Crescent inn in Bradford

Also known as Bistrot Pierre. See my review under this.

Easy check in and a short walk upstairs to The Strid room. The room is shaped as the building is, which is crescent shaped. Nice high ceilings and nice clean room and bathroom and with an inclusive Pierres brekky. You'll either be at the front on the high street or at the back over the courtyard like us.

We stayed overnight here. Booked through Booking.com. Breakfast was included, lots of choices and delicious. Our room was spotlessly clean. Everything was working properly. We had an electric radiator which had been turned off, so we needed to heat the room up when we arrived. We were permitted to park in one of the hotel parking bays to the rear of the hotel, which are usually only reserved for guests who stay in one of the suites. In the early hours of the morning some very noisy guests came in. Their room was above ours. Real anti social behaviour. That’s our only complaint. The hotel is in the centre of Ilkley town, so a great location.

Brilliant place to base yourself while exploring round Ilkley. Great big beds comfortable clean quiet rooms.

The restaurant is excellent and very good value. Well done Bistro Pierre. Rooms are clean warm and comfortable. Beds super big!! English breakfast top notch . Lovely staff 🙌🙌👍👍. Great central location and free car parking.

Such a classy place not been to Scarborough for ages because there’s no where nice to go this is lovely!!!! 100% recommend to everyone

We met some friends in The Crescent Inn last night and couldn’t believe how cold and bleak it was. There is a real fire which wasn’t lit despite it being a chilly Friday evening. The lighting was bright and there wasn’t any music playing which added to the dismal atmosphere. There were only two mediocre lagers to choose from which were well overpriced, we just couldn’t wait to finish our drinks to go to a more welcoming, cosier pub.

We've had a great stay, fabulous room and comfy big bed, breakfasts are just sublime, all the staff were very helpful, hotel is situated in the centre of Ilkley. Unfortunately there is a nightclub behind the hotel, for which the hotel has no control, which is a bit noisy, but we had earplugs, so we were OK.

Great hotel to stay in a good location

Good range of well cooked French based food. Open all day

Stayed here overnight , the beds and pillows are extremely comfy , some may find them too soft but it was like sleeping on a cloud!! We had an evening meal which was very good service excellent and staff couldn’t do enough ! The breakfast is served to your table , very filling and plentiful!! Parking is an issue unless you book a Suite , in which case you are allocated a parking space , it did put a dampener on our trip

We booked an overnight stay here as we were going to a concert at The King's Hall just down the road. It was perfect for us. We had booked the Kettlewell room and it had everything we needed - kettle, tv, hairdryer, and a very comfortable bed etc etc. The room had a bath with overhead shower, but sadly I couldn't get the bath taps to work no matter what I did. There were the usual nice, fixed, gels and lotions but it would have been nice to have a throwaway toothbrush for those one-night guests who hadn't brought one - we had! Oh, and just a little suggestion - the chair in our room needs a definite reupholster! Breakfast was excellent, really good quality and plenty of it, and service was quick and friendly. Emily is definitely a keeper! Thank you for a great stay, and we will definitely come and stay with you again.

Beer was off, which happens, but I have never encountered such rudeness. The barperson took the beer to someone else at the other side of the bar for a second opinion! A replacement was eventually given ( which was fine) but not a smile or word of apology.

Called in for drinks, on our weekend vist away at ilkley. Zac the bar tender was so friendly, informative and made a "die for mijito" i would definitely recommend , ,a couple of dog friendly rooms would definitely be worth considering hint hints!! X

The problem here is that this is not a hotel in any way, and the rooms are in desperate need of refurbishment. On arrival the girl at reception made no offer to help with our cases, although my husband is in his 80s. The carpets on the stairs are dirty and worn, and the housekeeping in the rooms is poor - wet towel left in the both, used rubber glove left on a chair, dirty windows and grubby furniture. Breakfasts were dreadful, waiting half an hour to have our order taken - self service would be better - toast and butter on a plate so hot that the butter turned to liquid. Until some investment is made on this place, it is really not worth staying here.

