Mother Shipton's Inn in Harrogate

Amazing meat pie with chips and vegetables.xx

We were so looking forward to a lovely meal out in Knaresborough, particularly after seeing such great reviews for this cosy looking pub & had travelled far as well. There was no real welcome, long wait, even though it appeared to be a quiet lunchtime & a young waitress was very rude to myself & my boyfriend - sarcastically telling us to "enjoy" & coldly replying, "good" when we said our meal was ok. Poor attitude & food was expensive to say it was probably frozen at best. Very disappointed.

The place you always wanted to revisit and stay longer

We didn't eat here, unfortunately, as we had already eaten but we heard from others around that their food is really tasty. We did have a few drinks here and the bar staff were lovely and Rebecca (landlady) even showed us around the pub and made us feel very welcome. We came back on bonfire night and saw a firework display and a bonfire which gave me fond memories of my childhood as it was very traditional here. We hope this pub and others around keep going and succeed on into the future. Stunning scenery, beautiful pubs and welcoming people. We loved our stay in Knaresborough. Definitely visit again. If you do want to eat here remember to book ahead. Beautiful memories made.

The staff took a late booking for 11. The food and beer was fantastic. Service was perfect. Parking was just outside which was lucky but again perfect. Cannot recommend better. Many thanks to Tony and his staff.

Cute and welcoming pub, was impressed they did an impressive vegan option of steak pie.

Fantastic value for money, the 3 course meal was outstanding. The service was superior. Definetly deserves 5stars

So cosy and traditional. Love the interiors. Fab drinks choice. We will try more food next time. Friendly service. Not too busy.

Mother shipton inn Is a must to visit , very friendly staff, the food and the atmosphere is exceptional we can't wait to return again We had fish n chips and the steak n ale pie , both delicious and filling , and of course we had to try the pudding menu . Sticky toffee pudding and the coconut tart, both divine.5 ***** s Many thanks

Lovely food, very generous portions. Interesting place and staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Had to ask for beer to be changed due to tast, but this was done with no problem. Food smelled good. Large outdoor seating area overlooking the river.

Really old world pub loads of character

A very friendly pub with a friendly service and excellent food

A lovely little find this. Staff happy to chat. 16th Century building they said. Customers equally friendly. Thank you 'Linda from Chesterfield' for taking my photo. Moretti £5.50 a pint when I popped in September 2024.

Nice place to enjoy a good selection of real ales.

Lovely old fashioned pub. Pale ale really good

Lovely little pub, friendly staff, great seating area, looking over the river

Food was absolutely delicious, we were really pleasantly surprised as we chose to come spontaneously after visiting Mother Shipton’s Cave. Would highly recommend and would come back, even if I wasn’t nearby!

Really great pub, friendly staff and lovely location

Lovely quiet location, New Zealand Sauvignon blanc and a lovely pint of Guinness at a reasonable price . The chicken and bacon club sandwich with fries and salad was an excellent choice and very filling.

Sat outside and enjoyed a delicious home cooked lasagne with some friends. Lovely waiting staff, efficient service, good value. We'll be back.

Nice food, great area to have an olde worlde pub

Excellent traditional pub serving a good selection of cask, draft, spirits and soft drinks. The food is excellent too. We only had chunky chips but I saw a burger been taken to another table and it looked delicious. The staff were excellent and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed.

Was on a solo trip asked if food was till being served they said no. But tables were still reserved for guests. And another table was eating just felt they could've offered me something as just 1 person. Wine was 9.00 a glass!

Walking into knaresbrough we came across sitting on the edge of the bridge Mother Shiptons Inn, very quaint and lovely decorated. Originally we were just going to have a drink but once the steak was served to the next table it was a done deal to ask for a menu, we waited about an hour, they were busy but well worth the wait. Sirloin steak and tempura Prawns.... Mmmm

Great old Pub by Low bridge. A lot less touristy than the one by High Bridge. Great beer Garden. No comment thethe food since we didn't eat.

Food was awful. Got chicken dumpling in vegetable broth as a starter and it tasted like dirty water and the dumplings weren’t dumplings they were balls of processed food which tasted like cat food. There was also a customer smoking inside the doorway. Got a steak sandwich and the best part was the gravy.

excellent food good pint of Timothy Taylor landlord better than good excellent

Lovely pub with a fantastic beer garden

Staff are very friendly and great with kids and adults 👍🏻 It's a really nice place for a walk with gorgeous views and a beautiful picnic area.

The building has lots of heritage..

Really lovely lunch sat in the sun in the garden out back next to the river. Food and service was great and had a really nice relaxed atmosphere.

They take a long time to serve. We had made reservations to eat but there were many free tables. From when we ordered until the food arrived, it is worth knowing that it takes a long time. Then the food, treatment and very correct prices. The atmosphere of the place is worth it, especially if you go out to the terrace with the great views. They have both inside and outside tables with views of the river and the viaduct. It is advisable to reserve although there are usually no problems. We ordered roast beef, pork beef, desserts like the coconut one (good), the cheesecake (so-so), the brownie (pretty good), and the toffee the best. The roasts come accompanied by yorkshire pudding, vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, cabbage... Another dish with gratin cauliflower, and separate sauces that... Without further ado. Of course, they have good wines.

