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Cow & Calf, Ilkley

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Operator: Vintage Inns2 (Mitchells & Butlers)
Hangingstone Road, Ilkley, LS29 8BT (View on Google Map)
(01943) 607335
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A large, lavishly furnished hotel on the edge of Ilkley Moor with spectacular views over Ilkley and near the famous Cow & Calf rocks from which the establishment takes its name. In 1844, the country's first hydropathic hotel, The Benrhydding was built on the site and then, in 1873, the building became a private residence called Highfield House which subsequently became a boarding house in 1949. The primary focus is on dining but those just wanting a drink are also welcome. It is popular with those coming specifically for meals and also with those visiting or walking the nearby moors. The ground floor has a semi-open plan format with the a central bar area and rooms for dining to either side. The upstairs function room is used primarily for meetings. For those wanting to stay in one of the 13 rooms, check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 12pm.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bradford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bradford District (B)
Last updated
20/02/2022
Last surveyed
11/04/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
BRA/312
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Changing

Beer range varies

Changing beers typically include: Five Points (varies) , Leeds (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dogs not allowed in the restaurant area
Accommodation Accommodation
13 rooms
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p off a pint of cask ale
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Closest station (1200m)
Ben Rhydding

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