Zach was a great lad, so hospitable and recommended great beers great experience all round will be back when I’m back in ilkley

Amateur hour at the Crescent Inn. A Wednesday evening. Hardly rushed off their feet busy. I was only person when I arrived and by the time I left about 4 others had arrived. Had a beer. Ordered food. Waited. Waited. People who had arrived after me ordered food and it arrived. This is now 40 minutes since ordering. Asked what was happening to my order and told, after confused flapping back and forth with the kitchen, that it 'hadn't been put through' They had, however, been able to take my card payment. So their system is efficient enough to take your money, but not so good at delivering your food. Further kerfuffle to get my refund. The guy begind the bar highly affronted that a customer might be a little put out by this sort of situation. To be fair, he was only a young lad and gad obviously not recieved any proper training. A 'grown up' eventually arrived to sort out the refund and provide a perfunctory apology. I can't comment on the food because I didn't get any, but if this is the way they run the front of house, God knows what the kitchen is like.

We stayed at the Crescent Inn in the Hebden room from 5 Sept to 7 Sept 2022. The room was OK, but the shower didn't work (no hot water). After we informed the staff about this, we were told that they knew this and that it was not foreseeable when it would be repaired. Why do you give guests a room that doesn't really work properly or at least give them the information when they check in.

We were a family of 4 staying in one of the suites. The rooms were clean and comfortable with good quality bedding and tasteful furnishings. We were next to a busy road so there was a fair bit of traffic noise through the day but not much the hotel can do about that. Our suite had a full kitchen with fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine so it would be good for longer stays. We had breakfast which was table service. The food was very good. There was only one person waiting on and it was fairly busy but we didn't wait long for our food and drinks. Ilkley has a good range of shops, cafes and restaurants. The Crescent is a 10 min walk from the Ilkley Lido and a 10 min drive from the Cow and Calf rocks which are worth a visit. I would stay at The Crescent again.

The hotel itself is stunning and we stayed in the Saltaire suite which was luxurious. Breakfast included was delicious and views from the room great. All positive except the huge matter of the noise level created by the bar in the courtyard. The music and cheering was loud and went on until 3am - we were kept awake until this time. I would really take this in to account if staying here and ask for a room on the opposite site of the building or just be prepared to join the party!

The Crescent Inn Ilkley is a well established hotel with excellent accommodation, particularly the suites. We stayed in the Saltaire Suite:- extremely comfortablel well maintained and very clean. The hotel bar was well stocked and well run, the standard of bar food was excellent. Breakfasts were cooked to order and were delicious...recommend the omelette. What sets the Crescent Inn apart is Deputy Manager Lorraine. She was a perfect host. Nothing was too much trouble, even going to a local shop to help us replace a vital.piece of equipment we had forgotten to pack. Only three parking spaces available! The neighbouring Yard pub at the rear of the Hotel, very noisy and open until 2am could be an issue for some guests. Thank you Lorraine and staff for making us feel so welcome.

What a crushing disappointment. Our favourite Ilkley pub for good times, sport and Sunday drinking has been converted post lockdown into some soulless wine bar. This place was always packed pre-covid with a great atmosphere, now totally deserted. What a crying shame.

We walked from Leeds to ilkley, 19miles. Got wet and a bit cold. The Crescent was warm, welcoming and had great beer. Open fire and comfy chairs, helpful and friendly staff. Absolutely delightful . One of my all time favourite pubs.

We visited for a weekend break to Ilkley and stayed in a super king room. The bed was super comfy and the room was very clean. The bedding was excellent and we had great sleep while staying there. The bathrooms were lovely and clean, and the shower had great pressure, if a bit too hot. The breakfasts were excellent and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights. Comfortable room. nice people. GREAT breakfasts. Walking to the railway station or to the river (and countryside beyond) and also to the excellent Ilkley Cinema (also highly recommended)

My husband and I live in Ilkley West Yorkshire . We were saddened to hear that our favourite bar had closed for Covid since the pandemic started . To our delight last Monday, it reopened and had been lovingly refurbished. Lorraine new bar manager has...

Quick service, nice food and lots of it. We'd forgotten how big the portions are, our 12 year old would have been fine with a child's portion.

This is a nice pub with good beer. Good atmosphere unless you are bothered by sport on TV. We ate next door in the Bistrot, which I have reviewed on the same day. The low rating is because the bar staff in the Bistrot was...

Think other reviewers must have stayed in different accommodation to us. Its literally what it says on the tin, a Bistro with rooms. No reception or housekeeping. One bedroom suite was spacious but grubby and in need of decorating. The bathroom in particular needs a...

My family and I frequently visit Ilkley to see our extended family and have been looking for somewhere to stay. We have definitely found this at the Crescent. We stayed for 2 nights and the accommodation was clean and comfortable and the staff - incredibly...

