Abbots Harbour in Craven

This is what great food looks and tastes like. Freshly prepared, locally sourced, brilliantly cooked, and served with a smile and style. Booking ahead is a very good idea, this is a very popular place with return customers, hence the title to my review - 'Don't tell anyone else about this place...'

This is the jewel in the crown of restaurants, absolutely fabulous. Just had Sunday lunch, it was excellent. Plenty of tender beef, Yorkshire pudding, boiled & roast potatoes. Loads of beautiful vegetables Huge jug of gravy. Fantastic atmosphere. Unique surroundings. Absolutely worth visiting. Remember to book so you aren’t disappointed.

WOW! What a great little find this place is. On our first visit we had the full English breakfasts which included toast and tea/coffee and totalled less than £20, all freshly cooked and all fresh ingredients (the bacon was amazing!) Our second visit 2 days later we had the 3 course Sunday menu after which I had to be rolled out to the car, stuffed would be an understatement. The prawn cocktail starter was amazing, followed by roast beef and all the trimmings (all fresh not a frozen vegetable in sight!!! The desserts were amazing too, I had the apple and caramel and my hubbie had sticky toffee pudding, the meal also includes tea and coffee!! All washed down with half a carafe of red wine and 2 pints of (proper) coke and the bill came to £69!! Absolute bargain compared to other places that charge way more I would without a doubt recommend this place to everyone, but make sure u book coz it gets busy for lunch.

Four of us ate here today at lunchtime. It is a quirky little place with fabulous staff and good parking, just off the A59. Very reasonable prices combined with a varied menu make this a must visit place. Bit of a dodgy road to get to it but worth the effort. Low ceilings could give tall people a headache so watch out. Dog friendly too. A little gem.

Really nice old fashioned cafe on banks of the canal. My first visit and very enjoyable. I had a really good sausage barm with plenty of sausage. I followed with a good piece of coffee and walnut cake and a latte. Can imagine even nicer in summer by the canal

Just wanted to restate my review of 2 years ago, we have now been going to the restaurant/cafe for 24 years and Jon and Joyce the owners continue to make you feel both welcome and cook some damned good meals ( for any Yorkshire person reading) for others can I say the selection of meals available from simple tea/coffee or cold drinks, sandwiches, soups (again not had better anywhere) or full cooked meals are mouth watering and fill the biggest of appitites. Price? Very competitive to any gourmet pub but food is far better, if you want small portions, flowers on your food or napkins in the shape of a Swan don't come, we've seen families over the years as we have been going for meals, children born and now adults, all sharing the abbots Harbour experience one that you will take with you in life

Visited this cafe whilst holidaying on the nearby canal. Enjoyed a great coffee, huge pot of tea, plus cakes. All were lovely. A very low tech but charming type of place with friendly service. Sat outside under a covered pergola which was nicely sheltered. Other seating at the roadside and in the garden, but didn’t really experience the inside. Would recommend searching this place out.

Called on spec on a walk from Gargrave to East Marton, at the recommendation of a bloke on a narrow boat, and wasn't disappointed. Given that the cafe-cum-restaurant is off the beaten track - one wouldn't know it was there as there is no signpost on the A59 - it seemed very busy outside, which suggested it was a popular spot. We had to take a table on the first floor as all other tables were either already taken or reserved, but this wasn't a problem - at no point did we feel 'forgotten'. Food was excellent and portions were generous. Despite the fact that business costs are increasing, the prices were very reasonable - we had two steak & kidney pies, with chips and three veg, substantial puddings with ice cream, and drinks, all for £36. Seemed like a bargain to me.

Everything about it was beautiful, country setting with an active livery outside, fantastic staff , amazing food !! Definitely visit this place .

Whenever we travel on the A65 towards Slipton we stop off at the Abbots Harbour cafe at East Marton, slightly difficult to find (turn left at the Cross Keys Inn) but well worth the effort. Our usual brunch is coffee and a bacon butty but this time we were tempted by the small breakfast that was lovely! Highly recommended.

We visited today as a family group. We were warmly welcomed by Joyce and her staff. Each of us had a different meal, all were exceptionally good and large portions. We couldn't resist the puddings, especially sticky toffee pudding! Will definitely be returning soon.

