I DO like this place. A small quirky bar on the furthest…read moreoutskirts of the Chap A bars. Great array of beers, ales and cider on tap and some lovely wines (that the friend I was with did a mini wine tasting on!!) Plus massive bonus...It allows dogs in. (Although at a weekend you'd find it hard to shoehorn your dog in!)

We live opposite this bar. Actually, properly, literally, opposite. Which is why I expect we shall…read morebe in here a lot. Also, it sells cherry beer, which is lush. And it's cosy, and friendly and one of those places with mismatched furniture and cool people. There are about a squillion lampshades hanging from the ceiling too, just in case you don't think it's cool or unique enough. You. Will. Love. It. Although your wallet might not. Update I've now started an official quest to get through all the beers on the menu : )

Strawbs has pros and cons in abundance, which just about cancel each other out in the end, but an…read moreevening here is definitely an experience. A personal pro for me is that it was the first place where me and my friends could regularly get served before we were of age - but eventually they worked us out and showed us the door. Amongst the other positive aspects of the bar are the fine indie music played by the owner, the tasty cocktails and the fact that they sell some lethal absinthe. The cons include the weird tasting beer, the general dinginess, the frankly awful toilets, and the fact that it's not all that cheap. All in all, it's a good/bad experience - but, as I said earlier, it definitely is an experience.

Strawberryfields Cafe Bar, on the Otley Run. That's how it's known. But a part of me is mad and the…read moreother amused at the blatant cashing in of that rather famous song by The Beatles. Hmmm I guess it's one way of pulling the punters in. The other would to be to give it a tidy up! The first thing I noticed when approaching this bar ON THE OTLEY RUN, was, well aside from the red red red door and frame, was the annoying way STRAW - BERRYF - IELDS is spread across the three front windows. Move the damn F. The other thing I noticed, was it's a damn good laugh. Giant strawberry motifs everywhere, and an atmosphere that doesn't take anything including itself too seriously. For this reason I like it very much. There's a range of atmospheres depending of what day and time of day you go. From the slightly merry jovial atmosphere to the down right wasted and strangers ligging off and around your neck and rowdy atmosphere. There's a good selection of indie music to be enjoyed, in addition to some slightly weird cocktails, there's a selection of alcopops, shooters, shots, spirits with mixers, and trusty soft drinks for the designated drivers. But seriously Strawberryfields Cafe Bar owners, clean up your toilets, cos they're not nice.

Wow, disappointed. This place would have gotten an easy 3-4 stars, except that our barmaid was…read moreexceptionally snotty. She met our hellos with a still glare, gave clipped answers to our questions, was impatient when taking food and drink orders, and made it clear she didn't like us at all. You know what? I'm not here to try to be your penpal; the bare minimum of politeness will do. The food was heavy like you'd expect, vegetables way overcooked. My chicken pie was pretty good, but the others at the table didn't finish their meals and were disappointed. Let's see if there were any pros: well, in fact, the pints were very good. The Taddy Lager was nice and bubbly, very refreshing. Good selection, great location, so it could stand a chance with some staff adjustments.

Great food and service. Old time pub with inexpensive prices. Wandered in off the street. A great…read morefind.

Being in an area that's best described as 'a bit dodgy' and looking grubby, dark and possibly…read moreclosed down from the outside, you'd understand if the Primrose quietly slipped into obscurity. The owners and regulars, however, have no intention of letting that happen and instead work and drink hard to make this place lively if not exactly friendly, and an altogether agreeable place to spend an evening. There are regular live music nights featuring both local and touring bands, the beer is cheap and the décor's not as shabby as you might imagine from the outside. It can get a little rowdy, and some of the punters have been known to be a little on the aggressive side, but as long as you take everything with a pinch of salt and don't make any rash announcements like "Harley's are rubbish" you should be fine.

A little bit derelict looking surrounded (apart from the student abodes near by) close to similar…read morelooking beyond-repair type buildings, this pub hosts an array of open-mic nights for up and coming performers from Leeds as well as bands on tour. It's intimidating, only-for-locals looking facade keeps the clientele to a nice level of people there to enjoy the music however, cheap booze will always result in a certain amount of aggression from some people. If you are searching for an unpretentious evening out this is a good place to go.

We had an incredibly, delicious meal at Bingley Arms--and it was very affordable!!! The wait staff…read morewas friendly, funny and warm. They were very willing to make suggestions on the menu. They answered questions about the incredible history of the pub and even took some members of our group on a tour. We highly recommend this pub. If we are ever in the Yorkshire area again, we will definitely return T he next time we are here!!!

Not only did we have an exceptional meal, supurb libations, and great service at The Bingley Arms…read morelast night, but the kind server gave us a history of this "oldest pub in England"! We highly recommend it!

One of, it not the nicest, pub in Ilkley, the commonly named Queen's Head is anything but a common…read morepub. It has no television screens, instead prefering to create an authentic, old school pub environment in which people have to socialise and talk, rather than stare blankly at a sports match. This gives the place its own rather different vibe - friendly and chatty while still remaining intimate and private if you want it to be. Good fresh beers and standard pricing, it is the perfect place to either start a night out in Ilkley or just to have one pint. The Queen's Head is also the proud owner of a sound courtyard drinking area. It's old school, but it's good.

This is a brilliant pub and, in my opinion, the best in Burley…read more Not knowing the awesomeness of this pub, I unfortunately ate before coming here so can't comment on the quality of the food but the menu looked fantastic and I was surrounded by loads of very happy looking people munching away on steak, perfectly cooked eggs, etc. The ambiance and good beers on tap set this place apart but the friendliness of the bar staff make it a wonderful local. Don't be swayed by the Red Lion's enticing beer garden, the Queen's Head has one too! Just come here, now.

We weren't impressed with the Grantham Arms (not a traditional pub) nor The Three Horse Shoes (bit…read morerough). The Black Bull was perfect - traditional, great ales, great atmosphere and terrific food. Would give 6 stars if I could.

The best pub in town By far. The landlord knows how to keep beer ....read more

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.