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

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 17.95 per person.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 10:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

How is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in York, steps from York Minster and within a 5-minute walk of Barley Hall. It is approximately 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Mary's Abbey and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from York City Walls.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

The Fat Badger Inn in York

Average nightly price at The Fat Badger York, BW Signature Collection by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$136
February	$150
March	$140
April	$145
May	$167
June	$156
July	$166
August	$177
September	$184
October	$159
November	$173
December	$174

What guests think

At The Fat Badger, travellers consistently praise the central location near the Minster and city walls, the friendly, accommodating staff, and the lively pub with a popular secret beer garden and well-regarded food and breakfasts.

Common downsides include significant street noise, and the lack of an elevator with steep, narrow stairs that can challenge mobility and luggage. Rooms are quirky and cozy but often small or dark, some feel dated, and summer stays can be warm due to no air conditioning. Parking is off site and can be a walk or costly. Best for travellers who prioritise character and convenience over quiet nights or step free access.

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Facilities

Popular on site pub and a well liked secret beer garden. No elevator and steep, narrow stairs; off site parking is used and can involve a walk or extra cost.

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Stephen

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, no lift.

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John

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old building in the heart of old York. Room was nice although I’ve slept in more comfortable beds- I prefer a firmer mattress. Breakfast was excellent with good quality products. May not be suitable for people with mobility issues.

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Starr

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

AMAZING location in a historic inn, cute views from my 4th-floor room (naturally no elevator, so keep that in mind). The food and drinks were top-notch, and it's only a short walk to York Minster and the art gallery, Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, etc. I will definitely stay here again!

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June

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay once we found it as had problems accessing it by car in the dark, no parking and need to use carpark quite a distance to walk from the hotel. The room was quirky and the bed very comfortable and cosy. Staff were very helpful and food lovely.

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Robert

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First and foremost, this is not a five-star accommodation. However, if you’re looking for an hotel with old charm with a beer garden and fantastic staff, this will foot the bill. The beer garden had the best mac & cheese and parsnip soup you’ve ever had in your life. Location is extremely convenient to the train station, York Minster, restaurants, pubs and shopping. They’re not a lot of rooms and there is no elevator. Some doors may not close, and floors may be a little warped, but it is worth the price for a quaint accommodation that has everything. If you need accessible lodging, this is not for you.

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Helen

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful old pub/inn. Great location, helpful staff and an excellent breakfast. Lots of narrow stairs so ask for a room on a lower floors if stairs are an issue!

10

Lori

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What a great location right inside the city wall. Convenient parking near the location and great staff and loved the beer garden.

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Colin

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We recently stayed at the Fat Badger, where staff were excellent as was the food and service we received. The only downside were the rooms were a little dated, and old fashioned. Parking was expensive off site too.

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Paul

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful beer garden in the back. Nice restaurant/bar inside.

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Juliana

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for one night on our way north and spent some time enjoying City centre. The hotel is located right inside one of the old wall gates with easy access to the wall, which we could see right out our room window. Parking is off site in a pay parking lot abouit 1/4 mile away (10 min walk), Check out is 11, but they close the gate at 9:30am, so if you check out after that you will be hauling your luggage to the car park. we just had carry on type bags so no biggie. We only slept at the badger, so cannot comment on food/service. Staff for checking in and out were very helpful. Great location to enjoy the old city centre. We walked south on old wall to the south side and then cut back up through the city, to the shambles and about. We ate breakfast at the Brew and Brownie which was excellent, I highly recommend.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean and well kept, with fresh linens and tidy bathrooms. A few report issues like damp smells or poor bathroom cleanliness in some rooms.

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Julie

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely stay. The breakfast was really good and the room was clean and water pressure in the shower was great.

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Anna

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, quirky hotel in the heart of York! Bed was comfy and room was clean, well maintained and had all necessary amenities. Will definitely be booking again!

10

Greg

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, lovely shower. Staff are friendly. Convenient for food and option for room service. Highly recommend

10

Nathan

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very old property with an antique charm. Our bedroom was very well taken care of. Our only complaint would be the bathroom being a little narrow and damp. But these are things that must be traded off for when considering the age of the building. Its proximity to the Yorkminster made it very nice and easy. The food and drink as well as food service was very good. Servers and bartender were knowledgeable about the drinks and gave us good advice when it was needed.

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James

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was fine, though bathroom had a smell of damp in it. Location was great for city centre but it was really noisy. Bin wagon at 5am outside room, street sweeper at 6am, bottle bank at 7am!

