Caveau, Le in Craven

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. Amazing service and the food was the most gorgeous ever . We have had a lovely lunch highly recommended.

The review is long overdue! As a Tripadvisor newbie I was thought it only right to include my very favourite restaurant in my reviews. Le Caveau is an incredibly special treasure in the heart of Skipton. The service is always outstanding and Chef Mark, and his trusted team, go out of their way to ensure a personalised and excellent experience. The food is consistently beyond delicious and Mark often challenges his guests with unique, diverse, interesting and exciting menu choices. In comparison to other restaurants around the area the value for money is awesome, it’s crazy that a meal of top quality award winning food at Le Caveau can often cost less than a very basic ‘gastropub’ in the same locality. This restaurant will always hold a very special place in my heart and I can’t wait to visit again very soon. Top tip. If you see Tonka Beans anywhere on the menu, order them. I promise you won’t be disappointed!

What a fabulous meal - the best we have had in a very long time - from being greeted at the door to reluctantly leaving. The service and food quality were excellent . We were a table of 4 and all had 3 courses but selected all different choices - we all agreed that the food was amazing a really nice touch for Chef to come and check if we were enjoying the food . This place isn't just about the food , its about the whole ambience - we loved it and will be back :)

Cannot fault this restaurant. Superb food, friendly and knowledgeable service and would highly recommend the tasting menu. Beautifully presented dishes with perfect portion sizes. Thank you making our final night in Yorkshire truly fabulous.

WOW what a great experience. We had the tasting menu which was absolutely fantastic, we also had the flight of wine which we would recommend, only one of the wines wasn't of note. The staff are brilliant, the waiter soon gets a handle on each table and is easy to banter with, the chef if there too, I hate chefs who hide in the kitchen.

Enjoy eating delicious food in an 1800’s prison. Two chaps running this restaurant are friendly and welcoming. We chose from the set menu plus daily specials. Excellent quality produce cooked and presented perfectly. One of the best meals we have had recently. Certainly recommend you try it and you won’t be disappointed.

Excellent little restaurant. Food is fantastic value. Did the three course menu for £40. Awesome. Quality of food is amazing, portion size just right. Service is brilliant can’t fault anything about this restaurant. Would more than happily recommend. Would definitely go back.

We stayed near Skipton & the food in the hotel on the first night was so so. We decided to try Le Caveau. The surroundings are quirky. Service is excellent. Food is interesting & tasty. We couldn’t fault the place. I would encourage anyone who loves good food to try this place.

Small and cosy restaurant in centre of Skipton with great food and service. Specials available in addition to menu on website. We each chose different starters and mains and the flavours and presentation were very impressive. The chocolate dessert was a mixture of textures and yummy. We really enjoyed the meal and felt it was great value for the quality offered.

Great service, amazing food, good atmosphere. Have never had a bad mouthful of food here on numerous visits. Highly recommend.

Wonderful meal. Really enjoyed our visit. The food was incredible. The staff very friendly and helpful. Great wines. We enjoyed the atmosphere and also enjoyed a chat with the chef. Best food in Skipton.

Five of us went on a Wednesday night. Lovely food, friendly service and a good atmosphere. What more could you want? Would really recommend, it’s a nice meal out and priced accordingly. We’ll be back!

We visited Le Caveau in Skipton having seen some great reviews on Trip Advisor. We really enjoyed our visit. The restaurant is quite small, but this created a lovely friendly atmosphere and it was really great to see the chef come round and help with the service and chat with guests. Sadly, it is too far away to become a regular for us but we will definitely return next time we are in the area and would also strongly recommend a visit. The menu offers a great selection and if you fancy them all then you can enjoy a taster menu. You will not be disappointed. The staff are really helpful, and the menu offers really tasty food at a great price.

Skipton's finest. They know how to cook Other places to eat in Skipton with good ratings, in our opinion,are very very poor relations in terms of cooking skills and delicious food. That's it really!

We visited this little gem of a restaurant for a weekday lunch with a friend. The place exudes charm and originality. The service was welcoming and friendly and the food immaculate. There is an excellent selection of dishes; the ones we chose were beautifully presented and delicious. We shall definitely return and recommend.

