The Malt Shovel in Menston is a traditional village pub in need of a little sprucing up. A few…read morechanges could transform it into a cracker. Pros: Always has a couple of guest ales on, very reasonable prices, has a great beer garden Cons: Needs updating, despite new carpet, the decor is looking very tired. Wine from boxes!

118menu's review is for The Malt, Burley in Wharfedale. The…read moreMalt Shovel in Menston is a traditional village pub in need of a little sprucing up. A few changes could transform it into a cracker. Pros: Always has a couple of guest ales on, very reasonable prices, has a great beer garden Cons: Needs updating, despite new carpet, the decor is looking very tired. Wine from boxes!

The Station is a very impressive pub; Guiseley's best infact…read more I've been here twice, once in a driving/eating capacity, and once in an evening drinking capacity, and both times I had a pretty good experience. The sign above the door tells you that the landlord and landlady welcome you inside, and, once you are inside, you do feel comfortable, welcomed and at home. On my driving visit, I went for the beer (coke) and burger deal for a fiver. Now, these deals are usually bad ideas in pubs, 'cause the burger is bound to be cheap and microwaved for that sort of price isn't it? Not here. It was pretty darn tasty, and definitely value for money. On the occasion that I went to get hammered with some mates on a weekend night, it served me similarly well. Surprisingly full of lively young folk (it is located in a rather small, lifeless town), it had a great atmosphere and the alcohol offers (on both beers and spirits) made the night a lot cheaper than it should have been.

The Old Cock in Otley. What a lovely little gem this is…read more Although the bar looks small it is very well stocked with plenty of draught bitters. The best thing is that if you are unsure, tell them what sort of beer drinker you are. I don't like beers that are too hoppy. So I was given a selection of tasters to try and I soon found one that I liked. Like I said this isn't a large pub and because of the low ceiling it gives it a very cosy feel. Free wifi too. I came whilst waiting for my bus into Leeds at about half 8 pm and it was absolutely heaving. Everyone in Otley must like their choice of beers because it was far too crowded and loud for me. But a pub I would pop my head in and if it wasn't too crowded I would definitely go back in.

Great new pub in a very old building. The building built in the 18th century Has been a cafe, a…read moreRestaurant and a house. Makes a great little real ale pub. Lots of choice with interesting lagers as well as ale. Also boasts a big selection of whiskeies, including one from India. Wish I wasn't driving!

It's rare that I get to go for a drive, and with good reason: I don't actually drive. But, thanks…read moreto recalling the recent review of this place from Kate W, whilst on an aimless jaunt along the outer roads of Leeds, this place called out from behind the windscreen of my cohort's car. We pulled up and had to park opposite the Guisley theatre (who're showing Guys and Dolls at the moment, if you care for it) and took a very brief and very chilly walk over to Coopers. The bar is large, with boothed areas for dining and supping, and boasts a number of past and present beer mats on the wall behind the bar. I'm told there's a huge function room upstairs, and sure enough there was plenty of literature about the bar with events coming up. We took advantage of their 3rds offer, where you can sample a 3rd of three different pints on taster trays. In all, it meant we got to try 6 of the 8 beers on offer, and whilst I did my best to be cognisant of what I was drinking I quickly forgot which was which... Excepting the porter, which was the only dark beer on offer. With Kipling, Bete Noir, Wild Mule, Okams MPA and more, it was lots of fun taking in the different tastes. Being a beer fan, but not fanatic, it was great to get a feel for how the different flavours come through, from overtly citrus, to hoppy, to chocolate. And of course, each tray is priced at the cost of one pint. The bar is dog friendly, as we saw many different pooches lazing around, and it's very friendly. We were sat outside for less than a minute before some gals came chatting, so I can imagine it's lovely to nip in solo or with friends. The staff looked really happy too, bantering with locals, and they were happy to advise. Essentially, it's a fantastic warm pub, and another great Market Town Tavern. Love it!

A great clash of modern & traditional here, both in terms of look & feel of the place as well as…read morethe booze on sale. Absolutely stupendous beer selection - traditional hand pulled ales (including Timothy Taylor's Landlord), American IPAs & pale ales, and a great selection of lagers & pilsners. The bar man did not quite fit the style - I found him to be quite curt and out of kilter with the theme of the place. Perhaps he was having an off night.

The Fox (no hounds) is an upmarket yet unpretentious pub in Menston that does what it should…read morewithout any fuss. The interior is lowly-lit and intimate with an understated modern design which gives the place a hushed atmosphere without detracting from its social qualities. I visited on a weekday evening for food (they serve until 10PM) rather than booze, but I was impressed by the eclectic range of beers I noticed (Black Sheep, Peroni, Staropramen etc). Even more impressive was the food I was served (rump steak with peppercorn) - it was uncomplicated, like the rest of the pub, but it was downright delicious. In short, it felt cooked, rather than microwaved, something you don't always find in pubs nowadays. They offer the pub classics you'd expect, but also more classier, expensive options, meaning that the Fox succeeds in being both a pub and a restaurant at the same time. And the beer garden is great.