Very unhelpful. My husband and i remain covid vulnerable and wanted to book one of their outside tables to eat with friends. Explained about covid but they couldn't/wouldn't accommodate us. So ignorant and discrminatory. So prevented from booking.

Absolutely fantastic pub the beer garden is lovely overlooking the river highly recommended

We visited on a Saturday afternoon and had to wait 45 minutes for our food, which was too long!! We ordered lasagna and roast beef. When we asked a staff member about the roast of the day, she didn’t know and had to ask someone else. I assumed that would be a basic question. The roast beef was overcooked and quite disappointing. However, the lasagna and garlic bread were quite good.

Fantastic food, very friendly staff, and good real ale 😀the fish finger sandwich is amazing

Lovely old pub but can lack atmosphere. Both times that we have visited, including a Saturday evening, the place was well under capacity.

Popped in while traveling to Scotland and were greeted with a warm welcome from Tony the landlord and an invite to come back for a Sunday roast which was outstanding. A great dog friendly pub and a warm atmosphere and smiles from the lovely staff. A very historic building in a beautiful location. Worth a visit but you may have to share your dinner with Ollie the resident pub dog.

Beautiful food at such reasonable prices!

We visited Friday 5th July 2024 at approx 5pm on entering the pub we found it a lovely place with 8 people eating at 4 tables and one small table near the bar was reserved and a family of 4 sat on the right of the main door looking at the menu, after ordering our drink we sat in the left hand room watching the football on TV... We checked the menu and decided we would order 2 x Fish & Chips. My wife to the Bar to be told there was a 40 minute wait on food so she said that's fine as we are not in a rush and would be having a few drinks. The girl behind the bar then said we are not taking any orders because we have tables booked in and we like to keep it to 15 minutes.. This I found astonishing as there were no other people in the pub at all. We drank our drinks n left and spent our money opposite in the Half Moon..

I went with my husband but it's a great family place. Beautiful scenery plenty of places to picnic lots of interesting things to see. Its well worth a visit. The weather wasnt brilliant that day but we still enjoyed it.

Fantastic pub with incredible atmosphere. I love the pride the establishment takes in their heritage and history. Highly recommend

This pub is full of character. We had lunch which was great. The staff were attentive and friendly. Will definately call again when in Knaresborough.

Lovely old pub. Food was fantastic and great price. Highly recommend

Great place for the kids and adults ,lots to see as well as a walk along the river, its easy to spend a few hours here, good play area for the youngsters.

Just called in for a drink , lovely chatty staff nice beer garden

Beer good, lovely old pub but the food was overpriced and very poor quality. I had pie (thick dry crust and jelly like beef) and chips (semi raw) with gravy (tasteless). Miy wife had sea bream which was OK. Eton mess was pink overly sweet cream with a sliced strawberry and 4 raspberries.

Just great had a nice lunch with friends.

Proper pub with a good pint of Theakstons! Food was great with good size portions and one of the best steak and ale pies i've had in many a year. Friendly staff too.

Just called for a drink in the beer garden. Lovely little spot at the side of the river. Really old pub with character

Nice and dog friendly place, good food and very friendly staff.

Lovely quiet lunch with a nice pint of Taylor Landlord.

Nice little pub on the waterside. Slightly dated and only Served food till 6:30pm Overall Def Recommend visiting

Visited Mother Shipton Inn , was really looking forward to it, but sadly my lunch was a bit disappointing. I had a special from the board, meatballs in tomato sauce. It was very dry hardly any sauce, the two other people with me had fish and chips, which was delicious, and a roast dinner which also was good. I seemed to be unlucky. Afterwards we finished it off with Eaton Mess, and sticky toffee pudding which was delicious. We loved the Inn itself and were greeted warmly by the staff.

Very friendly efficient staff. Lots of rooms with quiet corners available. Sit at the bar of you like.

Wonderful staff, especially Joanne, very friendly, very informative, beautiful decor and lovely views. Perfect place for a cold beer. Didn't eat but the plates of food going out looks scrumptious, will try food next time.

Great old scenic pub.Located just outside Knaresboro centre. Wonderful river walks from the bridge. To Mother Shiptons cave.The pub has got great old decor in various rooms set off from the bar. Nice outdoor area by the river. Food is very good. But is very very popular.. maybe good to book in advance.The hook's in the bar ceiling are where they used to hang meat.,it was the kitchen. Great old scenic place to visit with the family One of my favourite pubs I have visited.

Amazing food best sandwich eat in ages recommend to all landlord very welcoming and 10/10 meal

Traditional pub, fabulous food and doggy friendly.