Came here for lunch during the week with my husband. The food was great! Fish cookery was excellent. Service great! They catered well for my coeliac (gluten free) needs. Cute place. My only issue was it was too cold so I had to keep my coat on. We will most definitely return.

First time here and will DEFINATELY return ... Booked for my husband's 73rd birthday as a treat as read several reviews so we're looking forward to something special....and this place ticked all the boxes...a very special venue, former fourteen hundreds gaol vaulted ceilings very intimate and relaxed setting. Staff were extremely attentive yet not in your face. Food cooked by Mark was delicious. Menu choice was extensive. Choice of drinks very good. In all everyone made our special day extremely enjoyable and not forgettable. We would definitely recommend this place....there are only nine tables and so you would need to book well in advance. We thoroughly enjoyed out meal, the ambiance, the staff, everything was perfect 🥰 💞 👌

A quirky place in the centre of Skipton. Exceeded expectations. Good friendly service. Good choices with some innovative cooking on fixed price evening menu. Great value for money and hospitality. We will be back!

Stayed at hotel Rendezvous for two nights and made several searches on line for good restaurants in Skipton. Le Caveau was rated 1st out of 81 so we were very eager to visit. We were not disappointed : the staff were welcoming and helpful and the food was stunning. One of the best meals we have had in years. May even re-visit Skipton just for the pleasure of another dinner here! Paul & Carole

Our third visit to this lovely restaurant and as usual another excellent evening. The restaurant is underground and has a great cosy atmosphere. The staff are all friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We were looked after by Alistair who was very personable and professional. We didn’t feel rushed when looking at the menu. We chose from the specials and the evening menu. All the food was delicious and well cooked by chef Mark. We were presented with a complimentary small cup of curried sweet potato soup and delicious home made bread, just enough but very welcome. We had salmon and spring onion tart and scallops for starters then duck breast and lamb for our mains ( to be honest, as there was a £3 supplement on the scallops, duck and lamb I would have liked more than two small slices of lamb as it was so delicious!) We shared a gorgeous tonka bean crème brûlée for dessert. With two bottles of lager and a bottle of wine, the total bill was £116 which we thought was very reasonable. We will definitely be back to Le Caveau, thanks for all your hard work.

Last minute choice for dinner. Usually I wouldn't leave a review unless it's a 5/5 because I'm not into publicly calling somewhere out, or being a keyboard warrior like the majority of TA. However, I mention these because I think if changes were made, this place would be quite a good place to dine. First of all, I think the manageress was polite and helpful, however, the wine we ordered was wrong and then we received a lesson on alternate reds, and that based on our mains order, this red would be better suited. Ok, fine. But you could have just said it was unavailable, as it eventually transpired. The food was good. We mentioned our enjoyment of the meal, but that the dishes could have done with a little 'je ne sais quoi' however, again there was an insinuation that we were uneducated in food, wine, etc. So left feeling a little patronised. I understand places are proud of what they do, and would defend it to the hilt. But sometimes just be plain and upfront. The setting is lovely, in a 16th century prison. Lovely. I do hope it was a one off, as we will probably return at some point.

The best place I've been to in years. I am dairy intollerant and the chef Mark and the other people working there went above on beyond to help with this. They basically said I can have anything on the menu and they will adapt it to work for me. Made me feel so welcome and the food was 10/10. Will be returnign again. Thank you. Mark

We made a last minute booking on a Tuesday evening. Finding the place in skipton took time, really was hidden as we missed it the first time. Once inside we were pleasantly surprised by the surroundings, warm and comfortable. Complementary tasters were great From the limited menu we ordered different starters, mains and dessert. The homemade black pudding starter was excellent. The duck course was cooked as requested and along with the cod was very taster and presented well. To finish Chocolate and ginger tart for me and a selection of local cheeses for my wife. Overall a great setting wonderful experience from the staff and above all the fine cooking. Highly Recommended.

