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The Flying Duck , Ilkley
Ilkley
LS29 9DS
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Reviews of The Flying Duck (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Flying Duck
This pub is still much as described by OB more than four years ago, with nine hand pumps, a mango cider and a guest from local Dark Horse alongside seven Wharfedale beers. The blackboard lists nine keg beers, some of which could be classed as interesting. My half of Hetton Pale was very good (£5.20/pint). Maybe the only difference is an apple cider from the brewery, a 6%er at £6 a pint, which may be of interest to some. I liked it here and was glad to have a chance to call in after being stuck in traffic jams just outside on many occasions. I may be back.
On 14th June 2026
- rating: 7
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Old Boots left this review about The Flying Duck
Not a lot has changed since my last review in 2014, there’s been a widening on the beer range to 9 pulls and 10 keg taps on one of them horseshoe shaped pipe things, some of the kegs are unusual, the cask is mostly from Wharfedale with a guest from Dark Horse and a mango cider. The toilets look new and there’s a neat display of old Ilkley photos in the corridor leading to them. Events are held in the upper floor; “The Loft”. I can understand Wharfedale beers not being to all tastes, mine was fine but the hops used imparted a slight burnt rubber flavour. The only Ilkley pub in the 2022 GBG.
On 15th January 2022
- no rating submitted
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Debbie Hammill left this review about The Flying Duck
My husband and I visited this ale house this afernoon. First visit since well before the start of the pandemic. We used to enjoy visiting so looked forward to returning.We had a couple of drinks each and we were a tad disappointed.My husband tried a guest ale and a Wharfedale beer and did not enjoy either beer. I had a couple of halves of the Pilsner. It was ok but I'd enjoyed tastier lagers.The place was also quieter than on previous visits.
On 25th September 2021
- rating: 7
[User has posted 2 recommendations about 2 pubs]
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Pub Details
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- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 14 June 2026 by Will Larter
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 02 April 2012 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 14 June 2026 by Will Larter
- Micropub : No last updated 14 June 2026 by Will Larter
- Quiz Night : Yes - Tuesday - last updated 14 June 2026 by Will Larter
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 15 November 2013 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 14 June 2026 by Will Larter
- Wheelchair Access : No - Plenty of steps in this old building - last updated 14 June 2026 by Will Larter
- WiFi : Yes last updated 14 June 2026 by Will Larter
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