The Narrow Boat in Craven

Came upon this pub at lunch time by chance. A huge selection of beers - we were spoilt for choice. A varied lunch time menu of small plates, sandwiches, sharing plates and burgers The young lady at the bar was friendly and welcoming. The pub had a lovely ambience and background music. Clean and tidy. Dog friendly. We had a fish butty and a beef with crispy onions ciabatta. Both delicious. Will definitely return again and again. Well done team.

Visited for early evening meal, 5 adults and a tiddler. Very helpful, friendly staff, food was very nice and large portions. Would recommend .

We regularly go to the Narrow Boat for drinks, as the range of beers is among the best in Skipton, but this was the first time we have eaten since the refurbishment. The small plates menu is superb, and 3 plates for £18 is a great price and as vegetarians we still had enough to choose from. Behind the bar, Dan is always welcoming and friendly, and took the time out to chat with us while clearing the table. We are spoiled for food choice in Skipton, but the Narrow Boat is certainly now high up the list.

came on my break to try the brisket hot dog , can't fault it . Full of flavour . service was really good aswell . this place is a hidden gem and well worth a visit

Great selection of Kirkstall Beer Ales - can’t fault that. Food - that’s a different story. Not good, below average. Tasteless, unimaginative, frozen ingredients, deep fried. Not cheap either. I had the Jerk Chicken salad. Chicken very dry and salad was dull and bland. There were 9 of us eating - not one of us would go back for food. Service left a lot to be desired too. If you want a pint and a packet of crisps, go. If you want food, don’t bother. There are much better places to eat in Skipton. Shame really as we were all looking forward to it.

We arrived for our reserved table for 6 at 2pm. The Erdinger on draft caught my eye and definitely didn’t disappoint, such a smooth pint to enjoy whilst browsing the food menu. Instantly I was drawn to the homemade guinnes steak pie, I mean what better way to line the stomach before a night on the sesh! When the food arrived it was like love at first sight ( check the picture and you’ll understand what I mean ). The portion was massive, you literally couldn’t fit anymore filling within the steak pie! The steak, veg and chips were cooked to perfection! This was my first visit to The Narrow Boat and definitely not the last! Highly recommend! Big shout out to the head Chef! Thank you

Great beer but terrible food. I ordered a Thai Green Curry which was awful and bore no resemblance to an actual Thai Green Curry. I suspect it was stir fried vegetables with some chillis and curry powder.

I’m a skipton resident and have just had one of the best experiences for food and drink Staff very friendly Steak baguette with chips onion rings with a choice of pepper corn or blue cheese sauce I choose the pepper Absolutely delicious I really recommend you try this place Three swords brewed by Kirkstall a great beer

Two things you should be made aware of: 1. since Sep 2023 this is no longer part of the Market Towns Taverns chain (despite still featuring on MTT's website !) but owned by Kirkstall Brewery 2. the pub food policy is to bring your starter and main AT THE SAME TIME "because of the way the kitchen is set up", a practice I find completely unaceptable. The Narrow Boat was my favourite Skipton pub for many years but I shan't be going there again.

My wife and I paid a visit here today having been told it had been taken over by Kirkstall brewery last August. We found a great little pub with friendly helpful staff. The beer and lager were to a good standard. The place has been tastefully refurbished and was friendly and comfortable. Food is served and we are tempted to try something off the menu in the future

The best pub in Skipton. Great ales; great atmosphere; great staff; great clientele. A pub that you don't want to leave. Highly recommended.

Fabulous food. All clean plates. Bonus dog friendly. We needed to change time. It was no problem. We loved it . We will return.

Wow the homemade pie was beautiful worth a visit and not that expensive. Cask beers are brilliant good selection

We only went for drinks but the place looked really nice inside and the staff were friendly . Plenty of outside seating reasonably priced.

