The Fat Badger
The Fat Badger accommodation in York — 12 rooms
2-4 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EH
Featured in: Pubs with Rooms Near a Train Station
Photo: Malcolmxl5, CC BY-SA 4.0
Rooms at The Fat Badger
- Rooms
- 12
- Parking
- No
- EV charging
- Not confirmed
- Nearest station
- York station (mainline) — About 0.5 miles in a straight line (our estimate), so roughly a 12-minute walk
Book a stay at The Fat Badger
- Booking route
- Bookable direct or via major booking sites
Checked October 2026. Pubs change hands, hours change, policies change — always confirm anything that matters, especially the dog policy and kitchen days, directly with the pub before you book. Run this pub? Confirm or correct these details.
A bit of history
Formerly the Lamb & Lion, renamed The Fat Badger after a refurbishment completed in 2022. It is two Grade II listed buildings beside Bootham Bar: Nos. 2 and 2A (a house and shop of about 1840) and No. 4 (built 1782, for many years the Bootham Bar Hotel). The pub's own site says only that it is 'dating back 400 years'.
Source: YorkMix coverage of the Lamb & Lion refurbishment and rebrand (yorkmix.com/historic-york-pub-completes-its-rebrand-and-brings-in-a-new-chef); Historic England listing for the Lamb and Lion, 2 and 2a High Petergate (1257613). The 400-year figure is the pub's own, unsourced.
Dog policy
From published sources- In the bedroom
- Selected rooms only
- At dinner in the restaurant Not yet researched
- Not confirmed
- In the bar
- Yes
- Walks from the door
- Not confirmed
- Charge
- Not confirmed
- Max dogs per room
- Not confirmed
Source: Pub's own FAQ and restaurant pages — thefatbadgeryork.com. Dogs welcome in the bar and outdoor seating areas; pet-friendly rooms are 'subject to availability' so the team must be asked. No charge stated. — checked October 2026
Food
From published sources- Character
- Gastropub
- Menu style
- À la carte
- Booking model
- Dinner is booked separately from the room
Breakfast is served daily for room guests, but no dinner, bed and breakfast package is advertised. Tables are booked separately (the site links to OpenTable).
Source: Pub's own restaurant page — thefatbadgeryork.com/the-restaurant. Seasonal menu of 'British pub classics alongside modern favourites'. No rosettes mentioned on the pub's own site. — checked October 2026
Other pubs with rooms near York
Straight-line distances, so allow longer by road.
- The White Horse
York next door
Dogs in the rooms not confirmed.
- The Exhibition
York next door
6 rooms. Dogs in the rooms not confirmed.
- The Bootham Tavern
York next door
6 rooms. Dogs in the rooms not confirmed.
Questions people ask about The Fat Badger
- Are dogs allowed in the bedrooms at The Fat Badger?
- In selected rooms only at The Fat Badger — not every room takes dogs, so check when you book.
- Is there parking at The Fat Badger?
- No — The Fat Badger doesn't have parking.
- Does The Fat Badger serve food every day?
- Yes — the kitchen at The Fat Badger is open every day.
Is this your pub?
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