My partner and I visited for our anniversary in November and everything from the moment we walked through the door was perfect! We'd seen Le Caveau in passing by chance and it did not disappoint. We were treated so well by the staff and it was lovely to have an opportunity to meet the chef too. It felt like a true personal experience and I couldn't fault anything. We left buying a voucher for our family members so that they can enjoy this lovely hidden gem too. We can't wait to visit again in the future.

We keep waiting for Mark to serve us something below par. You know, people are human, we have had the tasting menu about 7 times now, can every element of it be spot on every single time? Well, yes. Who knows what happens in that little kitchen. Witchcraft, clearly. But we’re here for it.

The staff were really friendly and attentive. We enjoyed beautiful food (had the chateaubriand) in unpretentious surroundings. It was worth every penny. We had a lovely evening and will definitely be returning. Highly recommended.

Our second visit to Le Caveau. They are now doing the five course tasting menu for Christmas and the wine flight to go with it. It was all absolutely amazing and delicious. Carefully thought out menu with the relevant wine carefully paired. As per last year the owner/chef was on hand and was happy to discuss the food which was an added dimension and bonus. Every single course was an utter delight superbly presented and some of the best food we have ever had! I would recommend in a heartbeat to go and enjoy this fantastic dining experience with unusual and cosy dining setting! We are booking for a third visit next Christmas but hopefully dine again before then.

If you want special food, great service and unique ambience this is the restaurant for you!! You made a special celebration even more memorable.

Ce tout petit resto (réserver !), auquel on accède par un petit escalier anodin, propose une très belle revisite des produits anglais, dans une version "frenchie" fine et creative : un délice pour les yeux et le palais ! L’ambiance "caveau cosy" contribue aussi au...

I’m not one for writing reviews but following our visit yesterday I felt the need… We were a group of six, the chap who took my booking a few weeks ago was really friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself is beautiful with old stone walls,...

A lovely little restaurant, great atmosphere and the chap waiting on was really good, very friendly and chatty and informative about the food and wine. The Chef also came out helping serve and was always making sure everything was ok. We had the 5 course...

Amazing food, location & service- definitely worth a visit!! We are two big foodies who live in london so are lucky enough to have plenty of incredible food at our doorsteps which means branching outside of London can sometimes be disappointing… not this time!!! The...

We visited the restaurant on a Saturday evening for a birthday treat. First of all, it was lovely to be greeted by Mark and his super friendly staff. We had pre ordered the Chateaubriand to share so skipped a starter so we didn't get overfull...

I always thought, looking at the menu, it was a bit pricey. Like, you'd have to come here for real special occasions. £65 per person for the tasting menu, almost £40 for a three course? But then, I sort of had enough of bad service...

Cosy cellar restaurant with just great food. Friendly staff and chef patron who loves food and cooking. Took my colleagues over from the USA - Texas and New Jersey who loved the place. Superb and interesting starters, pigeon breast, gnocchi wild mushrooms. Mains all delicious....

Just left this amazing restaurant ! I think we are both just speechless, and so so full . This little gem of a place hidden away in Skipton , well we have honestly gone past many times and not know it was there . I...

Cannot fault this restaurant.From the moment we entered we were greeted by a friendly smile and taken to our table .The food was exceptionally good.The two waitresses were friendly with a bit of humour about them! All in all a great evening

Staying on the outskirts of Skipton we were looking for a nice and relaxing restaurant to spend our second evening in. We looked on Tripadvisor and the first one we came across was this one. We were not disappointed. The welcome, the service and the...

We booked to celebrate my wife's birthday as this is by far our favourite restaurant in Skipton and what a cracking meal it was. Despite going reasonably regularly we can always be assured new, novel dishes cooked to perfection. Couple this with the relaxed and...

Devine, delicious, and full of flavour. Went for a mid week treat as family were visiting from New Zealand, and Le Caveau did not disappoint!! Wonderful staff, an amazing chef, and perfect food. The ambience was pleasant and soothing and of course the company was...

Found this place googling for a nice place to eat out in Skipton It delivered 100% Down in the cave it’s a very intimate setting beautifully decorated and feels homely. The food was utterly delicious - and to be honest on the set meal for...

