Ilkley Moor Vaults in Bradford

Stopped in for a roast on Sunday with no booking. They were able to accommodate us and what followed was one of the top three roasts of my life (my mother’s excluded). There was no skimping on the meat, we both got huge portions, and the veggies were cooked and seasoned perfectly too. Can’t wait to find ourselves in Ilkley on a Sunday again.

Visited with a couple of friends after a recommendation and was not disappointed. Live locally but have not visited for many years but will definitely be returning. We all had the Vietnamese food with a couple of shared starters which were good sized portions and delicious. We all chose different mains which were all excellent. We were too full for desert but I'm sure they would be lovely too. The service was really good with a jug of water brought to the table without being requested and then topped up when empty again without any need to prompt.

Seven of us had Sunday dinner to celebrate my birthday at the Ilkley Moor Vaults. Since Loc became chef, my husband and I have been twice previously and we’ve been very impressed. The atmosphere is lovely with all the fairy lights, the food is amply proportioned and did not fail to impress everyone in the party and the staff were great. We had traditional roast beef roast, the nut roast, the pork belly and the burger, with a side portion of cauliflower cheese – all delicious. Desserts included the churros, the crumble and the lemongrass special. Again, completely empty plates and I was tempted to lick mine!

Great food,friendly staff and good service.

Never judge a book by its cover ! The outside of this pub looks uninviting but once inside it’s cosy, warm, the staff are friendly and the food is outstanding! Definitely recommend the Vietnamese food on the menu cooked by the fantastic Vietnamese chef. It doesn’t get much better , the textures, flavours and presentation are exquisite. The menu does also offer other traditional pub classics which are great too. Sunday roasts are also delicious, we tried these on previous visits. Located a stones throw from the town centre just up from the lovely River Wharfe. Highly recommend visiting here if in Ilkley.

Went with a friend on a late Sunday afternoon, we shared a selection of the Vietnamese starters and it was absolutely delicious, so much flavour, the squid was tender and crispy, the sweet potato fritters were gorgeous and the chicken satay was really tasty. Service was good, wine was reasonably priced and good options by the glass, would really recommend it!

Delicious vegan fish and chips!

Great food. Fish and Chips were top end and the chips were extra crispy! Butternut squash and pita phyllo was also excellent. Home grown veggies. Right next to park and old bridge. Good dinner and value.

The Ilkley Vaults has been one of our go to places for longer than I can remember. Like a fine wine - it gets even better with age. We arrived mob handed, no problem - warm welcomes all round - service was attentive but relaxed and friendly. The food is outstanding. Choice, quality and presentation. It’s great to see the place full and vibrant - well deserved. Back very soon!!

Just had the most delicious Sunday roast. The Vietnamese starters were equally delicious. Definitely the best pub roast I’ve had in the area.

Truly exceptional! This is a story worth telling - a delightful relaxed pub near the riverside, recycled pallet-chic outdoor furniture, great bar; you think you know what to expect, tasty English gastropub cooking to suit, with burgers, roasts, and supersalads on the menu. Yes, and… just the most talented Vietnamese cooking this side of the Pennines! On our lunchtime visit we combined a generous italian salad starter with chunky satay chicken, much more than a mouthful, full of flavour, followed by an absolutely delicious choice of Vietnamese pancakes, one veggie, one pork and prawn, with perfect dipping sauce, not too hot but full of tangy flavour to go with the crispness of the pancake and its crunchy filling. The rest of the menu is full of great dishes from Vietnam as well as the more traditional attractions of summery desserts such as berry pavlova. Stick or switch between Yorkshire and the East as you please, you will not be disappointed. in fact this place may be the discovery of the year.

We took friends here for a wonderful Friday lunch. The menu and specials provide so much choice but everything was freshly cooked and tasted fantastic.

First time at Ilkley Vaults. We had heard Sunday Roasts were excellent and I can certainly vouch for that. 2 of our party had the duo of roasts with both lamb and beef which they loved. I had the beef which was perfectly pink for me and super tender. Lots of lovely veg, really well presented. Starters were a bit of Asian fusion, tempura vegetables and king prawns, all beautifully prepared. Efficient, friendly staff too. Going back very soon. Thoroughly recommend trying the Sunday Roast.....mmmmmm.

