Abbots Harbour in Craven

A fantastic full English breakfast and friendly staff , the waitress who served us maddie went above and beyond to make sure we had all we needed . We will be returning very soon .

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.

The bacon sandwichs' and coffee the cafe serves have reached the top grading (5 star gold) in my grading system and are worth the drive. The staff are great, the atmosphere and surroundings magnificent HOW CAN YOU IMPROVE ON PERFECTION

Came across this place by accident in the summer. Went today for Sunday lunch with the in-laws to celebrate a birthday. The food was outstanding, all home cooked and delicious. Friendly and prompt service. Will definitely be going back but would advise anyone thinking of going to book as it is extremely popular.

We have visited this cafe twice over the past year, both times as our turning point on our canal walk from Gargrave, and it has been a welcoming comfort stop. On this current visit the standards were maintained and our tea and scones (as well as a rather splendid lemon meringue pie) absolutely hit the spot. Equally important - service was excellent and the prices very reasonable.East Marton is a tucked-away spot off the main road, so unless you deliberately choose to come here you will only really find it if you are walking or cruising the canal, or walking the Pennine Way. For those of you who are rather less energetic, or are simply in the area by car however, I suggest that you seek this cafe out, it is well worth it.

Quite by accident we found this lovely little restaurant - we saw a sign and a tiny road leading down to the canal at East Marton and someone said "let's go and explore, we might find a little gem" and how right they were - we had the roast beef and it was excellent! The staff were friendly and the puddings were all home made - we had the lemon meringue pie but intend to return and try all the others

We decided to go for a walk along the canal at East matron and opted for an early lunch here. It was a beautiful sunny day so we sat outside. Menu choices plenty and I ordered prawn sandwich and my husband ham salad baguette. The food was delicious, fresh quality ingredients and a must is a portion of chips in newspaper. We will return.

Visited with my wife today after a stroll on the canal.We had the two course Sunday Lunch main and pudding.The Sunday Lunch is one of the best we can remember having outside and the puddings were to die for.What was good about the main was fresh well cooked veg and excellent Yorkshire pudding we will definately be visiting again.

Cycled from gargrave for a shared big breakfast but found no tables spare that had umbrellas.the outside area was very busy. It was a very hot day and I wasn't going to sit in the sun.We went off for a short cycle ride and returned to a completely empty outside eating area so sat under an umbrella.The menu stated 2 fried eggs, sausage, bacon, beans,tomato and black pudding ,and toast but no jam.Luckily it came with 2 sausages and 2 rashers of bacon, so there was enough to share. Very nice meal and excellent sausages and bacon.

Having come back to the UK from living abroad we, have not had a meal that met the standards of Cyprus. Have been living in the UK for 18 months now and been out many times.Today was the best meal we have had! The food, service, location were excellent. Warm welcome as we arrived. Best to book though. Just a shame about the weather.Roast beef dinner. Meat very tender and served with 2 types of potatoes and 3 types of vegetables. Lashing of gravy and Yorkshire puds. Puddings choice excellent, good portion sizes.Will be back to try the afternoon tea. Thank you!

We dropped in on the Cowling-Malham leg of the Pennine Way. Monday lunchtime in May, so it was quiet, but still open and the lovely, friendly staff served us a fantastic lunch. Wild rice and spinach loaf for the veggie, toasties with chips for 2 and a full roast beef and Yorkshires for me. All were generous portions and tasty, with plenty of nicely cooked and presented veg to go with the two 'roasts'. As an occasional meat-eater, I have to describe that roast dinner as an almost religious experience - especially the gravy. This will be a definite calling-point any time I'm in the area.

What a great little find. Well worth a visit. Fantastic home cooked quality food. Great friendly staff, liitle extras Ie: Whilst my husband had a starter, the waitress brought me a warm roll and butter to nibble on whilst he enjoyed his starter. The sunday lunch was melt in the mouth roast beef with the best gravy i have ever tasted and plenty of it. I had opted for 2 course sunday lunch and could not fit in my pudding, i could still choose from the great selection of puds and take it home, or just pay for one course. Yes i was eating pudding in front of my tv later that evening. We went for a stroll down the canal 50 mt from restuarant after lunch, again great surroundings in lovely location.

We have been to Abbots Harbour several times since I last reviewed it some months ago.It remains excellent on each occasion.Had sunday lunch there on 20th April 2014 and the standard of the traditional Yorkshire farmhouse cooking was suberb.Great value for money. Nothing fancy, no frills just great food, great service and good value.