So happy we chose this hotel. Location perfect, staff amazing, cleanliness immaculate and just a lovely vibe from the moment we got there. We were quite late arriving as we drove from Brighton but the manager still so welcoming and even found the time to...

We stayed here on the first day overnight accommodation was allowed. We received a warm welcome. Our room, although cosy, had a very comfy bed and a bath to lounge in. The central location in Ilkley was ideal for a walk round town. We ate...

We stayed here for 4 nights as a family of four in a suite. Very clean. Very big rooms. Excellent value for money with the breakfast, which was delicious from Bistrot Pierre. Lovely location near to everything, moors are simply stunning. Ilkley is a lovely...

Can’t fault anything about our stay here, great welcome, delicious food, comfy room, great value and a perfect location! We had such a nice time and front of house staff are so friendly -thanks!!!

Very comfortable stay and staff very friendly. Food in the restaurant good as well. Good Covid precautions which were made very clear to us.

Stayed overnight and ate at Bistro Pierre, great location and really good staff. We were recommended a Rioja which was excellent.

Despite other people's food looking very good after being shown to a table and ignored for about 15 minutes we left without eating

We were on our way back from the Lakes and stayed one night at the Crescent Inn. It surpassed our expectations! The location is perfect, right in the middle of Ilkley. We stayed in the Grassington, which was a lovely sized room with everything you...

`We have stayed at the Crescent on several occasions and as usual we were not disappointed. The room Appletreewick was very comfortable, breakfast substantial and the pub warm and friendly with some with great beers.

My friends, family members and I watched the Rugby World Cup final at the Crescent yesterday, I honestly can not praise the staff enough, in busy and difficult circumstances we had excellent service, the team going the extra mile, so attentive, just a pity they...

We watched the South Africa v Wales semi this morning and were extremely well looked after as always. Well worth a visit! Breakfast was great, tables could (and should!) be booked. This is the place to go for big games!

Service was quick and efficient, thank you Tom and George!! New menu lovely, mac cheese awesome. Best in Ilkley!! And fish butty.. very yummy! Did my fish Friday craving well! Very enjoyable. Will be back!!

Had dinner here twice in five days, and lunch once. Food good , service great and very friendly. Good wifi, and Wimbledon and world cup cricket on big screens

There is plenty of choice of good 'pub' food. It was freshly cooked for us. Portions a good size, very tasty. Well priced - and a nice glass of wine with it. Dogs are allowed inside - and there were quite a few.

Rachael was the best waitress due to her recommendation of my splendid drink for the evening. Good selection of crisps. Unfortunately didn't get to try the jalapeno crisps this time! Can't wait to return.

I hovered between rating four or five but decided the food and staff deserved full marks. My only disappointment e as the standard of housekeeping which has deteriorated since my last visit two years ago. I chose to bring my daughter to The Crescent because my late husband and I loved the old world atmosphere enhanced by gleaming copper bar taps, foot rail and tables. Not only was the copper badly in need of cleaning but a layer of dust was even on some tables. However the deep fried bri was delicious, as was the vegetarian main. Both the female and make staff members were warm, friendly and helpful. Strangely, the toilets and surroundings were spotless as always. The atmosphere was rather cold probably due to there being so few customers. I feel sure the recent mood fires combined with it being a mid week lunch may have been responsible for that.

Attended the regular Monday night quiz. Had some food beforehand. Really great atmosphere. Very friendly and attentive staff and food was tops. Quiz was good fun. We came last but that didn’t spoil our enjoyment!

I have eaten here a few times and always found the food and beer very good. The chips on a recent visit were excellent but spoiled by being ready salted! Some people are trying to cut down on salt for medical reasons or as a matter of taste. Salt is available on the tables.The beef and vegetable pie was strange, as well. The filling consisted of chopped up roast beef with a few carrots, heated up in gravy.

Went in here for "an hour" half a dozen later after some great cask ales and good service...called it a night

The Crescent Inn is a place we have visited on several occasions. However, the outside of the property, gave us concern for how it was being run.

We only went into the bar area for a drink. It's vert smartly done out with a nice looking bar area and seating around the edge. It was quite busy mostly with couple and older people and had a nice feel to it. Good range of beers, which we took to the seating area out front as it was still unseasonably mild.

As a regular of the Crescent it has been a while since I’ve dined here, the new menu has completely blown me away.

