Midland Hotel, Ilkleyback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
This pub has recently been taken over by the Craft Union Pub company and I personally find it the best pub in the town. There are 3 ales on- Doom Bar, Sharps Atlantic and Timothy Taylor's landlord, which are 'safe option' ales but you can't argue with the price of them. All ranging from 2 pound to 2.35 and its certainly pleasant to drink in. The atmosphere is what a local should have with punters having a good time. The keg beer selection is also reasonably vast and well priced.
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A bit rough round the edges but okay and ale (Saltaire Blonde) was drinkable.
anonymous - 13 Jun 2016 11:48 |
Always get this and next door pub mixed up, both opposite railway station and both worth a visit, generally go to both at end of afternoon on way back to train and both are worth a visit, generally quiet but some locals. Both do John Smiths, is it only me who prefers knowing what I am drinking and normally what it will taste like. This and next door both worth a visit at the end of an afternoon,evening session. No idea about food?
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Well, it's now cleaner than it's been for a decade or more; the kitchen is being sorted and they will be serving food soon; the is a lot of work going on in the cellar and they are aiming for Cask Marque; and they intend having more real ales.
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A new couple have just taken over. Enterprise Inns have run this potential gem almost into the ground but with its position, two bars, good smoking area, large carpark, and historic fixtures and fittings it still could easily be the best pub in Ilkley.
It needs a good clean and then some t.l.c, but even that will take a while thanks to Enterprise. After that they can think about what to change and what to try.
There have been 3 real ales, including Landlord, for a while. That makes it the third biggest choice in Ilkley town centre!
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Unenterprising real ale choice (Tetley and John Smiths) - only worth a visit when waiting for a train
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