The Baby Swan in Craven

Had the two course Sunday lunch offer. Firstly,starters were frozen and not homemade.(chicken goujons and calamari,) Main course confit of beef. The 3 of us that had beef all left it due to this being more like overcooked stewing beef squashed into a round shape. This looked very unappealing and then dropped to bits when you tried to eat it. The small fish and chips were OK. After asking the waitress to take the plate away as it wasn't very nice she walked across the restaurant and continually stared over at our table with disdain,to the point I asked her why she was staring. We were offered a replacement which we turned down. When we left we were asked if we would return to which we said no and then got a lecture on how everyone had liked the food. Many better places to eat in Skipton without visiting here.

Delicious afternoon tea with amazing views of the canal and barges going past. Sausage roll, pie, sandwiches and cakes that just melted in your mouth!

Very poor quality afternoon tea . Would have been 2 stars but for the managers pleasant greeting downstairs - taking us to restaurant and wishing us a lovely afternoon - was excellent and the high quality furnishings and views speak for themselves . There my enjoyment stopped unfortunately. Very Poor quality sandwiches (Tuna and ham - no trimmings or salad maybe cucumber or tomatoes would have been a good idea ) I cannot believe any of the tasteless cakes were homemade nor the pasty looking sausage roll . The pork pie was pleasant . We had to ask for a pot of tea half way through as this was forgotten . No one asked about allergies or whether we were vegetarian. People are very experienced now in “a good “ afternoon tea as they are offered in many places. Sadly this was poor quality with very little thought put into it . A good hotel restaurant should be able to provide high quality home made food at these prices . Very disappointed. Would have explained this at the time but wasn’t asked A local who will not return and will not recommend

Driving to football,we choose here go done. A weeding party as in the main bar. Only one starter, the mushroom and mozzarella was very bland. Main course wax OK. Nice view out the window sith barges passing.

Dinner was very good. The lamb and the haddock risotto was well cooked and tasty. The service was good. The location of the conservatory next to the canal creates a nice ambiance. Breakfast, however, was an unpleasant experience because our table was not properly cleaned when we went for breakfast at 9:30. Some dishes were not clean. Food was served quickly even though it was busy. It was tasty enough.

I enjoyed dinner and breakfast here during an overnight stay at the Rendezvous Hotel. The service was friendly and efficient and despite a large private dinner in an adjacent room my meal was served promptly. My table was a bit cold and draughty due to storm damage from storm Arwen which meant the conservatory was boarded up. Excellent buffet breakfast with delicious full English freshly cooked to order.

We ate as here as 2 couples on Sunday evening and had a great experience. The service was fine and the food delicious. Well presented and very tasty. (However, our friends ate here on the following Monday and told us it was a disaster - hardly any dishes available. We have only scored this on our personal experience.)

They accept AMEX. A basic restaurant offering mostly local produce; the crab comes from the Irish sea. The menu is limited but balanced and .well informed for allergens. One of the few places where the staff understand what a 'blue' cooked steak is and the chef prepares it accordingly. Sourced locally the piece of steak was tasty, fine grained and smooth textured and available with variety of sauces; but did not take up on any sauce options - why spoil a piece of fillet! It fully complemented the La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza 2010 Reserva Rioja. The Thai crab starter was was delicious without being overpowered by the subtle use of spices and chilli and paired well with the Chablis Vaillons Premier Cru 2014 from Dampt. The mushroom risotto was one everyone had to taste to share the flavours and also complemented the Chablis. The salmon and sea bass were well prepared and nicely paired with the Chablis. The young staff were very good, pleasant and accommodating.

We dined in the restaurant on two nights and cannot praise the quality of the food highly enough. Add to that the wonderful views across the canal and on to the hillside and you have a great dining experience. Try to book early and request a front row table in the conservatory.

Well prepared and good service. Dining room looks over the canal. Attentive staff. Well run restaurant.

A lovely lunch with family, first visit but definitely not the last! lovely food in a beautiful environment.

One cannot fault the location of this restaurant - right on the side of the canal. You can look at the water with occasional barges, swans and ducks wandering by and enjoy the rural landscape. Food in my opinion was good, though not outstanding. I thought breakfast could be significantly improved - scrambled egg was not the greatest and there was no vegetarian sausage opton. Service was absolutely fine - friendly and helpful.