Gorgeous veggie Sunday roast and my brother had beef- best I’ve had in a while both equally delicious- massive Yorkshire pud- super tasty gravy and plenty of veg

Best burger! Both the burger and chicken satays were amazing. Bar staff lovely. Relaxed atmosphere and dog friendly

Awesome. Had Sunday lunch for 6. Brilliant menu selection with combining gastro pub with a bit of Asian fusion flare. Party of 6 inc. 2 x 14yo boys - couldn't fault it.

Ilkley pub with good beer selection. Mainly a vietnamese menu, but with some pub staples like pie and chips.

This is a perfect gem find! Great service from all staff. Food was absolutely amazing, the roast is 1000% the best in the area! Fantastic drinks selection and located in a really lovely area. Only one suggestion.... that pork crackling is far too amazing to not offer as a bar snack and a side! You really need to consider it!

This is a perfect gem find! Great service from all staff. Food was absolutely amazing, the roast is 1000% the best in the area! Fantastic drinks selection and located in a really lovely area. Only one suggestion.... that pork crackling is far too amazing to not offer as a bar snack and a side! You really need to consider it!

Food and service was excellent we had the vegetarian root vetable Sunday roast, everything on the plate was flavoursome and cooked to perfection very filling clear plates all round x 4

Excellent food. I had the vegan fish and chips, curious and very tasty. We were a party of 6, and we all enjoyed our dinners. Highly recommend.

Wow. Superb lunch. A lovely fusion of eastern and pub foods but all served in great substance and not a little style. We left full but really satisfied.

Visited for lunch and had the Vietnamese options - spring rolls and squid for starters followed by Roast Belly pork and Mango chicken - all were superb! It’s great that Loc is back in Ilkley serving his signature dishes. We’d highly recommended and will definitely return.

Love the place, great food and such a cosy space. The chocolate and banana brownie with raspberry and sorrel sorbet was an absolute treat. There weren't many people in on a Thursday evening but such lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend !

Loc is back in ilkley just been for lunch amazing

Just stopped by the Ilkley Moor Vaults (aka The Taps) and had an outstanding burger and fries (Koffman fries no less). I haven’t eaten here in a while and reckon it is now the best pub food in Ilkley, by some margin. Great selection of ales, wines, gin and whisky too.

Decided to visit because of the great reviews for the Sunday dinners. I was left very disappointed. Had the vegan dinner. The nut roast was a strange consistency and very soft. It didn't really hold together, and it had no real flavour. The cabbage and broccoli were nice. Roast potatoes tasted like they'd been warmed up. They were dry and had no crispness to them at all. The vegan yorkshire pudding was vile. They had done the mix wrong so there was an awful bitter taste. Completely inedible. I was offered a free drink when I next visit but that won't be happening unfortunately. Very disappointed.

Food was unbelievably good. Can’t remember the last time I ate that well in a pub

Quite an average experience with slow service and little atmosphere. A shame as it used to be a cracking pub

The staff were friendly and nice, and they fitted us in at short notice for a Sunday dinner. The food was sweet, I know how can a Sunday dinner be sweet?? - but it really was

The meal was £24.95 for a main course , which I was originally very surprised at , but as I was going with friends decided to bite the bullet and pay . The plate consisted of an enormous dry Yorkshire pudding , a piece of dry Turkey about 1/2” thick , three rock hard sprouts , a pig in blanket of less than 2”, some stuffing , a hard piece of parsnip and three roast potatoes and to top it off a tiny jug of fruit jus . No gravy for what was a difficult meal to swallow and no one asking if everything was ok , which it was not . I will not visit again as I was very disappointed at the quality of the meal served at what was my only Christmas meal out this year .

Christmas lunch was extremely disappointing £20 for one small piece of turkey, 3 very small more raw than cooked sprouts. 1 small piece of parsnip, small spoon of red cabbage, a very small stuffing ball, 2 roast potatoes and a yorkshire pudding. Looked more like a child’s portion rather than for an adult. When we asked for more sprouts a bowl was brought to the table of 8 with six sprouts it was an actual joke if i wasn’t with a group i would definitely not have paid more than £12.

Called in on the off chance they were dog friendly and we could get some food…. Lovely inside. Cosy, casual, and relaxed atmosphere. We both had the parsnip soup to start, it was nice, and the focaccia bread that came with it was amazing! My partner got the wagyu burger, and I got the rump steak. My goodness me it was delicious. Perfectly cooked, and perfectly seasoned. Really nice cut of meat, probably one of the best steaks I’ve had all year. Definitely recommend and can’t wait to return.