Popped in for a quick one before going back across the road to hotel. Very busy but table acquired. Good set of ales. Certainly a place to be seen and no obvious criticisms. I've yet to find anywhere in Ilkley that I would not return to. I might be moving north...

The crescent as An nice front bar with sports on it has a good array of drinks with real ale and a outside area would recommend

Visited the pub on a visit to Ilkley. Never been before, but would again. We had excellent service, the pub is very clean, ditto the loos . The food was served quickly and was excellent . Nice atmosphere in the pub .

We have being going here for a few years now - tended to alternate between Bistrot Pierre next door (the same chain). We always thought their burgers were great, but recently I have been having the Fish Combo whilst my wife sticks to the burgers. Last week, to my dismay I found the menu had been re-structured with no Fish Combo - so I ordered the crispy chicken burger and my wife the Crescent burger. My wife's burger was desperately over cooked, my chicken burger was also very dry - the burgers were supposed to be on brioche buns, but it looked as if they run out of those and nipped out for supermarket rubbish.

Just called in for a beer while visiting Ilkley not too many folk in but it was a Tuesday afternoon so not really surprising . A good selection of beers I had a nicely kept and well presented pint of Goose Eye bitter will definitely call in again.

You can always get a good pint of local beer at The Crescent. The atmosphere varies dependent on the clientele but it's generally nice & not too loud away from the large screen TV. Good place to start the night

We met some friends at the Crescent Restaurant and it was a great evening. Staff were wonderful (we stayed for several hours and we did not feel as if we should be on our way!) and the food was great. A varied menue to choose from

Really enjoy both drinking and eating in the Crescent Inn. The pub is cozy and very friendly, though not particularly big. If you want something a little more up market then there is always the restaurant next door. Though on several occasions we have had restaurant food served in the pub but at pub prices - win/win!!

If you like big screen tv on wall blaring out and over priced drinks this is your place. Go to Bartat for quite relaxing drink nicer staff.

Turned 18 in January so before then we always avoided the Crescent as heard they’re strict on ID, so when me and my mate went in we didn’t know what to expect.

I had a lovely visit to the crescent inn during one of my lunch breaks, I had the beef and horseradish sandwich flavours were prominent, the staff were superb and attentive as well as very friendly and good to have a laugh with. Would definately go back again.

After reading out the trip adviser reviews we decided to check out the bar scene for this hotel. They have a really good choice of beers and the staffs were really friendly. It’s a little noisy inside with a couple of TV s on the wall and the seating layout is a little cramped but overall it’s worth a visit for the choice of beers. As we were a little peckish we had a pot of olives at about £3 which to be honest was not good value. The olives were very sour and with just 6/8 large green olives in the pot I felt a bit ripped off.

Visited with wife and 14 year old son Thursday in Easter holidays for 5.30 ‘fed & watered’ deal. Excellent value great steak and chips for my son and chicken / spinach curry for me.... great beer and very helpful barman. Regular visitors living locally but was impressed with our 80 minute visit.

Went for a casual lunch and the food was exceptional, a well varied and well priced menu. Beer selection is very good too, wide range of local beers keg and cask. Also great gin selection

I have stayed here on a number of occasions and what strikes me is the consistency of service and the comfortable rooms. Always a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Called in for pr dinner drinks on a cold evening,good selection of local beers and gins but quite noisy with football on in the background and stone floors.but you can't fault the beers

A lovely inn on the ground floor of the beautiful Crescent hotel in central Ilkley.

Ate here as staying in the hotel. The food was very good. We started with the garlic bread which was great. You got a whole roasted garlic bulb which spread on the bread like butter. Really tasty. The main was also very good and accompanied...

had a meal in the bar before attending a show at Kings Hall. Warm open fire made the place very cheerful on a wet and windy night. My wife and I had a sharing platter as a starter which was very varied. In fact so...

Called in with the family for an early surprise tea. Monday to Thursday food & beer deal is amazing. 2 x burgers, 1 curry, 1 fish pie + 2 good ales + 2 wines = £37. The BEST value food deal within 15 miles. Food was excellent. Service 5 star.

When I say cold I'm not referring to the temperature, this place has zero personality with uninterested staff, I had bangers and mash, while a simple meal it was very boring, I have had much much better.

We had an early check-in at the hotel and went for a decent pub lunch downstairs. Good range of cask ales. I had the beef pie special, my wife had the fish cakes. Pretty good.

A great stop off in the dales. Lovely rooms staff very helpful and friendly good breakfast.

