The Royalty in Guiseley

weekday lunch [not accommodation]; comfortable traditional pub, menu caters for hungry hikers - good size portions - but overpriced for what it was. My 'mushroom & vegetable' pie had good pastry but very bland content and I search hard for any mushroom, found just the one slice. The fish and chips seemed a better option - lovely chips. Choice of soft drinks was quite limited. Beer was good.

Lovely place . Lovely staff. HOWEVER !!!! Very very very expensive. Pint of lager and SINGLE Tia maria and coke (post mix) cost us £13.50 . I literally went numb down one side . I POLITELY asked the lovely girl who served me " Is that price correct? " She told me the lager was £6.00 a pint ( expensive but due to the lager being rare and my ultimate favourite I accepted the price ) £7.50 for a Single Tia Maria and splash of Pepsi max is disgraceful. Works out twenty singles per bottle sold at this price is unacceptable. You are requested to pay before any drink is prepared so yes I could have refused. Unfortunately I was in shock and lost for words . To save embarrassment around other customers I said "Thank you" . Still in shock I staggered to picnic bench outside and sat down asap. I am sorry but charging £2.50 for a SPLASH OF POST MIX PEPSI is a complete rip off. Beautiful views on a sunny day if you don't collapse with seizures or heart attack that is. Shame Shame Shame. Alternative was a Can of Coca Cola was £3.50. You at least then get two servings for two drinks. A round we would have bought if this utter rip off didn't occur . I agreed with staff member who did say "We need to get a "Dash price option on tills because I agree with over charging for what you don't actually get " Great staff . Very clean but I can't imagine anyone using this pub as a regular customer.

What a wonderful warm welcome you get at the Royalty. We've taken various friends over recent years and never been disappointed. Superb home cooked food (pies to die for and you've got to try the Wharfedale Beers) We even sat out in the garden after our meal to enjoy the beautiful long distance views. Just over the road you can walk along the stunning Otley Chevin. We'll be going back soon.

Had a fab meal this evening, the Valentines menu was excellent. The 3 courses were very well presented and very tasty. Couldn't fault it at all. Atmosphere and service was great too. Thanks 😊.

Ruby was honestly the best waitress that has served us in such a long time. Her presence was so welcoming and made us feel relaxed and at ease. She recommended us food, told us the specials making our choice very easy. We enjoyed our time so much we stayed for 3 courses. We just want to say such a big thank you to Ruby for her excellent service. The food was fantastic and the views were great! I’d definitely recommend the pie to anyone going !!