Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.50 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property is not wheelchair accessible and does not provide specific accessibility features such as step-free entrances or wheelchair-accessible facilities.

How is the location of the property in relation to local attractions?

The property is located in Fishergate, York, within a 5-minute drive of Shambles and York Minster. It is approximately 1.4 miles from the University of York and 1.6 miles from York Racecourse.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.

The Lighthorseman Inn in York

Average nightly price at The Lighthorseman by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$54
February	US$69
March	US$69
April	US$76
May	US$100
June	US$84
July	US$99
August	US$90
September	US$105
October	US$85
November	US$85
December	US$94

What guests think

Across reviews of The Lighthorseman, travellers highlight its walkable location near York’s sights and free on-site parking, friendly pub atmosphere and staff, and generally comfortable, basic rooms that suit short stays, though the building and decor are clearly dated.

Breakfast is frequently praised, and many enjoyed the bar; however, some visits had no evening meals available and a few found breakfast average or greasy. Noise from the road, bar, or thin walls is mentioned by several guests, and cleanliness and maintenance feel inconsistent, with occasional odors, dust, or minor faults. Best for travellers prioritising value and character over modern polish and quiet.

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Facilities

Traditional pub facilities include a bar, beer garden, and games room, and free on-site parking is a major plus. Some guests noted noise from the bar or pool room late at night.

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C

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Accomodation was about a 10min walk into the centre. Our room was at front of the Inn on a main road, at night you could hear some traffic. Parking available which was a bonus. Room was basic, but clean, fine for a short stay. Windows old, but the Inn is old, so expected, but could do with an external clean. Bed was a double, comfortable. Bar area was nice. We paid for breakfast during our stay, it was lovely. Inn was actually bigger than we thought it would be. There was also an external seated garden area, a games room with pool table and darts. All in all had a lovely stay.

8

Alison

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value with free parking,the furniture in the room is lovely.noisy pub customers at 0115 but thats what happens if you stay in a pub.would return

8

peggy

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pub located outside the city walls, a few minutes' walk from the city center. Parking available for customers. Very diligent staff. The room wasn't ready because we arrived early, but we were able to get the key right away.

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Victoria

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was good. The rooms had nice furniture and they were clean. The location was spot on for what we needed. Could walk into the city along the river. Bar is a typical old pub with fantastic features. Beer garden was really nice. Think the hotel is going through some updating and it’s needed but would stay again for sure

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S J

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, pleasant walk into York from the hotel, good breakfast but you need to order it the night before. We spent three nights there, the bar was pleasant for drinks after walking back from York centre.

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Warren

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great if you like to stay in a place with character, history and friendly staff, the payoff is its decor is a little dated as were the shower facilities. Value for money was goods with free parking, well positioned to walk into the City centre along the river path. We enjoyed our stay.

8

Heather

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I think this was our third year here, staying to attend a festival at the Fulford Arms, 5 mins walk away. Its convenient, has parking, is close to everything we need. The only negative is lack of hooks or shelves in the bathroom. We brought a small camping table with us this year. The bathroom is pretty big, a shelving unit and hooks would be easy to add...

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Sean

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dan and the team were great. Lovely pub stay, room was neat and clean - lots of tea and coffee. Right price, right location and free parking. Super…

10

Sadie

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly easy to find. Lovely room and pub about 15 min walk to the centre with parking on site made it ideal for a trip to the Christmas market. Will definitely stay again

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Roger

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Food lovely. Staff helpful. This is a small pub with some rooms above. Bar may have shut at 22:30 but pool room noisy until after 2am our first night.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, with several describing them as very clean or spotless. However, recurring reports cite dust or cobwebs, unpleasant bathroom or drain smells, and occasional housekeeping lapses.

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Sally

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The cleanliness of this establishment was absolutely disgusting, dust all over the four poster bed frame, the bathroom blind was absolutely filthy and there were used earplugs and a plaster underneath the bedside table. The furniture was covered in stains and we were unable to use the shower properly as it was very loosely attached to the wall. Also upon arriving we were greeted by a young lad who was basically running the place alone and wasn't very professional or at all concerned with making sure we were happy. The only positive thing I could say about this establishment is, the location isn't bad. If you want a clean and comfortable stay in York, avoid this place!!

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T

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was fine clean and tidy

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Richard

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The bathroom smelled like raw sewage. When having a shower the water smell like raw sewage & after having a shower you smelt like raw sewage. Definitely what we're going back again. !!!

10

Christopher

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great weekend stay at The Lighthorseman, spotlessly clean room and bathroom, landlord and staff most welcoming, huge breakfast! Decent selection of food on menu. Walkable distance to the city centre but there is a bus stop about 5 minutes away and taxis are plentiful. I would definitely recommend.

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Sharon

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay here. Historic old pub within easy walking distance of the city centre. Spacious room and bathroom. Comfy bed. Clean and tidy. Friendly staff. Great value for money. Would definitely stay again when in the area.

