Title: Lil's Bar and Bistro Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lil's Bar and Bistro Guesthouse with a restaurant, a short walk to Shambles ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22670000/22665500/22665428/13b6c140.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22670000/22665500/22665428/5cf7320a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22670000/22665500/22665428/00af74c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room, River View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22670000/22665500/22665428/cb940285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room, River View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22670000/22665500/22665428/b703fc4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in York's City Centre, Lil's Bar and Bistro is perfect for exploring the historic city. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FYork-Hotels-Lils-Bar-And-Bistro.h22665428.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FYork-Hotels-Lils-Bar-And-Bistro.h22665428.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in City Centre, a neighbourhood in York, Lil's Bar and Bistro is near a train station. Shambles and York Minster are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. York Dungeon and Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland are also worth visiting. [Visit our York travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York.dx5489) [View more Guest houses in York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Guest-Houses.d5489-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.95696%2C-1.08295&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YI6VTYfHjZRxtiC5EVFVulx6G_w=) 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 Guest house 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 property and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Lil's Bar and Bistro offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries - TVs with premium channels - Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11080000/11077400/11077351/dbd36a75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Indigo York by IHG City Centre - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Bar 9.2 Wonderful 1,214 reviews £84 includes taxes & fees 28 Sept - 29 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-28&endDate=2025-09-29&selected=11077351&PinnedHotelID=11077351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site 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 lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## 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. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: from 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Lil's Bar Bistro Guesthouse York Lil's Bar Bistro Guesthouse Lil's Bar Bistro York Lil's Bar Bistro Lil's Bar and Bistro York Lil's Bar and Bistro Guesthouse 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? > Checkout 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lil's Bar and Bistro Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elle 28 Jan 2019 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% ##### Elle Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 3 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [City Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-City-Guest-House.h4464528.Hotel-Information) > > [B+B York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-BB-York.h1145243.Hotel-Information) > > [York Pavilion Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-York-Pavilion-Hotel.h8922.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-York.h430141.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Malmaison-York.h60606604.Hotel-Information) > > [Clementine's Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Clementines-Town-House-Hotel.h1501378.Hotel-Information) > > [Roomzzz York City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Roomzzz-York-City.h40584198.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel du Vin & Bistro York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Hotel-Du-Vin-Bistro-York.h7730418.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn York by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-York.h8651.Hotel-Information) > > [Middletons Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Middletons-Hotel.h792058.Hotel-Information) > > [Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Elmbank-Hotel-Lodge.h564409.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-York-Marriott-Hotel.h687255.Hotel-Information) > > [The Minster Hotel York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-The-Minster-Hotel-York.h1223344.Hotel-Information) > > [Wheatlands Lodge Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Wheatlands-Lodge-Hotel.h8183878.Hotel-Information) > > [Staycity Aparthotels, York, Barbican Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-Barbican-Centre.h15150495.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-York-City-Center.h1005.Hotel-Information) > > [York Hotels St Marys Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-St-Marys-Guest-House.h16003045.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lighthorseman](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-The-Lighthorseman.h6341130.Hotel-Information) > > [Burton Stone Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Burton-Stone-Inn.h10088692.Hotel-Information) > > [The Grand, York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-The-Grand.h3697588.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Styles York Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Ibis-York-Centre.h34311.Hotel-Information) > > [Queens Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Queens-Hotel.h11021657.Hotel-Information) > > [The Milner York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Principal-York.h148.Hotel-Information) > > [The Churchill Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-The-Churchill-Hotel.h1779789.Hotel-Information) > > [Hedley House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Hedley-House-Hotel.h1382783.Hotel-Information) > > [Jorvik House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Jorvik-House.h2471799.Hotel-Information) > > [No.1 by GuestHouse, York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-The-Grange-Hotel.h11750.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-York.h5388905.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel York Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Novotel-York-Centre.h9583.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crescent Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-The-Crescent-Guest-House.h2244613.Hotel-Information)