We had Sunday Lunch at Abbots Harbour yesterday, and the reviews are right! It's a lovely place full of character, with a carpark and right next to the canal. Food home cooked and delicious with quite a big choice for a small place. Tasty, tender beef, loads of perfectly cooked vegetables for sharing - in a proper old fashioned tureen, and excellent gravy. My husband had the steak and kidney pie and pronounced it superb. Big choice of very nice puds and the red house wine was good too. The staff were friendly, welcoming and efficient and gave us just enough attention. It was busy, but not noisy - there are only five or six tables. I would heartily recommend this hidden gem. We shall definitely return!

Just had Sunday lunch. Absolutely fabulous, delicious, hot, tasty & so enjoyable. Fantastic location, wonderful staff. You really must visit but book before you go. They are now only open 3 days a week and always busy, there is no doubt why. Value for money and extremely worth every penny.

We have been today and had a two course Sunday dinner, absolutely gorgeous mushroom soup, beef with all the trimming, half a carafe of lovely red wine and coffee, the best we have had in ages…can’t recommend it enough. That goes for the young lady that served us too 👍👏👏

Very poor customer service....! Not a smile or any sign of hospitality. You can tell the staff hate working there....

Went on Sunday had a fab lunch traditional roast lots of vegetables a plus ! Hot plates another plus ! Lovely service and sat outside watching the world go by ! Only minus needs to open a bit more during the week but could be...

Well we booked before travelling up to Dale's good job as a very popular establishment.They are Dog friendly We had the 2 course Sunday Dinner the Sunday Dinner was one of the best we have had out for a long time.Would go back there no...

Abbots Harbour is one of our favourite stopping off points when on route westward for a day out. This is a very old, small café/restaurant just off the A59, close to the Leeds-Liverpool canal with tables located in what seemed to be horse stalls, there’s also outdoor seating although currently, it’s well worth booking in advance. Portions are plentiful and excellent; they also serve the best bacon barm I’ve ever had.

Simple put been going for 20 years, Sunday lunch would grace top London restaurants for taste and value for money, James Martin would say proper Yorkshire portions and if you don't want to come excellent that would mean we can get a table.

Met my friends who were on a trip from Nottingham, had a bite to eat and a drink, superb from start to finish

My wife and I had visited the Harbour previously for brunch and were so impressed that we returned for lunch for my wife’s birthday on route to Skipton. We were glad that we’d booked because it was very busy when we arrived. This meant that...

This is our fourth visit in nine years. We live in Australia and have family living in the area. On our first visit in 2010 we had the most enjoyable meal. As it was a Sunday we had the roast dinner. On subsequent visits to...

Went for breakfast with family and booked a table as it does get busy first thing. One of the best bacon and egg sandwiches I have ever had and a great cup of tea. Would like to see a few more things on the menu...

Had lunch with husband (and dog). Best steak pie Ive ever had. Home cooked chips were delicious. Staff really friendly. Will be back with the family.

we stopped for breakfast at this delightful little restaurant on our walk along the canal. The bacon sandwiches & coffee were delicious as we enjoyed the sunshine in the little garden. The setting is perfect, a lovely little hamlet at the side of the canal...

Stopped here for a light lunch and were delighted by the delicious food served to us. The chips in particular were so tasty. We will be back to try a full meal in the future. Abbot's Harbour is a very old building with lots of...

this is our second visit in as many weeks, both for breakfast in the sun, and we can't fault it. Great rural location on the canal, friendly polite staff, and good value homemade food. We will back

On route to a short break in York we took the opportunity to drop into one of our favourite cafes on route- Abbots Harbor at East Marton on the A59 just before Skipton. This authentic, converted stables is an delightful place- you are given a...

Today we stopped off for the second time at the Abbot’s Harbour Cafe on our way back from Skipton to Reedley on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Again, the food was outstanding and the service was great. A definite bargain for the quality of food...

We walked in the area then had lunch here. Great food, lovely staff can’t recommend this place highly enough. Looking forward to a return visit.

Excellent service and food, outstanding customer service, lovely setting. Plenty of choice on the menu.

I have visited here for coffee and cakes a few times whilst walking on the canal. Having seen others being served their Sunday roasts I decided to try for myself. We were a party of 3 and a dog and had booked in advance as...

