please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
I am happy to end speculation on the future of this pub, having just received a confident answer from Ronald that the pub is not going anywhere and certainly not being sold.
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Superb value for money great atmosphere even a bunch of southeners like us were given a warm welcome.
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Absolutely superb. Paid a timely vist to this gem on the last Saturday in January, and was afforded a welcome that, although I had come to expect, was still warm and accommodating. Between 2115 and midnight I spent most of the time at the bar chatting with locals, and the brewer Mr. Crabtree himself.
Visitors to this establishment will notice a few changes, namely a new floor has been put down and the ceiling has been renovated. Take a trip to the gents' and have a look at the cubicle door!
The beers all remain mostly exquisite, but note that Enoch's hammer has now been discontinued. Linfit "Bitter" was very good, basically bitter. "Gold Medal" was slightly flowery, but the First Gold hops gave it a very dry aftertaste. "Autumn Gold" was the best beer on, vibrantly hoppy and bitter. "Special" was very good, quite malty but still retained an underlying bitterness. "English Guineas" stout was very much like how I remember proper Irish unpasteurised Guinness to be.
Thanks to everyone who gathered around the piano, and those who helped give me access to it!
Continuing, as ever, to deserve that special 10/10.
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Unbelievable! £1.60P for a pint of bitter. Compare that with pubs in brighton over 2.50 a pint and a likely a lot more than that in London!
Friendliest bar staff and local drinkers I have met since being "won-over" to real ale. Best home-brew beer in England in my opinion.
Have to see this pub for yourselves, best stay in Marsden and go there in a taxi.
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If there is a better pub with better beer I don,t know it.Less than £3 for a pint of bitter & a bacardi & coke(over £4 in the next pub we visited in Marsden)
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Tucked out of the way but worth the trip if you can find a tee-totaller to drive (you need a good hand brake on your car). Great range of beers and a good roaring fire in Winter.
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My favourite pub and pretty well the only place you'll sample the many brews from Linfit (brewed on the premises) also real cider, onion rings and pork scratchings. Bit of a climb up (but worth it) there is a bus which cuts out the slope (www.wymetro)
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excellent local pub for local people, the beer is world class as is the lay out of the pub with various rooms and open fires. A must for any real ale lover and you can take your dog along too!
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A cracking pub near the top of a steep hill off the main Manchester Road. the sort of place you can settle in for the evening and really don't want to leave. Several rooms leading off the main bar, it probably hasn't changed much since the 19th century. Home to Linfit microbrewery, a vast range of ales is stocked on handpump. Three of us sampled around seven different beers between us; the best was Gold Medal, a medium strength hoppy light bitter. I also enjoyed the English Guineas stout. A must visit for any ale drinker remotely in the vicinity. They don't open until 7pm on Monday-thursday, and 5pm on Fridays.
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A pub which is truly worth a pilgrimmage to for all lovers of good beer. Too good for words...
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Congratulations on being BITE's best pub! Since the first time I visited in 1999 I believed it would reach the top.
Well done Crabtree - keep brewing the beers!
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You don't expect to find such a little gem on the road between Huddersfield and Oldham! Hidden up a steep side road, this place is a real treasure. The Sair is a rabbit warren full of atmosphere - and it's not a twee Dales pub for the tourists, it's a Pennine pub for real. Good beer, brewed on the premises, and friendly staff. Monster!
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was there last week as a tourist - i dont think they get much passing trade! it was like a step back in time my wife thought that we might get a meal but the fayre stopped at crisps and peanuts (propper order too)
ray - 13 Apr 2004 19:32 |
The Sair is a fantastically friendly pub. I have only been going in recently and have been overwhelmed by how friendly and accomodating people are. I am a naturally a very friendly person and have made some special friends. Try Davey's gravy...its fab!
Izzy - 29 Jan 2004 11:21 |
I worked in the Sair 1984 - 1986 when a student in Huddersfield. Great Pub and Beer back then. Ron has ALWAYS been "enigmatic", good to see that they are both around and I must visit soon.
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Can't wait to sample the Xmas ale again this year, its different every time. This pub is the reason I bought my house, its only 200yrds away from the pub, I hell of a climb up to it but its all down hill at chucking out time. Fantastic.
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My favourite pub of all time !!
just watching larry pull those pumps and ronald, wander around this cosy little pub is a sight to behold.
anonymous - 25 Oct 2003 20:05 |
The Sair Inn no longer has live music due to a complaint by a next door neighbour who recently moved in. She also complained to the council about Morris Dancing but was told to go away. She will not be allowed in again!
Ron Crabtree - 18 Oct 2003 13:06 |
great pub for real ales(well it was 10 years ago, worth a visit)
Andy - 26 Sep 2003 19:50 |
Ron Crabtree independently brews his beers from around 3%-9% and charges accordingly. Also a selection of fine bottled beers, fruit beers and independent bottled beers. A number of small rooms, gas lit with wood burning fires. The jukebox is in a time warp and thank god this was in the 60's and 70's. You won't get a better real ale drawn straight from the back and the landlord knows his brews.
Richard - 26 Sep 2003 17:31 |
Now, we're talking. My favourite pub of all time. Located in a small village on the outskirts of Huddesfield and about half way up a very steep hill 'Hoyle Ing'. A former CAMRA National Pub of the Year. The atmosphere is superb and it can get really busy. Pub is run by the enigmatic Ron Crabtree who also founded the on site Linfit Brewery. If you like real ale, these must be tried. If you're really lucky you may be able to try their very occasional Rauch beer or the Ginger Beer (warning - mouth on fire for 5 mins). Even though it's hard to find, there are still 3 buses from a few mins. walk, back to Huddesfield post 11.30pm.
Simonf - 12 Jun 2003 11:14 |
i live next door, its ace and the atmosphere is excellent, u get to know names easy! real ale, real people, real astmosphere and a dog called molly!
well worth a visit!
john payesme - 23 Apr 2003 19:10 |
Legendary brew-pub at the top of an imposing hill overlooking the Colne Valley. Up to eleven beers in the "LINFIT" range, mild always available. Exquisite "Bitter" that makes Timothy Taylor seem sweet! Enoch's Hammer, their strongest beer is over 8% (Gentlemen request, and others are served, HALVES!!)This is a MUST for anyone visiting the Huddersfield area. Divided up into several rooms, one of which is non-smoking. No food so eat beforehand. Live music Saturdays(mainly rock, blues, folk etc.) Stay in Marsden or Huddersfield then 10 minute bus ride from either town, or very cheap cabs if you dont fancy the walk. No pool tables. Open fires in each room.
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