We were staying in the hotel. The breakfasts were very good and plentiful, plus there was a pretty good choice. The evening meals varied a little. My companion had two super meals but I had two somewhat overcooked meals, though tasty. Actually enjoyed the evening experience. Staff very good at both breakfast and in the evening. We were actually pleasantly surprised by the prices. The Prosecco was possibly the best I've tried.

Average food but the service was ok. Probably overpriced for what we got. Dining room could do with a refresh it’s old and tired.

Sit and watch the swans and ducks on the canal whilst enjoying the kind of food I have had in Michelin starred restaurants,the service is exemplary and the food a joy

After reading reviews and seeing the menu decided to book a table for dinner Initially thought I’d gone in some time machine; bar was busy with a large group obviously staying at the hotel. Went through to the restaurant and seated in a separate bit of the restaurant which was relaxed overlooking the canal. The menu is good, with a good range of options including a separate vegan menu. The service could not be faulted. The food arrived and was as equally as good- leading to a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Pleasantly surprised- definitely worth a visit

We had a dinner there or first evening and breakfast each morning. The food was was and there was good service at dinner and most of breakfast was self service. Staff were pleasant and there were no long waits,The view of the canal was nice but in the mornings the sun was so bright we had to eat inside. (no fault of the hotel who quickly arranged an inside table)

We had our breakfast overlooking the canal and it was beautiful... the only complaint I have was they served a lot of burnt toast...

We used this restaurant during our stay at the Rendezvous Hotel and found the stall very quick and efficient. The food was hot and the portions generous enough with always lots of vegetables at the table

Seven of us visited last night and without exception all our meals were of excellent quality. Friendly and attentive service added to the occasion in lovely surroundings.

We stayed at the rendezvous hotel and had evening meal and breakfast in the baby swan!

Went here for a steak meal with free wine. Starter nothing special, basic prawn cocktail, steak was just that with chips and large mushroom and a few small tomatoes and sweet was a banana boat . Service was good view over the canal was really good. overall a pleasent evening.

We had an overnight stop in Grassington and as most of the eateries in Grassington are dog friendly we decided to go out of town and dine at The Baby Swan in the Rendezvous Hotel in Skipton. The pictures of the restaurant looked lovely on the website overlooking the canal and when we noticed that the menu offered a flambé option we were really looking forward to the evening.

Dined in the Baby Swan restaurant overlooking the canal with panoramic views over the Yorkshire Dales. The service as always was superb and the Flambé chef produced a fabulous meal. Already looking forward to our next visit.

Stayed 2 nights on a DBB basis. Our party had 2 adjacent tables of 8 in the restaurant and were well looked after by the Staff. Good range of food to choose from, generous portions!

We had two breakfasts and one dinner here during our stay. We ate in the conservatory overlooking the canal a very attractive setting.

I had one dinner at The Baby Swan while staying at the Rendevous Hotel. I was seated in the enclosed outer courtyard overlooking the canal, beautiful and with wonderful twinkling lights accentuating the structure. My waiter was extremely attentive and the food was by far the best I had in a week in the UK. I had the chicken liver pate (made onsite) for an appetizer and the incredible Skipton shepherd's pie with spicy parsnip mash for the main. I'm trying to figure out how to recreate that shepherd's pie back in the U.S. The meal was the highlight of my stay at the Rendevous.

We used this as part of a coach trip we were part of. Food was very good, staff friendly and lovely views. It was a little surprising looking out in the dark and a barge floated past with fairy lights on!

Staff very friendly & service very efficient. Food was also very good. Lovely views from restaurant.

Had a four night stay at the Rendezvous Hotel, of which the Baby Swan is the dining room. Great food,killer portions, so we pigged out! Beautiful setting and we will certainly return

We ate dinner and breakfast in this restaurant and both were very good . The staff were friendly and helpful and the atmosphere relaxing.

Staid at this hotel had all evening meals in this restaurant.faultless in every way possible.not to expencive.

Had evening meal and breakfast in this delightful restaurant overlooking the Leeds - Liverpool canal. Both were good and exceeded expectation. A big plus was hot plates that kept the food warm.