My wife and I both had a haddock butty and chips. The haddock arrived between two large slices of unbuttered bread which were about three times the size of the fish. The bread had, for some reason, been put on a griddle to produce black lines on it, giving the bread a burnt taste. Some weeks ago my wife had had a fettucine dish at the Narrow Boat containing chicken which had also been unpleasantly charred on the griddle. Could I suggest that the Narrow Boat invests in some wire wool and cleans this griddle regularly and before the environmental health people pay their next visit? I have tried to contact Market Town Taverns who own this pub chain but their website only has fictional email addresses and using the form gets no reply.

Be Aware Very Rude Poorly Trained Staff However good the range of ales are in this pub and the food however superb, our visit was entirely ruined by an outburst from a bar tender who was frankly extremely rude and aggressive. Her manner was abrupt from the start and then relapsed into rudeness and aggression. I really don't expect this from such a centrally placed popular pub and eatery. I was frankly shocked.

Came for last meal of holiday very disappointed so steak stated it came with mushrooms there wasn’t any Gammon was charcoaled said came with pineapple there wasn’t any the peppercorn sauce was like water then ordered pudding brownie put in microwave to long had gone hard at the bottom homemade cheesecake more like Iceland special bland and no flavour wasn’t asked was everything ok till we had last bite of pudding by this stage couldn’t be bothered going thru the issues waste of £60 I asked the woman was the cheesecake homemade she snapped yes to then go and bitch about it in the kitchen where we could hear would be 1 star but the chutney was nice

Superb hospitality, Shannon and team deserve high praise. Chef special of sea bream, as well as Salmon fettuccine was worthy of a Michelin star restaurant. My Chicken and bacon pie was huge and worthy of feeding a King! Great surroundings, choice of vegetarian meals to high standard, should be a bistro not just a gastro pub. Wide choice of hand pulled and craft beers, fine wines and family friendly. Been many times. Deserves supporting and promoting. Paul Davies frtca CiM Historian.

Went with work colleagues . Booked a table of 11... which wasn't quite big enough, so we had to add another table and chair. This was the only real drawback as the food came promptly and was delicious. The place was really busy however the staff were very attentive. A good experience all round, thank you

I've been here before and liked it so I decided to bring my daughter and her BF here for lunch. We ordered drinks and sat down to peruse the menu. I ordered food at the bar and was told there's a 50% discount on food for January. Great! Unfortunately due to 'the stupid till' the lovely lady could not apply the discount so I had to pay full price. I would've been fine not knowing about the discount, but because I was told about it and then told I couldn't have it, it left a bad taste. The food was okay but the sauce and gravy arrived a few minutes after. We chose not to have desert and left for a wander around beautiful Skipton.

First visit to Skipton. If, like me, you're a lover of real ale, this is paradise. So many great pubs and micro pubs and this one is right up at the top. Fantastic selection of perfectly kept cask ales complementing a great food menu. Super-friendly owners too. Setting the benchmark! Look forward to a return visit soon.

Visited during Yorkshire Day celebrations with friends. Lovely pub and would highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of real ale.

Great beer and food. Pie and peas, fish sandwich and vegan pizza all well rated by the family. Worth seeking out this place down the side street near the canal.

Great place, a little off the beaten track but worth hunting out for a really good menu. Had a Chicken club sandwich and it was amazing. Very Fresh, huge doorstep wedges of bread and a fabulous chicken breast properly cooked on a grill. Nice range...

After a nice walk around Skipton Castle, we wanted a quick bite to eat and a drink.. we liked the look of the Narrow boat so went in, checked they were dog friendly, very pleased that they were.. the staff were really friendly and let...

Had a family meal here and it was delicious. Good portion size, great service and great food. Would recommend for anyone visiting Skipton

We went on Bank Holiday Monday to this place. It had a lovely ambience and friendly service. We ordered burger with chips and the nachos with beef chili. The food was delicious. This place has a good selection of beers too. We would return here...

