The Narrow Boat
📍 Victoria St, Skipton BD23 1JE, UK
About The Narrow Boat
The Narrow Boat is a popular bar and eatery nestled on Victoria Street in the charming market town of Skipton. Boasting an impressive Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from nearly a thousand reviews, it's celebrated for its inviting atmosphere and exceptional culinary offerings. Guests consistently praise its relaxed ambience, making it an ideal spot to unwind after exploring Skipton.
Visitors to The Narrow Boat can expect a superb selection of both food and drink. The menu is renowned for its hearty, flavoursome dishes, with the Guinness Steak Pie frequently highlighted as a standout favourite. Beyond delicious meals, the bar offers an extensive range of beverages, including a remarkable twenty different tap lines with eight dedicated to cask ales, ensuring there's something to suit every taste. The friendly and communicative staff contribute significantly to the pleasant experience, creating a welcoming environment that is also famously dog-friendly.
Visiting Information
The Narrow Boat welcomes guests Monday to Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The venue offers wheelchair accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for all patrons. For convenience, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments are all accepted.
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📍 Victoria St, Skipton BD23 1JE, UK
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Showing 5 of 961 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
Just had a super evening meal at the narrow boat! The Guinness Steak Pie was outstanding - probably the best I have ever had! My wife and child also enjoyed their meals. The ambience is pleasant and relaxing. We certainly felt nicely chilled out! Staff were friendly and communicative.. always happy to help! We will happily come again to this establishment.
Me and my family loved the food here! Smashed burgers , pies etc so much choice. Not to mention the Huge drinks choices too! 20 different lines and 8 are cask! You don’t see that in many places
One of the worst meals I’ve had in a while. Me and my partner came for lunch and ordered tacos and a burger. Service was really nice but food took a while to arrive. The tacos were absolutely disgusting there is no other word for it. And my partner’s burger was okay but they forgot the bacon and salad on the side. My taco was served with a weird watery sauce instead of the chimichurri mentioned in the menu. I would say good place for a drink but avoid for food !
Amazing little place tucked away. Friendly staff, great seating/lighting and superb food. Dog friendly too. Small offering as it was Sunday but I knew that before I arrived. The Guinness steak pie was incredible, a huge portion and full of flavour, £16 but worth it. Nothing microwaved and great service. I struggled to move after I was so full! I Didn’t have an alcoholic drink but the coffee was excellent. The washroom was also nicely decorated and clean. Highly recommend.
Staff very helpful and informative.Special mention to the bar staff who took it upon themselves to draw a map of Skipton.Beer in great condition. Great visit.Not been for a few years but visited again. The bar has been moved and extended. The welcome was just as friendly by the female bar staff and the 2 different beers tried in superb condition .Food not tried.