Cenamos el sábado por la noche y los cuatro de nosotros disfrutamos de las comidas que estaban bien servidos en un entorno precioso.

Can't comment on any meal except breakfast which except for the Bacon & Tomatos was top quality, Great variety to...

Decepcionante selección para este restaurante. Si había cualquier especiales no nos ofrecieron. Menú básico muy - patatas fritas con todo.

For £14.95 this was an amazing afetrnoon tea. Had to book in the morning or in advance- well worth it.

a very good solo meal on my last night, very good steak, delicious pannacotta, friendly and efficient service, reasonably priced

The food was good, at reasonable prices, and the service was friendly, if a little bit slow. We were seated immediately with no reservation. Wheelchair accessible by lift.

We had two meals here and both were exceptional and reasonably priced. Well worth it, especially if you're staying at the hotel. Not worth the bother of finding anywhere in Skipton!

The quality of the buffet breakfast is much better than many hotels I've been to. The food is hot and well-cooked. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Evening meal was very good too. Enjoyed two courses with wine whilst watching the barges and swans on the canal. Prices and quality of food excellent for a hotel.

All the food served in this restaurant was of an excellent quality. The dinner menu had a large choice and the breakfast menu was extensive with as many trips to the hot buffet as you wished.

The menu is extensive, with a wide choice of food. The food is very well cooked & presented & the staff are excellent & friendly

We were pleasantly surprised by the Black Swan. Much better than the average hotel restaurant I was expecting. All our meals were lovely, the view over the canal and rolling hills is very peaceful, and the wait staff were friendly and professional.A table inside the conservatory is a must, although they were far from busy when we dined on a Saturday night.

WE ate here as part of a hotel package. It is a lovely setting overlooking the canal and the hills beyond. Service is friendly and efficient and the food is cooked to order and very good.

Lovely to eat by the canal and watch the barges go by. The food was more that acceptable with the specials being lovely.

beautiful views and nice atmosphere, attentive staff and a good choice on the menu and the prices are reasonable

A good selection of choices all freshly prepared and sourced locally, very pleasant though ate far too much, breakfast was a buffet, local bacon, sausage, eggs etc served in the conservatory

We had a three course meal overlooking the canal. The food was beautifully served and was delicious, every bit of it. The service was very good

We stayed here for a weekend, but the restaurant is open to non-residents, and I would certainly recommend it. Small menu, so limited choice, but what there is is beautifully prepared and presented and really tasty - generous portions too!

We stayed ay the hotel and ate here every night. The food is high class and lots of choices for various tastes and wallets. The staff are attentive and always willing to help.

This restaurant overlooks the canal with the hills in the distance you have plenty to watch on a clear evening. The food is good and well cooked and presented.

The conservatory at the Baby Swan proved a great venue for a meal, with an interesting 'living flame' gas fire providing a focal point (though the warmth it supplied meant it soon needed to be turned down), as we ate on a wild and wet November evening. The food was very good and the choice wide.The staff were attentive and helpful turning a meal into a very satisfying experience. Breakfast the next morning was hearty and well prepared and it was lovely to look out onto the fast flowing canal and the fell-side beyond where sheep were grazing and rabbits hopping about.

Lovely food and good service. Helpful and friendly staff. The Baby Swan is next to the canal - a peaceful surrounding.

I have stayed in Rendezvous a number of times and I have dined there while staying. The food is usually very good, but when there are large groups in the dinner service is slow, the food is not always hot and the food is a not consistent in quality. When it is quiet however it is lovely!

What an excellent venue for a meal; Canalside Conservatory with rural views; Varied menu; respectable portions; a pianist (sometimes) and very helpful and attentive staff. What more can I say.

We ate here while staying at the hotel, in preference to dining elsewhere. Lovely canal-side restaurant, excellent cuisine with lovely vegetarian options, delightful staff and service.

The Conservatory in the Baby Swan Restaurant provides great views of the canal & surrounding countryside whilst serving excellent food at a reasonable price. The Mussels in a garlic cream sauce were absolutely delicious as were the mains which we enjoyed on the two occasions we dined there. The service was first class & the ambience was very peaceful & relaxing. Ideal for a romantic dinner or birthday treat. Highly recommended.

