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Guy Fawkes Inn, York, North Yorkshire

Guy Fawkes Inn

4.4 (2177)
£26 to £40
British
25 High Petergate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7HP

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Dine by candlelight in our restaurant, featuring gas lamps, roaring fires and timber floors. Serving simple, traditional British food skilfully prepared from fresh, quality, locally sourced ingredients, our restaurant is the perfect place to withdraw from the world and relax.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01904 466674
  • Website
    http://www.guyfawkesinnyork.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dean Sowden
  • Location
    25 High Petergate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7HP
  • Neighborhood
    York
  • Cross street
    York Minster
  • Parking details
    Marygate Car Park.
  • Public transit
    York Theatre Royal Bus Stop.
  • Entertainment
    Gypsy Bill Williams delivers his 'Blues Night' every Sunday from about 8:30pm - 10:30pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Menu

Guy Fawkes Inn's menu was last updated on 9/24/2023.

Start the Fire

Starters

  • Today’s Soup

    Warm Crusty Bread (V, GFA)

    • Sticky Chipolatas

      Honey & Grain Mustard

      • Bread & Hummus

        Warm Flat Bread, Harissa Spiced Hummus (VE, GFA)

        • Falafel Bites

          Sweet Potato Falafel, Sriracha Sauce (VE, GF)

          On the Fire

          Mains

          • Classic Fish & Chips

            Battered Haddock Fillet, Hand Cut Chips, Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce

            • Bangers & Mash

              W. Peats Award Winning Pork Sausages, Buttered Mash Onion Gravy, Crispy Shallots

              • Vegan Bangers & Mash

                Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil Mash, Vegan Onion Gravy , Crispy Shallots (VE)

                • Korean Style Fried Chicken

                  Secret Recipe Crumb, Kimchi Coleslaw, Skinny Fries

                  • Moroccan Stew

                    Moroccan Spiced Stew of Tomato, Peppers & Chick Peas, Mint Yoghurt, Warm Flat Bread (VE, GFA)

                    Let it Burn

                    Desserts

                    • Sweet Shop Creme Brûlée

                      Jelly Baby Brûlée, Crushed Smarties, Popping Candy

                      • Sticky Toffee Pudding

                        Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream (V)

                        • Honeycomb Ice Cream

                          Popcorn, Salted Caramel Sauce

                          • Cheese & Biscuits

                            Mature Cheddar, Onion Chutney

                            Last updated: September 24, 2023

                            What 2,177 people are saying

                            Guy Fawkes Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                            Overall ratings and reviews

                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                            4.4
                            4.4 based on recent ratings
                            • 4.5Food
                            • 4.4Service
                            • 4.5Ambience
                            • 4.2Value

                            Noise • Energetic

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            Guy Fawkes Inn offers a warm, historic ambiance and "amazing food" with its standout steak and ale pie, lauded as "the best pie" by many. The staff is "friendly and attentive," ensuring "excellent service." Despite occasional service delays, the inn's charm and "fantastic atmosphere" make it a must-visit in York.
                            2,177 Reviews

                            1. philip

                              Las Vegas1 review

                              4.0

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Went to the Guy Fawkes inn because I love a steak and ale pie and reviews I’d seen were very positive for this. The pie and mash and gravy were really good but was served without the seasonal veg as advertised on the menu. We ordered honey glazed carrots as a side and this was clearly forgotten as we had to remind the waitress about this half way through the meal (but to be fair they didn’t charge us for them). We didn’t get offered a drink menu but that didn’t really bother me because I knee I would share a bottle of Malbec with my other half. Cutting to the chase, we had 2 steak and ale pies with mash and carrots and a total of 4 large glasses of Malbec and it was very tasty. But including serving charge making it comfortably over £100 was not good value. No starter, no dessert, 1 bottle of Malbec plus 1 glass of Malbec, 2 steak pies and mash and carrots came to about £110. Very tasty and enjoyable but not great value. The staff were great btw

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                            2. Laura

                              Yorkshire1 review

                              4.0

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 1
                              4. Ambience 3
                              Never eaten there before. Tried to move my booking earlier, unable to on OpenTable or ringing the venue, apparently they were fully booked. Arrived and it was pretty much dead. Overheard a couple who walked in asking if they could eat, they were told yes they could sit anywhere! Informing the bartender we had a booking he checked us in, then looked puzzled as to where to sit us in the empty garden?!? The table wasn’t clean, they didn’t come to clean it. We weren’t given any menus, or told how we should order, I had to ask. We ordered pies for the adults and cheeseburgers for the kids, given the menu stated to give at least 30 mins for the pies, I asked if the kids meals could come first. Apparently the bartender went and asked the kitchen. They arrived at the same time as our food, 50 mins later (it wasn’t busy!). The food was good though.

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                            3. Louise

                              Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on June 7, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We have just had an amazing meal here. Booking was easy online. It was a Saturday but despite being busy the service was excellent. We had to taste the pies and they didn’t disappoint! The steak in the steak and ale pie was so tender and the mash really tasty, gravy to die for! Lovely atmosphere and feeling to the place, outdoor area was very pretty. I will definitely be going back . 😊❤️

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                            4. Lisa

                              Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on June 3, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Beautiful evening in courtyard. Service was perfection, as was tastiness!!

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                            5. Kate

                              Kent2 reviews

                              3.0

                              Dined on June 1, 2025

                              1. Overall 3
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 3
                              We have been to Guy Fawkes before and had a table inside and enjoyed it. This time we were outside and were the only people dining in the area so lacked ambience. As a result of being outside we had to pay upfront for our order long before any drinks or food arrived. In fact we were there over 30 mins before any drinks were forthcoming. It was chilly but staff were helpful lighting the heater and providing blankets upon request. The food was tasty but the overall experience was not quite what we’d hoped for. The staff however were very friendly.

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                            6. Julie

                              Yorkshire1 review

                              3.0

                              Dined on June 1, 2025

                              1. Overall 3
                              2. Food 3
                              3. Service 3
                              4. Ambience 3
                              Renowned for its pies but beware as there are only 3 to choose from!

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                            7. Andrew

                              Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on June 1, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              I’m from Texas, so what do I know about British food, but when I tried the Steak and Ale pie from the Guy Fawkes Inn, in York, I thought I died and gone to heaven.

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                            8. Deborah

                              Lancashire5 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on May 29, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Really lovely food would definitely go again when we return to York

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                            9. Carol

                              London7 reviews

                              4.0

                              Dined on May 29, 2025

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              The steak pie was delicious 10/10 A bit pricey but worth every penny, highly recommend

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                            10. Carl

                              Yorkshire1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on May 27, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Excellent table service, food was absolutely amazing well worth the money. Certainly the best place to eat in York.

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                            2 people
                            9:30 PM
                            Booked 8 times today
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                            25 High Petergate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7HP

                            Additional information

                            • Cross street
                              York Minster
                            • Neighborhood
                              York
                            • Hours of operation
                              Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
                            • Price
                              £26 to £40
                            • Cuisines
                              British
                            • Dining style
                              Casual Dining
                            • Dress code
                              Casual Dress
                            • Parking details
                              Marygate Car Park.
                            • Public transit
                              York Theatre Royal Bus Stop.
                            • Payment options
                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                            • Executive chef
                              Dean Sowden
                            • Entertainment
                              Gypsy Bill Williams delivers his 'Blues Night' every Sunday from about 8:30pm - 10:30pm.
                            • Additional
                              Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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