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It was the mid 90s since I last visited, so thought I'd have another look.
The first beer (Roosters brewery) was returned straight away as it was very off. The Copper Dragon was drinkable.
It had the feel of being under new ownership (asking the barmaid confirmed it was taken over a month ago) and treading water - at best.
The real fire was a feature. However it was being fuelled by MDF and painted wood. Hey, who cares about throwing poisonous fumes about, let alone a smokeless zone.
Hopefully it will be get someone with a clue looking after it before too long.
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I visited this pub at 6.00 on Tuesday evening, and it was closed with no sign of life. Peering through the window it looked as though this pub might have been redecorated in an unsympathetic manner.
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not a bad pub decent beer and a good atmosphere would definetly visit again
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A very nice little pub with a friendly landlord. 4 ales available, usually one each from Ossett, Skipton and Timmy Taylor plus a guest. Most were at �3 a pint. My Ossett was in tip top condition. Signs for ale from �2 a pint on Sundays.
Very pleasant inside with dark wood and leather seating. I feel it should be a lot busier than it is but it's opposite 'Scabby Taps', however I'd rather come here.
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A couple of handpumps on, my beer was perfectly sound. Entertainment came from a drunk scotsman who tagged onto our group & a junkie who got forcibly escorted out.
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Ok pub. A little lifeless. Only noticed two handpumps on - black sheep and spitfire. Had a reasonable pint of spitfire.
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Small pub with two rooms, one of which has a large plasma screen for football - this looks slightly incongruous, but serves its purpose well enough. That aside, it has been done up in a very traditional style, complete with dark, swirly carpet, and now has four ales on tap, of which Landlord and Black Sheep are the pick (Adnams and one other which I can't remember make up the numbers).
I liked the Prince of Wales before closure and like it more now; it would be a shame if this pub closed again through lack of custom as the landlord seems to wnat to make a good go of the place.
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Great news about the reopening. It has had a total refurbishment without damaging the fabric of the building. It seems larger now, probably because the shelves over the bar have gone. The rest suits the buiulding.
Four cask beers and no smell of new paint thankfully. Black Sheep, yum, yum!
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Re-opened a couple of weeks ago which is good news. Not had a chance to call in yet, but is on the things to do list.
As an aside, does this count to the nett figure of 'pubs closing' or is that what it is just the closing bit and doesn't take into account the many pubs that DO re-open after a temporary blip while a new tenant is appointed? Just a thought
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Closed? I am gutted!
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Closed today; according to barman at 'Spencer's' over the road (good pint of tetley's cask) the owner has 'had enough' and there are no plans to re-open. RIP a good pub.
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The news is that this place is glosing very soon; with no new owner in prospect. Both a shame and a disgrace.
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Two roomed, city centre pub, tucked away in a side street at the feet of Leeds station.
The wedge shaped main room is quite plainly furbished, bordering on the Spartan, with traditional chairs, tables and wooden backed benches. The only �reckless� touch being the four fisherman�s lamps hanging above the small bar. The back room is more ornate and parlour like, featuring leather sofas etc. but it seems to clash with the overall character of the pub.
Four real ales on this visit: Ossett �Pale Gold�, Timothy Taylor�s �Landlord�, Leeds �Ascension� and �Prince of Wales� Special�- basically Taylor�s �Golden Best� on offer. Excellent �Ascension�: Fresh tasting, well pulled and a good temperature. Worthy of a �Good Beer Guide� mention, if it�s consistently as good as this.
Friendly, helpful old-fashioned landlord. (Hails all new punters as �Gentlemen� as they walk through the door!)
Good early evening atmosphere, when I called. Seems to attract a mixed, if dominantly male, clientele.The only downside, for me, was the video jukebox, which I found rather intrusive.
Worth trying as an alternative, if the nearby Scarbrough Hotel is packed.
Will definitely call again.
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This great little pub always has good beer and decent food, friendly staff and friendly regulars. It hasn't changed from when it was a great NF pub in the late seventies, unlike the other two locals, the Black Lion and the Scarborough Taps.
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Currently undergoing a renovation which has ripped out large chunks of the ceiling; will probably be very good once the decoration is complete. Nice selection of ales.
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Salt of the earth pub near Leeds Station. Gets very busy on Leeds United match days.
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I found this lovely pub by chance one saturday night in Leeds. I was at first drawn to it by the sound of live music coming from inside.When I entered,I was very impressed by the cordiality and the olde worlde feel to the place and the excellent choice of beers it sold.I now visit it on a regular basis.
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Changed quite a bit from the 1970s when it was a John Smiths pub and the HQ for the local National Front!
Better beer and less objectional clientel.
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clean well run City pub with cheerful and helpful staff
Well kept Timothy Taylor ales plus Black Sheep and "Guest"
Excellent value tasty double-deck sandwiches
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Descent City boozer, well kept choice of real ales
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