Reviews in Skipton

It was our wedding anniversary and so we went for afternoon tea at the Devonshire Arms. It was a little more expensive then other venues at £20 per person but we had heard good things about the restaurant and the location is beautiful. The tea was good and the scone was very nice but we were disappointed with the sandwiches and some of the cakes. The sandwiches were cold and the bread was hard, as if they had just been taken out of the fridge (rather then being prepared fresh). One cake had far too much pastry (about an inch deep), and there was a little jelly and cream desert in a small glass where the liquid and solid had separated. When I told the waitress that I had a peanut allergy she told me how difficult I had been and that I should have told them in advance. We would not recommend the afternoon tea and we would probably now think twice about returning for dinner.

We use the Tempest as one of our favourite venues to run our food safety and HACCP training courses. The food is fantastic (very large portions so be warned). Bedrooms are also very comfortable and reasonably priced - two executive suites with hot tubs! Decor is cosy with plenty of modern, colourful touches. Make sure you book at busy times otherwise you could have a long wait in the bar as it's VERY popular.

Not overly impressed. I took my uncle and aunt from the USA to The Bull and we had to pay up front just because we asked to sit outside. Did the five of us (two of whom were in their 60s) look as if we were really going to do a runner? Also there was very little choice on the lunchtime menu and the staff seemed disinterested. Disappointed - had expected so much more from Nigel!

Meal in the restaurant Saturday evening. Did not realise that it was the set menu only for £38 each. Absolutely lovely and would highly recommend.. The staff were friendly and helpful. Will visit again but for the brasserie and save the restaurant for special occasions.

Would highly recommend, very generous portions and the best lamb my partner has tasted. Comfortable, clean and full of character. Will definitely be back

We visited on the 16th Jan 2011.We where greeted by very friendly staff,We sat in the snug which had a woodburning stove and was very cosy.There were 7 in our party and we all fully enjoyed the homemade wholesome food.I would highly recommend a visit. P.S hope you got your piano.

Small and cosy pub, on the canal at Skipton. Good home good food, decent portions and always piping hot. Reasonable prices, the chili is a personal favourite of mine, but they also serve an excellent roast dinner. Try, you wont leave hungry!

feels like they go for quantity not quality. vege pizza looked like they had just thrown every thing they had on it. my request for no olives was written down by the waitress but the pizza came with millions on it.

This was an extraordinary experience from start to finish. 2 hours of sheer perfection. From the moment you step into the lounge area you are looked after like royalty. The staff are so highly trained to the Burlington standards that it is a pleasure to be served by them. Their sheer professionalism in serving you is a delight to watch. Every course is described to you in detail personally at table. The miniature (not on the menu courses are amazing) e.g vichyssoise with smoked haddock, mustard ice cream and a quails egg, that was 1 of 3. Superb wine list with Nigel's expert guidance. Yes, it is expensive but you have to experience this to believe it. The only problem is that the Burlington has set the bar so high that I feel I may not experience quality like this until I hopefully revisit next year. I am saving the pennies......sorry pounds.

The Narrow Boat is one of the excellent small chain of pubs, Market Town Taverns. It sells an excellent range of real ales, ciders and continental lagers. The food is of limited range but usually very good. The service is very friendly.

Bollywood cottage is a small restaurant with delicious food the garden is very nice with lovely little seats the restaurant has been awarded for excellent food in 2008

Went for dinner at the Old Swan and was really impressed. The food was great, portions massive if i had known I would have stuck to main course to leave room for pudding! Food ranged from traditional pub grub to my favorite Mussels! Really friendly atmosphere would recommend anyone to pay a visit and sample the great food!

bollywood cottage is in a tiny village but the food is very appetising and is set out on the plate very neatly i don't like Indian but bollywood has changed my mind

We came across this wonderful little inn and fell in love with it. From the moment we arrived we were well looked after by the staff, the rooms were very modern and chic, the bedding was better than any 5* we have ever stayed at. The food in the evening was clearly freshly made, and very tasty, more like restaurant food. It has a very pretty beer garden and even its own car park. All in all we enjoyed immensely and will be back!

the food is very authentic

Visited last Friday evening as a group of 6 (pre-booked table), no welcome on arrival, restaurant very quiet, but ignored by waiting staff. Initial food wait was half an hour then 20-25 mins between courses. Shame, really, because when it came the food was excellent. No farewell on departure. Pity that the good food was let down by such poor service.

We stayed for a weekend at the old swan inn, we were very impressed by the food, and our hosts made us feel most welcome indeed. We will without doubt add it to our list of weekends away.

Having been to the Three Fishes and The Highwayman, decided to drive out from the Fylde Coat to give the place a try. It's situated on the A.59. just a few miles from Skipton. Arrived about 1pm on a lovely sunny Friday afternoon. There were a lot of diners sitting outside at the rear dining area, but we decided to eat inside. The bar and dining area was tastefully decorated. There are a number of interconnecting dining "rooms" which I thought was very effective. The staff were very efficient and the food was up to the usual high standard expected of Nigel Howarth. The prices were also very reasonable for such quality food in great surroundings. Will definitely be returning.