I was warned to expect a delay, because many of my fellow-guests had ignored their booked times, and had all arrived at once.As it happened, I was seated immediately and with a barely-noticeable delay, my wine and food orders were taken. I did not have to wait long for either.The tables in the canalside conservatory have pleasant views and would be very nice indeed in good weather, which sadly I did not have. It was very comforting to have the hillside views, to see the rain beating onto the canal and to hear it drumming on the roof, yet to feel warm and cosy inside. Not at all unpleasant. The menu has a slightly dated feel about it, but you dont mind in this slightly dated old hotel. I enjoyed the prawn cocktail and shepherd's pie. Wine list is quite varied with a range of prices starting very reasonably. All the staff were polite and friendly, yet speedy and efficient. With a few touches this restaurant could be great. It lacks a certain finesse and the menu could do with an overhaul, but perhaps on reflection it is right for this hotel in this setting.

Good breakfast choices. They do Afternoon Tea but we were not there during this time to be able to take part. We stayed two nights, and on the second night we ate in the Baby Swan. the location was good, in the conservatory looking over the canal and rolling hills. The food was freshly cooked when you ordered. Good value for money.

great ambiance & the staff were on the ball & very pleasant. Overlooking the canal gives you a moving landscape during dinner

family party meal in the hotel conservatory with afternoon three course meal. Excellent food, good service in pleasant surroundings overlooking the canal with pleasure cruisers up and down the canal all day, many walkers, lots of ducks and swans for entertainment.

Amazong setting in the conservatory area overlooking the canal beautiful menu and choice of food I like how you can have a carafe of wine which was fantastic

Good menu choice, excellent service, lovely food, reasonably priced and beautifully served - the baby swans are a bonus!

We decided to stay at our favourite hotel and eat both dinner and breakfast there. The meals are so delicious and such a variety on the menu. Breakfasts are so varied, you can have anything from cereals, continental to a full breakfast if you fancy. Tried to keep on my diet but failed. Would do this again and have the full package. The Conservatory seating is very good and the scenery beautiful. The evening and morning waiting staff are so friendly and helpful. Can't wait to visit again later in the year.

We have eaten both breakfast and dinner at the Baby Swan and simply can't fault it - great food well cooked and lovely staff. It's good.

This is a hotel restaurant where you can sit in the conservatory alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Whilst enjoying your meal you can watch both swans and narrow boats glide by. There are lovely views of the surrounding hills and you feel well away from the main roads. There was a busy feel to the place for dinner. I guess most of the clients are hotel guests but it feels like a proper restaurant. The menu was varied and the food nicely presented and tasty. All the staff were friendly, some seemed a bit inexperienced but that was made up for by their positive attitude.

I lost my gran last week. We held the funeral tea at the rendezvous in skipton. It was a Beutiful 3 course meal the food was excellent the service was first class and the hotel is warm and welcoming. they really helped me through this hard time just like they did when I buried my grandad a few year ago and had the same tea. Lyndsey was a star ThankYou to all the staff for making this hard time a little easier. There the best ThankYou

I lost my gran last week. We held the funeral tea at the rendezvous in skipton. It was a Beutiful 3 course meal the food was excellent the service was first class and the hotel is warm and welcoming. they really helped me through this hard time just like they did when I buried my grandad a few year ago and had the same tea then at rendezvous. Lyndsey was a star ThankYou to all the staff for making this hard time a little easier. There the best ThankYou

Nice restaurant adjacent to the Leeds-Liverpool Canal with lovely rustic views of the Dales rolling hills, sheep grazing, and water wildlife gently floating by. Bill is in charge - he is very hospitable and helpful. The menu is not extensive but has a good choice of fish and meat and other local offerings at reasonable prices. The ice creams are just fantastic. We are staying in the Rendezvous Hotel which owns the restaurant and will be dining here a good few times.

This restaurant has to have one of the most beautiful views in the Dales. The hotel 'Rendezvous' is alongside a quiet stretch of the Leeds-Liverpool canal. Its 'Baby Swan' restaurant (open evenings only) has tables overlooking the water, with wonderful views. We were seated promptly, and our order taken quickly. Each course was delicious, and beautifully presented, with generous portions. The staff were very cheerful and efficient. Would certainly recommend this restaurant for a special evening meal.