Called for lunch and it was delicious! Proper and I mean proper chips and battered fish,luckily I opted for a small portion as there was plenty. Can definitely recommend, staff were lovely too

We visited The Narrow Boat for a drink at the end of our last night in Skipton, and we wished we'd gone earlier. It's a very welcoming place with a lovely ambience - plenty of seating inside when other nearby bars were full, with candles...

I used to come here regularly for food and good beer . I ended up walking out today without even buying a drink. Absolute shambles! A one hour wait for food and try getting served at the bar.it’s run by useless 18 year olds ....

We often eat and drink at the narrowboat, maybe today was the last time ! Always great food and service until today. My husband had scampi and chips - perfect I had roast chicken and seasonal veg - mine was lovely if you wanted mainly...

There was a restricted menu due to it being a bank holiday, otherwise it would have been 5/5 The flatbread was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. However the fishfinger baguette stole the show. Beautifully cooked in batter with tartar sauce! Delicious!

Called in for lunch. Good selection of beers and the Xmas lunch in a baton with chips and the soup and roll for the wife was really good and not overpriced. Would return if in the area again.

A freezing cold day in Skipton. A warm welcome at the narrow boat though. Scampi with proper chips, not frozen, and hot pork pie with proper soaked mushy peas. A wide selection of keg and cask beers, including fruit beer on draught, my favourite tipple....

Extremely disappointed with this place, hoping this was part of the local real ale scene. However it is a restaurant that happens to sell real ales. The prices are outrageous compared to other venues in the town, expect to pay at least 25% more than...

Thank goodness for the excellent beer…. Food (chicken roganjosh or should I say vegetable roganjosh with a couple of pieces of griddled chicken) was poor. Arrived cold and sent back to be microwaved!!!! Extremely disappointed …staff disinterested.

I had eaten elsewhere but was looking for a decent pint of beer, and my CAMRA guide had this one listed. It was early evening on a Sunday and the place was very quiet - much quieter than other pubs I'd passed. It was a...

Lovely atmosphere, comfortable chairs and helpful staff. However the food was variable. Prawn starters good but meat pie very poor. Meat far from tender and pastry not cooked through. Even the chips were disappointing but the sticky toffee pudding ensured a good end to a...

Visited with friends arriving at 8-50 and placed order including a coffee but was told by very rude staff that hot drinks stopped at 9-00. They then demanded payment for the rest of the order. We walked out and won't be going back as there...

Stopped in at the narrow boat, and managed to get a table. This pub only sells craft beers and lagers. They have a nice menu and the food was good. I have been in several places in skipton whilst on holiday and the narrow boat...

Thanks, Tripadvisor, for recommending this pub which we would never have found otherwise. Super selection of beers and ciders, small but delicious range of meals and excellent service. My wife said her chicken Caesar salad was the best she’s ever had ( and she’s had...

A friend and I enjoyed a rustic flatbread and side salad in the shade outside and thoroughly enjoyed it.

This was our first visit to this pub. Me and my family were made to feel welcome and at home. The pie and chips were great

Nice bar with mostly friendly staff, extensive range of drinks although not always local. Food is always top class make sure you check the specials board, we have had several great nibbles off there including prawns and some amazing croquettes.

The narrow boat is my favourite pub in Skipton for various reasons. Firstly the staff are always welcoming and friendly and helpful. They have a great selection of drinks and a good food menu. During this pandemic we have been very careful and followed the...

Went for dinner early on Saturday evening with no booking but still had tables free. Tables were well spaced and COVID precautions were good. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was excellent! Generous portion sizes and delicious.

Friendly and professional staff who have worked hard to make this a covid sade environment where you can enjoy a drink without fretting about distancing. Still a good range of real ale too.

I have visited The Narrow Boat several times during the pandemic and have always felt safe due to the friendly staff working their socks off to comply with the regulations.I don't know what they are paid but I'm sure it isnt enough.If all establishments were...

was it six months since we'd seen our friends? We agreed it probably was at least that long. We could not have chosen a better place to meet u. Great food, lovely beer and Pat and Lorraine are the best. You can't go out with...

