The Flying Duck Ilkley in Bradford

Not great, food very average, sauces as on menu not served had ran out of tartare sauce, main course lukewarm, felt nauseous for several hours afterwards, won’t be returning

Excelent beer as always. Recommend the Ilkley/Wharefedale XPA lovely hoppy pale ale.

We have always really enjoyed this pub when visiting Ilkley. But it came into its own as a venue for a Friday night 'wedding-eve' gathering of friends and family. About 50-60 of us spent a fabulous evening in the two upstairs rooms. The space was perfect for our event (notwithstanding the odd sore head from the low wooden beam between the rooms...). The buffet was just right for the occasion and presented with care (with full account taken of various dietary needs). The two staff who ran the dedicated upstairs bar and supported the whole event didn't put a foot wrong. Friendly, welcoming, accommodating, they made it clear that they enjoyed having our gathering with them. Every single guest was full of praise for the evening, for the staff, and for the venue. We'd like to put on record our heartfelt thanks to everyone at the Flying Duck for their part in what was a wonderful and memorable wedding weekend.

Great Yorkshire pub with fun atmosphere, personable bar staff and a tasty selection of local beers. Thank you for a fab evening!

We held a networking event upstairs in the Flying Duck. The service we received while organising and on the night was great - efficient and friendly. Fantastic selection of beers too.

Our event upstairs at The Duck was great - Lizzie was fantastic at helping to organise this. The space was great and we were able to organise food, drinks and music. All reasonably priced as well. Thank you again!

Great pub with onsite brewed ales and artisan cocktails

Don't expect to get what it says on the menu! Ordered hot pork bloomer with chips and crackling but came with just roast potatoes. When I questioned it-the reply was-this is how it's served on a Sunday. Not surprised it was an empty pub with no diners

Sadly didn't have some of the food options left but we were told they did so bought a drink and then found out they didn't have anything we fancied so that knocked it down one for us, however the staff were so friendly and the drink choices fab!

Whilst this is a great craft beer pub with a great selection of craft beer, we waited shockingly a long time to be served whilst bar staff chatted.

Good beer, friendly atmosphere, good bar staff. They are dog friendly, but don't like the dogs on the furniture but have wooden floors. If you have a mutt that's not well padded, then best stay away.

Nice little pub with excellent atmosphere. Mainly Wharfdale brewery on cask but a nice variety on keg. Some belgian beers in the fridge too.

Great place with its own brewery.

Went for a drink after a walk. It’s dog friendly, which was great for us. Good selections of gins and beers. Fireplace for cold weather, which definitely adds to the atmosphere.

Excellent pub and home of Whafedale brewery. Needless to say the both the guest and their own ales were all on form

Shocked at the end. After spending an evening with two friends drinking and catching up, last orders came and went and yes, time got away but instead of being asked to leave politely (which we would have done as it was nearly midnight ) the manager turned the volume up stair's, playing everything from Children’s music to loud heavy metal. I presume this was to force us out! We left with a sarcastic comment from him about shutting at 11 o’clock. I will never step foot in the Flying Duck ever again and will tell everyone about the experience.

The most expensive lager I have ever bought. Poor service and miserable surroundings.

Absolutely fantastic dog friendly

A traditional pub with a good range of beers, stone floors and all the original features that you would expect. Very welcoming staff.

A super micro pub, with delicious beers, including alcohol free ones.

Been to Ilkley so many times and never been in this charming pub, Warm welcome from staff, great choice of drinks and food was excellent definitely going to call again.

Brilliant trad pub. Amazing ales lovely stone place and good staff. What more could you wish for?

Good cask pub in lovely old building. Warfdale brewery tap. Choice of 8 ales when we were there. We had the citra and it was light and very quaffable.

Very friendly and a warm welcome beer was excellent but a bit pricey

Excellent little pub which serves a great range of cask ales ( and food but we didn't eat here) very nice place to just chill out. We'll be back!

Always a great place to visit when in Ilkley. Beer brewed on the premises. Knowledgeable staff that are welcoming. A real fire to warm you. A fantastic range of drinks.

Brilliant pub. They have a brewery onsite so the beer is fresh and delicious.

We just stopped in for a few drinks. The Wharfdale beers are brewed on site just behind the bar and are kept in great condition. I can firmly recommend the IPA and the porter.

Popped in for a quick pint. Decent beer selection, both keg and cask. Not too pricey. Nice space with tables for a group of eight. Would definitely add it to my list for a longer visit in future.

Lovely old pub with great beer selection and good live music on 👍

After we did a walk over ilkley moor was our first pint my friend had the wharfdale blonde and I had the bitter...both on very good form.

Great pub great choice of drinks staff great

Really good choice of beers and cider. Welcoming pub.

Excellent beer as always at this Wharfdale Brewery pub and a very friendly dog who likes nothing more that a game of fetch!