Called in adhoc for lunch lovely staff nice lunch excellent desert, maybe could stick a couple of roast potatoes on just slightly small portions other than that enjoyable.

A lively restaurant with a good atmosphere. The food is consistently good and the prices fair. The staff are very efficient and welcoming.

Very welcome.shown table whilst waiting for my friend.staff were very pleasant & courteous.wide choice of food, well presented & delicious.really lovely.will certainly be back

Didn't stay here but visited the Inn for food on a Sunday night - great selection of real ales with a nice variety of locally produced beers. Tasty and interesting selection of food served until 9pm which was great, all dishes reasonably priced. My wife had the roast which she said was really nice. Just comfortably busy. A really nice place to eat and drink and centrally located close to all parts of the town. Worth a try.

We booked a table for a Thursday night, but plenty of empty tables, so probably no need, we were not shown to a table, it was pointed out to us, then the menus arrived, and the lady was in such a rush, she had turned to go as she was still saying something about ravioli, we assumed after looking at the menu, it was off tonight. Then the service was just slow! Too slow for a place not that busy. Our waitress was trying to smile and be nice, but the kitchens didn't help her! The food when it arrived was Ok, my pork chop a bit dry, slightly overcooked or just left under a heat lamp? My wife's burger was ok, but it should be it's a burger. All in all a disappointment, mainly due to the service, which at these prices should be far better.

Called for morning coffee and the weather was lovely so we sat in the outside seating at the rear. Nicely set out, the service was good and we enjoyed our visit. Having seen the inside we will definitely call in next time we are in the area but on this occasion we wanted to sample the different world food at the festival.

A really good inn with a brilliant lunch offer - the "Fed and Watered" deal includes loads of choices from the main menu, plus a drink (house wine, certain beer/cider, or a soft drink) for £9.95. The food is tasty and filling and the staff are friendly and helpful- a great place for lunch and a natter with a friend!

Right in the town centre with lots of nice bars and restaurants around but also 5 minute walk down to the river. Excellent breakfast cooked to order.

Fabulous bar with two very attentive staff, I opted for the healthy salad that came with a glass of house wine in I didn't like so I asked if the difference could be paid for a better one but no was the answer. The salad for £9.50 was very expensive and tiny with only three pieces of what tasted like heavily buttered halloumi cheese ( probably a bargain if the house wine is included)Pudding- clearly done in the microwave and bought in, bland but I ate it.Great atmosphere, wonderful decor, fab staff sorry food in the bar just ok. On the whole we all thought the same as a party of four but enjoyed the beers and French vino.

Last second booking due to a broken down camper van, literally stumbled across this place in a panic as our camper decided to have a leak ! Wow, firstly this is an impressive building from the outside and we thought it was going to be pretty wallet heavy, suprise ! £79 per night for a lovely well turned out room, a free breakfast and some of the most friendly staff you will ever hope to meet, these guys are great, the rooms are great and the food is well priced and excellent, really a true good food and ale pub with great staff and great rooms, can't wait o come back !

Had a lovely meal here. The staff were very friendly and the food was gorgeous. Would eat here again.

Stayed at the Crescent inn for a weekend break.Initially on entering the room we found it really noisy (similar to air con), my husband complained and was assured by a nice young lady that the noise would be turned off by bed time and it was, however the following night we had a sleepless night as the noise was left on.This room was a tad on the small size but adequate, comfortable bed, good linen, power shower etc.The breakfast was absolutely fabulous, great choices, top ups on tea and coffee and served in nice surroundings.Our complaints were more than taken care of and so for that reason we would definitely stay at the Crescent again.Thanks to the young lady who took our complaints seriously, her customer service was excellent !

Love this pub. Friendly, attentive staff & great choices on the bar. I do the quiz on a Monday and have eaten a few times. Always nice! One big point, book in advance for the quiz as its very popular and the tables get booked in advance! Lovely place

Stopped by here after a walk on the moors, just wanting some decent pub grub - The Crescent surpassed our expectations! The food was really lovely, high quality and well presented. We had the mini chorizo sausages in honey to start, which were divine. Followed by the fish & chips and steak pie - both were very yummy and decent portions - would highly recommend a visit if you're in need of a good refuel after a day out in Ilkley! Selection of beers looked quite impressive too.