On a perfect weekend to go exploring ont moors lass, I headed like an intrepid explorer to the…read morequite lush village of Menston. The ducks wear wellies here you know, good job with the rain we get. As a stop off, and a regular one too, it's the turn of the Fox. This is a great pub. Simple as that. It's an impressive stone building and equally beautiful inside. With the feel of a big roaming farm house or even small stately home (at a push), it's got a big fire and lots of wood. I'm a fan of lots of wood, it screams importance to me. Maybe I've watched Anchorman too many times though. You'll also get real ales, just the way you like them. You'll also get some excellent wines too and it's a real all rounder. As for the food, excellent. This is better than your usual pub affair. We're talking high end, good quality meats, fish and vegetarian dishes. It's not cheap but it's a class act and worth the extra. If you're looking to impress, the Fox will deliver.

Very good little pub, every one very friendly, cheap good beer and larger. Well worth a visit…read more The photo shown is not the Menstone Arms pub. The Menstone Arms is a few yards further down the road

nice little pub. friendly. cheap beer. slightly odd decor. wednesday pub quiz.read more

We are visiting the UK and in the area, so we searched for a comfy neighborhood bar and we found it…read moreat Ing. We only had drinks, so don't know about the food, but the service was friendly and so were the patrons.

My mate rated this highly so venturing out of town to see her we set off…read more Walking in, it felt cosy with a main bar and a couple of reserved tables but there were plenty of tables available. We sat down and my mate said the waitress comes up to the tables so we waited. After a while she got us the menus, choose and waited for someone to serve us. It was slow! After about 10 minutes a waitress came over and asked if she could help, so we ordered drinks and food. Drinks arrived quickly and food not long after. It was delicious though and the burger was home made. I had gammon, chunky chips, pineapple and eggs. It did say on the menu with onion rings but I didn't get any. My mate didn't want hers so I had hers and didn't bother saying anything.

Firstly this is not to confused with The Chevin Country Park Hotel in York Gate. This is a very…read morepopular pub, most people visiting not just for a drink but to eat also. I have eaten there on two consecutive Wednesday evenings. Last night at 6pm there was only one inside table not reserved, though you you can eat outside of weather allows. They do a 'any 3 courses for £9.95' for 'early doors' Last week, being a sucker for mushrooms, I started with a ragout of mushrooms with garlic, served on toast. It was disappointing, the dominant flavour being salt ! (A pint of Taylors Landlord, helped to mollify it -Im a Taylors fan, having been brought up 200 yds form the brewery). Then I had sausages and mash, excellent sausages (4) from local butcher Lishmans in Ilkley. I much prefer these sllimmer sausges, most pubs seem to do fat ones. Last night I started with 'crispy lamb, served on a bed of lettuce with a mint dressing' It was excellent. This was followed by traditional fish and chips. The fish itself was excellent but the pale anaemic batter was not good. Usuallly in Yorkshire you get a dark crispy batter made from beef dripping. Harry Ramsden , whos original establishment is only a mile or so away, would have turned in his grave. For Fish and Chips in Otley, its better to go to Maypole fisheries in Cross Green So this is a rather mixed review, just about 3 stars

Definitely the nicest looking pub in the town, Otley's Yew Tree entices you in from the outside…read morewith a gorgeous looking building and a bit of greenery (especially a nice little tree, which I don't think is a yew unfortunately!). Inside it's not quite as glorious but it's still fairly nice, and quite friendly compared to some of the pubs in Otley. This is probably down to the fact that it's located a far way out of the town centre (but still within easy walking distance as Otley is so small) and is a little bit more family orientated that most of the pubs in the town. Having said that, it's still a nice place to have a pint as I discovered, with good staff, average prices and a nicer atmosphere than most of the other pubs round here. I've never been, but the karaoke night (once a month) is legendary in these parts.

From the owner: Local community Pub Beer garden…read moreSunday Carvery (12 while 3.00pm) General knowledge quiz (Sunday 9.00 start) Tuesday's Landlord Quiz(8.30 start) Wednesday Hot Plate night (5.00 till 8.00pm) All occasions catered for

Excellent pub. Great food and very nice beer. Never had a bad pint or meal! Lunchtimes especially…read moregood. Happy to recommend this pub. nb Kids only allowed inside if you're eating and tables outside pretty much in the car park.

I echo the other reviewer Donster22. I was actually staying at the Rombalds Hotel, Ilkley (qv my…read morereview). I stay and eat there a lot so for a change decided to look for a quiet pub with good food. This one is high above Burley in Wharfedale on the 'side' of Ilkley Moor, and I went in for dinner at about 6.30. Not too many people in there, just three or four couples. The pub consists of a main bar, a smaller 'snug' set up as dining tables, and a larger restaurant room (not open this evening, maybe only used at weekends). I ate in the snug and chatted to a couple at an adjoining table. But first things first ! Taylors Landlord Bitter !! This beer has quite justifiably won many awards over many years, and is always worth seeking out. But of course I am unashamedly biased , as I was brought up in the nearby town of Keighley, and the back of our house was only 2-300 yds away from Taylor's brewery wall. There was also Tetleys and another bitter available on draught. The menu consisted of a good choice of starters, mains , and desserts. Most of it was of the wholesome rustic pub variety, thought there were some blackboards of specials covered up, maybe these are available at the weekend. Anyway dining alone and not wanting to stay there too long, I enjoyed creamy garlic mushrooms as a starter followed by Lambs Liver and Onions, served on good mash with plenty of gravy , and side vegetables. It was really delicious. This may have been my first visit there, but certainly not the last. Just one black mark, Mrs Landlord seemed to be on her own when I first walked in, and had to get food from kitchen to serve another couple , so it was a good 5 or 6 mins before I could order a pint !