The Fleece
📍 Westgate, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3DT
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The Fleece is Wharfe Bank Brewery's flagship pub. Situated in the Wharfedale market town of Otley, a short walk from the Market Place. The Fleece has benefited from an extensive refurbishment, which has turned the pub into one the region's landmark pubs.
The Fleece showcases Wharfe Bank's range of craft-brewed real ales along with carefully selected guest ales from across the UK. There is also a fine selection of continental beers and lagers, and a great selection of premium wines and spirits.
The drinks menu is complemented by traditional hearty pub grub, with a menu that ranges from traditional favourites to something a little more modern.
The Fleece has a traditional separate "snug" public bar, and an open-plan bar area with views across the Wharfe. For many the jewel in the crown is the fantastic river-side garden to the rear, on the banks of the river. Unquestionably the best beer garden in Otley!
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📍 Westgate, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3DT
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Showing 5 of 554 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
From start to finish absolutely fantastic.... Sara/Zara (blond waitress apologies for spelling) - super friendly and professional - excellent member of staff. Lovely warm greeting and extremely good food. Steak and ale pie and sticky thai beef. Portions huge very tasty. Hope to return soon - just a little difficult living in Spain.
Really friendly and helpful team. Nice roaring fire on a cold day. Nice menu with good sized portions plus great selection of drinks and a kids menu. Parking on site helpful too if you’re meeting up with friends. Steak and ale pie was good! We didn’t reserve but you may want to on busier days.
A warm welcome and excellent service, along with delicious food and an outstanding atmosphere both inside and outside the pub. 😍 What more could you ask for? Perhaps a slightly larger selection of beers would be nice, but it's not enough of an issue to warrant removing a star. 🤩 Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and care during my visit to Otley!
We always get a great welcome at The Fleece. The staff are excellent — warm, friendly and attentive. The food is consistently good with something for everyone, generous portions and daily specials. There’s a strong selection of drinks, including well-kept real ales such as Landlord. The pub has a nice, relaxed environment, is dog friendly, and has a lovely garden that overlooks the River Wharfe. We’ve visited both as a couple and with a larger family group, and the service has been reliable every time. Prices are very reasonable, especially given the portion sizes. If you’re looking for a great place to eat in Otley or nearby, I would highly recommend it.
Very nice spot for really tasty food. We had to wait a while as hadn’t booked, so recommend doing so as it is popular. Also there was a slight wait at the bar as not many staff on but the staff were really nice. The food was excellent, nicely cooked meats and tasty. Got the cauliflower cheese and pigs in blankets which were both nice additions and big portions. Looks like a great outdoor area at the back overlooking the river