There are a few pubs in this quaint village, Addingham, outside of Leeds where all the houses are…read morestill made of real stone and the Moors can be seen in the distance. Out of them, The Fleece is the best for quality (but not cheap) pub food, I was reliably informed by a local, and then sweetly taken there to verify this. The interior retains the traditional pub feel - a low ceiling, fire place, real ale and dark, unregimented furniture and a dog or two lying on the stone floor. You can still stand at the bar to get a pint but it is mostly waitress service in gastro-pub style. They have a great menu if you are into meat - lamb shank and good fish. They were even able to modify my fish, potatoes and vegetables so that it was dairy and gluten free - not a hard thing to do in this case but I always appreciate the effort. The lamb shank of my Addingham local looked like it was done to perfection.

Beautiful picturesque gastro pub in the village of Addingham . Always busy and has a great…read moreselection of beers and ales . The food is wonderful but as it was lunchtime I just had a nicely presented sandwich with salmon and cream cheese and my companion had a bagel with pastrami and salad . Lovely sitting outside watching the world go bye in this beautiful conservation village . Some nice local SJ Hops to visit and while away an afternoon

Lovely Yorkshire country pub, highly professional and friendly. Warm fires, great menu, and…read morespecials. I can highly recommend their Lamb Henry. Rightly 'famous'. Tender and flavourful. And Timothy Taylor's.

Loved this place. Great staff who were very welcoming. Make sure you book if going for Sunday lunch…read moreas it's very popular (see photos),

I've come to Ilkley and I've not even had any booze yet. What on earth is wrong with me? I know…read morethat makes me sound like I have issues (and quite frankly I do but I won't go into them), but I just like some liquid refreshment. Quick then get me into the Ilkley Moor Vaults. This is a cracking pub. It's nicely done out and has a very warm friendly atmosphere. It's laid back and chilled all the way. Now onto the important bit and the drinks. Well I love it. Simple as that. The wine list has some excellent tipples on and it isn't ridiculously expensive either. The ale is finely kept and there is a nice selection as well. My only problem is deciding my beverage of choice. As for the food, it's real served pub grub of the highest order. This place deserves a good old pat on the back. They are also super relaxed about dogs and walkers too, which is good to know if you want a walking stop off point to refuel.

While Leeds city centre has no shortage of pubs, bars and restaurants catering to every imaginable…read moretaste, if you're on a mission to impress it's worth looking to the city's outskirts for some traditional, log-fires-and-all country pubs. Just down the A65 in Ilkley, this food-focused walkers' haunt is one of the best. With low lighting, dark wood and cosy seating to compliment the all-important open fire, this is prime date territory, and the restaurant-quality food and extensive wine list (plus a good soft drink selection for the driver) will ensure an evening to remember. On my visit I enjoyed a spinach, squash and goat's cheese lasagne - a deliciously fresh-tasting use of seasonal, local produce - and a melt-in-the-mouth cheeseboard accompanied by a tart quince jelly. I can heartily recommend both. Although food is clearly the main event here, a decent selection of house and guest ales means its also worth just popping in for a drink, and with the pub's position just five minutes from the centre of Ilkley, a quaint, up-market spa town, and at the start of the Dales Way, there are plenty of opportunities to walk off any excesses.

What a great find! Still on our canal holiday we moored alongside the canal at Low Bradley on a…read morevery sunny sunday afternoon and walked into Bradley in search of a pub. We were really happy to stuble across the Slaters with its fantastic patio - perfect for a sunny afternoon and with possibly the best view I have ever seen from a pub patio. Dogs were very welcome to sit outside and lots of water bowls were provided for them. It was a bit like Crufts actually particularly when we joined the crowd with our two Newfoundlands! After a couple of cool drinks we decided to drop the dogs back to the boat and returned to the Slaters for Dinner. We were lucky to get a table as they were fully booked which is a great indication of the quality of the food. The menu covers all tastes - fresh fish, steaks, great veggie options supplemented by Sunday Roasts on the special board. My Spinach & Ricotta lasagne was delicious and OH Fish & Chips soon disappeared without a trace. Neither of us could make desert as the portions were more than enough - and we did have a cheeky garlic bread starter which was just dripping with garlic butter and to die for - I did see a guy on the next table sampling the home made New York Cheescake, it looked amazing and was the biggest portion I have ever seen. Isn't it funny how really skinny people can eat so much????? All in all this is a great pub, great food and I must make a special mention of the Landlord and Landlady who despite being run off their feet were really friendly and welcoming, they took time to chat to everyone. It was a really pleasant change. The Slaters Arms gets my vote and we will return - its not particularly close to home but will be worth the effort.

