Grays Court Hotel is a beautiful boutique hotel, nestled in the heart of the exclusive and tranquil Minster Quarter. Relax in our Long Gallery or stroll through our delightful gardens, all the while knowing that this house has played host to kings and noblemen in it's long history. From sunlit summers to cosy winters this award-winning hotel is the perfect place to stay in York.

Savour the sophistication of The Bow Room Restaurant here at Grays Court, where culinary artistry meets unrivalled elegance, and every bite tells a story of passion and perfection.  Our restaurant uses only the finest ingredients, which are sourced locally and also grown in our very own kitchen gardens, right here in the heart of the city.

 

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Address
GRAYS COURT HOTEL,
CHAPTER HOUSE STREET,
YORK, YO1 7JH

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NEW YEAR'S EVE

New Year’s Eve is a special time at Grays Court Hotel.  The roaring fire, Champagne on ice and our wonderful team to ensure you have an outstanding evening.  New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate and indulge, a time to share with friends and family enjoying delicious food and good wine, celebrating the year to come and reflecting on the year we are leaving behind. At The Bow Room on New Year’s Eve we are delighted to be offering an exquisite tasting menu accompanied by incredible wine pairings. Why not let our creative Chefs and experienced Front of House team do all the hard work whilst you sit back and relax.

Guests will be welcomed to the evening with a sparkling Champagne drinks reception and canapes at 7pm before enjoying a specially designed nine course tasting menu.

Countdown to midnight with a bottle of Champagne alongside fellow guests and welcome the new year in style.

Compliment your experience by booking one of our luxurious bedrooms and enjoy a Yorkshire breakfast the next morning

Tasting Menu £200 per person

Wine Flight £100 per person

Sunday Lunch at Grays Court

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Grays Court, where centuries of history meet modern sophistication.

Indulge in our exclusive Sunday Lunch experience in the grandeur of our historic building, surrounded by captivating architecture and lush gardens.

 

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BOUTIQUE ROOMS

The hotel has twelve individually designed en-suite bedrooms, with views ranging from the cobbled courtyard, the extensive gardens bounded by the City Walls, and York Minster itself. The rooms are all individually and exquisitely furnished to the highest standards, in keeping with the history of the house.

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THE BOW ROOM

Our fine dining restaurant, The Bow Room Restaurant, offers an exceptional experience for our guests, whether staying overnight or just visiting for dinner.  With 3 AA Rosettes and featured in the Michelin Guide, we pride pride ourselves on using produce of the highest quality, including much from our own edible gardens.

Our Head Chef, Ian Doyle, gained his first Michelin Star at the Cliff House Hotel in Waterford in 2021, he retained his star in 2022 before moving to the UK later that year. Ian previously worked in Stockholm as Head Chef at the Michelin Star restaurant Oaxen Krog, and prior to that in Copenhagen's legendary Noma restaurant.

 

Simply great food

Grays Court & The Bow Room are proud to have retained our 3 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, our place in the Michelin Guide & Highly Rated in The Hardens Guide for 2024, and not forgetting our AA Breakfast Award.

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since 1091

Built on the site of a Roman fortress and continuously occupied since the 11th century Grays Court has been home to many illustrious characters. Official residence to the Treasurers of York Minster between 1091 – 1547, post-reformations owners have included the Duke of Somerset, and Sir Thomas Fairfax. The house in named for the illustrious Gray Family who lived here between 1788 and 1945.

Proprietor Helen Heraty, is friendly, considerate and dedicated to ensuring everyone gets the most out of the hotel. Her policy is “go anywhere where the doors are open” which is great for enjoying the space.”

Rob Cowen,
The Telegraph

Address
GRAYS COURT HOTEL, CHAPTER HOUSE STREET, YORK YO1 7JH

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