed with the place, well worth a visit

Just a quick drink this time although have stayed several times in previous years. Great authentic atmosphere and some well kept beers. You mustn't miss this place if in York.

Didn't stay here, but popped in for a few drinks. Very olde worlde, but very easy on the eye. Birth place of Guy Fawkes and full of charm, beer selection was good as were the gins.

Just had a pint, but the beer was awful, should have taken back, it was so flat, and it was black sheep. Which is usually a good pint.

We arrived in good time for our booking . We were booked in promptly and lead to our table and a drinks order again taken promptly. We placed our food order within 10 minutes of arrival. That is where promptness ends with the waitress coming back to check our order 40 minutes later, no apology and we had to ask why. The answer was they had not processed the order through properly so it had not got through to the kitchen. We asked how long now we would need to wait , we were told within 20 minutes. A table who placed an order which included pies which according to the menu take 30 minutes ,received their order while we were still waiting . One of the meals being something which was on our order. The waitress came to clean the table next to ours , still no update on our order so we advised we were cancellling as an hour had then passed. We paid for the drinks which at that point the waitress offered an apology, however it was too late. We left , our excitement of having a meal in such an historical establishment totally extinguished by the experience received.

Quaint resturant. Staff very friendly and described the menu accurately The best steak and ale pie, ever. Crust thin and meat tender and seasoned to perfection. The cauliflower risotto was yummy and maybe one of the best that I have ever had

I had dinner here on a chilly August evening with my mom. My mom is very particular about food. She wants good quality food but not a lot of fuss that comes with a fancy restaurant. This place was perfect. It is casual but the food was delicious. I ordered the steak and ale pie and my mom had the cauliflower risotto. The steak and ale pie with mash potatoes was the most delicious meal I have eaten in all of England! I highly recommend it.

Sunday lunch was delicious with brilliant service from the excellent Camilla who gave us extra horseradish and plenty of jokes!

Booked last minute, stayed in room 1 which was spacious and comfy,and exceptionally clean, fantastic location. Didn't use the restaurant. Staff were all very lovely and happy to help. Would stay again.

Great location and a lovely tourist pub.

Nice little boozer,close to York minster.Was inquisitive after reading the plaque on the wall so decided to take a look inside.Very pleasant pub,friendly staff and a place to sit and enjoy a pint in the back courtyard.

A pub which is the birthplace of guy fawkes. Great location in the Centre of York. The pub itself had plenty of character and used to have the unique feature of gas lighting. However these weren’t lit tonight. It has a great selection of real ales and has Estrella on tap for none ale lovers. Awesome pub

My feelings about my stay here are complicated but I can recommend for travellers prizing period charm and location over luxury amenities.

I was delighted by the unusual styling and attention to detail in the inn. Breakfast was fantastic. Staff friendly. We stayed in room 4, a four poster with view of Minster. It wasn’t the largest room but was comfortable.

Can't understand all the hype about this restuarant. Atmosphere was ok but food average and totally overpriced. Glad we took the cheapest options on the menu. I had a chicken tikka burger which was just a couple of bits of fried chicken on a bun with heaps of mayonnaise and a small amount of salad. Husband had the feta/celeriac burger which had the same on it. Both served with chips. Meal average. I had wondered about the fish pie but so glad I didn't. At £22 it was served in a small metal dish with what I took to be the most minute serving of peas on the side. I was embarrassed for the American couple who ordered it. Totally overpriced. Would certainly not eat here again.

We took 3 rooms and stated here with family it is a very quirky hotel that uses gas lights it has atmosphere and has a resident ghost the room are clean staff good I did experience a ghost maybe but I stayed in the courtyard room which I did not know at the time was the place where guy fawkles was born has a good stay breakfast was b Mnmmm Giorgio vbbvdff

Partner ordered the fish pie. Myself, the risotto, with sides of fries/chips. Meat pie was served instead of fish pie. Rather than let the risotto go cold, partner ‘continued’ with the pie - as we had a one hour slot to free up the table. Chips/fries were needed to be asked for. No mid meal enquiry from staff to enquire if food/everything was ‘okay’ / more drinks required. Poor service for such an expensive meal. Won’t return in a hurry.

Popped in for a bite to eat at lunchtime shared two starters and fries.Everything was lovely especially the black pudding and chorizo scotch egg. Had a sun trap seat outside so had the bonus of topping up our tans too.

