Shibden Mill Inn, Halifax

History

The first mention by name of the ancient manorial water corn mill that used to stand here is to be found in the Court Rolls of the town of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, in the second year of King Edward II (1308). The mill is said to have once belonged to William of Adderigate (now Addersgate) and Simon of the Dene, at the rent of 53 shillings and 4 pennies per annum.

In 1845 Messers Thomas and George Bottomley used the building as a worsted spinning mill. Thomas Bottomley died in 1854 and his brother George became the sole lessee. The rent paid for the premises at this time was £163 and 14 shillings per year. In 1859 the mill burnt down and George Bottomley died six years later in 1865. On August 5th 1890 the mill was sold to Halifax brewers Websters and became a public house. The first landlord was a Mr E.C. Sutherland Walker.

Food & beverage

Guests can choose to eat in the bar by the open log fire, outside on the stone-flagged heated patio, or inside the Grill Room restaurant (2 AA Rossette) with its original oak beams.

The extensive menu ranges from traditional to modern and the Tuesday Treat Club is held every Tuesday, with tables available from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Enjoy a 2-course meal with a bottle of house wine for just £25 for 2 people.

Please book early using the Additional Information section on the booking form if you would like to request a table.

Grounds & Gardens

Situated in the beautiful Shibden Valley alongside Red Beck. There are large outdoor seating and dining area with patio heaters.

Other facilities

Every bedroom is individually presented and has free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, DVD (and access to DVD library) and all the attributes you would expect from an AA 5 Star venue of this kind.