How Stean Cafe
Visit our licensed cafe with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and partial glass floor overhanging the gorge.
The How Stean Gorge Café isn’t your average stop-off. With floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a partial glass floor hanging out over the gorge, it’s a cracking place to pause, refuel and take it all in. You’re right above the action, with views down into the gorge and out across Nidderdale and the wider Yorkshire Dales.
It’s relaxed, welcoming and built for muddy boots, tired legs and proper appetites. Whether you’ve just finished an outdoor activity, come out for a walk, or simply fancy somewhere a bit different for lunch, this is a café with a view you won’t forget.
Proper food, local produce and homemade treats
We serve casual dining all day, with a menu that covers everything from breakfasts and bacon sandwiches to full meals and lighter bites. Food is homemade, generous and made with local produce wherever possible.
Our chefs put together daily specials too, which you’ll find on the specials board and which change with the seasons.
We work closely with local suppliers, including Kendal’s butchers in Pateley Bridge for our sausages and Brymor Dairy in High Jervaux for ice creams, made less than a mile from the gorge. All our cakes and traybakes are baked in-house, with a mix of classic favourites and daily specials.
Got a food allergy or dietary requirement? Just have a word with the team when you order and we’ll look after you.
A café that fits around your day out
The café is open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm and is a popular stop for walkers, cyclists, families and dog owners exploring the area. When the sun’s out, our outdoor seating and sun terrace are hard to beat, with space to sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh air. There’s a children’s play area nearby, bike racks for cyclists, and dogs are welcome too.
Free Wi-Fi is available inside the café and out on the terrace. We also have a glass-floored events room available for private events, corporate away days and larger groups taking part in activities at How Stean Gorge.
Hear from our previous visitors
We’re proud of the feedback we receive from people who stop in at the café as part of their day at How Stean Gorge. Whether it’s a quick brew, a relaxed lunch or a longer pause taking in the views, those experiences are reflected in the reviews we get!
Delicious Gallery
Book a table or just call in
You don’t need to book to visit the How Stean Gorge Café — you’re always welcome to drop in!
If you’d like to reserve a table for lunch or take a look at our current menu and specials, you can do that online. Either way, we’ll put the kettle on and make room if we can.