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May Bank Holiday Weekend – we are open all weekend.

May Bank Holiday Weekend – we are open all weekend.

For reservations of 10 or more people, please e-mail our reservations team or use the Contact Us form.

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For more information about upcoming events, please visit our What’s On page

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Online Booking a table is easy and takes just a couple of minutes.
  • Reservation lines are open Tuesday to Sunday 10am until 7pm.
  • A deposit payment may be required to secure your booking. 
  • Please, contact the restaurant on 01279 653 635 or email us if you experience any issues booking online.
  • For private events or groups of 10 or more – please, call us directly on 01279 653 635 for more information. Tables of 15 or more guest will be asked to pre-order from special set menu.
  • Skew Restaurant requires a credit card details to secure this reservation. All credit cards information will be processed securely.

  • Our cancellation policy is 24 hours notice, except special days (Mother day, Valentine day, Christmas day, New Year eve, Bank holidays etc). No shows and late cancellations will be charged £20 per person.

  • All children are welcome to Skew Restaurant, Children under 12 are not allowed walked around in the restaurant and need to be accorded with the parents. Friday and Saturday children under 12 must leave the Restaurant due to license conditions before 9 PM.

  • We have a smart dress code at Skew. No trainers, no flip flops, no sportswear, no baseball cups. In the summer months, smart tailored shorts are allowed until 8pm.
  • Skew Restaurant is open Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. 
  • The Terrace is open during summer months (weather permitting).
  • Upstairs Cocktail Bar is open every Friday and Saturday from 6pm until 12.30am.

For restaurant bookings we always advise on making advanced reservations as we can be busy, particularly at weekends. Fridays and Saturdays, the bar is available to guests with restaurant table reservations only.

If you wish to visit the bar, please contact the restaurant in advance. 

Families with children are welcome throughout the week for lunch and dinner. Please note, our Cocktail Bar on the first floor is strictly over 18.

