This is a fantastic old pub that has stood forever. It has great Yorkshire food and is not part of…read morea chain. It's a little out of Otley, but the views and award winning food make it worth the walk. It's a warm welcoming family atmosphere that will keep you coming back for more.

Heading back after a morning walk around Swinsty reservoir we decided to stop here for a bite to…read moreeat. Good sized car park. Very friendly staff greeted us as we entered and the dining room was busy which was a good sign given that it is under new ownership for just a year or so now. We ate in the newer section of the pub which had sky lights and was very light with a great view over the valley. The menu seemed quite simple and to focus on local type dishes and at first glance, I thought the menu looked a little pricey for lunches and so decided on a sandwich (I think it was £6) while many of the dishes were up in the £8-10 range). When the sandwiches came, they came with a small salad of very fresh greens which was the first surprise. Then the second surprise came in the form of a pickle plate containing a selection of beetroot, pickled onions (small (so not too strong in flavour), but numerous), pickled cabbage and a pickle/chutney all of which we were told were made on site. Honestly, I'd read it on the menu and not really given it any thought, but the presentation of the pickle plate was great and their flavours were sublime. For me the pickle tray was the star of the meal and tied the local/home-style together perfectly. The sandwiches were very tasty and combined with the salad and pickles offered fantastic value for money. The sandwich (coronation chicken), wasn't too overly spiced and the bread was thick cut and very tasty. Others in my party were equally impressed. My only regret, given the flavour and quality of the pickled onions and pickle/chutney, I should have got the cheese sandwich as I bet combined, the three elements would be amazing! At this point I'm looking forward to going back and will be trying some of the more expensive dishes on the strength of my experience here. If all their dishes are made with the same quality of ingredients and given the same attention, then I'm sure it won't be long before this becomes a very well known local spot.

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 !

We're really rocking now. I must admit I'm loving some Ilkley action and there are so many nice…read moreeateries I'm finding it hard to actually move. The Wells café and Bistro is yet another one. It's a family run restaurant and all they use are locally sourced ingredients for an ever changing menu. Now for lunch this is a real stomach buster. It doesn't have to be but if you are hungry and want a salad that isn't actually two leaves and a cucumber you have to try the Wells Ploughman. This is how salads should be. Try this bad boy for size and you'll get home roast ham, Wensleydale cheese, plum tomato and apple, homemade chutney, coleslaw, chips and granary bread. Now we're talking. If you want something lighter the muffins are nice and they've got omelettes, sandwiches and jacket potatoes too. The bistro menu is small but stunning. Two courses will set you back £16 but the herb crusted local trout fillet with warm plum tomato, potato and olive salad is excellent. Yet another corking place to dine.

Having read about this gem on Yelp, I'd long been hoping to make a trip over so that I could…read moreexperience it for myself. We'd tasted some of the fabulous Wharfebank beer back in December at the Christmas Yelp do, and so I'd been dying for an excuse to have a further tasting. First off, I have to say it's a really stunning pub. The interior is decorated wonderfully, matching a cosy feel to a modern vibe, and yet still feeling like a trad pub. There's a fireplace centrally for winter nights, and huge windows that can be opened up for sunny days like last Monday. And then there's the terrace. Wowser! The garden and terrace out the back are simply stunning. There's a special terrace menu, with fresh salads and such to enjoy, and you can go right to the bottom to watch the stream flow by. Picturesque, serene and simply wonderful. Having read about the excellent chef I was looking forward to a high end pub lunch. I ordered the steak, however, which in hindsight probably wasn't the best choice to allow the chef to flex some magic. It wasn't disappointing; it came just how I asked (medium rare) and was beautifully seasoned - something I'm not used to of a steak dinner! The chips were lovely, salad grand, and peppercorn sauce very more-ish! All in all, I decided I'd have to come back and choose something new adventurous to really appreciate the food here. (Sunday lunch, perhaps!) The experience was rounded off by a half of their own beer, in the sun, and I was then a firm fan. The staff are fabulous (helping order and such) and it really is a must visit spot!

Used to love this pub a few years ago, it was a home from home kinda place, warm, comfy, cosy, pool…read moretable, music etc, but on my recent visit, no pool table, no music, told where to sit, not allowed at the bar, it felt stuffy, not relaxed like it used to be,we got one pint of guiness and one glass of prosecco, it cost £11.80! Shocking! Doubt I'll be back anytime soon, such a shame.

Charging 50p for a tea just because you like strong tea have reviewed you on several sites too the…read moretea cost about couple of pence per bag

The Cow and Calf Restaurant was lovely and had lovely food. The waitress was very nice and…read moreattentive! The food was super delicious and left us full but wanting more. My only negative was that the bar staff could have been slightly more friendly and welcoming! Other than that it was lovely, and had a lovely calm atmosphere

Delicious! Wonderful, cozy place with amazing meals. Staff was extremely welcoming and friendly…read more Had the fish & chips and it was outstanding. Highly recommend.

Some time ago, just before the summer began, my friends and I decided to drive out to Otley for…read moresome lunch as the weather was warming and the sun was out. My friend had just passed his driving test so he opted to take us over, and a few interesting parking manoeuvres later, we were set. We'd no real idea of where to try so we wandered in here on the promise of some good pub grub. We sat in the garden with the huge picturesque wall on one side (no, really - it's a lovely old stone wall!) and an array of flowers at the back. It was a really lovely little place, private and jovial, and we ordered our food. The boys went for a whole roast dinner in a Yorkshire Pudding and as the huge plate of delicious dough and gravy was brought out I felt a touch jealous. (My pie was pretty delicious, but y'know - it was a roast dinner in a Yorkshire Pudding!) The staff were all pretty friendly and the service was reasonably quick - something you're always grateful for on an empty stomach, so all in all I would recommend this place for sure. There's a standard range of good beers and it's arranged inside with classic pub decor; this place feels enough like home to any frequenter of the grand old British tradition that is a proper pub. Not even my incurable phobia of the wasps that occasioned upon us outside spoiled the afternoon.

This was a cute little spot that I visited for lunch with some friends. I love avocado toast so I…read morejust had to get some. I wasn't a fan of the peppers in the mash but the bread was very nice. I didn't get any beer but I did get an apple tart and the custard kinda stole the show!! It was very good and I covered the tart with it.

Walking in, the ambience of this place was fantastic. There were people on dates, and lots of…read morefamilies. We were greeted right away and sat in a nice table by a window. The waitress was amazing and was very attentive to our needs. The food was amazing and so were the milkshakes. The fish was juicy and the batter was nice and crispy. The chips were good. Everything in this restaurant was amazing. If you haven't been, you must go.

Every time myself and my flatmates just NEED that hit of Fish & Chips we head down to old Billy…read moreMurgatroyds in Yeadon. Amazingly fast service and friendly staff, not to mention gorgeous fish & chips, make this our number one choice every time. What makes this Murgatroyds even better is that Tarnfield park is situated a minute or so down the road so you can overlook the lake whilst devouring your dinner! A massive amount of fish, chips, salt and vinegar (and a large dandelion and burdock to go please!) costs under £8 so it won't break the bank. If you decide you'd like to have a more refined lunch, you may order from the restaurant that looks like something out of an old souped up saloon bar. Service is always excellent and the food is continually fresh, fast and affordable!