-The Guy Fawkes Inn-
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Standing in the shadows of the Minster and St Michael Le Belfrey the Guy Fawkes Inn is steeped in history, taking its name from the infamous Gunpowder Plotter Guido Fawkes who was supposedly born on the very spot in 1570. Within there are three main rooms, the first a small snug bar area is adorned with beautiful wood cladding and grand medieval looking furniture. It really does feel like stepping back in time, apart from the fact that they have a great selection of six real ales as well as plenty of keg beers. Prices are fairly average for such a prominent location. The other rooms are to the right of the hallway, which is dominated by a grand staircase which gives access to the hotel rooms and out toward the back yard. Each room is dark and atmospheric, lit mainly by candle light and with a central fireplace dividing them. A suite of armour stands guard in one room and the use of church benches adds to the ancient feel, you’d be hard pressed to find such a cosy and intimate space in York, it’s like being wrapped in a warm comforting blanket of history. Out the back is a long courtyard which boasts an impressive wall mural to Guy Fawkes, there is plenty of secluded seating out here despite it being a little cramped by all the fire escapes. Other than a few steps up into the building access is great throughout, the toilets are on the ground floor too and were perfectly fine if a little small. So despite it being a bit of a tourist trap we wholeheartedly recommend visiting the Guy Fawkes Inn, with is attractive interior and good beer selection we’re happy to return time and time again. I also hear that they do one of the best Sunday dinners in York too, so if you fancy some great beer and food by candlelight it’s certainly worth a visit.
Standing in the shadows of the Minster and St Michael Le Belfrey the Guy Fawkes Inn is steeped in history, taking its name from the infamous Gunpowder Plotter Guido Fawkes who was supposedly born on the very spot in 1570. Within there are three main rooms, the first a small snug bar area is adorned with beautiful wood cladding and grand medieval looking furniture. It really does feel like stepping back in time, apart from the fact that they have a great selection of six real ales as well as plenty of keg beers. Prices are fairly average for such a prominent location. The other rooms are to the right of the hallway, which is dominated by a grand staircase which gives access to the hotel rooms and out toward the back yard. Each room is dark and atmospheric, lit mainly by candle light and with a central fireplace dividing them. A suite of armour stands guard in one room and the use of church benches adds to the ancient feel, you’d be hard pressed to find such a cosy and intimate space in York, it’s like being wrapped in a warm comforting blanket of history. Out the back is a long courtyard which boasts an impressive wall mural to Guy Fawkes, there is plenty of secluded seating out here despite it being a little cramped by all the fire escapes. Other than a few steps up into the building access is great throughout, the toilets are on the ground floor too and were perfectly fine if a little small. So despite it being a bit of a tourist trap we wholeheartedly recommend visiting the Guy Fawkes Inn, with is attractive interior and good beer selection we’re happy to return time and time again. I also hear that they do one of the best Sunday dinners in York too, so if you fancy some great beer and food by candlelight it’s certainly worth a visit.
