Shibden Mill Inn

4.7

2336 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Feb 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01422 365840
Website
http://www.shibdenmillinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chris Webster

Location
1 Shibden Mill Fold, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 7UL
Neighborhood
Halifax
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Soup of the day, warm bread £10.00
French onion crumpet, roasted onion jus, Quickes Cheddar, crispy potato£12.00
Suggested Pairing: Brouilly, Olivier Ravier, France
Stonebass, crispy mussels, Confit leek & potato, bacon fat sauce £14.00
Suggested Paring: Vermentino ‘Timo’ San Marzano, Italy
Haggis on toast, fried egg, HP gravy £13.00
Suggested Pairing: Desir, Chateau Oumsiyat, Lebanon
Beef loin tartare, smoked bone marrow emulsion, crispy tendons, pickles, mustard cress £13.00
Suggested Pairing: Unwooded Chardonnay Reserva, Vina Echeverria, Chile

Mains

Duck breast, beetroot & crème fraîche puree, hen of the woods, baby leek, duck leg tart, jus£34.00
Suggested Pairing: Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre, Spain
Pan roasted cod loin, ndjua roasted potatoes, cauliflower, confit tomatoes, romesco sauce £32.00
Suggested Pairing: Zibibbo “Vitese” Colomba Bianca, Italy
Butternut squash gnocchi, roasted squash, shimeji mushroom, basil pesto, toasted pumpkin seed, basil oil £22.00
Suggested Pairing: Gavi Del Commune di Gavi,’Fossili’ San Silvestro, Italy
Beef featherblade, celeriac & beef fat puree, roast celeriac, horseradish dauphinoise, mustard seed jus£32.00
Suggested Pairing: “This is not another lovely malbec”, Argentina
Pie of the day, hand cut chips, creamed winter cabbage £24.00
Shibden Ale, Moorhouses Brewery
Estrella battered haddock, hand cut chips, mushy peas, tartar sauce £22.00
Bloomsbury, Ridgeview, England
Hog & hop sausages, mustard mash, braised red cabbage, red onion marmalade, ale gravy £24.00
The Black Shiraz “Winemakers Reserve”, Australia
10oz Salt aged sirloin, rarebit mushroom, marmite glazed carrot, peppercorn sauce, hand cut chips £38.00
Primitivo Riserva ‘Anniversario 62’ San Marzano, Italy
18oz chateaubriand, broccoli caesar, onion rings, hand cut chips, peppercorn£85.00
Primitivo Riserva ‘Anniversario 62’ San Marzano, Italy

Sides

Hand Cut Chips£5.00
Skinny Fries£5.00
Cauliflower cheese, Mrs. Kirkham’s, crispy onions £6.00
Nduja roasted potatoes £6.00
Broccoli caesar, crispy bacon, parmesan £6.00

Desserts

Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, stout ice cream £10.00
Suggested Pairing: Pedro Ximenez, Spain
Brown butter cake, compressed apple, caramel miso, sesame tuille, granny smith sorbet £11.00
Suggested Pairing: Botrytis Semilon, Berton Vineyard, Australia
Choux au craquelin, tiramisu mascarpone, Manjari chocolate, Ethiopian coffee ice cream £13.00
‘Elysium’ Black Muscat, Quady, USA
Rice pudding, prune & Armagnac puree, artichoke granola, artichoke ice cream £11.00
Janneau Armagnac, VSOP
Shibden cheese plate£13.00
10 year old Tawny Port, Barros, Portugal

What 2,336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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Shibden Mill Inn offers "exceptional food" in a "stunning setting," with attentive staff and a cozy atmosphere. Guests praise the "wonderful" ambiance and "beautiful" decor, ideal for special occasions. While some found the menu limited, the "outstanding" flavors and "great" service consistently impress, making it a "hidden gem."