21 lines of beer and cider and then plenty of bottles to choose from. Very friendly staff. Had the IPA and the Citra and both were brilliant. Also got the Spicy Lamb Special pizza which was superb. The best places are dog friendly 🐕

Own beers need a bit of work. Lovely staff but beer a bit like average home brew tbh.

Did a gig with my duo Briar & Bramble. Warm & friendly staff & audience. Fab beers! Totally recommended.

Magnificent range of cask ale including 3 of their own. Always served in prime condition. Only gripe is number of dogs, sometimes fondled by bar staff....

Good food, worst pizza cutters on the world but added to the enjoyment of the place, quack quack. Also has a brewery on site beers are good

Popped in to cheer myself up after the last hostelry I went in Wish we came here 1st. Fantastic choice of draught available

Lovely real ale pub. Only Quick visit after a long hot walk Friendly staff. About 7 Real Ales and 1 cider on the bar with plenty of more. Reasonably priced.

A quiet Friday lunchtime drink, good choice of local beers and nice food, definitely worth a visit.

Great food, excellent beers and lovely accommodation. Just a pity the bar shuts at 7 pm.

A historic local pub that serves a varied selection of beers with a selection from it’s own Wharfedale Micro Brewery. Craft Ales, Artisan Spirits and a welcoming space that is dog friendly. Warm fire in the winter and roof terrace in the summer. An independent business that is well worth a visit.

This is a friendly pub with good beer, it's got a great atmosphere

A nice space with friendly people and THE best beer for miles!

Lovely pint and live music to boot... What's not to like

Nice pub totally ruined by an extremely rude landlord won't be returning.

This is an absolute gem in Ilkley. I went with a friend and it’s now somewhere we go back to every time we visit. The staff are friendly and there is a beautiful open fireplace. Dogs are welcome and the locals are friendly. If you like to try a new beer, this is a good place.

Not impressed. The staff are generally very good and friendly, albeit sometimes overcharging, and I have visited the pub weekly for several months with a group of friends. The beer is always good. I have never had a meal so cannot comment. The landlord however is obnoxious. Our group were upstairs, I was at the bar ordering drinks. The chairs in the small bar have no cushions, one member of the group got a seat cushion from the other upstairs bar which was, and usually is on the night we attend, totally empty. My wife thought this an idea and went to get one for me as I have pain issues, she tried to move a seat cushion, found it was velcro'ed down, and left it in situ. The landlord bounded up the stairs two at a time and shouted at my wife accusing her of trying to steal his cushions! She tried to explain, but he just shouted her down, The man who had brought a cushion explained to the landlord, but he still gave her a lecture and stormed off. I had heard the shouting, thought he was having a go at a derelict member of staff it was that vehement, but when In returned with the drinks and found my wife upset and wanting to leave, I went downstairs and asked him why he had spoken to my wife in that fashion, his response was "Right you want me to apologise do you" and he bounded up the stairs in anger and made a mock attempt at an apology, and left. Not a nice man, not a nice man at all. I have seen him angry several times and he has been sharp with me, when I have asked him to turn lights on etc. Basil Fawlty without the comedy. I will not be returning to the pub.

Such a lovely local with the best pub dog 🐕 ❤️ amazing selection of wharfedale brewery beers and the amazing Lilley's mango cider. Brilliant pub quiz on a Tuesday evening

Grand selection of ales. Lovely cozy pub, country Inn feel.

Great place for a social! Great beers on tap and nice environment to enjoy a jar or 2!

Fantastic atmosphere boosted by clientele from the Ilkley Beer Festival but great choice of drinks at reasonable prices. The Merlot was particularly yummy.

First time at the flying duck very impressive fantastic range of real ales friendly atmosphere and the staff will be back next time I'm in Ilkley

Drinks expensive enough without charging over £8 for a large wine when it was a medium size

Great little dog friendly pub. The choice of beers and pale ales is fantastic. The food was lovely, although a slightly limited menu and the service was friendly.

Great pub, pizzas are the best around and the beer is even better. Shep the dog is always happy to everyone

Brilliant. Loads of beers. Animals welcome. What more could you want ?

> I ordered a pint of beer, a pint of lager and a medium glass of house red wine. Bar tender said £19.00. I queried this and he said it should be £16.60. Still a crazy price for 3 drinks

Excellent atmosphere, good range of beers, will definitely return

Great drink, great staff, great food. Top notch quiz on a Tuesday night. Perfect place.

Not a very nice landlord. I think that’s the most diplomatic way of putting it. I’ll never go back.

A great selection of beers and simple but tasty pub food.

Nice old traditional pub. Good selection of beers.

Food was great, service a little slow. However, it didn't spoil our day as we were chatting...