This is a lovely pub, staffed by top notch people. The beer and the food are great. Plenty of choice, always including great veggie and vegan options. Friendly, comfortable and very reasonable, price wise. There's always been parking on site when we have been, even at busy times. Nice views from the beer garden, which you wouldn't guess from the outside. Lovely old building which has been tastefully decorated. I've been here 4 or 5 times — it's been spot on every time. They look after their staff, which comes across in the way they look after you. The menu is all home cooked, and they have let us customise things based on dietary preferences. They retained all their staff over lockdown, which I think is a credit to them. Please do give them a go, I doubt you'll be disappointed.

Ate here on both nights we were in town, excellent service and the food was delicious on both nights. Lasagne, fish and chips, sirloin and pie of the day all Bob on, well presented, cooked to perfection and generous portions.

Our first visit. Missed this pub on previous visits to Knaresborough. Very friendly, food excellent 👌

Can see it would be very popular for food as was fully booked when we went so couldn't have food so just had a side of chips. Failry Expensive. Has beer garden but a bit run down.

we turned up without booking and little early before they served food . no problem , very friendly staff , ordered the " codfather " which was just fish and chips but a really big fish . It was delicious. others had pies and said they were lovely. can see why it's no1 on trip advisor. Only disappointment is we only came to Knaresborough for one day but easily the best pub we have visited on our holiday

Great friendly cosy pub, did not have food on this visit but hopefully will on our next visit,

We booked for a party of 17. From start to finish the staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. A beautiful atmospheric pub. A great time had by all. Definitely recommend

We pre booked as a party of 17. We can not fault this place. Food was lovely, staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere and dog friendly. We will definitely be back. Definitely a place to visit if you are in Knaresborough.

Just stopped in for a drink as it looked like a lovely pub from the outside. On the inside it is very definitely that. A proper old world pub.

Lovely old pub, very great atmosphere and lovely staff

Great place nice staff food today not good yorkshire pud cold chicken I couldn't swallow as it was so dry and potatoes and veg under cooked would not recommend. Sorry.

Beautiful oldy worldly pub with great food. Xx Book in advance as its very popular due to the excellence of the food and service.

We've not eaten here yet but we always come here for a drink and end up staying ages as its so cozy and the staff are always friendly . 😊

Fantastic service, food was all fresh & made to order, generous portion sizes & very tasty! Specifically, Ollie made our visit very special as he knew it was my boyfriends birthday and went above and beyond for us & being super attentive. Thank you Ollie, we’ll definitely be back!

Only called in for a quick drink. Lovely old pub.

Just a very nice pub with excellent food and the landlord and staff made us so welcome staying just over the road it was so handy and they also let dogs in a proper old pub with fire etc will be back

A great place fiea excellent meal helpfull friendly staff. Top range of meaks and sryle of drinks.

Tatty.. menu and food average..

Was not open but had drinks here before and was very good

A very good place to meet the food Beers and Wines are all very good Tony the land lord and his Staff are all very Welcoming 🍻👏👏

Lovely quaint pub with good quality food at reasonable prices. Decent selection of drinks, staff very friendly

Lovely place food was lush and was a great atmosphere see you again soon guys

Stopped for lunch. The food was ok and service good. The restaurant was quite cold.

Great Sunday lunch and dog friendly. Warm welcome from the staff.

Lovely old style pub in a great setting. Had roast dinners and desserts and all food was incredible! Recommend booking as gets very busy. Great service too . Will definitely be back.

Beautiful old pub with glowing fire and great Theakstons and Taylors on cask.

Sunday dinner for two with dog. Great food with generous portions and fast efficient service. Good value, 3 courses each and drinks for under £70

Just had drinks, nice traditional pub

A group of 6 of us ate here on Saturday evening. Food was delicious and reasonably priced and staff were lovely.

A proper pub. I could quite happily spend all afternoon here. Lovely welcome, great selection of beers, a roaring fire, decent beer garden...I could go on... Very dog friendly. Highly recommended. (I didn't eat but the menu looked great. No food on a Mon/Tues).

Very nice pint and equally as good food, lovely warm atmosphere.

Great atmospheric old pub. Situated by the riverside with welcoming staff and good food. What more could a visitor need.

Only popped in for a drink but received an incredibly warm welcome and had a very well kept pint of Landlord.

Great, atmospheric pub, lovely beer garden next to the river.

Great views from the beer garden

Top level pub food and nice old time vibe

Fantastic food, initially told I'd have to wait an hour for food, despite being on my own. Thank the food gods I stayed a half hour. The best Sausage & Mash ( with black pudding & onion rings). I've ever had. The gravy was superb.

Great location. Had a refreshing pint in the beer garden, by the river. Dog friendly & pleasant staff.

Lovely place, we sat in the spacious beer garden next to the river. The pub was busy but didn't feel cramped. Bar staff and Landlord very friendly. Good pint reasonable prices. Recommended

Always love this place. Super cozy and friendly. Dogs love it too!