Worked up an appetite with a nice walk to Bank Newton and back along the canal, we ordered two full English Breakfasts which were really good and full of flavour. No cheap ingedients were used and there was plenty on the plate, if you've never been you have to try this place.

Looking for somewhere to have lunch on our way to a gig in Ingleton, I read reviews for several places around Skipton. Abbotts Harbour sounded lovely and it is! What a delightful little eatery in a delightful location. Staff were friendly and smiling and, oh the food. I opted for the Yorkshire Pudding with onion gravy. It came smothered in a delicious gravy; the onions were caramelised and added a subtle sweetness. The pudding itself, a large square well risen and golden brown, was crisp and light and yes, just like my mum used to make. The best Yorkshires I've tasted outside my own kitchen. My husband ordered a ploughmans - ham, cheese, pork pie, pickle, coleslaw, salad an apple and bread and butter. His only criticism was the very large tomato and the apple were served whole and rather dwarfed the other components of the meal. We will definitely be back to sample the fine looking beef and beer pie! Oh, and the horse in the field outside really enjoyed the apple!

It`s our favourite place to go for coffee and cake , the staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble . A walk on the canal and a visit to Abbotts harbour , Sit in the outdoor area and watch the horses going past from the stable opposite ... A wonderful afternoon !!!

We went on Sunday for a late lunch. It is usually very busy but we went about 3.30 pm so we managed to get a table. I had the all day breakfast and my partner had the steak and ale pie. The portions are generous and you get a great selection of vegetables. Good specials board with vegetarian options available. Would highly recommend .

I don't know why I haven't written a review before now as we've been coming here for years. We have brought many others with us to sample the delights this restaurant has to offer, and everyone is of the same opinion-brilliant. Such a delight to have genuine home cooked food to suit all tastes, the portion are pretty huge, so dieters beware! The food and service can't be faulted and so it's with some reluctance I have to express a complaint. The stairs to the toilets are upstairs and for me (and I'm sure other customers with mobility problems), this is a real pain. There is another toilet adjacent to the restaurant near the garden, which is quite frankly awful! I hope one day, this will be completely refurbished and myself and others will be 100% satisfied with Abbots Harbour and not 99.

I first came across this place after walking in the nearby contryside. It is popular with walkers, canal boat holiday makers and day trippers but is not easy to find being off the beaten track and adjacent to the canal towpath near East Marton, Skipton. I made a promise to visit but it took me almost 12 months to do so.It was well worth the wait!For a no nonsence, warm Yorkshire welcome with good old fasioned farm house cooking, you can't do better.It's a comfortable if fairly dark atmosphere, the restaurant being rustic in style and situated in the old stalls of a stone walled barn. It's an unpretentious and unsophisticated place. If you're looking for fine dining, this isn't the place, but if you want good wholesome and tasty food at value for money prices, The Abbots Harbour takes some beating.We have now enjoyed three visits and will be going again soon.Sunday lunch is just like your Mum used to make!

iam a returning customer to the harbour & find its amazing every time i go which is now 2-3 times a week i find the food is always of the same quality which is truely amazing, and hard to find nowa days. fresh home made food always of the constent standard which is why i never eat any were else now. wide ranging menu to cater to everybodys needs staff are extremly friendly especially mother & daughter joyce & sarah, cant do enough for you very well run family business. keep up the good work.

En route from Doncaster to Grange over Sands stopped at 10am for breakfast - bacon excellent, black pudding yummy - eggs okay (one over cooked ) but oh what a setting. Breakfast in the peace and beauty of the Dales. I don't think it can be bettered. Dog friendly too. It's out 3rd visit and we will be back

My sister and I were cycling the length of the Leeds/Liverpool Canal last week. We'd read about the restaurant in the Nicholson's book (which described it as a warm and frendly environment with a 5* rating, and welcomed children etc) and as it was on our route,stopped and called in.But what a disappointment ........... the three staff members couldn't have been less friendly or welcoming. The restaurant was not busy, but we ordered tea and sat outside in the sunshine. When the tea arrived, we noticed that the cups were stained and the sugar bowl was encrusted - but we didn't want to say anything. However,I couldn't accept the milk jug with a layer of black dirt on the inside and I decided to ask for replacement milk The surly waitress brought more milk - but no apology.This establishment did not live up to its claim and was a sore disappointment.

