# The Watermill Cafe, Knaresborough — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Watermill Cafe — Cafe in Knaresborough with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.0/5 from 267 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/restaurants/the-watermill-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # The Watermill Cafe Lido Leisure Park Wetherby Road, Knaresborough [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5359862773188553286&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Watermill Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/108802205186840022442) **In short:** The Watermill Cafe is a cafe in Knaresborough, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 267 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Watermill Cafe The Watermill Cafe sits at Lido Leisure Park on Wetherby Road. It serves coffee, ice cream and afternoon tea, with views across the river. The cafe welcomes dogs and is suited to families and larger groups. Staff are noted as friendly. A food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 has been awarded. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Watermill Cafe's own website](https://www.facebook.com/Watermillcafe/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Mill Tavern 250m away - Lido Leisure Park 300m away - Clad Safety Limited 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious coffee, ice cream, and afternoon tea, with many enjoying the beautiful views of the river. They also highlight the friendly staff and the cafe's dog-friendly atmosphere. Some reviews mention the service can be slow. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.0 / 5 (267 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Knaresborough Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1868657). [More restaurants in Knaresborough](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/restaurants) ★ 4.0 (267 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.facebook.com/Watermillcafe/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07703 356519](tel:07703356519) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Knaresborough **Plus Code** 9C5WXGXX+9F ### 🏨 Places to stay near Knaresborough Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Call The Watermill Cafe on +44 7703 356519. ## More near The Watermill Cafe ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Waterside Cottage Bed and Breakfast ★ 5.0 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/hotels/waterside-cottage-bed-and-breakfast) - [Orchard Club ★ 4.5 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/hotels/orchard-club) - [The Groves Inn ★ 4.3 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/hotels/the-groves-inn) - [Kirkgate House ★ 4.9 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/hotels/kirkgate-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [High Trees View 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/high-trees-view-uk39903) - [Honeysuckle Lodge 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/honeysuckle-lodge-syk1190989) - [Dove Cottage 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/dove-cottage-uk39717) - [2 Castlegate 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/2-castlegate-syk1166392) ### Campsites nearby - [Lido Leisure Park ★ 4.5 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/lido-leisure-park) - [Low Bridge Holiday Park ★ 4.3 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/low-bridge-holiday-park) - [Shaws Trailer Park ★ 4.1 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/shaws-trailer-park) - [Harrogate Caravan Park ★ 4.7 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/harrogate-caravan-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Mother Shipton's Cave ★ 4.3 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/attractions/mother-shipton-s-cave) - [The Royal Pump Room Museum 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/attractions/the-royal-pump-room-museum) - [Knaresborough Pool ★ 4.7 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/attractions/knaresborough-pool) - [Knaresborough Castle ★ 4.7 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/attractions/knaresborough-castle)