HaHaHa, you've gotta love it, Bar T'at. First, being impressed that the Ilkley folk have a sense of…read morehumour, and second in being a nice place to indulge in a beer and some food after a solid day of walking around the lovely Ilkley. When I first moved up into West Yorkshire territory I hadn't really heard anything about Ilkley, and when my flatmates decided we would go for a visit, all the people local to the area shouted out in unison On Ilkley Moor Bar T'at. Excuse you? Apparently it derives from the little ditty about being on Ilkley Moor and your hat blowing away and thus being left on the moor Bar T'at. Funny Yorkshire folk. Anyhoo, Ilkley is not without it's fair share of nice places for a glass of wine or a swift pint and some food to enjoy, and Bar T'at comes under that umbrella. The feeling from the bar is definitely intimate, with dark wood and wooden bench/booths, low lighting and narrow walkways, but it's not too intrusive. Descend the spiral staircase and there's another space to enjoy, primarily used for people indulging in Bar T'at pub lunches, but for me I prefer the patio area outside, especially in days of a more appealing temperature. The menu is nice and concise, not too much on it, but plenty enough to choose from, and the prices, well they're a bit on the expensive side of pub food, but it is really nice food, nice portions, and feeling of being full stays with you longer than you'd think. On cold days, I would say check out the homemade Shepherd's Pie, complete with vegetables, tasty and part of your five a day. Main courses £7, sandwiches between £5 and £6, sides £2, and starters about the same. Really nice! Thumbs up!

It can be really thirsty work wandering around Ilkley and generally taking in all the good shopping…read morethat there is to be had, and so often you might want to pause for refreshment. Now, usually, I'm a cappuccino kind of girl. But every so often I like to have something just a bit stronger! I'm not suggesting anything too heavy, like, but you know what I mean. One happy Saturday I was feeling this way inclined and so I nipped into Bar T'at. Yey! What a lovely atmosphere. Having nipped into many a countryside pub solo before I feared the odd looks which are often donated to myself, a single young female, as if to suggest that I must be strange for coming in alone to drink. None of those looks, so first impressions were good. I had a very delectable gin and tonic, served with lime, and had a good chill on one of their comfy seats. The best bit? They're situated in the huge car park courtyard right near some of the best shops. Perfect!

Excellent pub, great food and lovely staff…read more Menu is varied and lots of choice with regular specials. Good choice of 'guest' ales that are well managed by the landlady.

Been to Ilkley quite a few time's and this was the second time we have been. The first time just…read morefor drinks but this time we had the bottomless brunch it was great. All the staff were really good and the food and drinks were great. All five of us have said we would return. Very enjoyable.

One drink just isn't enough. Right I had better book myself in to that AA meeting and I'm not…read moretalking car breakdowns here. Until then I'll sit in the Yard. What another cracking pub. Ilkley really is spoilt in this department but I do love it here. It's beautifully decked out with wood and leather and it feels like a nice space to wind away an hour or two with friends. Very relaxed and speedy service too. Once again all your grape needs will be met with some classy vinos and ale is never forgotten in these parts and the Yard is no exception. As for the food...Different class. Real pies, chunky sandwiches and fantastic gourmet burgers. You have to try the Portobello and goats cheese burger. Everyone needs one in their life. The deli board is also a terrific starter to share with the family bursting with olives, feta cheese and dips. I can think of many a Sunday afternoon I'd like to relax and unwind with a tasty glass of Chardonnay and excellent nibbles. Ilkley you've gone and done it again, top marks to you.