Waterside as the name suggests is along the river & the scenery is beautiful - some nice cafes for…read morethe usual drinks, snacks, ice cream etc. On New Years Day there is a 'duck race' organised by Knaresborough cricket club - which is always really busy & gets you out to clear your head!

All I can say is that the waterside would never be the same place without RON! Don't think about…read moreleaving..... Now that the Boathouse Cafe has closed along with De Mario's and Now the Yorkshire Lass we really need you there. It is one of the most stunning locations I have ever had the pleasure of sitting down to a hot chocolate at. It is a very friendly family run business. Jules is really the captian but lets ron wear the hat. You can tell if Claire is working as you will hear the laughing from 1/2 a mile away. A great Place. You'll love it!

Sat on the bank of the river Nidd, below the castle and overlooking the rented boats from the same…read morelocation this cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite whilst basking in the sunshine at the outdoor seating........ alternatively,when the weather is more erm English,there is plenty of indoor seating. The food, which is standard cafe fare, is freshly prepared and served with a smile. I did find the menu slightly pricey but this is a tourism hotspot and they can get away with it. I was impressed by the staff knowledge and care regarding gluten free food which I was told came from personal experience.

Stopped in to get tea and cake after a walk along the river and Mother Shiptons Cave. Lovely place,…read morefriendly fast service and delicious treats. Generous portions and a pretty view of the river

Solid cycling stop for water and bacon sandwich. Takes cards, though with a small fee for small…read moreamounts. Coffee & cake deals for those in Lycra.

Probably not the best option if you are looking for scones and tea. The clotted cream was ok but…read morethe tea was served in bags and sat a little to long before being served so it was a bit bitter. There was not a variety of sugar (only white) if you care about sugar. The scones were ok. Seating was extremely limited. The staff was friendly, and the view was awesome:)

I tried to get fish & chips with a pint after market day, but it was after normal lunch hours. The…read morebarkeep was kind enough to direct us to 6 Poor Folk - THANK YOU!! This place is a hidden gem right in the middle of town. The menu is eclectic and magnificent; from mussles to sausage sandwich. All done from scratch and all wonderful! The beer & cider selection is also excellent. So good we've been back within the month! I highly recommend! Staff is very friendly and spot on with recommendations.

Very well done, in fact I enjoyed the experience here so much that I forgot to take any snaps! But…read morea great addition to the Knaresborough scene and one that seems to be suitable for any occasion. We popped in on Christmas eve to meet some friends for coffee and sat upstairs where it's quite intimate but also roomy, with a balcony looking over the main bar. The coffees were good and we snacked on a few bites while the kids had some tasty avocado on toast. I was eyeing up the burger menu for a good hour before deciding I'd just grab something back home - damn I wish I'd had that burger though as I can imagine it would have been good! Very friendly staff, a great old converted building, great selection of craft beers - yep - ticked all the boxes for me! These guys must be mind readers too as when trying to coax me in for a drink later on they actually said "we have a great selection of Japanese Whiskeys if you're into that" - and yes, I am so I know I'll definitely be back in very soon when next in Knaresborough!

A really cool cafe bar situated in Knaresborough town square that's perfect to work in first thing…read moreand grab coffee and a bite at any time of the day. I was super impressed by the friendliness of the owner when I popped in and chatted with him first thing this morning. Caring about quality artisan goods, the coffee and the ice cream (gelato) is of a high standard and I was impressed that my flat white came in the small proper serving. There's a courtyard to the back for around 20 seating and the same again inside with a small terrace out front. Looking forward to trying the cafe menu soon!

Excellent food, friendly staff delivering great service, nice location in immaculate condition…read more Don't walk past...walk in...

A pretty bog standard Nero's TBH, not that there's anything too wrong with this but I'd always want…read moreto choose a quality independent over it any day of the week. Situated in the main castle courtyard (Knaresborough town square) it's open early till late and serves a purpose for the many peeps who want somewhere to start the day with a java hit and end it over coffee with friends. I stupidly thought it would be somewhere good to work from in the day but unfortunately it's mum and buggy territory in the day so noise levels are off the charts....I lasted 32 minutes before finding quieter territory! Friendly staff who seem to know everyone's names it's a good option if you need some caffeine but I prefer the independent Cafe Di Lucca across the road.

Nice Italian coffee, good service, good selection of cakes etc and comfortable surroundings and…read moreambience!