| has an extensive range of public houses, bars and | | | | a former dentists, Nosh initially brought back |
| restaurants that are regularly visited by locals and | | | | some unhappy memories of my childhood! One |
| tourists alike, but with so many to choose from | | | | glimpse of the stylish décor, though, combined |
| how do you decide where to eat? | | | | with a couple of pre-meal cocktails in 25 below |
| I have lived in Skipton for 31 years so far with a | | | | soon made me forget about my bad experiences! |
| rather healthy appetite, so without further ado, | | | | Serving excellent, well presented fresh food and |
| here are my recommendations for where to dine | | | | deliciously delectable desserts (not sure my |
| in Skipton! | | | | dentist would approve) it comes highly |
| Sam Houston’s, Water Street, Skipton | | | | recommended, both for couples and groups |
| Sam’s back was the message earlier this | | | | starting a night out. |
| year and yes he’s back with a bang! Sam | | | | Aeolos, Cavendish Street, Skipton |
| Houston’s originally opened its doors over | | | | I recently dined at Aeolos for the first time |
| 20 years ago bringing Tex Mex to the Gateway | | | | several weeks ago. It is situated away from the |
| to the Yorkshire Dales. After temporarily closing | | | | High Street, and as a result it is sometimes |
| earlier this year, Sam’s re-opened under | | | | overlooked by hungry diners, like myself, who |
| new management who pride themselves on | | | | want a quick meal with their partner. |
| serving fresh, affordable Mexican food in | | | | That said, now I have visited it is certainly a place |
| traditional surroundings. | | | | I wouldn’t forget in a hurry and I would |
| 20 years on it’s fiesta time again in Sunny | | | | definitely make the effort to go back! The old |
| Skipton! | | | | Victorian building has been decorated |
| Emporio Italia, Mill Bridge, Skipton | | | | sympathetically with pergolas, vines and grapes |
| Emporio Italia is a great place to go for evening | | | | but still keeps all its beautiful grand house features. |
| meals as well as a tasty lunch in Skipton. It aims | | | | As Skipton’s only Greek restaurant, |
| to build on the solid reputation already established | | | | complete with dancing and traditional plate |
| by their sister restaurant in nearby town Ilkley. | | | | smashing, this place really comes alive. |
| The place is authentic Italian throughout, from the | | | | The Meze is certainly not for the faint hearted |
| background music to the red neckerchiefs worn | | | | but highly recommended! |
| by the chefs and the dried provisions for sale on | | | | Canalside, Coach Street, Skipton |
| shelves. The food is delicious, but the staff's | | | | Formally the Waterfront Nightclub and previously |
| abundant enthusiasm makes it taste even better! | | | | The Barge (before my time!) the Canalside |
| Lunch of Pizza or Pasta is around £6. Dinner | | | | is set in one of Skipton’s landmark buildings |
| offers early bird menu, Pizza / Pasta or more | | | | on the bank of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. It |
| individual options from £7 upwards. | | | | offers an excellent Sunday lunch for friends and |
| At Emporio Italia you might end up thinking you | | | | couyples with great value early bids’ |
| are on a gondola in Venice! | | | | deals through the week. For reasonably priced |
| Nosh, Newmarket Street, Skipton | | | | dining it doesn’t come much better than |
| Following the move from Devonshire Place to its | | | | this! |
| current location within the Boutique 25 restaurant, | | | | |