
Quick info
About The Bowling Green
On Bondgate in Otley, The Bowling Green is a pub with both an indoor room and a large outside seating area. Orders go through an at-table app, with food and drinks brought out once placed, and help-yourself coffee machines sit alongside a menu of 161 dishes. The breakfast list runs to eggs benedict and scrambled eggs on toast, alongside a Traditional Breakfast, and the bar pours Ruddles, Bell's and Bud Light. Mondays bring a set-price offer of three small plates. The pub takes walk-ins and opens daily. Cloudy real ales have at times remained on sale.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
161 dishes · mains £1–8- Traditional Breakfast£3.69
- Tea, Coffee And Hot Chocolate£1.19
- Ruddles£1.99
- Bell's£1.45
- Bud Light£1.99
- Blue Raspberry£2.15
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast, Monday 3 small plates deal, app ordering and real ales.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast, Monday 3 small plates deal, app ordering and real ales.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is what reviewers return to most, with the eggs benedict and scrambled eggs on toast described as cooked to perfection and one diner calling the breakfast great for the price. Close behind are the other dishes: shawarma chicken topped fries (one warns the sauce is hot), chicken strips with a dip, chicken bites with coleslaw, and pizza, with several praising how quickly food arrives. Reviewers also mention a large outdoor seating area, no background music for conversation, and a good beer selection. The recurring complaint is table clearing, as two reviewers say tables are left uncleared for long periods and one struggled to find a seat at a busy time. One reviewer found the real ales cloudy and undrinkable, and another says items are sometimes missing from the plate until a staff member is told. One reviewer describes being given an earful for sitting in the beer garden with an elderly dog, calling the signs unclear. Staff are mostly called friendly, though busy, and the missing items are sorted out as soon as someone tells them.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is what reviewers return to most, with the eggs benedict and scrambled eggs on toast described as cooked to perfection and one diner calling the breakfast great for the price. Close behind are the other dishes: shawarma chicken topped fries (one warns the sauce is hot), chicken strips with a dip, chicken bites with coleslaw, and pizza, with several praising how quickly food arrives. Reviewers also mention a large outdoor seating area, no background music for conversation, and a good beer selection. The recurring complaint is table clearing, as two reviewers say tables are left uncleared for long periods and one struggled to find a seat at a busy time. One reviewer found the real ales cloudy and undrinkable, and another says items are sometimes missing from the plate until a staff member is told. One reviewer describes being given an earful for sitting in the beer garden with an elderly dog, calling the signs unclear. Staff are mostly called friendly, though busy, and the missing items are sorted out as soon as someone tells them.
Featured reviews
- Philip Cole
“Staff are great, but the real ales are cloudy and undrinkable and they remain on sales for other customers to complain. Overall the other services offered meet the standards but the tables need to be cleared rather than left for long periods.”
- Lisa Hughes
“Most unfriendly place i have visited in Yorkshire. Was give an earfull for sitting in a very quiet beer garden with an elderly dog. Signs are not clear. Yet other people were sat eating their own food, drinking their own drinks. I had …”
- Beth
“Really good food here at this Spoons! I had the chicken bites with coleslaw and Mediterranean side salad and it was hot, fresh and really tasty. …”
- Ranjit Chagar
“If you are in Otley on a Monday night, you’ll quickly realize that very little else is open, making The Bowling Green a total lifesaver. It’s a really nice pub with modern decor and a surprisingly relaxed atmosphere for a Wetherspoons. One of the best things about this spot is that there is no background music, which meant we could actually sit and have a proper chat without shouting. The real highlight, though, was the Monday special: 3 'small' plates for just £10. Despite the name, the portions were anything but small! We had a mix of dishes that were well-cooked, generous, and incredible value for money. The staff were friendly and the whole vibe was very laid back and a great selection beers too. Whether you’re a local or just passing through on a quiet weeknight, it’s a reliable, comfortable, and very affordable choice. Definitely a solid 5 stars for the Monday Club deal!”
- Leon Das
“Nice pub. Has various sections to it. Lots of people drinking beers early morning which is what spoons is about. Used the app to order the food, was easy and food arrived pretty quick. Breakfast was great for the price. Pancakes were ok. Coffee was nice. Help yourself at the coffee machines. They were both down for a bit when I went to get a drink.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Has table service
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Highlights· 3
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
Location
Bars near The Bowling Green
- The Roebuck Pub4.67471.4 mi
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- The Queens Head4.51662.3 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
sunday roast, cauliflower cheese, yorkshire pudding
- 2.5 miWheelchair accessible
carvery, slow-roasted beef, roast potatoes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bowling GreenGood for kids | 4.01,814 | — | £10–20 | breakfast, Monday 3 small plates deal, app ordering |
| The Roebuck Pub | 4.6747 | 1.4 mi | — | sunday roast beef, steak & potato pie, belly pork with crackling |
| The Queens HeadReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.5166 | 2.3 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, cauliflower cheese, yorkshire pudding |
| Hawthorne Farm - Dining & CarveryWheelchair accessible | 4.16,096 | 2.5 mi | — | carvery, slow-roasted beef, roast potatoes |
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