The Wheatley Arms

4 (72)

£26 to £40

British

Wheatley Lane, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 8PP

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About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Neighbourhood gem

Standing proudly in the charming village of Ben Rhydding, this Yorkshire stone Inn has a perfect position amongst leafy lanes and avenues. The ground floor offers a series of beautiful spacious rooms with lots of height and light. Our open log fires are especially welcome perhaps after a walk on the nearby moors. Take a seat in our popular Yorkshire bar and try hand pulled real ales. Delicious food is served throughout the day in all the lounge areas, the dining rooms and in our stunning garden room or on the patio..

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:30 pm
Website
http://www.wheatleyarms.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
Wheatley Lane, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 8PP
Area
Bradford
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
3 minute walk to Ben Rhydding station.

Seashore Board*GBP 14.95
Salmon Fishcake, Pickled Squid, North Sea Prawns, Dill Marie Rose Sauce, Anchovies, Lemon Mayonnaise, Smoked Salmon Mousse, Smoked Salmon, Bondgate Bakery Farmhouse Bread
Charcuterie Board*GBP 14.95
Cured Meats, Local Cheeses, Pork Puff, Roast Belly Pork, Bondgate Bakery Farmhouse Bread

Sandwiches

Available Daily from 12-5.30pm. All Sandwiches Served on a Soft Ciabatta, with Salad Garnish & Parsnip Crisps. Add a Cup of Soup to any Sandwich for £2

North Sea Prawn & CucumberGBP 7.95
Sirloin Steak & OnionGBP 9.00
Mature Cheddar Cheese & TomatoGBP 6.95
Bacon, Lettuce & TomatoGBP 6.95
Fish ButtyGBP 7.95
Battered Haddock, Tartare Sauce

Bits & Bobs

Mixed Marinated OlivesGBP 2.90
Bondgate of Otley's Farmhouse BreadGBP 2.50
Olive Oil & Balsamic, Salted Butter
Baby ChorizoGBP 4.00
Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes
Spiced Onion BhajiGBP 4.00
Indian Spiced Cucumber Raita
Lishmans Black Pudding FrittersGBP 4.00
Tarragon Mayonnaise

Starters

Homemade Soup of the Day*GBP 4.50
Farmhouse Bread
Honey Roast Belly PorkGBP 6.95
Olives, Red Pepper Dressing, Chorizo, Pork Puff, Smoked Paprika
Cartmel Smoked SalmonGBP 6.95
Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Beetroot Relish
Salmon FishcakeGBP 6.95
Roast Fennel Salad, Smoked Mayonnaise
Goats Cheese & Parma Ham SaladGBP 6.95
Mixed Leaf, French Dressing
Bubble & Squeak CroquetteGBP 6.95
Spinach, Red Wine sauce
Roasted Chestnut Mushrooms*GBP 6.95
on Toast, Goat's Cheese, Henderson's Sauce
Prawn CocktailGBP 7.95
Marie Rose

Main Courses

Slow Cooked Lamb ShoulderGBP 15.95
Black Pudding Potatoes, Carrot Purée, Creamed Leeks, Lamb Sauce
Yorkshire 8oz Sirloin Steak Au PoivreGBP 15.95
Field Mushroom, Tomatoes, Onion Rings, Chips & Peppercorn Sauce
Steak and Mushroom PieGBP 13.50
Mashed Potato, Savoy Cabbage
Pan Seared SeabassGBP 15.95
Smoked Pancetta, Broccoli, Risotto, Tempura Scallop, Soft Herbs
North Sea Fish PieGBP 13.50
Smoked Haddock, Haddock, Salmon, Prawns, Garden Peas, Mashed Potato & Herb Crumb Topping
Slow Roast Chicken ThighsGBP 14.00
Bubble & Squeak Croquette, Spinach, Crispy Parma Ham, Mustard Sauce
Lishman's SausagesGBP 12.95
Savoy Cabbage, Mash, Onion Gravy
English Pork MeatballGBP 13.95
Mashed Potato, Roast Carrots, Peas, Onion Sauce
Chicken Caesar SaladGBP 10.00
Anchovies, Parmesan, Croutons, Gem (No Croutons)
Wheatley BurgerGBP 12.95
Choice of Stilton or Gruyere Cheese, Tomato Relish, Hand Cut Chips, Onion Rings, Celeriac Remoulade
Salt & Vinegar Battered Haddock
Hand Cut Chips, Mushy Peas
- SmallGBP 8.95
- LargeGBP 12.95

Vegetarian

Leek & Carrot PieGBP 12.00
Mashed Potato & Herb Crumb Topping
Aubergine ParmigianaGBP 12.00
House Salad

Side Orders

Chip Inn… Remember for every portion of chips you buy at the Wheatley Arms, we donate £0.25 to Ben Rhydding Primary School

House SaladGBP 1.95
Hand Cut Chips / Skinny FriesGBP 2.75
Seasonal GreensGBP 2.95
Buttered Mashed PotatoGBP 1.95
Salt & Vinegar Battered Onion RingsGBP 2.50
Red CabbageGBP 2.95
Savoy CabbageGBP 2.95
Mixed Seasonal VegetablesGBP 2.95
Beer Battered Onion RingsGBP 2.50

