The Mess Room Microbar

The Old Fire Station, Skipton BD23 1LQ
$$ English

Online table bookings are currently available for outside tables from 12th April. We appreciate bookings for a minimum of 2 hours please. Walk-ins welcome at all times. Online bookings available for up to 6 people, the new law allows for larger groups of up to 2 households, please message us if your party is over 6 people. We are an intimate, independent, music loving, microbar serving an ever-changing line up of cask ales, craft beer, wine and spirits. Live music, good vibes, a warm welcome and a cracking beer garden await.

Reservations

Booking Notes:

Please be aware that should you fail to arrive more than 15 minutes after the time of your table booking, we may release the table to other guests. Please get in touch if you are running late. Please be aware that we are a very small microbar, and as such, members of your party will need to sit closer than 1m apart.

Business Info

  • Address: The Old Fire Station, Skipton BD23 1LQ
  • Cross Street: Coach Street
  • Cuisine: English |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Bar/Lounge
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Other |
  • Parking: Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 07956380706
  • Features: Live Entertainment, Outdoor Seating,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,

Photos

The Mess Room Microbar - Outside

Business Hours

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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.91 out of 5 stars based on 196 votes

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Jun 13, 2021
Scott B.
Great place in town. Uplifting vibe, music and a new sunny outside seating area.

Overall: 10/10
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May 31, 2021
John K.
Great venue and ambiance and superb hospitality not to mention the beer

Overall: 10/10
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May 30, 2021
Mark W.
Excellent service, as always. One of our favourite places in Skipton.

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May 26, 2021
Zoe L.
Always a great experience. Friendly and fab environment.

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May 18, 2021
Andrew M.
Lovely little place with a great atmosphere. Staff made us feel very welcome.

Overall: 10/10
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May 10, 2021
Lisa D.
Fab bar, it’s been made to feel very cozy outside, we will be back!

Overall: 10/10
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May 08, 2021
Gill H.
Always fun to come here! Great ambiance and friendly service every time. Some fab background music too!

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 27, 2021
Andy D.
A+++++ all the way! Lovely experience, great venue, superb staff... loved it

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 01, 2020
Maria M.
I love everything about this bar. The atmosphere is great with really good music at just the right volume to allow for conversation. There is a great balance of drinks choice to suit the real ale lover and those that prefer a decent glass of wine. They also have a very extensive range of gins. The owners are really friendly and the table service is extremely efficient. Outside there is nice covered seating area. Dogs are welcome inside and out. I recommend booking as they can get very busy.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 21, 2020
James R.
Great beer as always!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 17, 2020
Allan R.
Great little place with indoor and outdoor seating. Good beer selection staff very friendly...would be nice if you served my local favourite Hetton Pale Ale from the Dark Horse Brewery. Our favourite pub in Skipton

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Aug 28, 2020
John K.
Top bar in skipton

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Aug 10, 2020
Steven W.
The beer, service and music were all excellent. The sun even shone! (No food but n/a is not a selectable option).

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Aug 07, 2020
Eddie A.
We didn't eat so I can't comment. But as always everything else was perfect. Service quick and friendly. Beer on top form. A real pleasure

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 20, 2020
George B.
The Mess Room is just a fabulous place and fast becoming a local gem. Steve and Julia are great hosts and there’s lots of great live music throughout the year. The cask ales are always top notch and the gin list is outstanding. Cosy & chic inside. Relaxed and cool outside.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 20, 2020
Cheryl L.
Really nice quirky bar, good beer selection and good atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 19, 2020
Paul L.
Excellent and efficient service. Beers brought to your table. Card payment takes a second. 10/10 Had a great evening

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Jul 17, 2020
Jenny W.
Food N/A. Great little bar, managing social distancing very well and a fabulous selection of ‘real ales’.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 15, 2020
Alison C.
Great! Service was friendly and relaxed but very organised and safe. Thanks

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 14, 2020
Darren W.
Fantastic all round experience,great drinks,great service,great atmosphere. I would throughly recommend the mess rooms

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 13, 2020
Jayde A.
Great service and a lovely afternoon out. Highly recommended.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 13, 2020
Janet H.
Excellent!

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Jul 12, 2020
Jayne G.
Had a great couple of hours in the Mess Room. Felt completely safe, very well organised. Hard working, friendly staff. Loved the live music. Can’t wait to go back

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Jul 05, 2020
Leah D.
Always a lovely atmosphere at the mess room. Wonderful service, fabulous craft ales, the live music is always on point. My favourite bar in Skipton by far!

Overall: 9/10
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May 04, 2021
Debra A.
Great atmosphere, staff very friendly & accommodating. The beer garden is very well done despite being small. Cannot comment on food as they don't do it.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 0/10
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Jul 07, 2020
Ian L.
Welcoming and calm. Unlike some other establishments in skipton. Mess room gets it right again

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Jul 07, 2020
Alex B.
The mess room is a great little micro pub with indoor and out door seating areas. They had a slection of 5 real ales to try and we had 4 different ones as half pints. The beer was excellent and service very good. We went went the pubs reopened and the staff were curteous and explained the rules for being served in a nice way. We will be looking forwards to coming back when everything is back to normal.

Overall: 7/10
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Aug 18, 2020
Ruth B.
when we arrived, although I had booked a table outside, we were given a table inside. We didn't eat as I was there to watch Callum Spencer so was disappointed to find myself inside.. The beer was lovely. I will be back but I will be dubious about booking again.