A 17th-century West Yorkshire pub has been named among the UK’s top 100 gastropubs to visit for 2024.

Halifax’s Shibden Mill Inn featured among the highly-praised locations listed in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs.

Top 50 Gastropubs was established in 2009 with the “purpose of recognising the hardworking individuals in the gastropubs industry.”

The website adds: “We also aim to be a go-to source for the best pubs to dine at in the UK.

“The list is created by collecting votes from more than 100 industry professionals who are key people in the hospitality industry.

“Our judges come from leading pub businesses, editors of media brands and food writers who are geographically spread across the UK to ensure no regional bias.”

Why is Shibden Mill Inn among the best 100 UK gastropubs for 2024?

Shibden Mill Inn was ranked in 17th place on the new list and has also been accredited for its 11 boutique guest rooms “that have been designed with comfort and relaxation in mind.”

When it comes to what food you can expect to try, the Top 50 Gastropubs website explains: “Not to be outshone, head chef Will Webster and his team have carefully curated wonderful menus including Sunday lunch, à la carte and tasting.

“On the à la carte menu, you can expect to find dishes such as puffed cod skins with horseradish and crème fraîche; baked cheddar with ale bread and Marmite butter; and Shibden Ale sausage roll with caramelised apple ketchup to nibble on.

“Starters have included barbecue turnip with white bean, apple and savoy; Yorkshire game pressing with pickled walnut purée, candied walnuts and turnip cream; and cured monkfish with pumpkin, dukkah spice and strawberry vinegar.

“Mains have consisted of halibut loin with Romanesco, black pudding, apple, radish, potatoes confit in crustacean oil and bisque sauce; Waterford beef loin, Jacob’s Ladder, celeriac, malt and onions; and salt-baked celeriac with hen of the woods, baron bigod, hispi cabbage and burnt apple.

“You’ll also be spoiled for choice when it comes to drinks, with the pub offering a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits.”

For those wanting to make the most of the outdoors near Shibden Mill Inn, it adds: “But beyond the pub, there is a whole world outside awaiting visitors including many walks and places to cycle.

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“The location also offers stunning picture-postcard views of West Yorkshire and the Shibden Estate is where Anne Lister – aka Gentleman Jack – once resided, with the BBC and HBO recently launching a series about the character.”

On Tripadvisor, one recent visitor left this review: “An enchanting place, amazing food and the staff could not do more for you.

"We arrived and were shown to our room by a very friendly gentleman who carried our luggage.

“The room looked like coming out a fairy tale book, so cute and luxurious, The pub had a great cozy atmosphere, then we were taken to our table, in front of a beautiful fire place, the food was fine cuisine, and the staff incredibly friendly, We will definitely come back.”

Shibden Mill Inn is located at Shibden, Shibden Mill Fold, Halifax, HX3 7UL.