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Elizabeth

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I really wanted to write a great review- the hotel is in a great location with friendly, welcoming staff on arrival. It is an old building in York but this shouldn’t mean that it’s acceptable to be cramped, unclean and lacking in basic room facilities. Positives- staff very amenable - the restaurant was full in a very rainy afternoon but they offered room service so we could eat. We couldn’t fault the food. Bed was fairly comfortable and room was warm. Areas to improve : cleanliness of the room. Pretty dirty with a very unclean toilet. Grubby shower, floors, windows and lacking in basic amenities - wardrobe, bedside table etc.. Had to boil the kettle on the floor as cable wouldn’t reach to socket, boiling hot water out of sink taps (there was a warning sign!). For the price of the room (£368 room only!) it really is terrible value and I wouldn’t recommend or stay again. I would have mentioned the issues to the staff but we weren’t asked how we found our stay.

10

Michael

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A well situated location, close to all the beauty of York. Staff were really friendly and bedrooms were clean. Highly recommend if coming to York.

10

Deborah

Dec 3, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with a warm welcome. Very nice clean comfortable room with a great breakfast. We stayed for one night and had an evening meal which was superb. Very friendly, will definitely stay here again, highly recommended.

10

susan

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had such a lovely time in York and the staff at the fat badger added to the whole experience. Would highly recomend to anyone planning a visit to the city as a place to stay . The staff are polite and friendly and the morning lady who does the breakfast shifts is amazing and had us laughing she was from leeds just so she knows its her we are talking about . The rooms were very clean with clean bedding every day our only regret is we didnt stay longer

10

Alba

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 19,362 nights

The hotel is located in the Center of all the attractions. The bedroom cozy and perfectly clean. It could be noisy for the complex of the building, but it is part of the character of this place. We got dinner in the restaurant and it was delicious. The staff very attentive and helpful but overall I need to talk about Debbie the waitress for breakfast service. Very happy and attentive lady, who was ready to take care of us in the morning. No doubt the staff made our stay even better than expected.

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Rooms

Rooms have quirky, historic character and many guests find the beds comfortable, with some offering views of the city walls. However, several note small or awkward layouts, dark decor or dated touches, noticeable noise, and warmth in summer due to no AC.

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Thomas

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Standard inn room. Hot days, no AC, but the window was only able to be opened 75mm so no way to effectively cool the room, even at night.

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Beverley

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

So, so disappointed! Thought it would be a treat to stay in this old charming building. The room was so small we had to crawl across the bed to sleep and bathroom was down a long dark hallway. Very dark decor and poor lighting. The worst part was the NOISE! On a main street just inside the old Roman gate where the party crowd congregate. Horrible noises from garbage collectors and those stocking the bar rolling and banging metal kegs in the wee hours. While convenient to the old city, resist the temptation to stay here, I am so sorry to say.

10

Starr

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

AMAZING location in a historic inn, cute views from my 4th-floor room (naturally no elevator, so keep that in mind). The food and drinks were top-notch, and it's only a short walk to York Minster and the art gallery, Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, etc. I will definitely stay here again!

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George

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking too far away! Property although old was dated! Bedroom facing busy street very noisy! No double glazing!

6

David

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location, however small bedroom and squeaky bed. Also due to the summer weather very warm as no air con. Lovely and friendly people and the secret beer garden is great. Thanks

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James

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was fine, though bathroom had a smell of damp in it. Location was great for city centre but it was really noisy. Bin wagon at 5am outside room, street sweeper at 6am, bottle bank at 7am!

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MARK

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convienient for visiting York. The property is based within the walls and is very close to York Minster which is an amazing spectacle. The rooms are very 'quirky' and it was a ghostly atmospheric experience. We stayed in room 2 which had a very narrow passageway to the bathroom. The window looked out over the cobbled streets and it was next to petergate and literally just inside the city walls. Great place to stay when visiting and reasonably priced.

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michael

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old and very small rooms

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Neil

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A quirky room,clean,somewhat cramped....distance between mattress and floor wider than distance between corner of bed and drinks table. Bit of a squeeze...a larger person would have to roll over bed to get to window. Facilities good but personally no need for TV...it's York why stay in watching TV?

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Marie

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had an overnight stay at the Fat Badger. Lovely service and good food and great location but not great sleep. Late night revelry and early morning keg deliveries make not for a good night’s sleep. Better glass in windows could help!

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, helpful and accommodating, with staff assisting with luggage and early check ins and providing attentive breakfast service. Isolated comments mention missed follow up, but overall interactions are very positive.

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David

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great central location with friendly staff. They did everything they could to help us and were very attentive during breakfast service. Bed was very comfortable

10

Margaux

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy with a hotel. In addition to the perfect, convenient location and good value, the staff was so kind and the room so charming and thoughtful. I wish I had more than one night!

10

Lori

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What a great location right inside the city wall. Convenient parking near the location and great staff and loved the beer garden.

10

Richard.

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at hotel early, and was given early checkin. Excellent location right next to the city wall. Perfect for the city centre.

8

Susan

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. Excellent licarion for walking the ity centre.

