West Yorkshire pub and bar guide

Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of West Yorkshire - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.

Swan, Liversedge

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Address: 380 Bradford Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6JE
Phone: 01924 401855
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Nearest train stations: Dewsbury (2.8 miles), Batley (2.9 miles), Mirfield (2.9 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Decent large 2 roomer with particularly good Daleside bitter, but no obvious real ale stronghold.
4 Mar 2009 22:51

The Robin Hood Inn, Pontefract

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Address: 4, Wakefield Rd, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4HN
Phone: 01977 702231
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Nearest train stations: Pontefract Tanshelf (0.5 miles), Pontefract Baghill (0.6 miles), Pontefract Monkhill (1 mile)


Reviews by BITE users:

The "Robin Hood" has returned and is better than ever. Eight (yes Eight) hand pumps and a few Belgos. Wonderful atmosphere, with Darts, Dommies and two quiz nights. The beers are great and reasonably priced. Well worth a visit.
18 Nov 2010 11:25
Since it's a new landlord it could probably do with a new start on the ratings. Been again today and the pub has a very friendly feel with families welcome as well as the usual regulars, and a number of new faces. The beers, which are in great numbers are constantly changing, though thankfully there are plenty of Filey brews left. had a pint of Old Empress today, an old favourite which is as good, if not better than before!
6 Nov 2010 21:25
The pub is now redecorated, though essentially unchanged, so it's the same Robin Hood we always knew. The old photos are back, and there is a massive range of beer. There's all the usual stuff like Becks and Hoegaarden, if that's what floats your boat, but there is also a wonderful selection of real ales, many from the Filey brewery, I believe made by the new Landlord. Rumopur has it that he wants to set up a micro-brewery round the back. If he makes more beers like the few I've tried then bring it on as soon as possible.
1 Nov 2010 21:24

Whitelocks, Leeds

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Address: Turks Head Yard, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HB
Phone: 0113 245 3950
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Nearest train stations: Leeds (0.3 miles), Burley Park (1.9 miles), Headingley (2.7 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Hmm, this place used to be one of the best real ale pubs in Leeds but really is struggling to justify its lofty ambitions. Once renowned for top notch food and top notch ales this place has taken a battering recently due to a lack of investment which really is a shame as most folk will have fond memories of this typical "loiner" pub.

As mentioned this pub is very small and space can be very hard to find to sit down.
17 Jan 2011 12:30
Definitely unique but I got the impression that leads to a number of I want to be seen in here types. Prices rather steep as well; more than down south! On a winter evening space inside was at a premium. So much so that another customer knocked half of my beer over me then walked away as if nothing had happened. Think I'll visit again in summer to try the benches in the alley.
13 Jan 2011 18:33
fantastic pub good selection of real ales and excellant food well worth visting
7 Nov 2010 18:27

The Brewery Tap, Leeds

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Address: 18-24 New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DL
Phone: 01132434414
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Nearest train stations: Leeds (0.2 miles), Burley Park (2 miles), Cottingley (2.7 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Leeds Brewery pub that is a very nice, albeit cramped venue to enjoy a few pints of the local brewerys fine ales. Just dont wear anything resembling sportswear or the mobile toting doorstaff will bar you entry. Maybe not such a bad thing.............
17 Jan 2011 12:15
Excellent Leeds Brewery beers in a busy but friendly pub. Modern, which may upset some of the purists but the quality of the beer cannot be doubted.
13 Jan 2011 18:27
Called in last night on the way back to the station - Great range of beers both ales and lagers. Staff friendly and efficient especially as they were short staffed. Decor seemed nice enough.
14 Nov 2010 11:40

Mr Foley's Cask Ale House, Leeds

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Address: 159 The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Phone: 0113 2429674
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Nearest train stations: Leeds (0.4 miles), Burley Park (1.7 miles), Headingley (2.4 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Very comfortable sofas, great selection of beers. York brewery range & selection of guests. Quite liked the different areas on different levels. Definitely worth visiting again.
13 Jan 2011 18:37
11% Abbeydale Last Rites, Kelham Island seasonal, Roosters seasonal, Crown(?) brewery at 7% ish, maybe another, plus the full York range. BrewDog 5am Saint on keg. Perfect condition. Good pub.
7 Jan 2011 16:58
Nice place to sit and while away an afternoon.
Good selection of ales.
12 Nov 2010 11:23

Haworth Old Hall, Haworth

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Address: Sun Street, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DP
Phone: 01535 642709
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Nearest train station: Keighley (3.6 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

cracking big pub with brilliant decor and a real log fire for keeping warm on a cold winters day.
I dropped in just after 8.30pm on a wednesday (fish night which i didn't know about will be visiting soon for that) the bar staff seemed happy to be there and to say it was rather busy i got served with a pint of real ale nice and quickly, they had 6 real ales on and what looked like some interesting guest ales to come. The beers are a good price and tasted very crisp and fresh, the pubs atmosphere was a happy one and i did notice a very nice entiseing cooking smell upon entering.
will be visiting again soon
10 Jan 2011 13:37
Believe me no-one was more frustrated than us by our coffee machine breakdown! unfortunately the company contracted to fix it couldn't fit us in till 10th nov, then they didn't turn up as call not logged correctly!!!fixed today though!hurray..we did have filter coffee available whilst our fancy machine was broke!oldhall
19 Nov 2010 21:17
We must have called on bad days.The coffee machine was bust-and was still bust the following week.They had run out of the other half's fave ale, the game machine wasn't working and the pub was awash with dogs.

The food looked nice so we had a meal.It was very good, but pricey for a pub!!
Maybe everything will be working on the next trip-it kinda puts you off when they can't be bothered to get things fixed!!

Lovely building-big car park.Worth another visit for the scenery.
3 Nov 2010 23:02

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