Built in 1709, what is now the Flying Duck is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Ilkley and grade II listed. It's been many shops in It's history including a dairy, a shoe makers and a sweet shop. It's currently one of the finest pubs in Wharfedale and offers a wide selection of beer's, delicious food, live entertainment and a very relaxed atmosphere. Two of It's most striking architectural features are the original oak joists and the stone fireplace. The pub has two floors, outside seating and it's also dog friendly. To anyone who loves a traditional and earthy pub with an interesting history then this is definatly a place to visit.

Lovely warm atmosphere ,great beer . What's not to like ?

Classic pub with fireplace. Nice and cosy. Very good selection of beers. I wasn't impressed with food though. Burger tasted plain.

9 Cask Ales, all available. Only came for directions, may be here sometime. Service is really good too.

A cosy welcoming pub with a large selection of drinks and an excellent Sunday dinner to boot.

Great example of a proper decent pub serving a great selection of good quality beers.

So good to see a pub that's still got that old pub atmosphere.Friendly bar staff brilliant selection of hand pulled beers.

Fabulous old style pub ,great selection of ales , Home of the Wharfedale Brewery......could it be any better ?

Nice friendly pub with warm fire and a great selection of well kept ales.

Great pub good selection of well kept real ales. Friendly staff. Beware if you are vegetarian tuna and anchovies on the surf pizza .. marked with V.

Good, traditional pub, well laid out, informal and comfortable. Great choice of ales and gins, including Wharedale ones!

My favourite pub in Ilkley. The real ale is the best there is with its own Wharedale Brewery ales, and other local ales, too. Staff are always welcoming and helpful. Last May (2022) we went in soaked after a walk across the Moor and we were welcomed no problem. We sat right next to the real fire and dried off. It was perfect. It is often fairly busy, though I have never struggled to get a seat. It is dog friendly, I noticed. Toilets are very clean and well maintained. It's on the A65 itself, there is a main car park in the centre of Ilkley, or free parking in the streets if you can get it, but I like to pop in on the train, which is about half a mile or less from this pub. Honestly if I am able to have a pint in Ilkley this is always my first call, and I would recommend you get here, too.

Lovely traditional cosy pub with customer focused staff and nice clientele. Relaxed atmosphere, good selection of beers. Recommended.

Nice friendly pub. Great beer range

Pub Quiz every Tuesday. Love it. Lovely staff and nice food

Good beer pleasant bar staff but lack of toilet facilitys

Nice pub, great staff and real ale, what more could you want? Great pizza today.

Oh my but this is good. Super range of their own beers...I had the Blonde, small but eclectic range of malt whiskeys...best in a pub I've seen in two years, ,gents loos have been outstandingly refurbished, intriguing glass walked brewery in the back yard...no air miles here,! and a great wee decked area up some external stairs out the back. A gem! Just a shame Ilkley traffic and parking is such a 'mare!!

Best pub in Ilkley with a fantastic selection of ales which are always on point and really well pulled...well done to all concerned.

A great selection of food choice and excellent quality. A very friendly, warm atmosphere. We'll be back when we are in beautiful Yorkshire again.

Great pub didn't eat there but sampled some of there real ales excellent staff very friendly made you feel welcome

Lovely quiz and lovely staff. Bring back vocation xoxo and lupu lion

A most historic and welcoming establishment. A very good selection of beers and ciders on offer. The Hetton pale ale and the rather stronger Wharfedale IPA... If I recall the name correctly... Were wonderful and served perfectly. A most hospitable establishment both in staff and customers. Very clean and tidy throughout. We didn't try the food but the menu was appealing and we certainly will sample it on our next visit.

Impressive amount of beers on tap.

We attended a private party at the Flying Duck last weekend and had a great time. The room and set up was lovely, the staff were very friendly and reasonably priced drinks.

Nice place. The tall bartender fella was very friendly.

As a young 18 year old way back in the 90s this was one of my every night locals. Followed by a beautiful meal at The Box Tree across the road. Every night I would enter the small establishment with it's quirkyness and small entrance way. I lived in Addingham for approximately 2 years and then moved to Alwoodley. I still made my way to this pub without fail until I was way into my early 20s. What fond memories I have rekindled my love for Ilkley these last few weeks. Anyway YES I do recommend this beautiful quaint pub. It is also Dog friendly which is a bonus now.

We were in a big group and they welcomed us well. Staff were great, very accommodating. Fantastic range of ales on offer, nice comfy traditional pub set-up inside.

Great indy pub. Great vibe. Great music. And that Wharfedale IPA 😃

Lovely pub full of character great choice of beers etc very good quality excellent staff. Dog friendly

Decent home produced beers, stunning old building inside.

Great spaces to tuck in and talk the night away, a friendly team and a good atmosphere.

Nice range of Wharfedale brewery beer and nice freshly cooked food.

Great cosy pub with an excellent selection of cask ales, keg beers and other drinks. Live music, quizzes and other events through the week too!