Whitakers arms
📍 49 Kirkgate, Otley LS21 3HN, UK
About Whitakers arms
The Whitakers Arms is a popular, traditional pub located right in the heart of Otley town centre. Highly regarded with a superb 4.5/5 star Google rating, it's celebrated by visitors as a true "proper pub" that retains an inviting and relaxing atmosphere, reminiscent of how pubs "used to be". It's a fantastic spot for both locals and visitors looking for a quintessential Yorkshire pub experience.
Guests consistently praise the excellent service and the warm, welcoming nature of the staff. The menu offers a great choice of good old-fashioned pub food, with generous, hearty portions and fantastic value for money. Many enjoy the tasty sandwiches with chips, and the pub also features a lovely, clean, and comfortable beer garden, perfect for enjoying a drink or meal outdoors.
Visiting Information
The Whitakers Arms is open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Please note that the entrance is not wheelchair accessible. For payment, the pub accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.
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📍 49 Kirkgate, Otley LS21 3HN, UK
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Showing 5 of 330 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
Great bar with 4 real ales on can recommend the Three Swords 👌. Also does food can recommend the starters selection. Well worth a visit if you're passing. Large beer garden out the back.
Popped into The Whitakers Arms in Otley for lunch and it was exactly what you’d hope for from a proper pub. Good old-fashioned pub food, hearty portions and good value for money. I went for a sandwich with chips which was spot on – tasty, filling, and great value compared to a lot of places locally. The setting is really pleasant too: clean inside, nicely kept, and with a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. To top it off, I had a lovely pint of Kirkstall Brewery’s Three Swords to wash it all down, which went perfectly with the meal. A solid choice for a relaxed bite to eat and a decent pint in Otley.
Called in on Saturday ..what a treat from the moment we stepped in the door! the service was fantastic and the staff so welcoming, friendly and clearly very happy ! . The food was excellent and so much choice. ….a really inviting and relaxing place to spend a few hours on Saturday How pubs used to be..but even better .. Thank you 😃
Great place in the town centre of Otley . Lovely , clean and comfortable beer garden . The food was really tasty and service was exceptional. Will be returning :)
It might have been the weather that made the ample, private beer garden so appealing but we had a great pint and the food that came out to other tables looked and smelled amazing. Will definitely return to sample the menu