Lovely Sunday dinner in a cozy atmosphere

Was at a party in the function room. Tiny bar expensive drinks.

Warm and welcoming, two fires going so great after a long walk to warm up. The food was delicious and plenty of it two good sized rooms with good space between tables , also great for big groups . On average our group was 5 we had 4 starters 5 mains 3 desserts 1 bottle of wine 2 cokes 3 liquor coffees £45 a head if divided by 5 so I think that’s reasonable for good quantity and quality hospitality

The best vegan Sunday Lunch. Fresh and delicious. Finally somewhere that caters for non meat eaters. Home grown veggies and herbs. Always a cosy place to walk the dogs to and Jo and the staff are always friendly and welcoming.

£6.70 for a pint of ilkley lager and £6.40 for inches cider . OUTRAGEOUS going to the lister Arms.

Arrived for a late Sunday lunch after a big walk down from Bolton Abbey with our dogs in tow. There was choice of seats outside for a drink, with a warm and welcoming bar for our food. The menu covers all the basics, we were v impressed with the local homegrown ingredients and inventive ideas from the chef, great to see compared to many chain pubs. I went for the homemade croquettes and wagu burger, all perfectly done with quick and friendly service. Top fries too! Enjoyed the Ilkley brewery lager, the team we're happy to help with wine suggestions too, all pretty good value. Happy to recommend, well worth a visit. Dogs got some free biscuits too, so everybody left happy!

Unfortunately this pub has gone downhill in recent times. The menu featured 5 dishes which the single pie had ran out (website references a pie menu). The only meat options were a wagu burger which was distinctly average for £18 or a Caesar salad. Veggie options were vegan fish and chips or a vegan burger. Our party had 2 wagu burgers and the veggie eaters opted for sharing starters as the mains. £9 for a single cauliflower bao bun and £7 for a single croquet. Prices are ridiculous for average food. The front of house staff were also poor, despite the restaurant being quite empty the burgers came out 15 minutes after the rest. Avoid for now folks.

Good vegan options, tasty food and a good range. Cute pub with friendly staff

Went on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Though the service couldn't be faulted thought the food and drinks were on the high side for what we got

I didn't have food and attended the Shoo birthday bash and to do some networking which was cool as it was my first time but will be back as it inspired me a little so the more the better.

We had our wedding party here, we wanted a chilled out easy afternoon with a big party in the evening. Jo was so helpful, she met up with us a few times, was super organised and easy to work with. All the venue staff were relaxed, kind and did a great job setting up and helping us pack down. The food was all so tasty and filling; we had canapes, pies, chips and hot sandwiches in the evening. We had vegan and fodmap diet guests and nothing was too much trouble and everyone was well fed. We would absolutely recommend having your wedding or party here. For us, this place was perfect.

Members of Litter Free Ilkley were here after our Coronation pick along the 6 - 8 miles of the A65 and surrounds. How lovely was the duo (beef and pork) we tucked in. Extra lashings of gravy made if for us. Staff were especially hospitable and welcoming. Well done all for coming up trumps and getting it all back together after after a fire breaking out causing significant smoke damage. We can't wait to be back.

We visited for a party, it was really lovely and the food was great.

Great food,very enjoyable event.

Best Sunday roast. Who would have thought alfresco dining in April? But as soon as we had cleaned our plates we decamped indoors and sat round the wood burner. Great staff.

We could not have made a better choice - lovely delicious Saturday lunch beside a roaring log fire. Indeed we were well rewarded after a very chilly afternoon litter picking along A65 in and around Ilkley. Great satisfying job best pub grub and beer. What...

Nice friendly welcome at the bar. Lovely Roast Beef Dinner and deserts. Log fire made for a warm comfortable stay. Attending staff were lovely.

A little tired and in need of something to spruce the place up a bit. Quiet at the time of our visit.

Tasty food, dog-friendly, friendly staff

Nice place although a little pricey for drinks

Delicious fabulous Sunday Roast. Stepping in from the freeze we received a warm welcome from the staff and roaring fire from the wood burning stove. Lovely buzzing atmosphere - best Sunday roast in town. Cannot recommend it more highly.

