Red Lion, Skipton

Nicely situated next to the river this pub had the feel of a manor house come pub/restaurant/hotel. The bar area where we sat had a few taxidermy items. It was probably the one room where the tables and chairs looked a little tired. The dining room and the barn-like function room looked quite smart. The patio alongside the river was large, partly covered and would be a good place to spend a summer evening. The service seemed friendly. On handpull there was Theakston’s Best Bitter (a good pint), Theakston’s Light, Copper Dragon and Timothy Taylor Landlord.