We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the pubs in Skipton (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews. 1 of these have fewer than 50 reviews, so they are listed after the better-evidenced ones.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Beer Engine, Skipton
Known for beer selection
With 4.8 stars from 692 Google reviews, The Beer Engine, Skipton is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Skipton as a pub. Reviewers most often mention beer selection (131 mentions), micro pub and craft beer. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2017). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 12–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 07375 789498, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Albion
Known for ales
Google reviewers rate The Albion 4.6 out of 5 across 595 reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a pub. Reviewers most often mention ales (30 mentions), beer garden and outdoor area. According to its Google listing: open Monday and Tuesday 11 am–11:30 pm, Wednesday 11 am–12:30 am, Thursday 11 am–11:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am–1 am, Sunday 12–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01756 794793.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Early Doors Micro Pub
Known for real ale
Early Doors Micro Pub is rated 4.6 from 277 Google reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a pub. Reviewers most often mention real ale (31 mentions), micro pub and friendly landlord. According to its Google listing: open Monday 12–6 pm, Wednesday to Sunday 12–9 pm; closed Tuesday.
Good to know: phone 07810 453960, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Devonshire Vaults Cafe Bar
Known for friendly staff
With 4.6 stars from 74 Google reviews, Devonshire Vaults Cafe Bar is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Skipton as a bar. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (23 mentions), drinks selection and hospitality. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 1 out of 5 (last rated August 2025).
Good to know: phone 01756 791444.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
The Castle Inn
Known for vegan options
Google reviewers rate The Castle Inn 4.5 out of 5 across 1,471 reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a pub. Reviewers most often mention vegan options (43 mentions), outdoor seating and traditional pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2025).
Good to know: phone 01756 796304, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
The Royal Shepherd Inn
Known for friendly staff
The Royal Shepherd Inn is rated 4.4 from 762 Google reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a bar. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (165 mentions), canal view and portion size. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated August 2024). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 12–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01756 791699, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Yorkshire Rose
Known for outdoor seating
With 4.3 stars from 619 Google reviews, Yorkshire Rose is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Skipton as a pub. Reviewers most often mention outdoor seating (11 mentions), dog friendly and cask beer. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 12–11 pm, Saturday 12 pm–12 am, Sunday 12–10:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 01756 461367.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Craven Heifer
Known for comfortable room
Google reviewers rate Craven Heifer 4.1 out of 5 across 754 reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a gastropub. Reviewers most often mention comfortable room (96 mentions), carvery and welcoming staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 2 out of 5 (last rated July 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 8:30 am–9 pm, Friday and Saturday 8:30 am–10 pm, Sunday 8:30 am–8 pm.
Good to know: phone 01756 630807.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Blackhorse Skipton
Known for canal view
Blackhorse Skipton is rated 4 from 1,511 Google reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a pub. Reviewers most often mention canal view (57 mentions), pie and outdoor seating.
Good to know: phone 01756 792145, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
The Fleece Inn
Known for karaoke
With 3.9 stars from 255 Google reviews, The Fleece Inn is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Skipton as a pub. Reviewers most often mention karaoke (9 mentions), night out and music. According to its Google listing: open Monday and Tuesday 12–10 pm, Wednesday 12 pm–12 am, Thursday 12 pm–1 am, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–2 am, Sunday 12 pm–12 am.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Swadford Tap
Known for live band
Google reviewers rate Swadford Tap 4.6 out of 5 across 42 reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a pub. Reviewers most often mention live band (6 mentions), beer and selection. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated July 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 12–10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm–12 am.
Good to know: phone 01756 541465, has a website with more detail.
The verdict
On Google rating, The Beer Engine, Skipton ranks first of the 11 pubs we checked, with 4.8 stars from 692 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for pubs on Google Maps in Skipton with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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