Lamb & Lion Inn, York

Lamb & Lion Inn, York - Hotel Description

In a unique location, built into the medieval city walls, right next to York Minster, this historic inn has cosy snug bars, a log fire, home-cooked food, free Wi-Fi and discounted local parking.

Right at the heart of this ancient city, the Lamb and Lion is one of Yorks finest old inns. A maze of corridors, staircases, little snugs and bars with open fires, the inn is rich in historic character and traditional charm.

The beautifully decorated rooms overlook High Petergate or the garden and the city walls. All of the rooms have power showers and flat-screens TV with Freeview digital channels.

The inn offers an excellent selection of real ales, wines and champagnes, alongside good, simple home-cooked dishes. There is also a superb beer garden offering al fresco eating and drinking and incredible views of the Minster.

A full home cooked English breakfast is available every day and easy discounted voucher parking is available for guests.

The inn stands at the original Porta Principalis (main gate) into Eboracum, a fort and city in Roman Britain, today known as York. It is believed that a tavern has stood here since the early reign of Emperor Septimius Severus in AD 193.

During the Siege of York, the inn, then known as the Bird in Hand, was ravaged by fire when the Earl of Manchester's men bombarded the city in June 1644. Over a hundred years later, it was rebuilt and renamed the Lamb & Lion by a wealthy merchant.

Today, the inn offers an excellent selection of real ales, wines and champagnes, alongside home-cooked food, with daily specials featuring good, simple dishes prepared using fresh ingredients.

8/10 Overall rating

Lamb & Lion Inn, York - Guest Services

• General: 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Restaurant, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Bar, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Parking, Garden.
• Services: Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Car Rental, Packed Lunches, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Bicycle Rental.

Lamb & Lion Inn, York - Restaurants and Bars

The Lamb & Lion Inn offers refreshingly simple, home-cooked dishes, alongside an ever-changing selection of real ales and premium continental lagers. With a good wine and champagne list, the Lamb & Lion is an uncomplicated place to enjoy. With a superb view of York Minster as a backdrop, the Lion Bar Outdoor Grill operates most fine days throughout the year and specialises in delicious barbecue cooking. The Lamb and Lion is a part of the group that also owns the award-winning Harvilles Restaurant, one of the citys most revered eateries, renowned for prime Aberdeen Angus beefsteaks and fresh fish. Staff will be happy to help you with a table reservation at the Inn, the Lion Bar Outdoor Grill or at Harvilles. Please check with any member of the team.

Lamb & Lion Inn, York - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 14:00 - 00:00 hours
• Check Out: 11:00 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  American Express,  MasterCard
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby and costs GBP 5.00 per day.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.