Sunday Roast

Sunday RoastGBP 12.95
Every Sunday we offer a splendid Roast of the day with all the trimmings

Reviews

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4.0

(72)

4.0Food
3.9Service
4.0Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

72 Reviews

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MoJo
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What we did really enjoy was the size of the table for 2 it was intimate but no too cramped which is not often found in other places. Food v good and we took the advice for the recommended wine.
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MarianO
Yorkshire1 review
2.0
Dined on 2 February 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This was not our first visit, but this time the lamb Sunday lunch was chewy, could not cut it with knife, such a shame.
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Judith
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent evening. Great gastro pub food, everything was homemade and delicious. Lovely atmosphere, nice buzz and tables are well positioned, so not too crowded. Faultless. We'll definitely be back!
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dannyw1uk
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday trip for my wife.
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DianaM
Yorkshire1 review
3.0
Dined on 18 January 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
They did NOT have our reservation done on line via Open Table. Fortunately there was a table available.
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JaneJ
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 November 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, good staff and value for money. Would recommend and will definitely be back!
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PeterC
Yorkshire1 review
3.0
Dined on 31 October 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Neither the gammon steak nor fish pie were as good as other dishes we have had there in the last year, while the venue had no record of my Open Table booking even though I had confirmation on my phone.
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JudyC
Yorkshire2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 27 October 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The booking system is terrible. Despite confirming my booking online and receiving an email confirmation, we were greeted with blank stares on arrival and told that they had no record of our booking, finally discovering that they had us booked in for 15.15 instead of 13.15, as per the confirmation email. Barely an apology was forthcoming and we were crammed into a tiny corner before finally being reseated. Our party included my 92 year old, diabetic Mother whose birthday it was. The standard of the food at the Wheatley is still excellent but something has gone badly wrong with the service - our experience last time we visited, several weeks ago, was equally chaotic. This does need addressing asap before the Wheatley’s excellent reputation which has been carefully built up since it opened, is quickly destroyed: word spreads very quickly in Ilkley!
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simonr
Yorkshire1 review
3.0
Dined on 26 October 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was good but location of tables was next to the kitchen which was not ideal. Service was ok but a bit sporadic.
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AshleyJ
Berlin3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 29 September 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I need to start this by saying that we have been here a handful of times before and have never been disappointed. However for some reason today our experience was very different. The food itself was good and we have no complaints the service on the other hand was poor. We were regularly ignored, we had to get our own milk for coffee ordered and when we queried why only half of our dessert order had been received no explanation was given and no apology offered. Whilst some of the issues can usually be put down to a busy service the restaurant itself when we visited was only half full and there were plenty of staff around. When we raised the issue at the end they seemed to fall upon deaf ears - again disappointing!!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:30 pm
Website
http://www.wheatleyarms.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
Wheatley Lane, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 8PP
Area
Bradford
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
3 minute walk to Ben Rhydding station.

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The Wheatley Arms

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Salads

Chicken Caesar

Goats Cheese & Parma Ham

Sumac Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable

North Sea Prawns

Sharing Board

Seashore Board*GBP 14.95

Charcuterie Board*GBP 14.95

Sandwiches

North Sea Prawn & CucumberGBP 7.95

Sirloin Steak & OnionGBP 9.00

Mature Cheddar Cheese & TomatoGBP 6.95

Bacon, Lettuce & TomatoGBP 6.95

Fish ButtyGBP 7.95

Bits & Bobs

Mixed Marinated OlivesGBP 2.90

Bondgate of Otley's Farmhouse BreadGBP 2.50

Baby ChorizoGBP 4.00

Spiced Onion BhajiGBP 4.00

Lishmans Black Pudding FrittersGBP 4.00

Starters

Homemade Soup of the Day*GBP 4.50

Honey Roast Belly PorkGBP 6.95

Cartmel Smoked SalmonGBP 6.95

Salmon FishcakeGBP 6.95

Goats Cheese & Parma Ham SaladGBP 6.95

Bubble & Squeak CroquetteGBP 6.95

Roasted Chestnut Mushrooms*GBP 6.95

Prawn CocktailGBP 7.95

Main Courses

Slow Cooked Lamb ShoulderGBP 15.95

Yorkshire 8oz Sirloin Steak Au PoivreGBP 15.95

Steak and Mushroom PieGBP 13.50

Pan Seared SeabassGBP 15.95

North Sea Fish PieGBP 13.50

Slow Roast Chicken ThighsGBP 14.00

Lishman's SausagesGBP 12.95

English Pork MeatballGBP 13.95

Chicken Caesar SaladGBP 10.00

Wheatley BurgerGBP 12.95

Salt & Vinegar Battered Haddock

Vegetarian

Leek & Carrot PieGBP 12.00

Aubergine ParmigianaGBP 12.00

Side Orders

House SaladGBP 1.95

Hand Cut Chips / Skinny FriesGBP 2.75

Seasonal GreensGBP 2.95

Buttered Mashed PotatoGBP 1.95

Salt & Vinegar Battered Onion RingsGBP 2.50

Red CabbageGBP 2.95

Savoy CabbageGBP 2.95

Mixed Seasonal VegetablesGBP 2.95

Beer Battered Onion RingsGBP 2.50

Sunday Roast

Sunday RoastGBP 12.95

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable