The White Hart, Otley

A long thin pub at the bottom of the well known local landmark of Pool Bank, the road that climbs up the southern flank of Wharfedale towards the airport. Unremittingly modernised inside with the usual fake flags, removed walls and dodgy ceiling. Being a thin pub the counter is along the back wall and has a trio of pulls, a nasty and pricey Landlord, Doombar and an Abbeydale pale, keg wise there’s a selection of solos with largely lager and a cider plus Guinness. The entrance is only from the car park which tells you enough. When taking a leak I was almost gassed by the auto perfume machine. It’s a dining pub just swerving being a full on restaurant, you can just get a drink but the beer’s not that good and it’s overpriced, in a word; poncy.

Official site of the White Hart, contains menu and wine list - www.thewhitehartpool.co.uk

Official site of the White Hart, contains menu and wine list - www.thewhitehartpool.co.uk