Shibden Mill Inn - Halifax

UK Food Pub of the Year, 17th-century inn in the Shibden Valley, Halifax

Dining

The Shibden Mill Inn holds the UK Food Pub of the Year award for its restaurant that uses locally sourced ingredients. The outdoor garden offers a wood-fired pizza oven and a separate menu for pizzas and snacks. The bar carries an extensive selection of gins and ales, plus a locally inspired cocktail menu.

Rooms

Eleven guest rooms at Shibden Mill Inn are individually styled with modern amenities and unique decor. The Anne Lister suite includes a standalone bath, chaise longue, and a private garden area. Superior Double Rooms feature larger beds and some have private patios overlooking the valley.

Entertainment

Live acoustic music happens on weekends at the inn, and themed nights are scheduled regularly. The cosy bar has traditional log fires and a relaxed lounge area for guests. The outdoor terrace hosts summer events with live music and the wood-fired pizza oven in use.

Location & Activities

Shibden Mill Inn sits in the Shibden Valley overlooking Red Beck, with direct access to hiking trails. Shibden Hall is a 45-minute walk from the hotel, and Halifax's Piece Hall and Eureka Museum for Children are within 3 miles. Free on-site parking and walking maps provided at the inn help guests explore the countryside.

Awards & Family-Run Service

The Shibden Mill Inn Halifax West Yorkshire is a family-run establishment recognized as UK Food Pub of the Year. The inn offers meeting and banquet facilities, luggage storage, and dry cleaning for business travelers. Board games and puzzles are available for families, and kids' meals are on the restaurant menu.

• Award: UK Food Pub of the Year
• Dining: Award-winning restaurant with locally sourced food
• Rooms: 11 individually styled guest rooms
• Entertainment: Live acoustic music & themed nights
• Location: Shibden Valley, 3 miles from Halifax
• Activities: Hiking trails, Shibden Hall, Piece Hall nearby
• Extra: Wood-fired pizza oven, extensive gin selection