Ilkley is once again well represented in the Yorkshire Finals for the Muddy Stiletto Awards 2026.
Covering 35 counties, Muddy Stilettos is the UK’s No1 women’s lifestyle website outside of London and its awards are now in their 13th year.
For 2026, the awards have 21 lifestyle categories, including reader favourites Best Afternoon Tea, Fashion & Interiors, Artisan Food & Drink Producer, Most Loved Local Pub and Wellness Breaks.
The most popular businesses in each category, as chosen by public votes, will go through to the Regional Finals, where the overall winners will be announced.
The local businesses in the finals are:
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Best Artisan Food & Drink Producer: Fusion Chocolate UK
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Best Arts, Culture & Theatre: Ilkley Cinema
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Best Beauty Salon/Clinic: Luxe Beauty Lounge & Bramhope Beauty Group [Ben Rhydding]
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Best Boutique Stay: The Penny Bun [Askwith] & Devonshire Arms [Bolton Abbey]
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Best Farm Shop/Deli: New Brook Street Deli
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Best Florist: Cosmos Flowers
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Best Hair Salon: William David Hair
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Best Restaurant: Forde Restaurants Ilkley
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Best Sports/Fitness Instructor: Sam Grogan Sculpt And Motivate & Jack Pighills XO Fitness
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Best Wellbeing Specialist: Beth Hughes Nutrition [Burley-in-Wharfedale]
Voting is via the website: https://yorkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote/ The deadline for voting is 1pm on 26 May 2026. The regional winners will be revealed on 16 June 2026.

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