Delicious fabulous Sunday Roast. Stepping in from the freeze we received a warm welcome from the staff and roaring fire from the wood burning stove. Lovely buzzing atmosphere - best Sunday roast in town. Cannot recommend it more highly.

The food is absolutely amazing, we had the Sunday roast. Can I say the gravy, or jus well the effort that goes into that shows. The service wasn’t great, and it was cold. That’s my only negative

Food and service are without fail excellent. Had the Indian style fish and chips today which was delicious. Sunday roast here is best in Ilkley. Daughter and friend had chicken and spinach curry and said that was excellent too.

Great local, best pub Sunday lunch in the area great value really friendly staff, very cosy with a roaring fire. It’s a real hidden gem.

Cosy local pub with a roaring fire 🔥 It was our first time dining here, we’ve usually just popped in for a drink. Great Sunday roast, delicious food healthy portion, good value , friendly efficient staff, definitely be back.

Mid afternoon Sunday lunch. Quite an unassuming place from the outside as it's quite cosy inside. Food was good although I thought the kids main was a little small. Perfectly fine for our four year old but I think any older and you'd expect a little more. White Russian was delicious!

Good service and food. Personally I thought my starter was a little under seasoned, but only a little. The kids portion was fine for our 4 year old but it may not suffice for older kids. The only thing I'd like to see is a local lager as they have local ales. The white Russian chocolate orange was awesome!

Really lovely food ,it was our first visit and would definitely go again

Brilliant venue for a comedy club, we will be back, it's inly 35 minutes from our house, wish we had discovered it earlier. Didn't try the food just the 3 comedians for a tenner.

Nice afternoon good beer and food brilliant staff well worth a visit

Beautiful pub with a nice, relaxing atmosphere.

Amazing real home cooked tasting food. Would 100% recommend to everyone. The service from the really lovely staff was great and one of the best espresso martini's (chocolate hazelnut flavour I think) I've ever had, could do with being bigger though 😄 The vintage Britannica encyclopedias from over 100 years ago definitely kept us geeks entertained too!

Beautiful food and really nice place. Atmosphere is quiet but we took 2 young kids so may have ruined it for others a bit, especially our 3 year announcing he had been for a poo.

That was the was an amazing vegetarian Sunday roast in a very cozy restaurant.

Delicious food and really cosy environment

Wonderful pub nestled away from the main road. Helpful staff and great selection of drinks available. The beer garden is really inviting although not used this time. Would highly recommend a visit!

I stopped here for lunch. I had a lovely beer shandy, and a steak with carmelised onions sandwich, which came with a rocket salad and beutiful crisp thin chips. I sat outside in the September sunshine. The lady behind the bar had a very pleasant smile and welcomed me to the pub. She offered me a seletion of menus and there were specials on the board. The dish i chose was one off the board. I would recommend a visit, and i shall return soon.

Great pint of cask ale, excellent food with perfect chips, cheerful friendly staff.

The pub was very quiet which was a shame as the menu, food, staff were all excellent. I feel they need to get the PR sorted as this is a hidden gem.

Stumbled across the Ilkley Moor Vaults for lunch on a walk along the river Wharfe. Excellent food and very friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Stumbled across the Ilkley Moor Vaults for lunch on a walk along the river Wharfe. Excellent food and very friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Hidden gem! Food was superb, lovely small menu, and all home cooked, excellent quality. Highlight was definitely the triple cooked chips, which were huge and really tasty, and the dessert was fab. Definitely not what we expected from the outside, very relaxed atmosphere. Great service, will definitely visit again. Second visit last night - wow! Amazing again!

We had our wedding at the Vaults and it was the perfect venue. Jo was so helpful and organised in all of the lead up and gave us so many different options for everything. We had lots of vegan guests, including myself, and we were given so many different vegan options to choose from. The ones we went for were all delicious. We had the best day here and can't recommend it enough for a wedding. Thank you so much!

Found this vegan friendly place on the happy cow app and booked ahead. As it was jubilee weekend and a Thursday night we didn’t really need to but you never know. When I booked (through messenger) the staff member was lively and friendly and quick...

We had dinner at the Vaults this evening three people one had classic roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, one a Chinese inspired dish the third Indian influenced. All three were amazing what a kitchen team that can produce such contrasting food for one sitting! Highly...