Lovely range of lunches served even on a Sunday. Freshly cooked and masses of vegetables. Very generous portions so not always room for one of the delicious puddings but you can always go for a walk along the towpath and come back later! Also good...

Found this lovely place whilst out walking from Garstang along canal. We had lunch here a very hearty ploughman's and a tasty cheese onion toastie, followed by a delicious slice of bakewell tart. My husband had a pot of black coffee and I had a...

We were delighted to find this quaint cafe whilst walking along the Leeds Liverpool canal from Gargrave to East Marton. Word of mouth and an elderly sign guided us. Staff were very welcoming and happy to answer our queries about the history of the name...

We arrived as a family for lunch. We were not welcomed warmly and told tables were only available outside. After sitting down outside we were then told they were only serving sandwiches but reassured we could have chip butties. When ordering it was changed to...

We were moored up in Gargrave and due to the canal being shut we walked up to Bank Newton and comes across this lovely restaurant and tea room. A absolutely lovely welcome greets you as you enter and they have a full menu from breakfast...

Wonderful little cafe, superb breakfast, friendly staff. Quaint, lovely location, right next to the canal surrounded by superb Yorkshire countryside.

Lovely tea room down a single track road that runs alongside the canal. Olde worlde inside with sitting area outside. Varied menu - helpful staff Would be nice if they catered more for gluten free customers though.

Utterly unique and very special, Abbots Harbour serves lovely honest food. A relaxing place to come in summer or winter, I always love the all-day breakfast.

I've eaten here on a good few occasion and never been disappointed. The food is always excellent quality and very well priced and the staff are friendly but the location is what makes the place special, just yards from the canal so a lovely walk...

It’s old ,so expect that .But it’s a great little place .Just had coffee so cannot comment on food ,but would definately return.

Walking along the canal in the afternoon we just scraped in before they closed. We had coffee and hot chocolate and a couple of cakes - very good value. As there were no other customers we had a long chat to the manageress and family...

After walking up the canal from gargrave we were getting hungry. My parents used to visit this place they told me many times to give it a try. Well we did fantastic place, food was excellent . Now we know where it is will be...

Never disappointed at Abbotts harbour its must be one of the best places in Yorkshire great food and family run

Just returned from a winter walk on the Leeds/Liverpool canal. Feeling cold and ready for a cup of tea and a piece of cake. The Abbots Harbour cafe was a delightful oasis. We were greeted so warmly, it felt so warm and comfortable. We had...

A great Boxing day meal. Turkey roast, salmon and vegetarian option. Dog friendly, great staff. Well worth a visit.

Fantastic food in a wonderful setting with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Full of charm and rural atmosphere.

Absolutely delicious food , off the beaten track and well worth a visit. It was great value for money , the food was fresh , tasty with plenty of choice. The staff are absolutely delightful, friendly , welcoming and just so nice.

Situated well off the main road at the end of a country lane and close to a beautiful stretch of canal, this most charming restaurant was the choice of the 15-strong walking party of which I am a member in October 2017. Our well-presented food...

Walking the Pennine Way would be a lot easier if there was somewhere like this to visit every day. Just a short detour off the Leeds/Liverpool Canal, the food is fresh and delicious and this is an ideal lunch stop between Ickornshaw and Malham. Don't...

We stopped for tea and bacon butties after a long walk up from Gargrave (and then an even longer walk back along the Leeds Liverpool canal). The butties were excellent. Tea and coffee good. Plenty of room to sit out. Bowl of water available for...

A cosy and welcoming restaurant set in a delightful old building. We discovered this place by chance for lunch after walking along the canal and sat outside as the weather was mild. The food was lovely, reasonably priced and plenty of it - service was...

Family-run Abbots Harbour, is tucked down a lane behind the Cross Keys pub (also v.good). It's clientele include folk on barge hols, long-distance walkers on the Pennine Way so the portions are suitably v.ample. A really old building with superb rustic interior and is spotlessly...

I have been here a number of occasions and the food and service is second to non. They always try to accommodate any requests. Wonderful people and place. Food is fresh and cooked to order. Those who reviewed on the 19th July....Utter LIES. Perhaps they...