This interesting restaurant is in a building on the site of the place where Guy Fawkes was born and adjacent to the church where he was Christened. The headings on the menu give a quirky reminder of the connection. During our stay in York, we ate here twice. The food was tasty and the portions were ample. The service was efficient and friendly.

The hotel was full of character, the rooms were cozy and well equipped with everything you would need and the bed was so comfy. The food was like you were eating at a 5* restaurant, and the staff were amazing and very friendly, and nothing was too much trouble for them. Will definitely be staying again and would highly recommend.

Amazing central place to stay about a 5 minute walk from the Shambles. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and clean and the breakfast was delicious. I would 100% recommend staying here and I'll definitely be returning.

Super great location in an authentic historical inn. Easy to find, and lovely and friendly staff members. The staff carried our luggage right up to our rooms. I would gladly stay here again.

The staff was fabulous. They got anything you asked for quickly and with a smile. Inn was very interesting and unique. Meals were delicious and the location could not have been better.

Lovely meal! The pie (was quite pricey) but amazing- a proper pie! Polite staff. Timothy Taylor beer on hand pump added to the enjoyment.

I had read about their famous steak pie and took my partner for his birthday. We had a special meal booked for the night so shared a pie but it was fabulous. The pub itself is a nice atmosphere, good music playlist and right by York Minster. Lovely pub, lovely pie!

Incredible location, history in every crooked floorboard, professional and friendly service. Looking forward to staying here again next time in York.

Gorgeous beer garden at the back. Lovely place..

The reviews seemed pretty positive so we decided to give this place a try on a recent visit to York and were glad we did. A little cramped and somewhat dim and dingy but that was all part of the experience. We both opted for the steak pie and were suitably impressed - tasty and packed with meat. Not often we don't have room for a sweet but this was one of those times! Swift, friendly service and a nice atmosphere as well. Really enjoyed our visit and would definitely return.

Not bad priced drinks compared to other pubs in the city. Right next to the Minster so great location. Would definitely recommend

The menu here is priced a little higher than comparable places, and I did not think the food was overly convincing. I've had a better meal at Eagle & Child up the road for example. In terms of the pub itself, its done out in traditional style but feels somewhat fake compared to the places on, say, High Petergate (any of which I would go to ahead of this one). Perhaps to an overseas visitor they won't detect that, but for me it lacked a bit of authenticity.

The Room had views of York minster next door which was delightful, located on the edge of the centre of York Guy Fawkes Inn is perfectly located, quiet at night and everywhere in walking/staggering distance, the decor is a nod to the buildings history and heritage and full of character with all the rooms named after a conspirator of the gun powder plot. We parked at monks bar car park and was quoted £88 for 2 days, which is extortionate price by York council, top tip is pay daily instead of all in one go we ended up paying £40 that way.

It's an ancient building so don't expect all the mod cons. Wonky floors, staircases etc. but it's immaculate. Couldn't be better positioned. View from the room is stunning. Staff are all super, food and drinks are all very good. Would definitely come back.

Great rustic historic Inn right in the centre of the city

Location, history and ambience are all five star in this quirky wonder of an inn - and it also served up the best food we had in our four days in York. Clever decor which references Guy Fawkes without being twee, a supremely comfortable bed, a bar and restaurant full of atmosphere and friendly service throughout our stay all combined to make our mini break something very special indeed. The inn also links to a walking tour of York with the entertaining and encyclopedic Dave Hawes - which we joined on our first morning and which set our stay in York off to the best possible start.

The shower in our room was cold and wouldn’t turn up in the evening, but was warm in the morning.🤷‍♂️ slight noisy in evenings from the courtyard. Room 12.

Pity they no longer have the gas lighting it definitely added to the atmosphere

Great location and friendly, helpful staff but the rooms need a major update as in our room there were cracked tiles, ill fitting toilet seat and it felt worn out in every way. Also was very noisy after about 5.30am with constant footsteps from above so more sound proofing would be helpful.

Went in for a drink, very fishy smell om entering the building. Had to wait to be served even though no one else was waiting at the bar. Barman poured one drink, noticed a problem with the glass and just tipped it straight into another, resulting in large head on it, my wife then had to wait for it to settle, no offer of a top up, i had found a seat and she said she didn't like to ask. Nearly £14 for 2 pints of lager. Won't t be back in a hurry. No atmosphere, it was like a library with people just sitting in silence. Shame as we had been loking forward to going because of the history.