What a lovely cosy little restsurant this is visited sat evening with 2 friends the food and service was outstanding, would defo go back.

The dinner started well with well cooked Grouse and Scallops for starters but whilst my other half enjoyed his main course of beef cheek I was disappointed by my lamb. Although it was cooked as requested the fat had not been crisped up and it...

What a fantastic restaurant this is. The building is so unusual being an old cell with its stone arched ceilings. The food is fabulous, everything was perfectly cooked. The chef Mark and Jane the waitress were very friendly and looked after us very well. When...

A lovely experience from start to finish. Always nice to be greeted by a happy smiley person on arrival and we loved the cosy atmosphere of the vaulted ceiling and candlelit tables. The food on offer makes it difficult to choose. We wished we’d skipped...

Le Caveau is my favourite restaurant - it’s always difficult to choose from the menu because all the dishes are enticing - and, from experience, always beautifully executed and presented. It’s a delight and is our go to place for special family occasions as well...

Fabulous food with excellent service and ambiance. Booked for 11 people for a 50th birthday having read the reviews on here and was so pleased we did. Nothing was too too much trouble for the waitress or chef and all was expertly arranged. Highlights on...

Service and food excellent. Took a while to return as we moved to Surrey. We had a great meal and will visit again.

This is my favorite restaurant when near Skipton. A very intimate, cozy environment which is in the very old Skipton police cells, Right on the main street, and underground. But don't worry I wouldn't mind getting locked in here for a few months with this...

My husband and I had the best meal we can remember here recently. The food was simply exquisite. To begin, we were supplied with homemade soup and bread (the soup probably the best I have ever tasted.) We then opted for the confit duck starters...

Bijou, personable, great food , good service, and reasonable prices. We will return for the taster menu, which also looks excellent First class.

Food and service very good. Two of us had the 5 course tasting menu which appears to consist of smaller versions of what is on the main menu. It did leave me feeling a little short changed but my wife struggled to eat all of...

Lovely food and great service! Interesting venue! Would definitely recommend as it was brilliant. For us it’s a special occasion venue rather than a regular.

Best meal we’ve had in a LONG time! Impressive venue, delicious food, quality drinks and even a little surprise at the end for my birthday! 10/10. Will definitely be returning again!

I was lucky to get a Saturday night table for hubbies BD as we were visiting the area . As soon as we walked in we knew we were onto a winner . You go downstairs to an intimate small restaurant that we learnt used...

Food was Devine. Staff were helpful, friendly and well dressed. The mood and atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing and as always and we are yet to visit again.

Lovley meal all served well and a good choice, staff were very nice, the restaurant has a damp smell that is a little off putting, and we were all cold. Other than that great time. Thankyou

Glad we chose here rather than our usual restaurant when we are in Skipton. First class service and menu. Everything we had was very tasty and presented well. Very quaint and characterful restaurant, would most definitely go again.

Absolutely fantastic lunch at Le Caveau .... ambiance first class as was the service ... the food was exemplary ... this restaurant was recommended to me by their fish and seafood supplier who happens to be a golfing buddy. He explained that some chefs ask...

The food was really amazing, the staff couldn’t be more helpful and it was really great to hear about the history of the restaurant. Nothing was too much trouble.

My wife and I had an excellent meal at Le Caveau for our wedding anniversary. It was a 5 course taster menu ( + canapés & cheese course), with a different wine for each course and a port with the cheese. Lovely food served by...

Unreal food in an unusual setting! Waitress was lovely and made the evening a really special one. The monkfish starter was so tasty as was the mains which came with delicious veg and potatoes. I ordered the pudding on the specials which was amazing! 🤤🤤...

First visit but won't be the last. Went for our anniversary on the 11th Feb.Nice looking cosy place. Staff friendly and attentive.Food fantastic. Scallops and venison perfectly cooked.My husband is quite fussy with food also really enjoyed every course.Didn't feel that £35 per head for...

