The Swan Inn - Menu

Thai Basil

➤ 1 Cavendish Street, Craven, United Kingdom, BD23 2AB

Thai • Asian • Vegan • Vegetarian

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"Thai Basil is the best restaurant in Skipton, which we have frequented regularly since it first opened in 2011. We have always been made to feel very welcome by the Thai family who run the restaurant. The food has always been excellent and the staff attentive and caring, we felt looked after , more often than not being treated to a free dessert, by lovely Pat and her husband. Last year, Pat and her husband moved to the Kings at Clitheroe, and friends of theirs took over the running of Thai Basil in Skipton. I have submitted previous excellent 5 star reviews of Thai Basil, on this occasion I have given the restaurant 3 stars for one reason only, being told we had to vacate our table in 5/10 minutes, immediately after our plates had been cleared. I had booked our table (for 6 for a birthday celebration) three weeks in advance, for 6.30pm Saturday. At the time of booking there were two other bookings, one for 6.00 and one for either 7 or 7.30. I made the booking in person, when dining there one lunchtime. At no time was I told there would be a time limit on our stay, not when booking, not on arrival, or by telephone before arriving. We arrived on time at 6.30. our starters arrived about 7.00, and our mains probably towards 7.30. At 8.05, when still finishing our drinks, the young waitress came to our table and said we would need to leave in 5/10 minutes. 90 minutes is not very long for a party of 6 to have a celebratory meal. I complained and was told by the young server that she did not want to tell us to leave but had been told by the more senior server that she had to. I then spoke to the more regular server and complained , he did not apologise or explain. I told him (with whom I had made the booking in person) we would leave when we were ready, as at no point had we been told our booking was time limited. It was clear that they had overbooked, to accommodate a party of 16. Our table must have been booked out again at 8pm for diners who were waiting in the entrance hall. I was very disappointed by our experience. and was tempted to remove the optional service charge which is now automatically added to your billI but didn 't as the food and service had been good. I know this would not have happened if Pat and her husband were still in charge. It spoiled what should have been an excellent night out."

The Tempest Arms

➤ Elslack, BD23 3AY, Craven, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"I won a Facebook competition for a free night here in a whirlpool suite. it was amazing that eating was nice, especially the puppies in a sawn and stylton sauce! hubby had to begin deaf breast and then the bolton abbey lamb chops! he said it was the best thing he ever had. a cheeseboard and then weeping to follow! the service we received was fantastic! we felt very welcome and did not hurry when we asked for a delay in front of the cheeseboard. the whirlpool suite was amazing. we sat until late with the feenlicht up and relaxing. we're coming back. thanks to Veronica and martin"

Slaters Arms

➤ Crag Lane, BD20 9DE, Craven, United Kingdom

Soup • Fish • Steak • Seafood

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"What a wonderful discovery! While on our canal holiday, we docked at Low Bradley on a sunny Sunday afternoon and ventured into Bradley in search of a pub. We were thrilled to come across the Slaters, with its amazing patio perfect for a sunny day and possibly the best view I've ever seen from a pub patio. Dogs were welcome to sit outside, with plenty of water bowls provided for them. It felt a bit like a dog show, especially when we joined the crowd with our two Newfoundlands! After enjoying a couple of drinks, we took our dogs back to the boat and returned to the Slaters for dinner. We were lucky to snag a table as they were fully booked, a testament to the quality of the food. The menu offered something for everyone, from fresh fish to steaks, great vegetarian options, and Sunday roasts on the specials board. My spinach ricotta lasagne was delicious, and my partner's fish and chips disappeared in no time. The portions were generous, so we had to skip dessert, although we did indulge in a delicious garlic bread starter. I couldn't help but notice a person at the next table enjoying the homemade New York cheesecake, which looked amazing and came in a huge portion. It's funny how some really slim people can eat so much! Overall, the Slaters Arms is a fantastic pub with delicious food. I have to give a special shoutout to the landlord and landlady, who despite being busy, were friendly and welcoming, taking the time to chat with everyone. It was a refreshing change. The Slaters Arms has my vote, and we will definitely return, even though it's not particularly close to home."

The Woolly Sheep Inn

➤ 38 Sheep Street, BD23 1HY, Craven, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Seafood • British

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"we visited for the first time today. a nice warm welcome, friendly attentive team and excellent eating. between us we had the belly pork roast dinner, banger-mash (which I added a super yorkshire pudding), billionaire cheesecake and salted caramel tea. nothing but good things to say about everything. timmy taylor rental dark on cask was also the perfect pint. dog-friendly and excellent. we are coming back to the final. the booking has recommended us, it is a busy pub and right."

Coopers Cafe

➤ 6-8 Belmont Street, BD23 1RP, Craven, United Kingdom

Vegan • Coffee • British • Vegetarian

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"What a lovely little Cafe.....superb coffee , excellent food and a happy welcome , what more could you ask. They were even very happy to cater for my unusual request for a mix of two different menu choices. The cakes are amazing aswell. So when in Skipton ‘Coopers’ is a must visit !"