‘Lovely’ West Yorkshire pub ‘unlikely to be beaten’ among top 100 restaurants

Shibden Mill Inn, located in Halifax was named among four other Yorkshire restaurants included in the annual list.

Its profile on OpenTable reads: “Having always been at the heart of Valley life, the 17th century Shibden Mill Inn was originally a corn and spinning mill, before being converted into a country pub in 1890.

“Today’s visitors are welcomed with warm hospitality to enjoy first class dining against an inviting backdrop of open fires, low beamed ceilings and a cosy bar. Eleven individually styled bedrooms make comfortable and luxurious retreats, epitomising boutique country style and featuring lots of thoughtful touches.

“And if you can drag yourself away from the Inn, there are wonderful walks from the doorstep and world class attractions within easy reach. For a spot of retail therapy or a cultural fix, Halifax is a 10-minute drive and Leeds is just 30 minutes away.”

What have customers said about Shibden Mill Inn?

On OpenTable, it currently has an impressive 4.7/5 rating from 2,270 reviews.

One recent customer posted: “Lovely country pub, great food, pleasant staff, thanks for a lovely evening.”

Another shared: “The food was honestly some of the best pub food I have had in a long time. The staff were so friendly and attentive. We will definitely be returning!”

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Additionally, Shibden Mill Inn has also been highly praised on Tripadvisor, as one guest wrote: “We wanted to find a great gastropub close to Halifax, and were not disappointed.

“The food, ambience and staff are excellent; and everything contributed to making our brief stay an enjoyable one. For a short stay in this area, the property is unlikely to be beaten.”

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This year, OpenTable’s top 100 restaurants list was compiled by analysing more than 900,000 diner reviews, along with diner ratings, reservation demand and percentage of five-star reviews among other factors.

Laure Bornet, vice president of international growth at OpenTable commented: “Our Top 100 Restaurant list highlights a breadth of diner favourites in the UK – from neighbourhood gems like Ciullõsteria in London to award-winning spots like Opheem in Birmingham

“Whether Brits are looking for a spontaneous midweek meal or festive feast, we hope diners use the list as a source of inspiration for local spots and their UK travels, this year and next.”