We stopped here to enjoy another coffee - few days on our walk had such luxuries - and it was a great stop. The best latte of the three weeks.

My partner & I visited in July 2017 for Saturday lunch, as it was a bit of a tradition for him and his family when he used to live in Skipton. The restaurant is lovely and cozy, (located in a very old building) and the...

In response to the last three reviews and as a regular customer at Abbots Harbour, I was there on the 17th when they were there. I have never read anything more remote from the truth. The Young ladies actually said they been there last year...

I came in to enjoy a nice meal with friends after a lovely weekend away. The staff had messed the order around, which I understand can sometimes happen. I really started to dislike the place when one of my friends just simply asked for a...

After a lovely weekend away we were looking forward to lunch. My 3 friends that I was with had been before. I paid for a lasagne but then had to have a refund because they had run out, which happened to my friend last time....

Visited with my friends and the service was appalling, when we politely asked where one of our friend's meal was we were met with a barrage of abuse. Avoid at all cost unless you like being insulted.

Normally when one orders a salad it's prepared etc at least has some appeal on the plate. Not a whole apple tomato egg, a small block of cheese, cheap pork pie and a block of cucumber. Not to forget bit of salad out of the...

We were walking from Barnoldswick to Gargrave in glorious weather and stopped for lunch at this simply delightful cafe. A total surprise in an idyllic setting. The sandwiches were fresh and very tasty, the coffee served in a pot as in days gone by and...

Second time we've had lunch here with friends, highly recommend it. A quaint place set 300m off the main road near the canal. Good range of choice on the menu and pleasant staff. The food tastes wonderful! The 5 of us each thoroughly enjoyed our...

Called in this place due to good reviews on TA and it didn't disappoint. I had a small breakfast and it was great. Filled me up and only a fiver including cup of tea. We sat in the sunshine in the garden but there were...

I call here often, the full English is wonderful, great coffee and service, I call sometimes for lunch, it is great value and there is always a smile awaiting you, thank you

Always get a friendly welcome here and the sausage (or bacon) and egg buyyies are fab - just get there for one of those, I dare you not to love it!

After a lovely walk along the Leeds to Liverpool we wanted a pot of tea. We were greeted with a smile and a friendly hello. We ordered a pot of tea for two, served with creamy milk and a jug of hot water. The cakes...

Had a really nice lunch here today. Homemade chips plentiful and delicious. Sausage and mash yummy. Will definitely be back.

Discovered this café/shop/restaurant on a walk from Gargrave. We had a superb breakfast for a bargain price, cooked and served by very friendly staff. The building is lovely,old,quirky and comfortable hidden away near the Leeds -Liverpool canal, and Pennine Way.

We stopped here for lunch while walking from foulridge to skipton along the canal. The building is full of character, although it could be a little brighter. We ordered a light lunch which arrived quickly. The food and service were both very good and reasonably...

My brother had been cycling here for a while and told me it was really good, I decided to join him after much saddle sore, I wasn't disappointed, it was great, great canal ride too, Good to be back in the saddle after 15 years...

Presumably because it's mothers day but they stopped serving food before 12 and so we were left with just a choice of poor looking cakes. A very disappointing experience.

Excellent breakfast took all my French friends whilst visiting family in Skipton wanted them to experience a proper English breakfast in a quaint setting without breaking the bank Abbots Harbour has it all and the staff are fantastic

What a little gem of a place! Home cooked hearty food at very reasonable prices. Warmly welcomed on arrival in this ancient cafe close to the Leeds Liverpool canal. Ample parking adjacent to the place a little rough under foot so watch your step. Staff...

I think this place has changed hands. It was brilliant before but our burger meal was awful. Greasy, poor low cost muck and greasy horrible chips... We couldn't finish our meal.. I won't be back!!

Visited this place for Sunday lunch… have been in the past, years ago and they used to do very nice ham and eggs… Unfortunately that was not still on the menu but there were lots of other options to choose from. We were seated upstairs...

I have visited this unique restaurant,and always had lovely meal,from full meal to bacon butties.the butties are delicious.perfectly cooked bacon. The staff are very helpful and pleasant in every way. So good we keep coming back for more.

