THE FAT BADGER, York – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Character
The Fat Badger offers 12 ensuite bedrooms, each with individual style. Rooms feature cast-iron or dark-wood beds, vintage desks, and leather armchairs. All include a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee maker, and free toiletries. Some rooms provide garden views and parquet floors.
Yorkshire Pub Dining
The restaurant serves traditional pub food with contemporary twists using seasonal local produce. The menu includes Sunday roasts with Yorkshire puddings, Badger Beef Burger with smoked applewood cheese, and Harissa Butter Chicken Burger. Breakfast offers cooked-to-order options from full English to kippers. The extensive wine list features selections from Italy, France, and Australia.
Historic Beer Garden
The property features a large beer garden hidden within York's bar walls, with views of York Minster. The garden is heated year-round with roaring fires for al fresco dining. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor area. No reservations are required for garden seating.
Central York Location
The Fat Badger is set within York's historic bar walls, a 15-minute walk from York city center. It is 55 km from Leeds Bradford Airport. The property sits directly beside access steps to the York City Walls walk. Nearby landmarks include The Hospitium (0.3 km), Stonegate (0.3 km), and York Minster at the end of the street.
Personalized Guest Services
Staff assist with restaurant bookings, umbrella lending, and dry cleaning collection. The hotel offers £10 off food and drink when booking directly and spending over £20. Fire detection equipment is installed throughout, with a £100 charge for smoking violations. Private dining is available for larger groups.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
