Grays Court Hotel & The Bow Room Restaurant

29/05/2026

Plates from the past year…

02/05/2026

‘Commissioned circa 1080 by the first Norman Archbishop, Thomas of Bayeux, Grays Court is probably the oldest continuously occupied house in Britain.’

This wonderful building has survived centuries of change, seen monarchs come and go and watched a city grow around it.

We have an extended list of historical facts on our website, sourced from acclaimed historian L. Peter Wenham’s research.

Head to grayscourtyork.com to read the full list, book your stay, or reserve your table at The Bow Room restaurant.

25/04/2026

Another stunning day ahead!

Few better places to enjoy the sun.

Find us:

Via the courtyard, entrance on Chapter House Street, behind Treasurers House, or follow Goodramgate to Ogleforth, we’re at the end.

Via the City Walls; enter via Bootham Bar and follow clockwise, or Monk Bar, walk anti-clockwise.

https://www.grayscourtyork.com/

09/04/2026

With yesterday feeling a little like summer, we’re very pleased to announce that our country garden will now be open from 12pm daily, for lunch and drinks, weather permitting.

Join us via the City Walls entrance or the courtyard.

30/03/2026

Last weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting Freddy of BritMapped!

His first video featuring Grays Court is now live on YouTube. We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we did...

This may be my favourite video yet…For further info on Gray‘s Court: https://www.grayscourtyork.com/history/

20/03/2026

“Claire visited on Sun, 15 February 2026

Lovely staff, courteous, attentive, friendly. Relaxed atmosphere.

Stands out as privately owned and run.

Elegant setting. No rush to leave the table for another sitting.

The food and wine were high quality and delicious.”

Reserve your table…

grayscourtyork.com/lunch/ -lunch

09/03/2026

Monday morning has seen us take the first steps toward the garden being ready for furnishing!

Cross your fingers for sunshine in April and a summer of al fresco lunches in York.

05/03/2026

Join us this York Restaurant Week to experience award-winning Yorkshire flavours in the city’s most historic setting…

2 Courses - £25
3 Courses - £30

Available 11th to 14th and 18th to 21st March.

To dine with us, please arrange your York Restaurant Week coupon, then reserve your table via our website…

YRW Coupon: yorkrestaurantweek.co.uk
Reservations: grayscourtyork.com

24/02/2026

“Grays Court Hotel feels like a secret known only to those who seek it out.

Hidden behind ancient walls in York’s tranquil Minster Quarter, this is a rare and romantic retreat steeped in over a thousand years of history.

From its origins in the 11th century to its present life as an award-winning boutique hotel, this is a house that has welcomed kings, noblemen and distinguished guests for centuries.

With peaceful gardens, elegant interiors and views of York Minster, Grays Court offers a timeless escape, equally enchanting in sunlit summers and candlelit winter evenings.”

We’re proudly listed alongside the country's best stays on Hip Hotels.

Read the full feature below...

https://www.hiphotels.com/hotels/europe/united-kingdom/grays-court-hotel

13/02/2026

Douglas Fir Sour

We use both Hepple Douglas Fir Vodka and Douglas Fir Sherbet in this re-imagined classic cocktail.

Crisp, tangy and refreshing, elevated by the fresh tropical notes of Hepple’s triple-distilled Douglas Fir infusion.

A product of the Hepple Estate, which is undertaking an epic re-wilding programme in Northumberland, building biodiversity and strengthening natural assets.