First time we have visited. We were really looking forward to our meal. The restaurant is lovely. Perfect setting. The food was lovely. Good choice from the menu. Good sized portions. Quick service for each course. The comment we want to make - the Head...

I dont know how we have never been before, what a gem, lovel staff, great service fantastic food, I had cheese souffle and beef with blue cheese mash, hubby had spicey turkey and lamb and again fantastic.

Excellent as ever never had a bad meal here very friendly people and you are always made welcome and the food is varied and great

My wife and I ate at Le Caveau whilst on holiday in the Yorkshire Dales. I cannot praise this place enough. The food was truly memorable and the service was efficient without being over the top. You have to book to ine here and I...

This is a restaurant that you may simply just walk by, as it is a hidden gem but wow, thank goodness we booked as we had such an amazing meal. It didn't bother us that we needed to pay a £10 deposit each as I...

My husband and I had a fantastic meal at Le Caveau whilst holidaying in Skipton. The setting of the old jail makes for a quirky atmosphere with fantastic architecture accentuated with soft lighting. I had the scallops with black pudding for starter followed by salmon...

We were warmly welcomed and taken to our table. The service throughout was really good and efficient. The food was amazing. We both chose lamb rump for our main courses and it was cooked to perfection. Served pink along with a dish of interesting vegetables....

What a find, one of those best kept secret type of places that really deserve shouting about! Great menu with daily specials, the king scallop with ‘proper’ black pudding was amazing and the beef bourgeon on horseradish mash was melt in the mouth sensational. The...

This Chef really knows how to Cook the food is fantastic and also great value . The ambience is cosy and comfortable . What let it down slightly for us was the service. Got off to a bad start by being told us being 5...

Just knew we'd made the right choice here when asked if I wanted chilled or room temperature ale. The theme continued with excellent unhurried efficient service of superbly cooked and presented food. The icing on the cake definitely the desserts. One of the best Creme Brulee's in years and a Mango and Passion Fruit Semi Freddo to die for. Thank you for a lovely evening.

What a lovely setting for a meal, an old jail house for sheep rustlers etc, some of the fittings still exist which added to the lovely feel. The service was excellent with the wife out front doing a sterling job and the hubby cooking serving some amazing food. We ate at The Angel on Monday and enjoyed this meal as much for a third of the price. Scallop and belly pork starter was wonderful, followed by lamb and Choc truffle. Every cause stunning, we also had a glass of wine with each course and the bill was under £100. Amazing, it should be in the Michelin guide.

Let’s start with the downside, the entrance is narrow and steep, but that's expected for a medieval prison. Inside its lovely with a unique ambience, excellent service and exceptional food, in another location they could charge far more and would have a long waiting list. If I lived closer this would be my regular.

If your staying in Skipton please put this restaurant on your must visit list. It is one of the best meals we have ever had. A lovely, quaint fairy lit cellar, from outside you wouldn't expect it. The food is devine, the service immpecalble, we both had lamb served with black pudding, seeded mustard mash and vegetables, wow it was to die for. The puddings just finished off a perfect night. 10 out of 10 from us. Thanks again for a wonderful night.

Le Caveau doesn't have the most attractive of entrances, as it's down some iron steps on the corner of the High Street and the sign looked like something from the 80s - but once you're inside it's a little gem. The cellar is small but not cramped, and it's nicely decorated with fairy lights to give it a cosy feel. The staff were all very friendly and attentive, even advising us on a break in the rain to get back to our car (it turned stormy while we were inside, with thunder rumbling overhead!)The menu was quite small, but none of us struggled to find something we wanted. We were provided with some lovely tomato and herb bread rolls to begin, which was nice as my soup starter didn't come with its own bread. The arancini I had for main was absolutely delicious. The potatoes and vegetables came separately for us all to share, and they were lovely too. The white chocolate and cranberry creme brulee dessert was very tasty. We couldn't fault the food at all - it all came out quickly and was served nice and hot.They even had Campari to drink, which my husband bet my father-in-law they wouldn't have! So he was very pleased. He requested it with crushed ice and they were happy to oblige.I would definitely recommend Le Caveau if you're in Skipton, and I can't wait to go back!