We stopped here twice during a three day visit to Skipton, the food was good quality pub grub, the wine and cider very good and the service was fantastic and so friendly,I would definitely recommend.

Called in here on Monday night for a couple of beers after eating elsewhere. Covid measures 10/10 - wish all pubs could be this thorough Beer was great. Staff excellent and very knowledgeable about their real ales.

Really excellent food - pie portion was massive with delightful smooth mash. The halloumi and bean burger was lovely and very filling. Clear attention to social distancing and hygiene in these unusual times made for a relaxing meal. Highly recommended.

Lovely staff, good beer, well managed to ensure a safe environment. Food OK, we had the bean and halloumi burgers. Very generous but the burger itself was a bit bland. Overall, highly recommended if you're in the canal area of Skipton.

Slow service by friendly staff. Beer and alcohol beverages were lovely but food was lacking... small portions for what you pay and not much to the meal. Glad I went during the eat out the help our scheme as I would of been very let down.

Let us down, sold out of food. We booked early before we travelled, they rang us about 20 minutes before our arrival time to say that they had sold out. I would have thought that they would have less custom at the moment.

We ate here on Tuesday evening, due to eat out to help out this was a very popular place, this had a nock on effect to our evening as there was very little choice as they had sold out of most things.We did however have a lovely evening ( we hade the piri piri chicken, its not for you if you can't take the heat) and we enjoyed it.Good Covid measures as well and lovely friendly staff.

Nice dog friendly pub, very COVID safe and lovely staff, food was average apart from two desserts which were a bit hard and a flatbread that was also hard.

We visited the Narrow Boat on a wet Tuesday afternoon to take advantage of the Eat Out to Help Out deal. The food an service were both excellent and they were very well organised regarding COVID. The kids both had a fantastic toad in the hole meal with fresh veg whilst I enjoyed the cheese and bacon burger which was also delicious. My wife's open cheese on toast sandwich was als very good. I would definitely return and would heartily recommend the pub for a great lunch meal.

Great place, fully recommended. A lovely lady greeted us at the door & took our details per covid regulation. It was explained to us that it was table service on food/drink and a one way system to the toilets with a one in one out policy. Lots of hand sanitisers in place and tables being social distanced. We sat outside & felt very comfortable with the current situation going on in the world. Great selection of real ales & great food . Definitely return

All covid guidelines followed! Fabulous attentive staff and amazing food and drinks. Will definitely return and recommend!

Found this little gem hiding down an alley, felt like we were back in Rome. Where you often find the best restaurants hidden understated in narrow streets. Food was fresh , tasty and of a good standard. Staff were knowledgable friendly and worked well at managing the current restrictions which all restaurants have in place . We had the feta salad and fish cakes to start ,the salad came out perfect.Imyself personally take this as a sign that the kitchen cares about what they are creating. We then had peri peri chicken and the pork noodles which were delicious.

Lovely hideaway that we spotted. Called in for lunch. Great food beer spot on will definitely come back for more

Good food, good service and friendly staff.We were a group of 5 with 2 young children and accommodated with no problem which isn’t always the case.Food was perfect I ordered a roast to share with my 15month old the portion size bigger than average. The staff were brilliant really helpful with the children.The menu was good and varied with some cracking specials would definitely recommend.

Called in for a couple of drinks and was surprised by the large selection on offer. Staff were very friendly and efficient, didn't eat there but food looked good from what we saw. Will definitely be back on our next visit to Skipton.

Fantastic array of beers. A lovely place to enjoy your ale. A very calm and nice atmosphere. Only negative: Crisps are way too pricey at £1.70 a bag!