Very friendly atmosphere with a good selection of beers / wines . Good quick service. Also serve food which is excellent

The grand old Crescent Hotel has a beautiful three storey semi-circular shape that curves across the corner of Brook Street and the A65 Leeds Road. There’s no car park. The inn fills the ground floor to the right of the entrance. I had a pint of Ghost Wraith (£3.30). It was agreeable enough but a bit lifeless – maybe the end of the cask. Service is friendly but the barman stopped pouring my pint to answer the phone and was then kept talking for five minutes taking a room booking. There’s a great selection of eight real ales on handpump. The room has a nice feel with a very high ceiling, pale blue walls and a substantial dark wood counter and an imposing back bar. I wasn't keen on the loud piped music and the distractions of a massive wall mounted screen tuned to sports TV but the Crescent Inn is worth a visit.

We had Sunday Dinner here, the food and service were really good and the choice of wines and beers likewise. It is excellent value and the portions are generous. The staff balance looking after the bar and serving food well and are both attentive and interested in their customers. It is very cosy, lively enough but also relaxing.

We tend to visit for a drink rather than a meal but every couple of months we'll call in for a quick meal and it's always really nice. I think they share the kitchen with bistro Pierre so they offer some of the same dishes, the food is great and served quickly. The Inn has a cosy atmosphere, it can be bit noisy if they are showing a sporting event but outside of this the TVs just look like ornate mirrors and in winter the fire will be roaring. Really nice Antipodean chap behind the bar now, I will get his name but really friendly and helpful.

Been here a few times, always friendly bar staff and decent food, better than most pub food. If you've an hour to spare one afternoon while your fiance is wedding dress shopping buy a paper pop in, grab a pint and sit by the fire. If your lucky someone will have a dog too.

We called for a quick drink and after spotting some of the food coming out of the kitchen decided to stay on for lunch and were so glad we had.Me and my husband shared a platter of tapas that included olives, humous, roasted peppers & cheese to name but a few. The star of the plate though were the most wonderful chorizo pieces cooked in honey, absolutely lovely. My parents had burgers which were tasty and very well presented. The beer selection is excellent and judging by the taste this place has a very well looked after cellar! Great attentive staff that clearly take pride in this lovely bar. Will definitely be making a return visit in the summer. Thanks for a great lunch!

The Crescent Inn is becoming our regular stop-off on our way the the Lake District. The beer is excellent. Lots of local beers to try. They look after it well. It tastes fabulous. The food!! OMG!! The burgers are to die for!! We can not recommend this lovely place highly enough. Staff are great. Chilled atmosphere. You will not be disappointed!!

Two birthdays in February. Mine and my daughter’s mother in law. Both of us live in the North East. My daughter and son in law live in the North West. Ilkley seemed a good half-way point to meet for a birthday lunch.And my daughter has a dog so the venue has to be dog-friendly.Looked at various reviews and selected The Crescent.Not disappointed.This is a proper pub.Plenty of locals. Football on the two wide-screen televisions.But plenty of real ale available.Plenty of space at a large, reserved table.And good choice on the menu, including for the two vegetarians in our party.My first choice – pies and mash – was not available so I opted for the Brioche burger.My daughter had a vegetarian cheese tart, my son in law a fish combo, my wife a mushroom and pea risotto. We followed with various deserts including sticky toffee pudding, lemon tart and frangipane with custard. Washed down with drinks, including two pints of very nice Mary Jane bitter from Ilkley Brewery.Everyone said how much they enjoyed the meal and the service was friendly but not intrusive.Good, relaxed way to celebrate another milestone.

A great cozy hotel , good sized rooms with big beds, good bathrooms and a the luxury of a great restaurant at one side and a real ale pub at the other, utopia!!!!! Great staff always there to help.Good value and a great location with lots to do.

Top pub. Excellent range of beers. Good wine list. Good value food. Best staff in Ilkley. Intelligent clientele. If in Ilkley, also worth visiting Flying Duck, Bar t'at and Friends of Ham but The Crescent is the best.

We really used to enjoy visiting the Crescent for food and real ale.Of late - tables are being resrved for football screenings, food quality is going downhill and also deals for loayal regulars were dropped cancelled through December to try and coin in for the Xmas trade.Also over Xmas a "tip your bar staff" jar has appeared and stayed as a new feature. How bizarre - given that service had gone down hill.Our recent visit offered a cremated Beef burger on one plate and a barman arguing about the sauce type/recipe thrown on the 8oz steak.Needless to say - we now go elsewhere for food...a nd will monitor the real ale offerings... such a shame. Not sure if there is new management or lack of management - but we were certainly not impressed.