GFS Bistro, The

Addingham, a charming village in the picturesque valley of Wharfedale, is home to The Good Food Shop, GFS for short, an unusual mix of bistro, café and delicatessen, providing a wide range of delicious food and refreshments made from ingredients that are locally sourced, organic and freetrade, whenever possible.

The bistro has an informal yet intimate atmosphere, complemented by the menu's classic English and French dishes, making it an interesting venue to spend a relaxing evening in. You could linger over a chilled, spiced tomato and pepper gazpacho with a salsa verde and hot buttered pitta bread or the pan seared French calves' liver with locally smoked bacon mash, silver skin onion compote and red wine jus, if you are looking for a more filling dish. The delicious homemade lemon tart served with Chantilly cream might be just the thing to satisfy a sweet tooth.

The café has a more relaxed ambience and is the perfect place to catch up with an old friend over aromatic coffee or maybe the Yorkshire and special blend teas. Smoothies, juices and other soft drinks go well with the sandwiches served with kettle chips and seasonal mixed salad. The deli has hearty soups and cakes as well as seasonal fruit, vegetables, bread and other produce. For visitors to the nearby Bolton Abbey, they offer a sumptuous picnic lunch to take with you.