Skipton Restaurant Guide

Angel Inn

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The Angel at Hetton, near to Skipton, sets a remarkably hearty pace as an example for British pubs, which are aiming to fashion a unique experience, to follow. The Angel Inn was the creation of Denis Watkins, who sadly died in July 2004, he was a delightful man, an extremely able chef and always full of bubbling enthusiasm.

• Address: Hetton, nr Skipton, BD23 6LT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £37.00

Baby Swan at Rendezvous Hotel, The

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• Address: Rendezvous Skipton Hotel, Keighley Road, Snaygill, Skipton, BD23 2TA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

Burlington Restaurant

Fine food and wines are served in The Burlington Restaurant. Head Chef Michael Wignall has made a reputation for himself as one of the country's leading chefs and the restaurant was awarded a star in Michelin's The Red Guide 2003, placing it in the top 110 restaurants in the country.

• Address: Devonshire Arms Hotel, Grassington Road, Bolton Abbey, nr Skipton, BD23 6AJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French, Mediterranean, Modern British, Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £46.00, Dinner: £76.00

Canalside

Canalside is exactly what the name implies, as it perches in a idyllic position by the edge of the canal, making it a perfect place to 'eat, drink and watch the world go by'. There are different menus available throughout the day at Canalside, ranging from a selection of light bites and sandwiches, to the more substantial simple mains.

• Address: Waterside Court, Coach Street, Skipton, BD23 1LH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £27.00

Caveau, Le

Nestling deep in the Yorkshire Dales it may come as no surprise to hear that in a former incarnation Le Caveau served as a place of incarceration for felons and sheep rustlers. Admittedly this was a few years back, though this being Yorkshire, not all that many.

• Address: 86 High Street, Skipton, BD23 1JJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £32.00

Harlequin Restaurant, The

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Somehow Yorkshire always seems to have been a county renowned for the heartiness and quality of its food; indeed the word 'victuals' sounds not out of place. So when a restaurant gains a reputation for its quality and other virtues, backed up with an AA Rosette of Excellence, won for the last seven consecutive years, you can be pretty sure you are in for a treat.

• Address: 139 Keighley Road, Cowling, Keighley, nr Skipton, BD22 0AH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £30.00

Priests House, The

Nestled adjacent to the impressive ruins of Barden Tower, this historic restaurant and tea room has a decent reputation for its food. Recently coming under new ownership, it has been refurbished with a brighter more modern colour scheme.

• Address: Barden Tower, Barden, nr Skipton, BD23 6AS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £30.00

Restaurant at Red Lion

A 16th Century country village inn on the banks of the River Wharfe, situated on the Dalesway - the whole area is a veritable walkers' paradise. The Red Lion has a traditional oak-panelled Dales bar with real ales and an extensive wine list (they were wine pub of the year for 2003), they serve food daily in the bar - plenty of oak beams and wonderful log fires in winter.

• Address: By the Bridge at Burnsall, nr Skipton, BD23 6BU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, Brasserie
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £35.00

Restaurant at The Coniston Hotel

Whilst primarily a place for groups looking for action-packed days in the country, the excellent restaurant is open to all and well worth paying a visit. The fact that you might subsequently be tempted into something a little more lively than toying with an excellent steak is neither here nor there.

• Address: Coniston Cold, Skipton, BD23 4EB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £32.00

Sam Houstons

• Address: 36 Water Street, Skipton, BD23 1PB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American, Mexican, Tex Mex
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £26.00