Two chefs, their wives and their parents are behind Drift, the new restaurant on Skipton’s Water Street.
Gary and Kirsten Simcoe, their sons Daniel and Christopher, and daughters-in-law Kim and Tash refurbished the former Calico Jack Restaurant & Bar. The 76-seat restaurant welcomed its first diners on Saturday 7th November.
Both sons are professional chefs, and Daniel heads up the team at Drift.

The family also runs the award-winning White Horse Inn in Thornton, Bradford, which they took on in 2013 and will continue to run alongside the Skipton restaurant.
Daniel Simcoe said:
“Our main aim has been to create a relaxed, family-run restaurant in the heart of Skipton offering fresh home-cooked food, using local ingredients wherever possible, to suit all tastes, from traditional classics with modern twists to our own signature dishes.
"Early feedback has been extremely encouraging.”
Among the mains is a handmade pie from the family’s own business, Market Town Pies.
Daniel developed the range over several years, and its chicken and leek pie was a finalist in the best ready to eat hot product category at the 2026 Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.
Drift opens Wednesday to Sunday and also offers sandwich, Sunday and children’s menus.
Bookings can be made through by calling 01756 648157.

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