So I came on 5th of November. The place was REALLY quiet, but it was a Tuesday evening and Bonfire night. The pub looked lovely and pretty but it was really quiet and there was no atmosphere, which was a shame. I am putting it down to the day rather than the pub itself. Food was delicious and came quickly. Staff were friendly and very knowledgable about the items available.

We had an excellent meal and service today. The steak pie did not disappoint, good beers, lovely welcoming atmosphere. Thank you!

Went here with family whilst visiting Skipton. Lovely pub with a lot of character. Great selection of beers and wines at a good price. Good selection of bar food at a good prices! Will certainly return when visiting Skipton.

I love this bar, it always has such a great range of ales and I used to love the food too. Unfortunately over the last year it has gone from serving fantastic wholesome food (it's duck cassoulet was the best I have ever eaten) to serving burgers and pizzas like any other bar in the area. Prices too are a bit rich for what you get, £5.95 for a sandwich which doesn't even come with fries. A portion of Halloumi fries arrived with 10 small fries for £6.95! Come on Narrowboat, get yourself a chef with some imagination.

Came here with my mum and got the best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had. At a tenner you really can’t go wrong and the beef was just 👍👍👍

Stopped off for some drinks with the family. Nice atmosphere, great array of local and international beers. Had food envy watching the couple on the next table, polishing off some gorgeous looking chilli beef nachos. Love the smart and relaxed interior.

Just popped in for a quick drink and was pleasantly surprised. Lovely little boozer with a good range of ales. It was nice and quiet. We didn't eat but the food looked great and the menu was good. Glad we popped in.

No idea what the food is like as we ordered an hour ago and we’re still sat here waiting for our meals. Wouldn’t mind but they’re only burgers and sandwiches...

Thanks, Tripadvisor, for letting us know about the Narrow Boat; it is quite well hidden! Staff are friendly, and serve a great range of beers. The specials board- like the beer- changes regularly; my wife and I both had Tabasco fish tacos, which were delicious, and big portions of crispy skin-on fries. Buzzy and cheerful atmosphere- will be back!

Looks like this pub has been 'gentrified' and it is paying the price. To be fair, the beers were good. The food has to be the worst I have experienced for some time. Dry, uninteresting burger, Thai green curry that came as a jalfresi (but didn't live up to that description either), cremated fish and chips and overcooked salmon coated in a barbecue type sauce with heavily battered and overcooked prawns posing as miso salmon. Two meals were not charged for following our complaints, but arguably we would have been justified in not paying anything.

Had a quick lunch here on a rainy Wednesday. Brisket sandwiches were excellent and the bar is stocked with a great beer selction.

The Narrow Boat has a few vegan options, including trio of falafel served with spicy couscous, chickpea and jackfruit burger and pizza. I visited with friends on a Friday night, as they take bookings then (not on Saturdays). The place is a proper pub, with plenty of dining areas, so we sat in the large dining room to the right of the front door.

The beer choices cover a broad range and I am sure everyone could find something to try. My choices seemed to be well,looked after . They need to advertise presence better.

Well kept beer but food average and poor service. Happy to take food order but when ordered sweet they said long wait because large party Inn. How long does it take to prepare one children's sweet which was then dilevered to the wrong table. Not good enough plenty of other choices in Skipton. When it arrived looked like it had been thrown on plate

Stumbled across this place and was pleasantly surprised. Menu was good and varied with a mix of fusion foods. Beer was really nice and well kept. Place was clean and staff friendly and helpful.

Been here before. Not changed at all.monday was very busy but once everyone had gone back to work it was very quiet. Menu could do with a change. Good choice of beers. Nice outdoor area in the alley.

I came to this pub as we were part of a large group of friends who met here for drinks and a meal on a Saturday evening. Loved the selection of beers and particularly the Ilkley stout. The pub provided a decent meal and all enjoyed themselves a great deal.

Loved this place since it opened, and missed it when we moved to Scotland! We go every chance we get but it is only every couple of months now.

