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A beautifully refurbished historic traditional-style pub close to the town centre. Originally constructed as a farmhouse in 1709, this is reputed to be Ilkley's oldest pub building. It was re-opened in late 2013 under its current name, a reference to a previous name. This Grade-II Listed building retains many of its original features, such as, Yorkstone and oak flooring, beamed ceilings, internal stonework and mullioned windows. Up to eight real ales, including five regular ales from the in-house brewery and always including a porter or stout. A further three hand-pulls and ten keg taps offer a range of ciders, lagers and craft beers. There is also a bottle and can fridge featuring beers from Belgium, Germany and the UK. Wharfedale Brewery is located in a barn to the rear and tours can be arranged. The first floor function room, known as 'The Loft', includes a bar. There is an outside terrace to the rear. The function room and sun terrace are free to hire. Live bands perform on the first and third Friday evenings of the month. There is also a singer/songwriter night on the third Wednesday and an acoustic session on the last Sunday of the month. Walkers, runners and cyclists are welcome as are well-behaved dogs. Open on Bank Holiday Mondays (when Sunday operating hours apply) but closed all other Mondays.

Historic Interest

Grade II Listed

Information for this venue is provided by the Bradford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Albert; Mallard
Local Authority
Bradford District (B)
Last updated
04/07/2025
Last surveyed
29/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Consortium
Pub ID
BRA/317
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 6 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Dark Horse - Hetton Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Dark Horse - Hetton Pale Ale
Dark Horse - Hetton Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 6 times.
Dark Horse - Hetton Pale Ale
Dark Horse - Hetton Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Flying Duck, Ilkley.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wharfedale - Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Wharfedale - Blonde
Wharfedale - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted 12 times.
Wharfedale - Blonde
Wharfedale - Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Flying Duck, Ilkley.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wharfedale - Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Wharfedale - Best
Wharfedale - Best Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 8 times.
Wharfedale - Best
Wharfedale - Best

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Flying Duck, Ilkley.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wharfedale - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Wharfedale - IPA
Wharfedale - IPA New World IPA • 5.5% Spotted 11 times.
Wharfedale - IPA
Wharfedale - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Flying Duck, Ilkley.

ABV 5.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wharfedale - Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Wharfedale - Porter
Wharfedale - Porter Strong Porter • 5% Spotted 11 times.
Wharfedale - Porter
Wharfedale - Porter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Flying Duck, Ilkley.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wharfedale - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Wharfedale - Citra
Wharfedale - Citra Session Blond Ale • 4.2% Spotted 10 times.
Wharfedale - Citra
Wharfedale - Citra

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Flying Duck, Ilkley.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Beer range varies

Changing beers typically include: Salamander (varies) , Wharfedale (varies) , Yorkshire Heart (varies)

Source: Regional


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Takeaway available
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Live bands on 1st & 3rd Friday evenings of the month. Singer/songwriter night on 3rd Wed of month.
Garden Garden
Beer garden and upstairs sun terrace to the rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Tuesday night quiz from 7.30pm
Function Room Function Room
1st floor room with bar, 80 person capacity
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
To rear
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Wharfedale Cider
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Transport
Close to bus routes
Keighley Bus Company: 62, 962; ConnexionsBuses: X52; First: X84
Nearby Station (500m)
Ilkley
Directions
on A65

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