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Cheryl

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Manager was rude and insulting Room was fifthy, smelt foul, small, door lock broken, left feeling unsafe and shocked Pub is dirty, outdated with dirty tacky carpets. Very over priced Avoid A Positive point was the young male on reception, Finn who was helpful and a polite youngman

10

Simon

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well worth a stop, parking onsite is a huge benefit in York. The room was very clean and tidy and ensuite was not cramped and very clean.

10

Georgina

3 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good sized room, daily housekeeping, friendly staff, good food, comfy bed Can’t say better than that

4

Timothy

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall filthy with old dirty cobwebs, four poster dusty, tired room in need of a total overhaul and redecorating. The only positive was on check out we were offered a 50% refund with no quibbles.

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caroline

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value 1 night stay. Check in was quick and easy with the friendly barman. The hotel is a 10minute walk along the river to the city centre. Bed was conformable, had a great nights sleep. Nice shower in the morning. The only reason I can't give full marks is due to the overpowering drainage smell in the bathroom. The bathroom was clean but unfortunately there seems to be an issue with the drains. Other than that, I would recommend this hotel for a great value bed for the night. Can't comment on the food and drink as we ate in the city centre. We would certainly return.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated but generally comfortable, with some spacious options and comfy beds. Several mention noise from the road, bar, or thin walls, and minor maintenance issues like small showers or missing TV remotes; a few note very small beds.

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Beth

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was in good condition but unfortunately due to the location of the room, all you hear during the night is people walking up and down the stairs and slamming the heavy doors. Also when someone ran a tap / flushed the toilet, there was a very loud noise of water gushing through pipework. This woke us both up numerous times throughout the night and with the bathroom door only closing properly by a latch on the inside, there was no way to drown this out. Wouldn't stay again unfortunately due to not being able to have more than 3 hours sleep in total.

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Gavin

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's basic accommodation. Very dated throughout, needs a lick of paint and new carpets.. Bathroom was quite good however and very clean. Bedsheets and towels had some stains. If you have a room facing the road, take earplugs or your sleep will be interrupted frequently. Overall for the price I was happy. I just needed a place to put my head for the night. Would not recommend for a long stay however.

8

Andrew

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and easy to find. Check in was excellent and we were shown to our room. The room was a comfortable size, with a small double bed and on the front. We really didn't notice the road noise even though it was 1 of the main routes into York. The only problem we had was an issue with the tv remote, as there wasn't 1 in the room which we reported straight away. The manager came up had a look round too and she couldn't find it either. She said that she would inform her boss and hopefully it would be sorted the next day. We went out for the day and when we got back there was still no remote control which we reported again and the manager said she would phone her boss again. She came up to the room and said that her boss had told that someone had misplaced the remote and they didn't know where it was and that this had been going on for some time now. Why her boss hasn't sorted this problem is any bodies guess as the remotes are quite cheap to buy. This was the only problem we had from otherwise a great stay. On the Friday night we decided as we were a bit late getting there we ate at the pub and fair do's we had very good meals and the beer was excellent too.

8

Rebecca

4 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel has a great location. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The bed was SO small that rolling over or even getting a decent night of sleep was challenging.

8

Angela

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The accommodation has free parking and was convenient to walk into the city. When we were there there was no evening meals available so we had to walk to get a meal. Towels were lovely and clean but really hard and scratchy. Shower was like warm and curtains are damaged so don’t close properly

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Mark

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed this hotel as a base for visiting York, rooms are above a bar but no problem with noise, all a little dated but clean with a comfy bed 10 min walk along the river to York centre, would use again if visiting York.

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Nicholas

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staying here will be "rough sledding" in the hot summer months. No fans in the rooms, sluggish housekeeping, and old spring mattresses. The plus side is location, neighborhood, a relatively quiet bar for getting work done, and privacy (from little housekeeping). Maps are deceiving. This hotel is *not* an accessible walk to the university.

8

Louise

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely 3 night stay, we had double room with en suit which was a good size room, room was clean and comfortable and we slept well the bathroom was a little tired looking and could do with a freshen up We only ate breakfast one morning which was nice cooked breakfast and cereal and fruit on offer Plenty of parking spaces which are free Perfect location only 10/15min walk along the river into the city, if you walk along the main road there’s several bars and restaurants along rout we found a lovely Chinese restaurant Shi Shang great value and big portions Overall a lovely trip with so much to do

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Nazario

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very adequate for a night or two's stay in York. Good size room with connecting bathroom.. All the facilities you need. Close to the riverwalk into York, which takes around 20 minutes to city and 30 to train station. Everything works well including hot shower. Above pub's snooker room, but I didn't find noisy. Nor road noise. Bed comfortable. Simple but well-served breakfast. No fuss check-in. Very good value.

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Carlos

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ups: centered, convenient, free parking, quiet, Victorian style, walking distance from the shambles and major attractions and some other things. The cons: open until 3 pm, some weird noises from the walls, thin walls and you can hear your neighbors, the teapot was dirty. The Ibar it’s open until 11. but at the end it’s a really nice place to stay.

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Service

Feedback consistently praises friendly, welcoming staff and helpful hosts. A few negatives include a rude interaction, housekeeping entering despite a request, and limited check-in times.