Visited again and had excellent service and food. Tried the butternut squash and goats cheese lasagne, which was delicious. Lots of vegetables and chips. Will definitely be back when we are in the area.

Always stopped off for a coffee or an ice cream before but decided to have lunch today. How glad I am, the food was well presented and really tasty and there was so much to choose. Definitely coming back for more.

A group of 12 adults came for Sunday lunch, it was delicious, nothing is too much trouble for the staff, this spot is so unique in the world of chain eateries. Lots of us had Sunday lunch with roasted veg,buttered cabbage and peas, lots of...

We came upon Abbots Harbour by chance on a wind-swept, rainy day when we were walking the Leeds to Liverpool Canal. The restaurant is very close to the famous 'double arch bridge' on the canal and had it not been for a couple of signs...

We arrived here having walked part of the Pennine Way. We were soaked and it was wonderful walking into this warm cafe with walking boots on. The staff are lovely and told us some of the history of this 12th Century building. The food was...

We stopped for coffee and toasted tea cake on our boat trip from Snaygill Ate outside in the sunshine with our two dogs warm friendly welcome. Saw the delicious food and decided we would stop again two days later on our way past. This time...

Can not praise this place enough for good traditional home cooked food . It's a blast from the past. Excellent service from friendly people. We took our friends here at the last minute as talking to boaters on the canal they said the pub (The...

Quiet cafe near the Liverpool Leeds Canal and at its highest point. Easily accessible from the canal and the A59. Seating within and without. Fast personal service and a good selection of main meals and snacks. Tray bakes and cakes very tempting. The staff are...

I popped in to this cafe for a nosey after already eating a full breakfast on board our boat. I wish I'd known about it before. Comfortable surroundings, locals eating the breakfasts (which is always a good sign). I only bought postcards but came out...

Lovely family lunch, great place, great staff and the best garlic mushrooms I've ever had. Can't wait to visit again 💕 thank you vicky and mick

What can I say except fantastic, best lasagne I have ever had. Will definitely be back. We were there sunday, very very busy, probably best to book which I will if I go again on a weekend.

My wife and I have been meaning to try thi restaurant for many years and finally tried it for lunch on our way home from Clitheroe. I had garlic mushrooms which came in a cream sauce and with a hot, half baguette-delicious. My wife had...

Abbots Harbour is hidden down a narrow lane off the main A59 and is very easy to miss. The restaurant is about 200 yards down the lane, opposite the Equestrian Centre, close to a bridge over the canal and has a fairly small, interior laid...

Abbots harbour is a Lovley place and very dog friendley which I think is great as the location is a perfect place to go after a long walk, the food is good English Fayre and good value for money, and it's one of the few...

Visited the restaurant today with two friends for lunch. Lovely cosy place in an old byre. Welcome was good and the food was really good. Mainly homemade fare also veggie range for one of our trio. Sweets were lovely too and the service was lovely...

Walked a long way along the canal from Skipton looking forward to two Ploughmans and chips following aother reviews. The sun was out and we were looking to a thirst quencher too. We had checked the website and trip advisor. Open 10-5 today. We arrived,...

Hidden traditional restaurant with proper Yorkshire food. We ordered lamb and it was just superb. Desserts were also great. Big portions and reasonable price. We'll come back.

Made a stop here on recommendation of TI reviews whilst visiting nearby Skipton on a sunny Sunday afternoon. It was fairly busy so waiting time on food was rather long. The sunshine and a pint helped with the wait. The wait was worth it though...

After shopping at the nearby farmshop and being reluctant to go home because of the lovely weather, my friend and I decided to visit Abbot's Harbour. We parked outside, as I am disabled and had a short walk upto the nearby canal bridge, past the...

Step back in time in this great little restaurant. Prawn cocktail followed by a fantastic home made steak and kidney pie with real chips. We had no room for sweet but next time we will have a sweet instead of starter as they looked great.the...

We arrived at 4pm on Sunday and were told we had to wait an hour for a cup of tea and piece of cake. When we questipned why it would take so long when the cakes were sitting already sliced in front of us we...

Once again a lovely family lunch at the Abbots Harbour. We come here often for breakfast or lunch and are never disappointed. Lovely home cooked food with desserts to die for. Great friendly staff-nothing too much trouble.