About The Fox

The Fox in Menston is a village pub known for its well-kept real ales and fresh, honest food - all served with lashings of good old-fashioned Yorkshire hospitality in cosy, stylish surroundings. Overlooking the Menston cricket ground, our alfresco eating and drinking area makes for a lovely spot during the summer.

A proper Yorkshire pub

As the oldest pub in the village, we've been refreshing the lovely people of Menston, Ilkley and Otley for nearly 200 years. We're a favourite with hikers and walkers from Wharfedale Valley, and also with those who prefer just to put their feet up (preferably with a pint of Timmy Taylor's).

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Our latest news

Fish & grill nights with a difference Fish & grill nights with a difference

Glorious grills, tasty fish dishes, quaffably good wines and some well-earned me-time... You can...

Try our new menu for a taste of summer

Fresh ingredients, bold flavours and a few retro numbers sprinkled in for good...

A classic from our supper menu Save suppertime with two courses for £12.99

It's Monday, there's nothing in the fridge (other than an 'emergency' yogurt and...

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Have a drink on us

Sign up and we'll buy you a glass of what you fancy from our summer drinks menu when you next pop in to eat with us, plus we'll send you our latest news and a few treats now and again. Don't forget to join our Wine Club (just tick the box) for more corking offers.

What's on

Wednesdays: Ladies Night

Ladies, reclaim your Wednesday nights - with three courses for £15. Chaps, the TV is all yours.

Thursdays: Cattle & Cork

Chef's special grills matched with some very quaffable wines. Sublime.

Fridays: Fin & Fizz

Thank fizz... Fresh fish specials, two courses from £14.95 & bubbly (the proper stuff) for £19 a bottle.

Sunday platters

The Great British roast. Served big, bold and just how you like it. Book a table and dig in.

Opening times

11am-11pm Monday to Saturday,
11am-10.30pm Sunday

Food served all day

12pm-10pm Monday to Saturday,
12pm-9.30pm Sunday

Online bookings

You're welcome to pop in anytime, but if you're planning something special it might be an idea to book a table.

The Cask Marque Trust Logo

The Fox in Menston is a member of the Cask Marque Trust in recognition of its excellence in the service of real ale.

Meet the family

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