Amazing stay, wonderful wonky in period rooms, Fantastic restaurant and breakfast is gut busting ! Wishing we could come back tomorrow

We stayed for two nights at the Guy Fawkes Inn last week and we absolutely loved our stay, so much so that we're already looking at booking another trip in the future! We booked a deluxe double room and stayed in room 1, Thomas Percy. The room was clean and well looked after as well as being comfortable. The bed was quite squeaky so maybe bear this in mind if you're a light sleeper or move around a lot in the night but this wasn't a problem for us as we fell asleep straight away thanks to the comfy bed. The bathroom was very clean and well looked after as well. The only issue we did encounter is that the morning after our first night, our shower was only running cold water. However, after letting the staff member know this was dealt with promptly and she was very apologetic. These things happen and we only had to wait a little while before we had hot water again so I wouldn't want to mark them down for this especially because of the efficiency in which it was solved. The service we received during our stay was amazing with all the staff we met being so friendly and attentive. Our booking included breakfast as well and I genuinely haven't been able to stop thinking about the breakfast. It was absolutely amazing and the system they have in place works really well. You fill out what you'd like for breakfast the night before as well as the time, so that when you go down for breakfast there is no deciding what you want which also means you get to enjoy the delicious food a lot quicker! The portion size was really good as well so it kept me going until dinner. We also dined in their restaurant on our second night and it definitely lived up to the hype we had seen online! We both had the steak pie and I can definitely understand why they say it is their famous steak pie. It was delicious and we noticed the tables around us that had also had the pie were saying the same thing. The portion was really generous as well so although it may seem expensive, we felt it was definitely worth it. The staff were lovely and helpful as well and couldn't have been more attentive to our table which we really appreciate The location overall was amazing as well, it's right opposite York Minster so you're literally in the middle of everything. All of the places we visited were pretty much within 10 minutes walking distance so it was a prime place to stay. I would really recommend staying here if you're looking for a place to stay in York, and if not I'd definitely recommend eating here! We really enjoyed our stay and cannot thank the team enough for their warm welcome!

Very good food and very pleasant staff.went on Mothering Sunday so was full but did spoil the experience.just across the road from the Minsterso made a intresting day.

Great location however there was no hot water and the wifi didn’t work at all leaving a lot of room for improvement

Great pub. Didn't have food but the restaurant looked nice and was very busy.

Popped in for a drink, charming place lovely staff, great find

Great pub.Lovely friendly staff. Food was excellent and reasonably priced.

Interesting restaurant in heart of York. Food was great. After dinner cocktails need some work. Staff a little overbearing at times.

If you are planning to stay here, do not let them allocate you to either room 11 (Guy Fawkes) or room 12 (Robert Keyes), unless you like a lot of noise, that is. Both are ground floor rooms opening directly onto the courtyard at the rear where diners and drinkers and loud music will continue until around 11-30pm and, if you are unlucky like we were, staff will then carry on chatting and laughing loudly until about 1am. Arrived on a Friday tired from work, left Sunday afternoon even more tired. Relaxing it wasn't. Real shame because the staff were great, the place is lovely and you absolutely can't get a better location in the heart of the old town, right next to York Minster. I would stay again but definitely not in either of those rooms: be warned!

Lovely room, lovely people, lovely location in a lovely city.

One of my favourite pubs in York. Is not a cheap choice but the courtyard is lovely and heaters/blankets are available. Proper lovely pub, nice drink selection, menu and location is incomparable. Staff are always lovely and professional.

Went for Sunday roast dinner. When the server asked us how it was? I pointed at the pile of fat that I'd removed from the beef, to which she replied "That's the best bit". Admittedly it's the first time I'd spent as much as £22 on a roast dinner in a pub, but for that price I'd kind of assumed that the best bit might not be the mound of inedible rubbery fat and gristle that I'd painstakingly removed and left on the side of the plate to go in the bin. 1 small carrot on a pile of green beans seemed a bit basic for the veg too at that price.

Beautiful historical pub located close to Minster. Comfy seating 💺

Excellent choice of drinks from real ales to cocktails, service was brilliant. Superb settings and fantastic atmosphere

I really enjoyed my stay at the Guy Fawkes Inn. I love the decor and the atmosphere. The room I had reserved exceeded my expectations and made my weekend extra special. Being right beside the York Minster also makes it an ideal location. The staff were all super nice and helpful as well. Would definitely stay there again if I go back to York and can highly recommend to others.

