The Menstone, Ilkley
The Menstone is a pub at Farnley Road, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6JW. The Menstone's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford council on 21 May 2014.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 12 years ago - Address
- Farnley Road
Menston
Ilkley
LS29 6JW - Council
- Bradford
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Menstone’s food hygiene rating
The Menstone's rating is 12 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Menstone's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Menstone
- 5The Fox330 m
- 5The Malt Shovel730 m
- 5The Chevin Hotel870 m
- 5The Menston Arms940 m
- 5White Cross Hotel1.5 km
- 5The Oxford Tap2.2 km
All 22 pubs and bars in Ilkley
Questions about The Menstone
What is the food hygiene rating at The Menstone?
The Menstone's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford council on 21 May 2014. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Menstone?
The Menstone is at Farnley Road, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6JW, in Ilkley. Bradford council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Fox, about 330 m away.
What pubs are near The Menstone?
The closest pubs and bars to The Menstone are The Fox (330 m), The Malt Shovel (730 m) and The Chevin Hotel (870 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Menstone's hygiene rating up to date?
The Menstone's rating is 12 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Menstone on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Bradford council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.