Finding it really hard to knock this place! 5 stars across the board! Great selection of real ale. Great selection of craft cans. Food really reasonably priced, especially for Ilkley. Staff are really friendly and helpful, a big shout out to the manager Em and kitchen manager Katie! Will 100% be returning, my new favorite Wetherspoon pub
Birds and Other Wildlife
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I recently visited Ilkley and I called into the Lister Arms for a couple of pints and an evening meal on two consecutive evenings. I had the mixed grill which was OK and a curry on the second night which was nothing special and struggled to be average.
The Lister Arms is certainly one of the better Wetherspoons pubs in terms of cleanliness, atmosphere, service and clientele.
The food and drink is still reasonably priced however the food is only of average pub quality.
The toilets are clean, convenient and can be found without following one's nose.
One of the better Wetherspoons I have visited. Staff really efficient. Quick to serve us at the bar. We then sat down and ordered food from our table using the app. 3 meals with 3 alcoholic drinks for less than £30. Ok food isn't the best you will ever get but it's excellent value. No complaints from me or those with me. Also again good to see staff quickly clearing tables and wiping them clean once people had left.
Always a good time at Wetherspoons went there for tea,food was good and decent sized portions. You can have either alcoholic drink or a soft drink included with your meal cheap and cheerful.
Central location and car park round the corner. The Spoons offering is unpretentious and very fair. Pizzas and grills well prepared. Breakfasts very popular. Zana red wine is less than half the cost in posh nosh place, and just as drinkable. Fast delivery at peak times. Ideal for children. Can be a bit hot and sweaty when busy, and table clearance could improve. Bit of outdoor space. Overall excellent value, especially in Ilkley. The Wetherspoons formula is a work of genius .
I really love this place. Smaller than most weatherspoons, giving it a much cosier atmosphere. The staff are great, professional and friendly. The food is good too, especially the steak! The chefs here do a super job of getting the steak exactly how I like it!!! 👍
Used spoons before seeing a band in ilkley. We had food and drinks. Staff were good with service. Drinks cheap as ever. Food was good for what you pay. No complaints. Used the app to order food.
Big space and nice local pictures references. Would visit again.
Such a nice Wetherspoons, friendly staff, very quick food, super tasty, lovely place will be back. I had the Quorn nugget wrap and chips and my husband had the Quorn katsu curry we both enjoyed our food.
Close to the main car park in the centre of Ilkley. Lacks atmosphere, but this is made up for by fast, friendly service and reasonable food and drink deals. Usual Spoons fayre, with great value food deals to help keep costs down. Love that they sell 0% Kopparberg at sensible prices, whereas many other pubs charge double, around the same as a standard cider. Will definitely be back.
We were taken to lunch by friends and we were really impressed. Food and prices were excellent. We will now try our local Wetherspoons and hope its as good.
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We were able to park quite easily in the Ilkley centre car park . Charges apply except for blue badge holders. It’s a busy car park !! On approach to the Listers arms there was a double doorway and the doors were fastened back . There’s another set of doors a few feet inside . These are mainly glass and I had to have help with these .Once inside I was able to move along to the bar and a table selected for us .I was able to sit comfortably here and not block any walkways. One thing to note is there are at least two other floor areas that I couldn’t access due to having steps up
We noticed that Wetherspoon have an app which you can download and you can enter whatever your menu requirements are and pay too ! We went to the bar and drinks were delivered fairly quickly.
When the food arrived it was hot and tasty .No complaints there. I am still pinching myself at the LOW cost of beer .
The disabled toilets were away from the main conveniences .To access them required a visit to the bar to ask for a RADAR key . Fortunately I have my own .The only downside for me was the fact there was a baby changer in there too !!However even with that on the wall I was able to turn around inside the room(just). The hot air dryer is a little bit awkward to get to when moving a wheelchair whilst having wet hands.
Would I go again ?Absolutely !! 5 of us fed and watered for under £40 .
Definitely worth the trip.Note for Wetherspoon !!
No point in having the W app if the signal inside the premises isn’t strong enough !!
A pleasant visit to a Spoons that l use to visit regularly a few years ago.Better,friendly and more efficient service at the bar than I remember. Pity the self service machines (both) ran out of coffee and milk at the same time! I was on ale but my partner was miffed (designated driver).
Superb.One if the best Spoons I have been in.Ordered via App to avoid queuing. Ice cold drinks arrived in no time and delicious meals shortly after.Follow up drink likewise. Staff were great and for 6pm on a winter Tuesday atmosphere was good.
Been here a few times with friends for a long, liquid leisurely lunch! Great value food and drink. Can't wait for next time!
We cannot praise the staff enough on our visit today . Jed was so friendly and efficient , he could not do enough to make sure we had a great family meal out . 15 of us in total all more than happy with every meal . Even provided plates and spoons to eat our own birthday cake . Skipton is our nearest Wetherspoons but we always travel further to ilkley . Today proved yet again why we do . The bar staff and Emmy who made this possible were all fantastic . Thank you all ,,, sorry we will be back .
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