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About The Flying Duck Ilkley
The Flying Duck Ilkley is a pub at 16 Church St in Ilkley and the tap for Wharfedale Brewery. It occupies a Grade II listed building dating from 1709, with original oak joists and a stone fireplace inside, and it runs across two floors. Around 21 lines of beer and cider are on offer, along with bottles, and the cask ales include a Citra and an IPA. Beer flights are on the menu for anyone who wants to try more than one pour. Food comes from a short menu that includes pork pies. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wharfedale brewery cask ales, citra ale, dog friendly and spicy lamb pizza.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wharfedale brewery cask ales, citra ale, dog friendly and spicy lamb pizza.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the real ale, praising a wide cask and cider choice from the Wharfedale brewery tap, with the Citra described as light and quaffable and the Wharfedale IPA and Hetton pale ale called wonderful and served perfectly. One mentions flights, and another says the beers are looked after properly. Close behind is the building, an old, historic pub with original oak joists and a stone fireplace, which some describe as cosy and oldy worldy. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and several note that dogs are welcome. Food gets less attention. One reviewer rates the Spicy Lamb Special pizza as superb, another praises the pork pies, and a third calls the pub grub good. One reviewer, though, notes there is no hot food and does not mind, and another did not try the menu at all. Reviewers also describe fair prices, and one recalls the small entrance way and its quirkiness from years of regular visits.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the real ale, praising a wide cask and cider choice from the Wharfedale brewery tap, with the Citra described as light and quaffable and the Wharfedale IPA and Hetton pale ale called wonderful and served perfectly. One mentions flights, and another says the beers are looked after properly. Close behind is the building, an old, historic pub with original oak joists and a stone fireplace, which some describe as cosy and oldy worldy. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and several note that dogs are welcome. Food gets less attention. One reviewer rates the Spicy Lamb Special pizza as superb, another praises the pork pies, and a third calls the pub grub good. One reviewer, though, notes there is no hot food and does not mind, and another did not try the menu at all. Reviewers also describe fair prices, and one recalls the small entrance way and its quirkiness from years of regular visits.
Featured reviews
- Antonio Carlos
“Good selection of local bees and amazing pork pies!”
- Ryan Wilson
“Cracking boozer from Wharfdale Brewery - veritable cask ale paradise. Really nice building - would be real cosy in the winter!”
- Andrew Manning
“Very oldy worldy but nice with it. No hot food but no bad thing. Staff were friendly”
- G l
“Excellent pub, great real ale choice, fair price and friendly staff - best pub in my opinion in llkley so far today.”
- Dudley Nelson
“Very nice, friendly bar with a good selection of beers and good pub grub. Flights are available, and they look after their beers properly. Dogs welcome.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Wharfedale Brewery Tap & Kitchen”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Rooftop seating
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Bar games
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Rooftop seating
- Trivia night
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Food
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 1
- Parking
Location
Bars near The Flying Duck Ilkley
- The Cow And Calf4.53,7981.4 mi£20–30ReservationsGood for kidsWi-Fi
sunday roast, pork belly, views from beer garden
- The Queens Head4.51663.3 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
sunday roast, cauliflower cheese, yorkshire pudding
- The Acorn Eldwick4.41134.5 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
taylor's landlord pint, taylor's boltmaker, tuesday pub quiz
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Duck IlkleyReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.5779 | — | £10–20 | wharfedale brewery cask ales, citra ale, dog friendly |
| The Cow And CalfReservations · Good for kids · Wi-Fi | 4.53,798 | 1.4 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, pork belly, views from beer garden |
| The Queens HeadReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.5166 | 3.3 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, cauliflower cheese, yorkshire pudding |
| The Acorn EldwickWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.4113 | 4.5 mi | £1–10 | taylor's landlord pint, taylor's boltmaker, tuesday pub quiz |
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