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Whitakers, Otley
Otley
LS21 3HN
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Punch TavernsReviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Whitakers
This pub interior was a mix of traditional and modern and one seemed to be clashing against the other. There was a pine panelled wall to the left hand side of the bar which looked hideous. The food was busy with food on our visit as they have a pensioners special on most days. Service at the bar was fine, so we went for the Camerons Gold Bullion.
On 5th April 2015
- rating: 6
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Alan Winfield left this review about Whitakers
Whitakers is next door to the Red Lion.
Once inside there is a single oblong shaped room which runs to the rear of the pub,there is some comfy bench seating to the front,plus more in the rear right area,the room is bare boarded.
There was a decent choice of real ales on the bar,i had a drink of York Guzzler which went down a treat,the other beers i noted were Tetley Mild / Bitter,Black Sheep Bitter plus one from Prescott brewery.
I was quite happy drinking in this pub,one i could settle in for a good session.
Pub visited 8/11/2014
On 8th November 2014
- rating: 8
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Mark Tunnicliffe left this review about The Whitakers Arms
Quite possibly the best pub in Otley.
True, other pubs have bigger, flasher menus; but if you want a sensibly priced, well prepared and hearty plate of food from a list that didn't need subtitles then you're in the right place. Likewise, other pubs have a larger range of beers; but if you want somewhere with 2 or 3 reliable 'old favourites' plus as many again that are carefully selected and well maintained 'guests' then look no further. The interior is traditional and quietly dark and tranquil, they offer most of the usual entertainment activities, but not in a way that rams them down your throat. The staff (and the siginficant number of people who are obviously regulars) are a welcoming and friendly bunch and the customer service obviously comes from experience and common sense rather than a training manual.
AND THEY HAVE A BEER GARDEN!
Like something from a favourite childhood story, the beer garden is a beautiful walled space at the back of the pub, totally secure and very inviting on a balmy summers day.
If you only visit 1 pub in Otley, make it 'The Whitakers'.
On 10th June 2011
- rating: 10
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Old Boots left this review about The Whitakers Arms
Open plan pub with a sort of cliched Victorian town pub décor, stone flags, stained glass dividers, balustraded areas, distressed wood and old brown furniture. Piped music and machines providing the modern equivalents. Décor is the expected old photos and maps, but the photos are particularly relevant are they are of the pub, tongue and groove to the dado then above a mix of cream paper and rough plaster work. Six hand pumps, two with Tetleys Cask and Mild plus Black Sheep, the others with a good range of localish micro brews from Hambleton and Goose Eye plus Scottish interloper Harviestoun. The beer I tried was in excellent condition served by attentive and pleasant staff. It was a lunchtime visit so food seemed to be a major item, each table is numbered and carried a little basket containing a menu, some cutley and condiments, although it was a bit quiet with only some younger men at the bar and two or three older dinning couples.
On 31st December 2010
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Malcolm Glaister left this review about The Whitakers Arms
Good food at lunchtime.
Various quizes,karoke etc plus many other events.
On 11th February 2010
- rating: 6
[User has posted 18 recommendations about 17 pubs]