The Cow and Calf Restaurant was lovely and had lovely food. The waitress was very nice and attentive! The food was super delicious and left us full but wanting more. My only negative was that the bar staff could have been slightly more friendly and welcoming! Other than that it was lovely, and had a lovely calm atmosphere

Came here with some friends before a walk across the moor opposite. Stunning views, lovely staff and a great pint. Walkers and ramblers are welcome - there's a great patio/beer garden set infront of the pub with plenty of spaces to sit in the sun (although when the breeze picks up it is bracing)! Busy across sunny weekends and bank holidays I expect.

Mmmm... yum.... Just thinking of this place makes me hungry!! I have been lots of times before, but my most recent visit was on Saturday. Me and my boyfriend took a casual jaunt to the countryside for a spot of lunch. I had steak, he had Moroccan nut roast. For dessert (oo- naughty!!) I had creme brulee and he had apple pie. Could not fault the food or service. Staff were friendly and efficient to say it was so busy, and the seating is cosy and warm. Also good for drinks, with lots to choose from including some interesting looking ales. The Cow and Calf is especially nice on a summers day when you can sit outside, but be warned, it does get busy, so pre book if you can. All in all a good experience and I will be back!

I revisited the Cow and Calf today, under more chillier climates, and again I am pleased to say I wasn't disappointed. Normally as I previously stated I prefer to be outside, gawping out over the Cow and Calf rocks or at the very least looking out over some sort of greenery, but when it's all foggy and grim there's not much to look at except my own goosebumps brrr. Stepping inside the doors of the Cow and Calf was like being given a right big cuddle by your mum. It was lovely. It was so warm and welcoming. Like the physical representation of those Ready Brek adverts from years ago. We hit the bar and opted for a low level sloppy leather sofa, stripped ourselves down of our cold weather gear, and got all red faced and dopey eyed in the lovely warmth of the fab little pub. Being a Saturday night was something of a novelty too, there was a strange mix of regulars, trendy young couples, and families, all in harmony enjoying a drink and a meal, or one or the other, there was even one man and his dog, classic. The winter warmer menu was just as tasty as the summer offering, and I'm happy to report that in all climates Cow and Calf delivers.

Out in what I would call 'the sticks' (being a city girl), lies the Cow and Calf Hotel. It is next to the Cow and Calf Rocks, a popular walking spot in Ilkley and so often plays host to hungry people looking for shelter, food and booze after a trek. Or people looking to stay in the beautiful country area for a few days or so. The Cow and Calf is not just a hotel but also a pub restaurant. They have an open fire and some gorgeous lunch time specials to warm you up in the cold winter months, including vegetarian options. It's traditional outside and interior decor, with lovely country views of the moors, makes you feel like you're playing in a remake of a Bronte novel. If you are just stopping for lunch, a meal and a pint will set you back around £10 which is really good value for money. If you are after a longer visit prices start from £59.95 pppn. Or they have a 3 nights for the price of 2 offer.

The Cow & Calf is the perfect place to go on a hazy sunday afternoon. It has beautiful views over the Cow & Calf rocks and you can literally see for miles and miles. I used to visit here a lot with my uni friends when we were pretending to have a 'working lunch.' If working lunch means enjoying a few glasses of wine and a gorgeous huge dinner over a couple of hours then we were bang on target. I was first introduced to the cow and calf by a friend on a cold cold december. The Pub was warm, welcoming, had great food and a lovely warm mulled wine in the pot. You can either sit inside the tradtional style pub - full of locals who are always ready for a chat. Or outside in the patio area overlooking the landscape. Even better is that the cow and calf is also a guest house so you could even book a room there if you are a fan of walking holidays. Lovely place, great prices. Even better views.

I am a huge fan of Ilkley's Cow and Calf rocks, therefore a plush and sophisticated pub and restaurant located handily so you can sit in awe of Yorkshire beauty is superb! The Cow and Calf is one of England's finest views in my opinion. I love it for walking my pooch but many of my friends go up there on a sunday for some air and to enjoy the view from the top or in most of my friends cases, to have a drink at the pub! What I love most about the Cow and Calf is the size and sophistication of its outdoor patio area. Stainless steel tables and chairs are paced on a huge stoned patio. In the summer it is perfect just sat here with a glass of wine looking around at the view. If wine isn't you thing you can get a pint of "Black Sheep"; a Yorkshire specialty. It isn't just me that clocked onto Cow & Calf's fun, it is a very popular. On a summer Friday night it is near impossible to find a table, and on a Sunday the same applies. Nevertheless at other times it can be quite calm and relaxing. If you have some time on your hands and fancy a drink out with your friends somewhere a little more scenic than the city center, you know where to go. If it's food you are after, Cow & Calf serves up pub classics with a little more sophistication than most public houses for around £7-£10 a meal.