Had a wonderful stay. My room was cozy and well situated. Great service at both the bar and restaurant. Food was delicious. Great visit

We had a family lunch in the restaurant and it was fantastic. The staff were freindly and very helpful (we were a group of 10). The food was melt in your mouth delicious and all 10 of us loved what we had. Would highly recommend , but book ahead - it was busy. Location is right next to York Minster, ideal place to stop for lunch on our tour of the city.

If I lived nearer I'd celebrate Guy Fawkes much, much more regularly. The ales exploded my taste beer buds like a rocket, fireworks going off left, right and centre. This pub is a banger. Just needed to meet someone in there called Catherine Wheel to make my day complete.

Was a lovely pub and hotel .we only had drinks there but was lovely

Horrible meals! They even managed to burn the bread meant for the most cheap chicken liver from budget supermarkets. You'll be even more surprised by the price, actually, just for heating up frozen food. Definitely should avoid this food point.

Visited for lunch, and also an evening drink. Friendly staff, very helpful, good pub food

We ate at the restaurant, so I can't comment on the rooms. But what can I say... The best pie I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. Absolutely beautifully home made and well filled. I must commend the chef very highly. The service was on point, polite and attentive. We were welcomed on arrival and departure. All in all very impressed all round. Thank you.

Just had a beer as well known location

Great pub to visit in York with Guy Fawkes history.

Not the cheapest place to eat, but a nice setting, good service and good food. The staff were polite and helpful. Almost gave it five stars but one of our desserts and the high prices let it down a little. Definitely worth a visit when in York though and we would definitely go back.

A bit cramped at times, but cosy. Definitely worth a visit.

Genuinely nice pub with the bar segregated from the dining making it that much easier to relax. No loud music either. Food was good, service was fast and we will definitely return next time we are in York. Had expected it to be far busier as other pubs were but it seems the early evening had merely filled this establishment not overwhelmed it. Perfect when you want to hear yourselves think.

Came here for a bite to eat after seeing a youtube review and all 4 of us were very satisfied with the food as well as the service and overall atmosphere. I went with the bacon burger which was really delicious and after trying a little of the fish too I was also very impressed. Would definitely return again given the opportunity and I would highly recommend

Absolutely fantastic best meal in York

We visited on Monday 29th January at 4.15pm for a meal after being recommended by a friend, the previous day we had had a look at the menu displayed at the front entrance advertising a 2 course menu for £22 if you dined before 5pm. On entering the restaurant we got welcomed by lovely smartly dressed staff that showed us to a table, we were the only customers in the restaurant apart from a casually dressed woman working on a laptop at a table. When the menu was presented to us it didn’t show the 2 course set menu so I enquired with the waitress and she told me that was an old offer from last year! I explained we had seen it on entering the restaurant and that’s why we had decided to eat there on that day and time. She apologised and said it shouldn’t be displayed at the entrance anymore. She then went to tell the lady working on the laptop that “ we really need to get that menu changed at the front entrance “ to which the laptop women replied “yes yes we are working on a new one” We both ordered the steak pie that was absolutely delicious and all the waiting staff we had contact with were friendly well presented and professional at all times. During the hour we sat in the restaurant the woman on the laptop wearing scruffy high top trainers and a striped t. Shirt dress proceeded to use the restaurant as a staff room speaking to 3 different members of staff about working practices within the establishment. She did not acknowledge our presence at all, I can only presume she was a member of staff maybe even a supervisor? The whole ambiance of the place and our dining experience was ruined by the presence of this woman, I’m sure an office or staff room would be more conducive to carry out staff issues etc? On leaving the Guy Fawkes Inn the out of date menu was still displayed at the entrance! With the importance of her work needing to be done in such a public area she couldn’t manage to either remove the out of date menu or ask a member of staff to do so or apologise to us the customer or just honer the false advertising? This one member of staff is letting the other members of staff down.

Overcooked dry roast beef, roast potatoes that had been kept alive for hours, beans virtually inedible, gravy thin and under-seasoned. Had to ask for horseradish sauce and mustard, then it never came so had to go off and find it. Miserable experience, so disappointing. Shouldn’t have such a high rating on this App, it’s a very low-average Sunday roast for £22, what a waste of money.

5 quaint Hotel we had a room with a 4 poster bed lovely and warm with a modern bathroom with shower radiator in bathroom . Tea and coffee in room and veiw of York Minster . Staff were very helpful. We had an evening meal very nice and great service

Pub storico nel centro di York. L’ambiente è molto affascinante ed è consigliato prenotare. I piatti sono quelli della tradizione da pub inglese, in cui spicca l’abbondante beef pie della casa.

