The Boat House Bar
📍 19 Coach St, Skipton BD23 1LH, UK
About The Boat House Bar
The Boat House Bar is a highly-rated canal-side establishment located in the picturesque Yorkshire town of Skipton. Boasting an impressive Google rating of 4.6/5 stars from hundreds of reviews, it’s a favourite spot for both locals and visitors seeking a relaxed atmosphere. Its prime location next to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal offers charming views and the perfect setting to unwind and watch the boats go by.
Guests frequently praise the bar for its fantastic selection of real ales, diverse beers, and refreshing ciders. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are often highlighted for their helpful recommendations, ensuring a pleasant experience for all. With popular outdoor seating right by the water, it’s an ideal place to enjoy a drink, especially at sunset, and soak up the unique Skipton ambiance.
Visiting Information
The Boat House Bar welcomes visitors seven days a week, opening daily from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM. The venue is committed to accessibility, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom for guest convenience. For payment, customers can easily use credit cards, debit cards, or NFC, offering flexible options for everyone.
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📍 19 Coach St, Skipton BD23 1LH, UK
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Showing 5 of 732 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
Fabulous place to sit and watch the world go bye. They have a great selection of real ales and with the benches outside a brilliant place to see the sunset. Friendly staff with a good knowledge of the ale helps. Definitely recommend this place.
Great little spot right by the canal. Good selection of beers on offer and a handy outside seating area for those who want to soak up the Yorkshire weather — or have a smoke! Ideal place to grab a drink while waiting for a canal boat ride, or just to sit back and watch the world go by. Relaxed atmosphere and a lovely setting. Well worth a stop if you're in the area.
A great pub, in the banks of the canal with awesome beer choices and cider. Great to sit with the windows wide open or outside next to the canal. Defo recommend.
This was a fantastic bar for drinking, with a top notch location right by the iconic Leeds-Liverpool canal! The bar even channels the canal in its decorations, frames have messages to create an atmosphere and the counter is classily presented. There are a lot of unique beers to try, staff are lovely and outside seating is so nice even kept sheltered!
Great selection of beers supported by dining options of Pork Scratchings and Scampi Fries, plenty of room to park your canal boat nearby.