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About Le Caveau

 
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Yorkshire hospitality
   
 
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Mouthwatering blackboard specials
   
 
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16th century building
   
 
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Intimate friendly atmosphere
   
 
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Intimate friendly atmosphere
   

Situated on the High Street, under the Edinburgh Woollen Mill shop and down a small flight of stone steps is one of Skipton's bets kept secrets - Le Caveau Restaurant.

Though it was once a prison for Craven District's felons and sheep rustlers, there is now no sign of its previous incarnation and the locals these days are only too pleased to dine there and enjoy the atmosphere of this 16th century building with barrel vaulted ceilings, old beams and stone walls.

Everyone of the loyal staff has worked hard to make Le Cavau a success and the year 2005 we celebrate our 7th glowing entry in the 'Which? - Good Food Guide'.

Front of the house manager and partner Brian Womersley welcomes customers in the cosy bar with the best of Yorkshire hospitality. Customers can relax and have a drink before ordering from the menu which changes seasonally 'like a breath of moorland air' (from the Good Food Guide).

The skilfully chosen wine list ofers exceptional value; most of the range of sixty plus wines are under £20 a bottle. There are also six or eight wines available by the glass at less than £4 a glass.

Chef and partner Richard Barker spends his time in the kitchen producing dishes that are based on locally sourced produce albeit with a French flavour.

The lunchtime blackboard menu is great value and might offer such delights as Oven Baked Fresh Cod with a herb crust and lemon butter sauce, a Slow Roast Duck Leg on a bed of mash with tarragon jus, or Chargrilled Fresh Tuna Loin with Provencal vegetables in a warm basil vinaigrette.

Prices are kept under £10 for main courses including vegetables. If you are in a hurry you could just opt for the Homemade Soup of the Day or a Smoked Haddock & Leek Tart served warm with salad garnish a bargain at £3.75

The evening A LA CARTE menu is supplemented by blackboard specials which might have Yorkshire Dales Fillet of Beef with wild mushrooms & thyme, madeira jus, or Fresh Sea Bass with risotto of orange & fennel. There are mouth-watering desserts, with old favourites like Richard's Bread and Butter Pudding flavoured with Baileys Creme Anglais or his Fresh Orange and Cointreau Cheesecake.

Finish off with coffee - Columbian Roast, Cappucino, Latte, Espresso or a Liqueur Coffee of your choice.

Whether you're just coming for a romantic dinner for two, bringing a couple of friends or a group of up to 30 Le Caveau has so much to offer.

 
  



   
Le Caveau · 86 High Street · Skipton · North Yorks · BD23 1JJ
 
tel: 01756 794274