please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
This place has a lot of potential but needs to decide what it wants to be. It is a nice old building with some attractive features, especially the upstairs area which curves round the edge of the building on the 1st floor. There are some tastefully selected pictures, especially upstairs, though the ceiling could do with a bit of imagination and decoration to really bring the place to life. The priority must be to get rid of all the TV screens and flashing game machines - what are they doing in there? They completely ruin the atmosphere of the place.
Beer wise it's fantastic though - 11 real ales on when I was in, good selection too. The Melba from Thornbridge was on great form.
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If I was reviewing this place 3 years ago I would give it a very good review, but in my recent experiences I have been disappointed with Becketts Bank, mostly because they have made the prices surge so quickly. A couple years ago you can get a pint of Tuborg for 2.55, now you can get a Carlsberg for 2.80, just something that has annoyed me about this place. Anyway it has a ground floor and then a kind of balcony floor above it, the pub has a general U shape to it.Ales on were- Phoenix Hopsack, Phoenix Wobbly Bob, Ringwood Forty inner, Kelham Island Riders of the storm, Acorn Barnsley Bitter, Theakstons Old Peculier, Greene Kind IPA, Abbot Ale, Doom bar and Becketts blonde by Elland brewery. I went for the Riders of the Storm which was a decent pint but at 2.85 seems a bit pricey but Spoons standards. May be worth a visit but not the best spoons in Leeds.
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Part of the J D Whetherspoons' chain. A decent example in my opinion. Always has plenty in whenever I go in regardless of the time of day. Always has the standard Whetherpoon's choices plus 8 hand pulled guest ales which are constantly changing and well kept. Food standards ok if that's what you want but the beer is better.
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Had a fine Yorkshire Gold of the Leeds Brewery with 1.99� offer. Apart from Ruddles and Abbot: a 'coming soon' pub. Staff was friendly but the place stank. Probably a temporarily problem, but with the small offer on ales, only had one.
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Had a fine Yorkshire Gold of the Leeds Brewery with 1.99� offer. Apart from Ruddles and Abbot: a 'coming soon' pub. Staff was friendly but the place stank. Probably a temporarily problem, but with the small offer on ales, only had one.
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Externally and internally what you would expect from one of the bigger Wetherspoon's venues, in this case a former bank as the name implies. I had a well-cooked breakfast and a pint in good condition: the ale selection was particularly interesting, mainly local and it was unfortunate I only had time for the one. Staff pleasant and friendly, although the place was not very busy. Well worth the visit and a better than average advertisement for the JDW chain.
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Another of Wetherspoons bank conversion jobs. Very very busy but I got served pretty quickly and the beer was fine. Bouncers on the doors of this attractive old building. Standard 'spoons offerings for beer and food but the bar was quite imposing and I will go back on a quieter day to see more of the place.
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A short walk from Leeds railway station, I visited this Wetherpoons a couple of Saturdays ago and was quietly impressed.
This is a large single room pub, with an equally large upstairs section which overlooks the main bar.
The d�cor & seating is as you would expect from Spoons, mixed, modern and comfortable and is typical for the brand.
On the day of my visit the pub was fairly busy, the bulk of the client�le being of couples in the younger to middle age group.
I found the staff to be very friendly & helpful and I didn't have to ask for a "top up" once, which for me is always a bonus.
The food? I chose they spicy noodles with chicken, it was surprisingly good, served promptly (considering it was busy), was hot and represented good value for money.
The beers? No complaints what so ever here, a good range of 8 real ales on tap, with local examples from Saltaire & Elland to classic multi nationals like Marstons "Old Empire"
Negatives? None really, the only minus in an otherwise good visit were the toilets. They were clean but as I so often find in Wetherspoons subject to some vandalism which sadly at that time remained un-repaired. This is not unique to them however, but alas I fear a sad reflection on today's society?
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I;d say the place is a bit too big, and trying to get served seems to be a real task! mucho shouting over to forgetful barmen and maids.
