Sound Bar

Background

Situated in the very heart of Skipton town centre in the Yorkshire Dales is the Sound Bar. You can come and be immersed in the electric vibes of 80’s pop and jazz, or come to bask in a heavy metal session with a few beers. This bar in Skipton is also a shop selling vinyl records; they pretty much have every genre you can think of. This venue also has a big stage in the centre where many acts and live bands perform on different nights throughout the entire week and all year round. 

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Drinks

The bar is situated to the left hand side as you walk in. It is armed with many draught taps and cask ale pumps. There is always a selection of real ales from local breweries, as well as continental beers too. The bar also serves other alcoholic drinks, including a wide selection of ciders, gins, cocktails, wine and spirits. Non-alcoholic drinks include soft drinks like Diet Coke and lemonade. The hot drinks include Americano, latte, flat white and cappuccinos, all made on a barista machine.

Record Shop

The shop area is to the right of the stage. This includes a few shelves fully stocked with old vinyl records and CDs. These include albums from all manner of artists and bands from musical history, with music of all genres – be it jazz, rock, pop, synth or soul.

You can also check out what records they sell online on their website by clicking here!

Events

There’s events and entertainment on all year round and on different nights throughout each week. They often put on gigs including local artists, who often perform live on a Sunday afternoon. They also have an open mic night, soul events on Wednesdays and many more. Click here to see what events are coming up!

Location

The bar is located right in the centre of Skipton in West Yorkshire. It is within mere walking distance from the marketplace where many local markets take place, as well as all the other pubs and tourist attractions in Skipton. It is literally round the corner from the Devonshire Arms Wetherspoons and other places to eat including Pizza Express, The Castle Inn, and Two Sisters. Other nearby amenities include the Tesco and Morrisons supermarkets within a brief walking distance. And the bus station is literally over the road from the Sound Bar too.

Accessibility

This bar in Skipton is accessible for people with physical and learning disabilities.

Wheelchair Access

There is no step to get in/out the bar and the door is wide enough to pass through with a wheelchair, size depending. The entire indoor space is flat and one level. How easy it is to move around in a wheelchair inside the bar depends on size and make. There is also some seating outside the main entrance which is all on flat, even paving.

Toilet Facilities

The toilets are to the left as you enter the bar and past the bar area. They have a disabled toilet and individual toilets for males and females.

Parking

There is a car park right outside the Sound Bar (Waller Hill). It includes disabled parking bays too. There is a parking charge that applies throughout the day. Other nearby parking around Skipton includes Coach Street Car Park by the canals, which is just a short walk from the Sound Bar. There is also plenty of parking around the surrounding housing estates, but it is important to check the parking restrictions in these areas.

Public Transport

The bus station is right on the doorstep of the Sound Bar. You can travel by bus from Keighley, Malham, and Settle. You can also catch a bus to here from Ilkley, and as far as Bradford and Harrogate.

There is also a train station in Skipton, which is a short walk to the Sound Bar. People can travel here to Skipton from as far as Bradford, Settle, Low Preston, Shipley, Haworth and Keighley.

Conclusion

We hope you found this listing helpful in finding places to eat and drink in Skipton including bars and restaurants. We also have a listing for the Devonshire in Skipton.

Nearby attractions we also have listed include:
Skipton Castle
Skipton Castle Woods
Bolton Abbey