A lovely local pub. The food is consistently excellent and it’s a fabulous place to sit for an afternoon or evening.

Lovely Sunday lunch, and sticky toffee pudding to die for 😋

Lovely authentic looking old traditional pub, just on the edge of Ilkley

This was our second visit in the past few months and well worth another drive from Chorley. Vegan Sunday roast was absolutely lovely as was the Roast Beef dinner. Gorgeous desserts, nice atmosphere and lovely staff. Will visit again in the near future.

Great Sunday lunch treat, excellent food and service

Found this little gem of a place actually on the internet on a cold rainy October afternoon. Went in not expecting a great deal as the car park was empty. We got inside and was immediately greeted by two roaring fires. We asked for some...

Looks great from the outside with fairy lights making the pub very inviting however the eating experience is terrible. We had a steak and cheese sandwich priced at £12.95. which was poor value if £5.00 just a cheap bake in the oven baguette, a small...

Nothing outstanding to say - average food and average service. Except that the £25.95 rump steak was seriouslynpveypriced. On a Friday night there were only 3 tables occupied, which is probably as many as they deserved.

We booked out the Vaults for our wedding celebration (note, not a legal ceremony - don't want to confuse!) to celebrate with our family and friends. We had organised this back in 2019 and had to move the date twice thanks to COVID. Throughout, Jo...

Really nice place. Good food, good range of drinks and excellent service. Well worth a visit.

Good Food and ale's, a Little out of Ilkley town centre. At the moment only open Fri/Sat/Sun.

Had our wedding here, we had the place to ourselves as it is usually closed on a Monday. Jo put on some lovely food and was attentive throughout the day.

This was the best vegan fish and chips I've ever had! Great menu and really friendly service.

First visit to Ilkley Moor Vaults and will not the last! That was by far the best Sunday roast iv had in over a year!! I am vegan but my partner loves his meat, it’s so difficult to find a place that caters for us both in equal quality so this is a real find being local too.Even on a restricted menu there is so much choice. The waitress was friendly and polite but wasn’t very knowledgeable about drinks and food options however she may well of being new.

Service for meals slow evrn tjough table booked food just okay when it arrived

Visited ilkley moor vaults on Sunday 6th September a family meal for my sons birthday.Definitely will not be going back, the food was terrible the worst Sunday dinner we have ever had.The meal wasn’t cheap either but the quality was so poor non of us enjoyed it at all.

We ordered some takeaway tonight from the Vaults: vegan fish and chips with mushy peas and a vegan fish butty. Both were incredible! Everything was still hot by the time I got it home and tasted amazing. The Vaults has such a great selection of vegan food. We're already planning our next takeaway order (I've got my eye on the vegan chicken burger!).

Great vegan menu, delicious Sunday road

In light of post Covid restrictions I felt I needed to be generous in my views because I'm ultimately grateful we can get out again. However, the temperature of food and lack of taste shouldn't be affected, restrictions or not. Hungry and cold, post Wharfe swim I felt excited when the board displayed several veggie choices. This was soon to change. It was empty and spacious, while not always indicative of atmosphere but while I'm here I may as well add that it seemed reminiscent of a graveyard scene. The staff appeared half asleep, post zombie apocalypse and possibly hungover. Asking for condiments and cutlery and another table were asking for their food, bearing in mind, only two table in ( totally 7 people) at 2pm. One wouldn't want to imagine a fuller covid free food for all fest. The food was semi warm and tasteless. If it had been a fiver a plate, you'd instantly feel like you'd hit a deal. At a mere £14, you know it's more of a over exaggerated attempt at fleecing the local Bourgeoisie. Sadly, the local folk probably don't go, so it's the likes of fools like me that end up out of pocket and unsated. The Wharfe is perfect for a swim though. And the toilets at the vault were the perfect release

I have eaten at the Vaults on two occasions and been pleased with the experience both times. I think the food is good pub food, perhaps it could be slightly cheaper but it is tasty and the roast beef was very nicely cooked. The seating areas downstairs are nicely decorated and it is a cosy and friendly place to go. I haven't been in just for a drink but think it would be nice to do so.

Called in for a drink over the Xmas holiday. Bar staff were unwelcoming and nonchalant . Total lack of atmosphere. I used to be a regular when the pub had a warmth. Certainly no welcome evident now. Would not recommend.