Excellent food with highly efficient friendly service. No complaints. Gluten free friendly. Cozy atmosphere.

We visited this lovely restaurant on the 15 th June and we were very impressed with our fabulous meal, the starter of a delicious soup followed by a mains of sea bass cooked to perfection and lovely vegetables and to round off a great desert. Certainly one of the best meals we’ve ever had , and we’d love to return one day to this fantastic restaurant. I must also mention the excellent staff who made you feel very relaxed and so we really enjoyed the evening.

I can’t say enough great things about this restaurant the staff are brilliant the food is top quality and delicious and all at a really affordable price - only one picture taken but the cake was good!! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening celebrating our first night out after lockdown and our 5th wedding anniversaryWishing you all a successful rest of the year

Celebrating my wife’s birthday our family stayed at the wonderful Woolly Sheep inn and knowing Le Caveau was nearby and had good reviews on trip advisor I had pre booked a table for 4. Firstly all the covid rules were adhered to , the restaurant had its plan and staff members followed it and so did we , so as we all got seated and took off our masks and settled down we noticed how nice the restaurant is, I would say it has a very cosy feel to it , somewhere you could take someone for an intimate meal. The place was full ( Saturday night) but it didn’t feel crowded and we had plenty of space. The 2 ladies serving worked extremely hard to ensure everyone was attended to and very pleasant and friendly too. We ordered starters , mains , desserts , wine etc all of which we devoured with gusto, I personally had the pate starter, pork and black pudding main ( amazing) and panna cotta for dessert (divine). This restaurant is quality, they are a small team but they all work perfectly together to deliver a sumptuous meal ( must compliment the chef he clearly knows his craft) . If I’m staying in skipton again I won’t hesitate to use this restaurant again. I hope and pray that all the staff keep their jobs after this lock down because it would be a crime for this restaurant to close.

We have been today for a lovely meal at le caveau ,wow ! I can say that it was one of the best meals i have ever had , we both had the beef option, it was so so tender! We will definitely be back!

Brilliant night excellent food Staff amazing. Will definitely be back, live in Skipton can't believe we've never been.

A fantastic find the setting is a dungeon but it is Cody and welcoming. The food was brilliant and not too expensive. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend a visit but you need to book as places are limited.

We had an excellent meal at Le Caveau. Covid measures were put in place and social distancing was evident. Three courses for £29, I went for scallops with black pudding, sea bass for main and cheese for desert. Wine was good and reasonably priced.

An evening trip, to celebrate visit by family and a birthday. Had wanted to try for ages and this provided the excuse, having seen Proprietor Mark regularly buying interesting fresh fish from the excellent George Wilson in the market. No disappointment! A delightfully small and friendly restaurant, with a commendably short but interesting and original menu. Chef Mark is very much in evidence, circulating and chatting in between cooking creatively original dishes that both look and taste fabulous. Excellent, friendly service. Fairly priced. Our daughter, who lives in the South East and works in London said it was the best meal out she had eaten this year!

Excellent lunch with friendly and polite service; interesting menu and, of course, beautifully cooked and presented food throughout. My partner and myself were both really impressed by the all of the courses including a delicious 'homemade smokey beans with goats' cheese and artichoke heart'; a first-rate 'slow-cooked pork belly with black pudding sausage roll' and a splendid 'pear, chocolate and almond tart with salted caramel ice-cream'. Outstanding!

We had lunch here last Thursday to celebrate our 32nd Wedding Anniversary, The food was excellent, the serving staff very friendly and attentive and it was a delight to be eating out again in these surreal times we are living through. We felt quite safe as there was lots of hand sanitiser and the waitress carefully wiped down menu cards and tables as soon as others left.

When I arrived, I was a little worried that I'd chosen the wrong place, nobody was there and I thought it looked tired.What a pleasant surprise, to realise that the food was lovely and the service was too.Wasn't sure about the menu and I ordered something for a starter which was out of my comfort zone (potato cake with poached egg) it was delicious and my ma was enthusiastic about her black pudding which was so light. For main we both had chicken, very nice but I wasn't struck about the sauce, my ma enthused about the vegetables.Dessert was with a difference.... chocolate mousse with ginger, definitely an acquired taste.Lattes to finish, overall a lovely meal and definitely worth a visit.