2,336 Reviews

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John
Aberdeen
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife & I both had the sirloin steak cooked to perfection & well worth the money.. Not happy about being asked for a 10% option service charge as it makes you feel obligated although we opted out of this we did leave a tip of our choice. It’s okay if your meal is on your firm or not too expensive but having wine & drinks puts too much extra to you bill.
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Damian
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful, charming decor, warm and inviting. Customer service excellent and food delicious!
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J
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant food - set menu is excellent value too..
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Paul
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, fantastic service and excellent food in lovely surroundings. Food would have been 5 stars also, except for slightly overenthusiastic seasoning on the main dish (Featherblade of beef with celeriac ouree and jus) which was otherwise delicious.
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Claire
Newcastle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food: every component was perfectly cooked and each flavour balanced with the others. The service was efficient and attentive. We were sat near the open fire which was a lovely touch on a cold winter’s evening.
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Rebecca
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience in a stunning building, beautifully decorated and maintained inside. Couldn’t fault the staff and service, very friendly, attentive, and helpful. The Sunday roast was gorgeous and we can’t wait to return! Also enjoyed a coffee in the lounge area after our meal to finish off the experience which was a lovely space to relax.
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Alan
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent find! Food and service both excellent in all areas.
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John
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
food and service(staff) all exemplary but found ambient noise a little ecessive due to proximity of next table (for 6)
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Mark
Yorkshire
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
First of all when I booked our reservation I was informed the my table would be in the restaurant, which was not the case. When we arrived we were shown to a table what I can only say was shoehorned into a space directly opposite the main entrance in the corridor between the bar and restaurant, prime position for being knocked every time somebody walked past, my wife who is petite in stature struggled to get to her seat! Although our food was good, my duck dish was cold when it arrived at the table and although this was mentioned to the waitress, all we got was a thank you for telling them. Not even a free coffee as an apology for serving. £34 main course cold. Disappointing for a restaurant listed in the Michelin guide. In summary very expensive for a gastro pub, cramming tables in to make a few extra quid.
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Alison
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, gently attentive service and overall a wonderful experience
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Shibden Mill Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 2336 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

1 Shibden Mill Fold, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 7UL

Additional information

Neighborhood
Halifax
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Webster
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.shibdenmillinn.com/
Phone number
01422 365840

Shibden Mill Inn

Make a reservation

Additional information

Nibbles

Whipped cod roe, salt & vinegar crisps £7.00

Cheddar & bacon Scotch egg, chipotle relish £10.00

House rosemary focaccia, homemade butters £8.00

Starters

Soup of the day, warm bread £10.00

French onion crumpet, roasted onion jus, Quickes Cheddar, crispy potato£12.00

Stonebass, crispy mussels, Confit leek & potato, bacon fat sauce £14.00

Haggis on toast, fried egg, HP gravy £13.00

Beef loin tartare, smoked bone marrow emulsion, crispy tendons, pickles, mustard cress £13.00

Mains

Duck breast, beetroot & crème fraîche puree, hen of the woods, baby leek, duck leg tart, jus£34.00

Pan roasted cod loin, ndjua roasted potatoes, cauliflower, confit tomatoes, romesco sauce £32.00

Butternut squash gnocchi, roasted squash, shimeji mushroom, basil pesto, toasted pumpkin seed, basil oil £22.00

Beef featherblade, celeriac & beef fat puree, roast celeriac, horseradish dauphinoise, mustard seed jus£32.00

Pie of the day, hand cut chips, creamed winter cabbage £24.00

Estrella battered haddock, hand cut chips, mushy peas, tartar sauce £22.00

Hog & hop sausages, mustard mash, braised red cabbage, red onion marmalade, ale gravy £24.00

10oz Salt aged sirloin, rarebit mushroom, marmite glazed carrot, peppercorn sauce, hand cut chips £38.00

18oz chateaubriand, broccoli caesar, onion rings, hand cut chips, peppercorn£85.00

Sides

Hand Cut Chips£5.00

Skinny Fries£5.00

Cauliflower cheese, Mrs. Kirkham’s, crispy onions £6.00

Nduja roasted potatoes £6.00

Broccoli caesar, crispy bacon, parmesan £6.00

Desserts

Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, stout ice cream £10.00

Brown butter cake, compressed apple, caramel miso, sesame tuille, granny smith sorbet £11.00

Choux au craquelin, tiramisu mascarpone, Manjari chocolate, Ethiopian coffee ice cream £13.00

Rice pudding, prune & Armagnac puree, artichoke granola, artichoke ice cream £11.00

Shibden cheese plate£13.00

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