Otherwise good pub, good range of beers, in town center, pretty awesome.
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A wetherspoons that plays music? wow! A typical wetherspoons that has all the trimmings you would normally expect, decent food, great range of drinks and even a family area down the back for the kiddies to eat. Gets very busy here on a weekend as it is right in the middle of 2 very popular areas to drink in Leeds, the civic quarter and Boar lane. Give it a try.
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Can be a bit grim midweek like most Wetherspoons, but serves an excellent pint. Two-tiered, it's worth getting a seat upstairs to do a bit of people-spotting.
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Probably not fair to judge a pub on an evening when the Christmas party season has started, but as I was dragged in by colleagues, I was quite amazed how quickly we managed to get through the heaving tide of bodies (which in places was quite pleasant!) to the bar and get served. A very good pint of Leeds Pale was produced - we retired to the sidelines to watch the "fun". Was very impressed how quickly a mutant trying disguise himself in a suit, who continually harassed young lasses, was manipulated by a single bouncer to the door and despatched on his way with no trouble. Well managed then and a good pint.
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Great for a brekky or during the day-at night time the average (cm) arm musclesize is far higher than te average (cm) IQ...........
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This relates to visit on 13/12/08 prev posted on wrong Wetherspoons in Leeds.
We do not usually include Wetherspoons in our pre football drinks however because of the bad experience at Mr Foleys we knew this would be open. Quite pleased to see a dark beer available so went for the Treacle Stout by Ossett, I think. 2 banks of 6 hand pumps each side of the bar and possibly 8 beers available on Saturday. The nearest set of 6 hand pumps had 3 pump clips with surrounds stating coming soon. I personally prefer pubs that have a blackboard with forthcoming beers and not have them on show. I think we were served by a new member of staff as all the pints sank majorly before we even touched them. They must have been heavily sparkled but I still had to insist for the beer to be topped up to full pints. The pub is large and has an upstairs balcony type seating area probably for diners.
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If you want atmosphere go elsewhere. If you want to chat to middle aged women on the prowl, then your in the right place on a Saturday night. If drowning your sorrows with cheap decent real ale is your thing, then join the other residents of heartbreak hotel through the week.
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I had my lunch in here yesterday while waiting fro a train (it is a few minutes' walk from the railway station).The friendly duty manager who served me was keen to talk about the beers available. The place was busy but not completely packed, and for a JDW the service was prompt. Unfortunately one of the previous night's punters hadn't made it to the gents so the ( carpeted) lobby to the lavatories smelt horrible,in spite of attempts to use the "magic powder" used by schools for absorbing vomit, which marred the visit somewhat.
However the Ossett Brewery Porter was sublime, which helped to redress the situation.
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Only one girl serving rushed off her feet, nice upstairs balcony though to watch the world go by from and decent ale, 8/10
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A cheap but not especially cheerful establishment, this is a very popular city centre haunt on Park Row. Although, when there are so many better places only a short walk away, its a mystery why you'd choose to drink here other than being tight.
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Huge, hangar like, city centre Wetherspoon's. (The ceiling must be 25-30 feet off the floor). A mezzanine helps to break up the box like space, but is only partially successful. With its glass wall tiles and huge exposed 'air-con' pipes it's obviously going down the 'urban chic' route.
Nine real ales on my visit. I opted for 'Lord Simmons' from the new, local Leeds Brewery. A rich, warming, nut-brown ale, it was fresh, well pulled and a good temperature.
Staff were young and enthusiastic, although too busy for any banter.
Despite being busy with students, 'suits' and a pre-clubbing crowd, I found it curiously lacking in atmosphere and slightly sterile.
Decent enough beer, but not for me.
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It's a large city centre Wetherspoon's, so you should know what to expect and whether or not you like them. As a plus point, they were selling a good selection of unusual real ales.
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Can get a bit crowded, especially when its cheap beer of one of the themed nights.
Better now they've made the mezanine Non-Smoking.
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This pub is top dog my son!!
jd - 15 Sep 2004 22:46 |