Skipton is full of good pubs, that provide good food. The Narrow Boat is one of them. However, I was disappointed to wait almost 40 minutes for a sandwich and pie & mushy peas at lunchtime. Was even more disappointed to be treated in such an off-hand manner, by the young woman whom I asked, about the whereabouts of our food, having waited 25 minutes already. Her response was curt- “we’re very busy”. No apology, no offer to check up on status of our order, unlike the young man who we subsequently asked. He was polite and helpful. When it did arrive, the food was tasty and portions daily generous.

A great atmosphere, beautiful food, dog friendly, real ales, people watching from the mezzanine also highly recommended.

I was invited to a friend's 50th birthday party here recently, it's a lovely pub, a lovely atmosphere, the food served was excellent and the gin menu was also very good, I didn't get chance to sample the prosecco cocktails but maybe I will have to go back another night and do that! All in all,a very good night, in a very nice pub/bar.

Great pub-restaurant in an impressive old building. Super range of beers and a menu card that manages to combine comfortable familiarity with novelty and range of tastes. My carnivore partner managed to order a mushroom burger without noticing the V for vegetarian . . and thoroughly enjoyed it! Dog welcoming too. Only thing I don't get is why it's called the narrow boat as it's at least fifty yards from the canal :-)

Came for drinks nice little spot just next to Oakleys were we ate food. Might try here next looked good!

We popped in to grab a drink and a late lunch however was told that they stopped serving at 2.30 and start again at 5.30. It was a Friday so that’s fair enough. We stayed for a couple of drinks as the selection was very good. It also allows dogs in which is a big tick for us.

This is a very welcoming bar to visit the staff very friendly and the beers we had very good Other drinks to be had as well . We did not have food but it looked good .

Recommend by local pub and specials board and menu looked good. Mains around £11. But include no veg. Salads and seasonal vegetables available as sides around £4. Food very nice but left feeling disappointed and underfed.

Visited here for lunch whilst on holiday with friends. Popped in by chance and so pleased we did, great food, fresh, and freshly cooked, very tasty, hot and beautifully presented, great service too, its so hard to find service with a smile these days, well done The Narrow Boat.

Good friendly pub serving good food but with a very relaxed atmosphere. Just like being in your own local.

Popped in one Monday evening and got a table no problem. The menu isn't big but there's enough on there for all. We had a burger meal, steak and ale pie and the chicken schnitzel. All came well presented and hot. We all enjoyed what we had. Nice friendly atmosphere. Portion sizes we good and the price wasn't out of the way. If ever we're back in Skipton, we'll go again.

We visit Skipton quite regularly, and have tried most of the pubs on the high street, but have been disappointed in what we have found.

Nice welcome from the staff on Sunday evening when we popped in with the dog for a few drinks. Dog welcome on Tuesday when we popped in for dinner. No atmosphere as Tuesdays are ‘closed’ in Skipton. The chicken curry was very poor. tasteless and full of chickpeas.

Came here for an evening meal with family.

Came across the Narrow Boat by sheer chance. Sat outside on a lovely afternoon, under the colonnades at the front. Really friendly and welcoming bar staff. We had some smashing food at a very reasonable price. Will visit again next time we are in the area. This place is a real gem.

We were to the restaurant 5th Sept 2018, Very good food, BUT a yappy small dog spoils the peace and quiet and the meal - 45 minutes of bark bark bark. We informed the bar staff or our annoyance. The bar sign says 'well behaved dogs welcome' but they agreed, this was a real nuisance. Another small dog was on the seats at table level, not on the floor. So, I will not recommend or be back, a real shame as the food was very good. Owners should control their dogs when in public - especially when in a restaurant. The Narrow Boat owners should tell dog owners to go if their dog can't sit down on the floor and be quiet.

We called here with the dog and sat outside as it was such a lovely evening. The food was nice although what stops it getting 5 is that I had the curry which was very tasty and paid extra for chicken. The chicken amounted to a a few pieces and wasn't with the extra