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Lil's Bar and Bistro

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Shambles

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Deluxe Double Room, River View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Deluxe Double Room, River View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located in York's City Centre, Lil's Bar and Bistro is perfect for exploring the historic city. Enjoy WiFi throughout, relax with drinks on the outdoor terrace, or fuel up with an English breakfast before discovering nearby York City Walls.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Bathtub | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, River View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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5 Kings Staith, York, England, YO1 9SN

What's nearby

  • York Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • York City Walls - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shambles - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York Minster - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 10 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drift-In Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tank & Paddle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yates York - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lil’s Bar And Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lowther - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lil's Bar and Bistro

Guesthouse near Shambles
Located close to York Minster, Lil's Bar and Bistro provides a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Lil's Bar and Bistro offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 7.60 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 7.60 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Lil's Bar and Bistro York
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Lil's Bar and Bistro Guesthouse York

Frequently asked questions

Is Lil's Bar and Bistro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lil's Bar and Bistro?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lil's Bar and Bistro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lil's Bar and Bistro?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lil's Bar and Bistro located?

Located in City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of York Grand Opera House, Shambles, and York Minster. York Dungeon and York City Walls are just steps away. York Station is 10 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 10 minutes.

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Lil's Bar and Bistro Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve never slept in a more comfy bed, lovely big bathroom, sound of acoustic music heard from the restaurant while getting ready... lovely place would go back 100%
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

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