August 2022 – Most pubs/bars have re-opened for outside and inside drinks & meals. Check below for more details, or contact the pub directly
| July | Aug | Notes | |
| Otley Pubs Open: | 14 | 14 | All open – but some have limited hours. Check them out below |
| Otley Pubs Temporarily Closed: | 2 | 2 |
Cross Pipes undergoing refurb. Manor House up for sale.
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| July | Aug | Notes | |
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Outskirts Pubs Open: |
2 |
2 |
The Royalty & The Roebuck |
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Outskirts Pubs Temporarily Closed: |
0 | 0 |
| July | Aug | Notes | |
| Town Bars Open: | 5 | 5 | North Bar Social, Otley Tap House, Rookery, Shadow Tap Room (limited opening for now) & Curious Hop (yes, Marcus serves drinks on-site!) |
| Town Bars Temporarily Closed: | 0 | 0 | |
| Town Bars Permanently Closed: | 1 | 1 | Sadly, we’ve lost the Groove Pad |
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Otley Pubs
| Pub | Last Reported Status | Latest News 05/07/22 |
| The Bay Horse | Open & Trading | Yorkshire Guest Beers always available. Sandwiches Fri/Sat/Sun |
| The Black Bull | Open & Trading | Still a lunchtime favourite. Newly repainted – looks grand. |
| The Black Horse | Open & Trading | Back to the quality place it should be. Very good food. Excellent outside space in the stables yard to the rear. Rooms available. |
| The Bowling Green | Open & Trading | Ever popular Wetherspoons. Great front terrace.  |
| The Cross Pipes | Temp closure for refurb | Otley’s latest Free House! |
| The Fleece | Open & Trading – back to 7 days a week | Good range of real ales. Very good food. Great outdoor space. Otley’s only riverside pub. |
| The Horse & Farrier | Open & Trading | Rooms available for B&B |
| The Junction | Open & Trading | Live music venue. Outside areas front and back. |
| The Manor House | Closed and up for sale | Up for sale. Select link on the left for more details! |
| The Old Cock | Open & Trading | Constantly changing range of real ales. Leeds Camra award winning pub. |
| The Red Lion | Open & Trading | Multiple TV screens showing live sports |
| The Otley Tavern | Open & Trading | Formerly The Ring o’ Bells. Music & large screens. |
| The Rose & Crown | Open & Trading |
Under new |
| Whitakers Arms | Open & Trading – except closed Weds |
Very good food + “hidden garden” |
| The White Swan | Open & Trading | A good range of local real ales. Great outdoor space to the rear. |
| The Yew Tree | Open & Trading | The only town pub north of the river. Award winning carvery! |
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Outskirts of Otley
| Pub | Last Reported Status | Latest News 05/07/22 |
| The Roebuck | Open & Trading, except closed Mondays | Nice pub area at the front. Good range of local micro brews. Lovely outside area. |
| The Royalty | Open & Trading – check out new opening hours | Large lounge/restaurant space. A good cosy tap room. Good for a Chevin warm-up. Check opening hours. |
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Bars – Otley Town
| Pub/Bars | Last Reported Status | Latest News 09/06/22 |
| Groove Pad Beer & Vinyls | Closed |
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| The North Bar Social | Open & Trading |
Don’t forget there is an upstairs too. Great outdoor space. Regular events. |
| The Rookery Bar & Venue | Open & Trading |
Cask and Keg Craft Ales, Cocktails, Elite Beers & Very Special Intimate Gigs |
| The Otley Tap House |
Open & Trading |
New owners in collaboration with O’Deli and the Otley Burger Company! |
| Curious Hop | Open & Trading |
Speciality beer shop & bar, selling an extensive range of craft beers, real ales and world beers along with an amazing selection of ciders. |
| Shadow Brewing Tap Room |
Limited Opening Hours for now |
On-site brewery and Tap Room. Watch Social Media for opening times
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Note
While all information here is presented in good faith and is accurate to the best of our knowledge, no responsibility can be taken for incorrect or outdated reports.
We will welcome any corrections or constructive additions to this Monthly Update.
Compiled by Eddie Conneely & Phil Greaves to whom any errors should be tactfully whispered with the offer of a pint.