  • Skew Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is located in the heart of Bishop’s Stortford.
  • The restaurant is served by local public transport with the bus stop just opposite alternatively if you’re travelling by car there is multi-storey car park across the street – Jackson Square Shopping Centre. The car park operates Pay & Display system and is free after 6.30pm or on Sundays and Bank Holidays
  • To find the car park, please enter CM23 3XQ into your SATNAV.
YagmurYagmur ★★★★★ One of the best restaurants I have ever eaten. The quality of the food is 10/10 the staff and atmosphere are all 10/10. You will not regret eating here.Response from the ownerDear Yagmur,Thank you for sharing your experience at our restaurant. We are delighted to hear that you had an exceptional time with us and that both the food and atmosphere met your expectations so well! Your enthusiastic review means the world to our team, and we're honored to be considered one of the best restaurants you've eaten at. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable dining experience.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar FrancescaFrancesca ★★★★★ Enjoyed a lovely dinner at Skew. Wonderful food, excellent service and a really pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended! Thank youResponse from the ownerDear Francesca,Thank you for sharing your experience at Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. It's wonderful to hear that you had a lovely dinner with us and that you found the food wonderful, the service excellent, and the atmosphere pleasant. We are delighted to receive your high recommendation and grateful for your support. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable visit. Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Iulia CaminschiIulia Caminschi ★★★★★ Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is a true gem! The atmosphere is elegant yet welcoming, and the service is flawless—friendly, attentive, and professional. The food was exceptional, beautifully presented, and full of flavor, while the cocktails were creative and perfectly mixed. What really made the evening special was the live piano music, which created such a sophisticated and relaxing vibe throughout dinner. It added the perfect touch to an already wonderful day.Response from the ownerDear Iulia,We are absolutely delighted by your glowing review! Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience at Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. It warms our hearts to hear that you found the atmosphere elegant and welcoming, and that both our food and cocktails exceeded your expectations. We're also thrilled to know that the live piano music added an extra layer of enjoyment to your evening. Rest assured, we will continue to strive for excellence to ensure each visit is as memorable as the last. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another sophisticated and relaxing experience.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar KeithKeith ★★★★★ Absolutely top class restaurant, the food was superb! Cocktails excellent! And have saved the staff for last,as the owners of this establishment you should be so proud of all your staff,very professional, very attentive, very friendly, all you look for when at a top class dining experience, will definitely be recommending, and definitely be back with more family members,thank you all so much ,,, Keith and MiriamResponse from the ownerDear Keith and Miriam,We are utterly delighted to read your glowing review! It's wonderful to hear that you had a first-class experience with us, from the food and cocktails to the warmth and professionalism of our staff. We truly value your recommendation and are excited to welcome you back along with more of your family members. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and for your kind acknowledgment of our team's efforts. It means the world to us.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Nat DinoNat Dino ★★★★★ Lovely Turkish restaurant by the river, nice ambience, good service. The food was delicious and portion sizes decent. Would especially recommend the slow cooked lamb shank. Overall hard to fault.Response from the ownerDear Nat,Thank you for sharing your experience at Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the ambience, service, and particularly our slow-cooked lamb shank. It's wonderful to know that we met your expectations with our food and portion sizes. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another faultless experience.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Ella WilliamsElla Williams ★★★★★ Robin was a great server gave great option's on food and cocktails would definitely come and visit again food was great .Response from the ownerDear Ella,Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. We're delighted to hear that Robin provided you with excellent service and that his recommendations for food and cocktails enhanced your visit. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the meal and we're looking forward to welcoming you back again soon.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Melissa MartoranaMelissa Martorana ★★★★★ Very good service, lovely dininig the conservatory area was lovely. Robin was very helpfulResponse from the ownerDear Melissa,Thank you for sharing your experience at our restaurant. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the service and found our conservatory area to your liking. It's wonderful to hear that Robin was able to assist you effectively and contribute to your positive dining experience. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another lovely visit.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Marcella ShawMarcella Shaw ★★★★★ Food was fantastic,the atmosphere was out of this world.And a particular praise to Euyup who's service to us was on point.Euyup was there to answer our questions and always ready to serve us and see if we needed anything.Thank you for a great experience I will definitely be back againResponse from the ownerDear Marcella,Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. We're elated to hear that the food and atmosphere exceeded your expectations. Your kind words for Euyup are greatly appreciated and it's a pleasure to know that his attentive service contributed positively to your dining experience. We're looking forward to your next visit and if there's anything we can do to make it even more memorable, please let us know.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar J AJ A ★★★★★ Food tasted amazing. The restaurant is in a very nice location too.Response from the ownerDear J,Thank you for taking the time to write a review and share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you found the food amazing and enjoyed our location. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests appreciate both our culinary offerings and our setting. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar soon!Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Greig LumsdenGreig Lumsden ★★★★★ The sunday roast sampler with 3 meats was excellent along with the serving size. Loved the whiskey sour. Great spot right on the river, all at a reasonable cost.Response from the ownerDear Greig,Thank you for sharing your experience at Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Sunday roast sampler and found the whiskey sour to your liking. It's always a pleasure to know that our location by the river added to the enjoyment of your visit, and we're glad that you found value in your experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal and cocktail.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Sue WittySue Witty ★★★★★ Excellent food! Fabulous service from Robin, would highly recommend- beautiful atmosphere!Response from the ownerDear Sue,Thank you for sharing your experience at Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed our cuisine and found the atmosphere beautiful. A special thanks for highlighting the fabulous service provided by Robin; we will certainly pass on your praises. We're thrilled to have your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar lizzie goodwinlizzie goodwin ★★★★★ Lovely restaurant, always great food and atmosphere. Robin was also amazing and looked after us the whole time.Response from the ownerDear Lizzie,Thank you for sharing your delightful experience at Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. We're so glad to hear that you consistently enjoy the food and atmosphere at our venue. It's wonderful to know that Robin took great care of you, and we'll certainly pass on your compliments to him. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic visit.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Amanda ByeAmanda Bye ★★★★★ This is a great restaurant, fabulous food and service. Robin and Mohammed and all the staff are pleasant and efficient. Great choice on the menu particularly the Sunday roasts and cocktails. The outside dining area overlooking the canal is perfect for the Summer. We have eaten here numerous times and it is consistently good, probably our favourite restaurant in Bishops StortfordResponse from the ownerDear Amanda,Thank you for sharing your experience at Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. We are overjoyed to hear that our food and service continue to impress you, especially the Sunday roasts and our cocktail selection. Your shout-out to Robin, Mohammed, and the rest of our team is much appreciated, and we are honored to be considered your favorite restaurant in Bishop's Stortford. We look forward to your next visit and promise to keep delivering the high standard you've come to expect from us.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Daren ByeDaren Bye ★★★★★ Amazing food, lovely atmosphere, Robin and Mohamed made the evening Amazing.Response from the ownerDear Daren,Thank you for sharing your experience at our restaurant. We're overjoyed to hear that you had an amazing evening enjoying our food and atmosphere. Your shoutout to Robin and Mohamed will certainly be passed along to them; they'll be delighted to know they made your visit memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another lovely evening.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar PaddyPaddy ★★★★★ Thank you to robin for giving us the greatest service on my girlfriends birthdayResponse from the ownerDear Paddy,Thank you for your kind review! We're so delighted to hear about the outstanding service Robin provided for your girlfriend's birthday celebration. It's always our goal to make special occasions truly memorable. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we'll make sure to pass your compliments on to Robin. We look forward to welcoming you and your girlfriend back for many more celebrations in the future.Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar MARK BRENNANMARK BRENNAN ★★★★★ Perfect in every way, top top top experience. Highly recommended.Could not be happier, Thank you:)Response from the ownerDear Mark,Thank you for sharing your experience at Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had a top-notch experience with us! Your high recommendation and kind words truly mean a lot to our team. We strive to make every visit a memorable one, and it's rewarding to know we've succeeded. We can't wait to welcome you back for another perfect visit. Thank you once again for your support!Best Regards,Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar js_loader