Claire's Guidebook
Bars
These are bars that Karl and I like, either for the beers or atmosphere and welcome or for the delicious food.
We love this little bar. Delicious beers, hip locals and cyclists and the odd dog. Very welcoming.
North Bar Social
8-10 BondgateWe love this little bar. Delicious beers, hip locals and cyclists and the odd dog. Very welcoming.
Run by the people of the famous music venue Brudnell Social Club in Leeds. Great beers and locals love it.
The Black Horse Hotel
2 WestgateRun by the people of the famous music venue Brudnell Social Club in Leeds. Great beers and locals love it.
Great specialist bar and food. Have games too if you are hiding from the weather.
9 habitants recommandent
Friends of Ham
8 Wells RdGreat specialist bar and food. Have games too if you are hiding from the weather.
Great bar with delicious selection of European beers that change frequently. Great staff and food too.
The Horse & Farrier
7 Bridge StGreat bar with delicious selection of European beers that change frequently. Great staff and food too.
Lovely pub for food or just a drink about 3 miles from here. Sometimes have live music or a pub quizz.
The Wheatley Arms
64 Wheatley LnLovely pub for food or just a drink about 3 miles from here. Sometimes have live music or a pub quizz.
Fabulous newly renovated swish village pub, gorgeous food, a must for your visit. Contact the team early to book a table as always busy. We are delighted that this has reopened in 2024.
The Penny Bun
Fabulous newly renovated swish village pub, gorgeous food, a must for your visit. Contact the team early to book a table as always busy. We are delighted that this has reopened in 2024.
Food scene
Otley Fish & Chips
Newall Carr RoadBest fish and chips, ever yum
We love the Roebuck. For a drink or delicious meal, Kirsty will welcome you. Walking distance from the Studio up over farm fields about 2 miles to sit outside in the sun with a beer. Great if you want a treat.
The Roebuck Pub
1 Roebuck LnWe love the Roebuck. For a drink or delicious meal, Kirsty will welcome you. Walking distance from the Studio up over farm fields about 2 miles to sit outside in the sun with a beer. Great if you want a treat.
Jewel Of India
1 Bridge StGreat little curry house. Delivers too. Good value and wide range on the menu.
For when you want to treat yourself. Delicious curries and amazing service.
9 habitants recommandent
Kashmiri Aroma
2 Herriot WayFor when you want to treat yourself. Delicious curries and amazing service.
Finish a walk on the wild side with food and pint in the Sun Inn. Dogs allowed as are kids. Pool table. Hearty good food that doesn’t break the bank. Great value. Love it.
The Sun Inn
Brame LaneFinish a walk on the wild side with food and pint in the Sun Inn. Dogs allowed as are kids. Pool table. Hearty good food that doesn’t break the bank. Great value. Love it.
Great place to eat and a drink after walk on Ilkley moor. Stunning views over Ilkley.
24 habitants recommandent
The Cow and Calf
Hangingstone RoadGreat place to eat and a drink after walk on Ilkley moor. Stunning views over Ilkley.
Otley’s hipsters baking up a storm of delicious cakes, croissants, bread, coffee plus sandwiches
Underground Bakery
10-10A BoroughgateOtley’s hipsters baking up a storm of delicious cakes, croissants, bread, coffee plus sandwiches
Activities
Things to do when you are here
Amazing outdoor pool in the summer. Gets busy as people love it. Stunning views of the moors around while you swim or play
29 habitants recommandent
Ilkley Pool and Lido
Denton RoadAmazing outdoor pool in the summer. Gets busy as people love it. Stunning views of the moors around while you swim or play
Popular walk around one or two reservoirs. Plenty space for dogs to run around. Beautiful though does get busy.
32 habitants recommandent
Fewston Reservoir
Popular walk around one or two reservoirs. Plenty space for dogs to run around. Beautiful though does get busy.
Stunning views over Ilkley and beyond. Good for rock climbing or simply walking. Why not stop at the Cow abs Calf pub for food afterwards or down into Ilkley itself.
33 habitants recommandent
Ilkley Moor Cow and Calf Rocks
Hangingstone RoadStunning views over Ilkley and beyond. Good for rock climbing or simply walking. Why not stop at the Cow abs Calf pub for food afterwards or down into Ilkley itself.
Our tiny independent cinema, sofas, bar, great welcome. Worth booking ahead for popular films.
22 habitants recommandent
Ilkley Cinema
46A Leeds RdOur tiny independent cinema, sofas, bar, great welcome. Worth booking ahead for popular films.
Community arts and performance in the old court building in Otley. Have films plays music comedy. Worth a check.
6 habitants recommandent
The Courthouse Project (Otley)
Courthouse StreetCommunity arts and performance in the old court building in Otley. Have films plays music comedy. Worth a check.
Beautiful gardens near Harrogate. Can get busy in summer so worth a call to them first to check.
138 habitants recommandent
Jardin RHS Harlow Carr
Crag LaneBeautiful gardens near Harrogate. Can get busy in summer so worth a call to them first to check.