What a lucky find..... don't really want to say too much about it as it realy was most excellent and don't want it to get too crowded!!! Called for lunch on a very sunny day, plenty of seating outside, some in the shade , some with sun brollies and some without. Had a lovely crisp, fresh prawn baguette with salad, coleslaw and separate marie rose sauce, a huge basket of "proper" chips, (not of the frozen variety,) to share and daughter had a butchers sausage sandwich followed by a huge lemon meringue pie /icecream and I had a tasty slab of raspberry roulade, pot of tea and pot of filter coffee all very reasonably priced. Will definitely be going back again.

Walked from Barnoldswick, Saturday of the Bank holiday.We had steak and kidney pie with vegetables & lasagne with salad. Both were excellent & staff very pleasant. Will definitely return. Would have liked some extra gravy with the delicious steak & kidney but probably my fault for not asking !

We went to Abbots Harbour on the strength of TripAdvisor reviews and were not disappointed. I had booked a table but we could probably have got in without. There is a simple Sunday lunch - it was roast beef.It came with four fresh vegetables roast and boiled potatoes and home made Yorkshire pudding. The meat was beautiful but too much for me but my husband and son cleaned their plates and finished the vegetables too.There was a choice of puddings - the roulade was delicious and came with two large scoops of ice cream and again failed to eat it all. It was well worth the short journey out of Skipton. There was a wider everyday menu which we will sample on our next visit. There were a few outside tables in addition to the beamed inside dining room

we stopped by on a walk along the Leeds/Liverpool Canal. We sat outside with the dog. I can thoroughly recommend the Ploughman';s Lunch.

This must be the best cafe on Leeds to Liverpool canal. They always make you welcome and the food is amazingly good. We have had breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, can't get better anywhere. Thank you for loads of wonderful meals.

We cycled here on the canal from Barnoldswick and stopped off for lunch. Plenty of outdoor seating in a lovely country setting. We had a cheese and ham toastie which came with salad and crisps, we also had some chips which were homemade and tasted delicious. Inside there is more setting with an old rustic feel. Lots of home made cakes available. Will certainly be going back here, the service was fantastic.

Housed down near the canal and a plethora of barges is this old, historic and delightful café/restaurant. If you want something to eat and are in the Skipton area then don't miss this place. Courteous staff, superb food and atmospheric ambience. Walk it off after with a delightful walk alongside the canal with some stunning countryside and views.

Have been visiting Abbots Harbour regularly for Sunday breakfast for the past twelve years. Excellent food, very comfy, warm and friendly. Really look forward to it.

An excellent little cafe/restaurant. Homely large portions in a beautiful old building and a lovely setting near the canal. Spot on.

If you like your food Michelin style (small portions, ridiculous prices and pretentious food) visit Abbots Harbour and be prepared to be converted to food as it should be. It is plentiful, mouth-watering and delicious. The prices are reasonable and the sevice is friendly and efficient. A lovely place and experience. Advisable to place a reservation on a Sunday, but, even so, they will do their best to fit you in, so it's well worth going on spec.

Whilst walking along the Leeds to Liverpool canal, we discovered this gem. It's obviously well known to cyclists, walkers and the canal fraternity. It's busy, serving delicious, freshly made food. The staff are friendly and courteous. The bacon butties are to die for! What more can I say?

A friend told me about Abbots Harbour a few months back......I wish he had mentioned it earlier! I've been back several times since, and so have a number of friends who I've also introduced, and we're all of the same opinion, can't fault it. An ancient homely building down near the Leeds & Liverpool canal, the food is lovely, the breakfast is a belter, and the staff are most helpful.

Sunday lunch for a family get together. Ideal location. The food was lovely and homely. Everyone loved their choices. Everything from sandwiches to Sunday roast available. Highly recommend

We go to Abbots harbour quite often as it is about an hour's walk along the lovely canal from our house. The converted from a cowbyre it is far from posh or smart but it is comfortable and homely with genuinely friendly service. The food is heavenly comfort food just like (if you were very lucky) mum used to make. The chips and bacon butties are to die for and there are a wide range of more complex meals and puds available too all excellent.Wash it down with a pot of tea or a local ale and you really cant go wrong. Utterly excellent value for money. We look forward to sitting outside again this summer!