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Karen

23 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very welcoming. Room with shower ensuite really comfy & clean. Very quiet had a lovely sleep. Close to Barbican theatre. Free parking if needed. Much better than boutique hotel we stayed in last time. Would highly recommend. Close to river for walks.

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Gillian

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean and the employees were nice. Breakfast and food served in the pub was average. It's a manageable walk to the centre. It was a little loud and cramped, but this was to be expected booking a small room in a pub. The bathroom could use an update, also, to be expected in an older building. I knocked off points because we said we didn't want housekeeping, but they entered our room anyway. This is a boundary that should be respected.

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Rebecca

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was great, the host dan was very friendly and accomodating, we were shown our room and given a booklet on thing's to do locally which was nice, the room was clean and all staff were lovley, breakfast was amazing aswell. It was close enough to walk into york aswell which was great

8

Dion

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great host . Easy check in with free parking . Would recommend and we will stay again

10

Tracy

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, 10 min walk to centre,, twin room a little old fashioned but clean and had tea, coffee, tv etc, staff friendly and helpful

10

David

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Once again (here 3years ago) we had an excellent stay. the Owner and his staff were excellent. Room very comfy and this time the added bonus of able to enjoy meals and fine wines and beer. The Pub/Hotel so convenient to walk into York centre.

10

William

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Staff were very helpful friendly and efficient. Very clean room, comfortable bed. Close to the main attractions, the shambles, York Minster, York Dungeon etc. Plenty of restaurants and bars close by. All in all, a great place to stay.

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Cheryl

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Manager was rude and insulting Room was fifthy, smelt foul, small, door lock broken, left feeling unsafe and shocked Pub is dirty, outdated with dirty tacky carpets. Very over priced Avoid A Positive point was the young male on reception, Finn who was helpful and a polite youngman

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Carol

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed at The Lighthorseman numerous times and always had a pleasant stay. The manager is very friendly and obliging and its an easy walk into the city centre. Very good value. See you next time.

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Gail

2 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very welcoming and friendly, everything in room we needed and brilliant cooked breakfast both mornings. Thank you Dan and team.

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Location

Walkable to York’s centre and riverside routes, with bus links and easy access, and many appreciate the free parking. Some rooms facing the road experience traffic noise.

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Alan

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to the city centre, lovely walk along the riverfront, couldn’t fault it.

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peggy

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pub located outside the city walls, a few minutes' walk from the city center. Parking available for customers. Very diligent staff. The room wasn't ready because we arrived early, but we were able to get the key right away.

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Phillip

2 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was small, beds were comfortable. Close to city centre.

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Helen

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy walking distance of the city and free parking available.

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Victoria

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was good. The rooms had nice furniture and they were clean. The location was spot on for what we needed. Could walk into the city along the river. Bar is a typical old pub with fantastic features. Beer garden was really nice. Think the hotel is going through some updating and it’s needed but would stay again for sure

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Kathryn

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The Lighthorseman is perfectly located to walk into York City Centre, the room was clean and comfortable and the owner and staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again.

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Trevor

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our one night stay was very good value for money and the cooked breakfast superb.Very friendly host.Not too far to walk into the city centre along the riverside.

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Sadie

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly easy to find. Lovely room and pub about 15 min walk to the centre with parking on site made it ideal for a trip to the Christmas market. Will definitely stay again

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JOSE LUIS

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent option to stay in York. Near the downtown and roman walls.

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Bridget

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very conveniently located in York, good size room, pleasant staff

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for quality and portions, and many liked the pub meals and drinks. However, some stays had no evening service, and a few guests found breakfast average or greasy or noted limited dietary options.

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Sharon

27 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Ordered breakfast which was awful and not worth the cost. Very greasy and no toast!

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Paul Francis

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bar offered a wide selection of beers and spirits, breakfast was very good and good portions.

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Christopher

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great weekend stay at The Lighthorseman, spotlessly clean room and bathroom, landlord and staff most welcoming, huge breakfast! Decent selection of food on menu. Walkable distance to the city centre but there is a bus stop about 5 minutes away and taxis are plentiful. I would definitely recommend.

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Edward

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location for the price. Really nice breakfast and a nice bar too. Would highly recommend

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H

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff friendly but didnt know what they were doing. Place run down, no food available in the evening and breakfast was no option, get what your given. With no dairy free option

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Vicky

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, good food, bed wasn’t the most comfortable

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S J

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, pleasant walk into York from the hotel, good breakfast but you need to order it the night before. We spent three nights there, the bar was pleasant for drinks after walking back from York centre.

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Katherine

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Know the pub from previous visits to York. Excellent chef who was unfortunately on holiday when I stayed.

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Hanlin

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A small hotel that doubles as a bar and restaurant with pool tables and darts. The room is relatively small, we spent around 120 pounds to book a room about 13 square meters, so the value for money is average. But the staff are very friendly. Breakfast is optional, 12.5 pounds per person, and the freshly made English breakfast is fantastic. Overall, I would give it 4.2 Stars!

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Roger

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Food lovely. Staff helpful. This is a small pub with some rooms above. Bar may have shut at 22:30 but pool room noisy until after 2am our first night.

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8 $78	9 $78	10 $96	11 $114	12 $99	13	14
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