The Swollen Gambler — Restaurant in England

Having had a business meeting in the Principal Hotel this morning, this afternoon was spent filming, and the backdrop for the filming was chosen to be in Chapter House, given it's great alcoves and general layout.

Sam, the duty manager of the bar was very accommodating while we were filming and even helped us out. 10 out of 10 for the staff service in there today.

For those wanting a drink, the bar is extremely well stocked and the prices are quite fair too, which in today's economic climate is a total...

This is the bar at The Principal Hotel in York; which is the big old hotel next to the train station.

Not your average station hotel, this place has atmosphere. Must have been properly luxury in its day, with many period features. Still nice now.

Bar itself can be accessed from hotel or from outside. Good range of seats inside. Leather chairs are best.

The beer, on this occasion, was Mahou. Decent lager; previously only seen in Manchester.

Small food menu. Scotch egg.

Nice place for a...

Calling in today at 2pn, there was four of us with a bill of £90. Two flat pints of peroni it actually suited the flat service by the staff. Food was mediocre the burgers were pink which is illegal in the UK. Fries were cold and the easiest meal ploughman's lunch come 10 minutes later than the other meals. No 5 minute check. Staff are not very good or poorly trained, I would never return. Hopefully management Read this and get their...