We visited here (not for the 1st time) back in February for our wedding anniversary. This place is a little gem. Extremely good value for money, delicious well presented seasonal food from a well thought out menu and efficient professional service from all the staff.

What can I say that hasn't already been said - not much really. This was our first meal out after lockdown and our first choice as ever was Le Caveau. It just does not get any better than this. Simply the best.

Beautiful place, absolutely stunning food and lovely staff - will definitely return and would highly recommend. Thank you!

Delicious meal at Le Caveau this evening with the family. The service was excellent, friendly atmosphere. The ginger crème brûlée was amazing. Will definitely be returning and would highly recommend.

What a find, exceptional!! Everything about the place I loved. The staff couldn’t make you more welcome too, definitely recommend.

We booked an evening meal as our first one since the release of lockdown and enjoyed a very delicious meal and great atmosphere. Its a small restaurant and the setting is perfect for a romantic evening. Food was cooked to perfection and very delicious. Staff and chef are fab and we can't wait to return.

What a find this was. We were a bit dubious when we walked down the stairs but were met with a lovely warm welcome. The food is delicious, beautifully prepared, cooked and presented. Even the bread at the start of the meal was out of this world - Branson pickle and cheese! I had steak my husband had the lamb special followed by cheese and rhubarb, orange and stem ginger mess - all wonderful........... Definitely recommend.

OMG, first and certainly not the last visit to this wonderful find. We visit Skipton once a year and I had noticed the restaurant previously but hadn’t thought it looked that promising from the outside but booked on the strength of the feedback. So glad I did, we were warmly welcomed in the cosy bar then taken through to dine.I wasn’t overly hungry so just had lamb stew with mash which was on the specials board, calling it lamb stew doesn’t do it justice, it was incredibly tasty. Hubby had a starter of salmon which he said was the best salmon he had ever tasted. He then had the pork on the specials board which he also enjoyed. I then had the cheesecake which again was very tasty. There was a good choice on the normal menu along with additional specials available, all sounded a bit more interesting than your average fayre.This is a very small restaurant with few tables so recommend booking.We had a chat to the chef afterward who also seemed lovely, he certainly knows his stuff. Will definitely be coming back here again, now our favourite place to dine in Skipton.

Me and my partner had a fabulous meal here. Tucked away down the stairs your wondering what you may find. But isn't that the case always when your digging for diamonds. We certainly found one here. Situated in an old rustlers prison it has kept its original features (including a waist shackle) however it is refurbished with a carpet now and not a stone floor with unspeakable dirt lol.The atmosphere and food where spot on for the price in fact I would have paid a lot more for the experience. 3 courses of the most fantastic food for less than £30. The chef was eager to tell us about his produce and where he got it from (even giving us a leaflet for the shop).The front of house lady was really accommodating and friendly. You got the impression nothing was too much bother. All in all a must to have evening meal while in Skipton. Please don't miss it :)

It is easy to miss this great restaurant as it is located in the old prison below a chain store, We had the set menu which was varied and suited all our party, the specials board was linked to the fixed menu in as much that a small additional charge was made for some dishes but others were available without any extra chargeI started with Goats cheese followed by Guinea Fowl with the sweet of Chocolate tort all served by the friendly staff would recommend

Visited here for the first time with friends for my birthday. I had been set a fairly high expectation and Mark and the team did not disappoint. The date happened top coincide with Burns night so haggis was on the menu - in various guises. We had a variety of dishes between us and they were all delightfully cooked, presented and served. The little attention to details by the staff, including preparing the table with our chosen wine (uncorked and breathing), water etc just added to the experience. The menu is fixed price and the charge is extremely reasonable for the value/experience you receive. The wine menu is consistent with the overall quality of the restaurant and of equally good value. In summary, couldn't fault it. Will be back soon hopefully. Keep it up guys.