10

Jackie

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay. Bedroom was roomy and bed was comfortable. Was able to check in early. Breakfast was delicious. Walking distance to Minister is fab. Will definitely be staying here again.

10

Neal

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just really good, fantastic secret garden and centrally placed in York, the staff were excellent as well

10

David

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not only did we enjoy our lodging at the Fat Badger but the meals we had there were fabulous as well. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us during their busy holiday season. The property is cozy and convenient to the city center and we couldn’t have been happier with the staff. We had a lovely stay.

10

Deborah

Dec 3, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with a warm welcome. Very nice clean comfortable room with a great breakfast. We stayed for one night and had an evening meal which was superb. Very friendly, will definitely stay here again, highly recommended.

10

Elexciss

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Couldn't resist the name. The hotel was in the perfect location for a short trip in York. It was walkable to everything but still tucked away enough that I didn't have to worry about loud people all night. Fair warning this hotel doesn't have an elevator, only stairs so if you're like me and tend to over pack - you've been warned. That being said staff were super helpful in bringing my luggage up and down the stairs. Would gladly stay here again.

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Location

Exceptionally central, beside the city walls and a short walk to York Minster and other sights. Ideal for exploring the old city on foot.

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Stephen

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, no lift.

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Starr

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

AMAZING location in a historic inn, cute views from my 4th-floor room (naturally no elevator, so keep that in mind). The food and drinks were top-notch, and it's only a short walk to York Minster and the art gallery, Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, etc. I will definitely stay here again!

10

David

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel built in a historical and fantastic building. Great location. I would stay again.

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Robert

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First and foremost, this is not a five-star accommodation. However, if you’re looking for an hotel with old charm with a beer garden and fantastic staff, this will foot the bill. The beer garden had the best mac & cheese and parsnip soup you’ve ever had in your life. Location is extremely convenient to the train station, York Minster, restaurants, pubs and shopping. They’re not a lot of rooms and there is no elevator. Some doors may not close, and floors may be a little warped, but it is worth the price for a quaint accommodation that has everything. If you need accessible lodging, this is not for you.

10

Michael

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We love the fat badger. The staff are really friendly, the accommodation is warm and cozy. The location is perfect. Its only a couple of hundred feet from cathedral and shops.

10

David

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel with helpful staff in an amazing central location

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Michael

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A well situated location, close to all the beauty of York. Staff were really friendly and bedrooms were clean. Highly recommend if coming to York.

10

Charlotte

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful atmosphere and very easy walking distance to all the main attractions.

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Winston

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Best place for exploring York, so convenient for walking, shopping, so close to York minster and the Shambles. A fabulous hotel with great history.

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Mike

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely gorgeous hotel next to the city walls with a beer garden that is very inviting. I would highly recommend the hotel. The breakfast was delicious. If you want a small hotel with history this is where to stay in York. Perfect location for an early walk on the city walls. Superb.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and freshness, and the on site pub serves tasty meals and real ales, with the secret beer garden a popular spot. Occasional minor critiques appear, such as weak coffee.

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Dawn

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed a one night stay, room was nice and comfortable. Hotel is lovely with a hidden secret beer garden which is next to the historic wall. Had a fantastic full english breakfast - would recommend The Fat Badger.

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Starr

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

AMAZING location in a historic inn, cute views from my 4th-floor room (naturally no elevator, so keep that in mind). The food and drinks were top-notch, and it's only a short walk to York Minster and the art gallery, Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, etc. I will definitely stay here again!

10

Sarah

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the character and amazing Sunday dinner!! Would definitely stay again!

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Helen

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful old pub/inn. Great location, helpful staff and an excellent breakfast. Lots of narrow stairs so ask for a room on a lower floors if stairs are an issue!

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Jillian

Jul 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Well decorated old property with antique furniture located right beside the main attractions of York. Our room looked over the secret garden which was a peaceful place to have a drink. Breakfast was very tasty with high quality ingredients: the Greek yogurt was particularly tasty.

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David

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not only did we enjoy our lodging at the Fat Badger but the meals we had there were fabulous as well. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us during their busy holiday season. The property is cozy and convenient to the city center and we couldn’t have been happier with the staff. We had a lovely stay.

8

Paul

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful beer garden in the back. Nice restaurant/bar inside.

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Fay

Feb 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Service was incredible, very friendly and helpful staff. The room was lovely. A bit hot which I had read about but wasn't unbearable and you can open the windows. There was also a fan provided which we didn't need. We ate in the resturant which was lovely and again, very friendly staff. The location was fantastic within the city walls and a stones throw away from York Minster.

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David

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Smart boutique with friendly and efficient staff: great value! Ace breakfast but coffee too weak

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Susan

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly small boutique pub hotel. Close to York attractions , including guided walking tours and hop on and off buses. Serving tasty food and Real Ales.

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