Guy Fawkes Inn

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   Carol

   Orlando

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Really great food and service. The pies are outstanding . The decor is quirky and comfortable
   

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   M

   Jersey

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   We enjoyed a delicious meal at Guy Fawkes Inn last night. The staff were very welcoming and attentive, giving lots of tips for places to go during our stay in York. We chose the steak pie from the menu which did not disappoint, it was full of flavour and was well worth the wait, we would thoroughly recommend . The only disappointment was the gas lights and candles advertised on the website were nowhere to be seen, a real shame as although we were eating in an historic building the ambience of the promised lighting was lacking and left us feeling a little flat.
   

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   Martin

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Visited York for the weekend and the wife wasn't going to miss out on trying the 'viral' pie. She wasn't disappointed! Excellent food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Couldn't fault it.
   

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   Janine

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went after being told to try the steak pie which was delicious but huge! Make sure you are hungry before you go! Staff were very friendly and attentive. The pie was priced fairly but had to order separate veg which was disappointing as quite expensive for what it was and would have expected a few peas and some cabbage as part of the meal. Overall worth a trip I would say.
   

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   Jason

   Yorkshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is lovely and portions are large. Staff are friendly and keen to ensure everything is well. Been here 3 times so far and it doesn't disappoint.
   

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   Paul

   Birmingham

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Definitely the best pie I’ve ever had. The ambiance totally suited the venue and the service was polite, friendly and welcoming.
   

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   Christina

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We ordered the classic (and quite famous) Steak and Ale pie from the menu with a side to share of the mac and cheese. Let me say that I've eaten a lot of pub pies (especially steak & ale!), and this one was definitely the best. It is a large pie, with crisp, golden pastry, with a delish red onion gravy and soft, buttery mash. The beef was generous, cubed and soft and falling apart. Not a speck of hard or crusty fat on the beef to be found (which often detracts from other steak & ale pies I've had). Honestly, delicious! Everything worked together well on the plate. The mac and cheese was full tasty with a salty cheddar sauce. Drinks were spot on with the local cider. The atmosphere in the dining area was pretty chill, the music on the speakers quite eclectic, but overall, it was a pleasant night. Noise level was good without being overwhelming. I appreciate that pre-booked tables were immediately by the front door (it was very cold outside!) or right next to the bar where you're likely to get knocked. Would return for food or drinks again, 100%!
   

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   Kira

   Yorkshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Went for a meal with 4 family members, we booked in advance and got seated immediately upon arrival. Food arrived promptly and was delicious, we had a great time and will definitely return! The lighting and decor really does add to the experience of the meal :).
   

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   Leanne

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   My first time here but partner has been many times and always raved about the food. Staff were friendly upon welcome. Took our order but food arrived before our drinks came to the table. There was no check back. The beef was delicious- the best I’ve had, but some of the veggies were too hard so couldn’t eat those. I don’t mean al dente; I couldn’t put my knife through them. Roasted potatoes were fine, not crisp. Yorkshire pudding was dry without enough gravy to soften it up. I realise these things are subjective. If the staff had done a check back, I would have asked for more gravy and would have enjoyed the Yorkshire pudding. One the male staff members brusquely asked me to move my scarf. I picked the scarf ip which was blocking his way and then tried to find who it belonged to! Not mine! Unfortunately for us, we’d booked at the same time as a large party leaving at the table right next to us. They stood around our table saying their goodbyes. They were in very good spirits which meant a lot of guffawing and laughing for the ten minutes it took them to leave as we ate our lunch. They staff were having to push past them and it knocked us or the table every time. Not the staff’s fault really but added to an overall mediocre visit. I’d give it another go as my partner is emphatic this is not the usual experience.
   

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    Chris

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Great service.. Soup starter delicious and very generous portion. Main course ravioli tasty but disappointing size of portion. When pointed this out to manager extremely happy with response. Lovely pannacotta for dessert and wine good too.
    

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