Charming and romantic setting but the food was mediocre at best. Our server obviously hated his job. He wasn't rude but was just going through the motions. I'd give it a pass. There are other great places to eat and drink in York.

One of the worst, if not THE worst beef sandwich I have ever attempted to eat. Almost raw beef (if that’s what it was as it certainly didn’t taste like it) full of fat and gristle. Avoid at all costs

Went to try the famous steak pie which was over priced and average at best.But what topped the meal off was it was served in a tin dish that looked like something you would feed a pet out of .So if in York go elsewhere lots of restaurants and pubs in the area

Called in to try the famous steak pie it states on the menu that you have to wait half an hour for the pie to be cooked.When it arrived wow it tasted amazing if you are in York you have to go and try it.

Lovely food and good atmosphere and Mads the server went the extra mile with the service, beers not bad either.

We came here for lunch after visiting Yorkminster. It's a short walk. We loved the lovely atmosphere and the historic aspect of being Guy Fawkes' birthplace. Excellent soup and sandwiches for lunch, with drinks. Great service and a thoroughly enjoyable lunch.

As an amateur student of history I loved that this place was Guy Fawkes' birthplace. The pub makes use of that fact without overblowing it. The ambience is rich and fascinating, the service excellent: smiles, fast beers coming quickly, and one of the most delicious...

Very disappointing visit to what we thought was going to be a quality pub grub experience. The pub is atmospheric but the food and service was lacklustre and definitely not value for money. Our starters were pleasant enough but it all went downhill when we...

Want to enjoy true pub food of the best kind, then try Guy Fawkes in York. We enjoyed the duck breast which was just perfect. For the desert we settled to share a cheesecake with Ferrero Rocher. How they made it, or run it through...

Unfortunately this premises must have changed hands in the last year, very , very unfortunately as it had been excellent. The food was very ordinary & as such overpriced. The beer was badly pulled, 'flat' in Yorkshire. Disappointing overall. Another case of buying a premises...

My husband & I were seated straight away with the menus thrown on the table . We asked to be moved table as we were sitting in a draft from the back door . Our wine & meal came quick . I had to go...

Had a lovely evening at the Guy Fawkes. Went for the famous steak pie. It was delicious (although it was served without the gravy at first !!) Will certainly return.

Went here for something to eat after visiting the Minster. Would never go here again. Ordered a prawn sandwich with chips. Meal was not great. Ended up leaving most of the sandwich. Could do a lot better.

Booked and attended for Sunday lunch. Croquettes to start, then 1 beef and 1 chicken main plus cauliflower cheese. The food was excellent, really good quality and generous portions at a reasonable price. Staff were very good and all very attentive. Highly recommend

Called in on the off chance for a Sunday roast, staff very friendly and accommodating, both had beef dinners. food was average and expensive for what it was All in all nice little bar

We're looking for somewhere for a couple of drinks before heading back to our accomodation. Our children were okay to go in so we headed in. Much bigger than we expected, and the outdoor area is big. The beers on draft were good, and the...

Had a great stay over in room 11 in the courtyard. Staff very helpful and polite. Sunday dinner delicious in restaurant which is full of character.the restaurant staff are very busy and courteous. We come here for a stay over several times a year and...

It was a good pie. I’ve had better. And when you have to wait 30 minutes for it you expect a lot more. It was good but not worth £19.95.

Wow! What a place. Loved this place for our evening meal. Great choice of dishes with very generous servings. I can honestly say I had the best fish and chips ever. The vegetarian dish looked amazing and my daughter in law said it tasted delicious...

Had a two nights stay, fantastic atmosphere in this very old and historic hotel. Rooms were very comfortable, and staff pleasant and nothing too much for them. Restaurant food was delicious for both breakfast and main meals. Highly recommend anyone to visit this hotel, either...

I ate dinner most nights of my stay at the Guy Fawkes Inn when I made reservations upon check-in. While there are many great restaurants in York, the convenience of having a restaurant of this caliber at the hotel made it one less thing that...

This was our base for a trip to York and It is ideally located inside the city walls. The service was good, the rooms were spacious with quirky layouts typical of it's era and the included breakfast was very good. They recommended a tour guide,...

Lovely old authentic pub, birthplace of guy fawkes. Atmospheric and old world charm. Delicious food. Friendly attentive staff and a lovely evening out.

We stumbled across this inn after visiting the minster. The building is so quirky and full of history. We were lucky to get a table in the snug which is filled with old church pews etc. My partner had the Sunday roast and I had...