Independent pubs in Otley
There are 8 independent pubs we've checked in Otley, Leeds. None is part of a chain or franchise.
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- Updated 8 November 2026
- Next check due March 2027
All 8, alphabetically
The order is not a ranking: nobody can pay to be on this list, or to be higher up it. How we check
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Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls
Pub · Otley
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Old Cock
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The Curious Hop
Pub · Otley
A craft beer bar at 9 Orchard Gate in Otley, in premises previously occupied by Groove Pad & Vinyl. It opened on 3 November 2022 as a joint venture between the Curious Hop off-licence on New Market, since closed, and Major Tom''s Social of Harrogate. CAMRA''s survey records three handpumps of changing cask beer, mostly from northern brewers, and ten keg lines running to sours, double IPAs and stouts from British and European breweries, with gluten-free and vegan options among them. Bottles and cans are sold to drink in or take away, and growlers are filled. Food is limited to toasties and sausage rolls. There is a pavement seating area outside, an upstairs room with board games and a dartboard, step-free access and an accessible toilet.
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The Fleece Otley
Pub · Otley
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The Horse & Farrier Inn
Pub · Otley
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The Otley Tap House
Pub · Otley
The Otley Tap House is a pub at 66 Boroughgate in Otley, LS21. Companies House lists Otley Taps Ltd, incorporated in May 2020 and registered as a public house and bar business. It was rated 5, very good, at its last food hygiene inspection in November 2023.
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The Otley Tavern
Pub · Otley
Closed for now
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The Rookery Bar Ltd
Pub · Otley
An independent bar at 12 Kirkgate in Otley, trading as The Rookery Bar Ltd, a company incorporated in June 2018 and registered at that address. Gregory Silverwood is listed at Companies House as its director. It occupies two floors with a beer garden behind, and the upstairs room is used for live music. CAMRA''s survey records two cask ales, two lagers and a cider on draught alongside a selection of cocktails and spirits. The bar takes function bookings, admits children until 9pm and welcomes dogs.
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