The Fat Badger

Spotted the Fat Badger on a lovely walk around the city walls and decided to make a stop. It was very busy (owing to its excellence) but the manager was very welcoming and attentive and she sat us quickly in a cosy room downstairs. I had fish and chips with delicious crispy batter and tartar sauce. Fantastic service, food and atmosphere. Credit to the managers and staff. I’ll be back in the summer to enjoy a drink in their fantastic beer garden.

Stayed for one night as was away for work. Checked in smoothly. Is around a 10 min walk from the car park which cost £22.50 a night so maybe don’t park in the one they suggest on the website! Room really nice, a little on the dark side as all the bulbs are dim. Don’t expect a lie in as there’s lots of noise in the morning and being an old building is creaky. I ordered room service which was super easy with a QR code and very prompt! Breakfast was10/10, black pudding absolutely delicious! Would return

We only visited here for lunch. The food here was delicious - I would definitely recommend The Badger Beef Burger! I thought the option to add 2.5% to the bill to help maintain their Grade II listed building was a bit too cheeky though - the company has chosen this building because of its location and appeal and should price their services to account for all their costs and charges. This really was the only downer during the visit though, but just make sure you read the online bill before you pay!

Spent the weekend visiting the York Xmas Market and booked the Fat Badger for one of our meals. We were not disappointed. It is a small but quaint pub in the corner of one of the streets of York, but still easily found. We treated ourselves to a steak and a fish. The order was fast and efficient and came with real chips which is very rare these days. We also treated ourselves to a tasty sweet. Prices were competitively priced to the area. You must book though as York is a busy city and favourite public houses get booked up very quickly

Visited for lunch. Lovely atmosphere, great staff, and food was full of flavour but I have to take a star off as the pies were tepid at best. Big oversight from the kitchen. Had already waited quite a while and we were feeling rushed so didn't really have time to send them back. Still enjoyed them, just expected better quality control.