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Open again last Saturday (only closed briefly apparently) and is now a little smarter than it was, having enjoyed a bit of a refurbishment. I can't say I am a fan of the fake bookshelves though. Five ales on although the previously regular Glentworth offering was not available. A good but not exceptional pint of Deuchar's was swiftly drunk in order to make the train home.
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I have been complimentary in the past as although I called in only a couple of times a year I had always found friendly service and ale kept in very good condition. Since my last review I have found a steady deterioration in the quality of the ale, although the general atmosphere remained fine. Yesterday I passed the pub and found it closed, with a large "to let" sign affixed.
This is a once excellent pub, featuring live music, which has steadily gone downhill over a number of years. To be honest, I am not surprised that it is currently closed. However, I really hope that it is reopened soon and enjoys a renaissance since it is a superb tiled building, a purpose-built Warwicks and Richardsons pub and is currently a sad loss to the Doncaster drinking scene and has done a great deal for the local live music afficionado in the past. It would be as sad to see it demolished or converted to other use as it is currently to see it shut amid a number of similarly closed and in some cases boarded-up buildings.
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Having read the last review of The Leopard by Monster4 you would of thought this place was a hot bad of racism...not at all so I maybe I got lucky.
All 5 of the bar staff that I saw were covered in tattoos including the 2 female members, but having a few tats myself I cannot say this bothers me one bit.
Had a nice pint, sat and used the wifi to catch up on some internet business and had a throughally good half an hour.
If in Donny again I will come in here as the best was good...oh yeah the music playing was excellent.
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Popped in for a quick pint before going to the Corner Pin. Large pub which has seen better days. My friends did enjoy a game of pool though and there were 3 beers on tap (John Smiths Cask Bitter; something from Clarks and Glenworth Lightyear - which was OK). However, I wouldn't want to spend all day in this pub especially as there are better ones nearby.
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Two bar locals pub handy for the station. I only visited the lounger, which seemed to be much busier than the bar. 2 real ales were on - John Smiths and Milestone Black Pearl. Addlestones was the cider. The clientele was a mix of locals and Wolves football fans there for their FA Cup game. The green tiling on the exterior is very impressive.
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A little shabby (or well-worn if you prefer), but always a friendly welcome and a good drinking experience. Last time I called, the Glentworth beer (always one available) went off as mine was being pulled, and the barmaid visited the cellar, changed the barrel and served me a pint of the new brew within 3 minutes - a record in my experience. I normally drink the Glentworth choice here, but a few days earlier I had chosen the Old Mill Yorkshire Porter on the next pump - and both were excellent.
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Nice pub, but go to the right as you go thru main doors. Nice real ale choice, often with local Glentworth beer on.
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OUTSTANDING!
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This decent sized corner pub near the station has a very dated but tradition style. Above the classic glazed tile exterior, the bold lettering depicts the former owners Warwick & Richardson Brewery and their Newark Ales & Stouts. The interior still retains the old fashioned Lounge / Public Bar set up. The carpeted lounge bar has a very tired and slightly tatty feel to it with a few bits of bric a brac spread around and those nicotine coloured walls that were popular to mask the residues of cigarette smoke. In fairness, any attempt to brighten it up or modernise it would probably spoil its dated and lived in character. The public bar is equally drab in an interesting kind of way with a stone tiled floor, heavy drape curtains, Pool area, juke box and a couple of TV�s. Beyond is a small patio area. It was fairly quiet on my post match evening and the bar was mainly populated by Spurs fans having a quick celebratory pint after caning the locals 5-1.
Upstairs is a 200 capacity music venue with live bands on Fridays and Saturdays. A few notable bands such as Travis and Kasabian have passed through on their way to stardom and the place seems to do an admiral job showcasing local acts as well as hosting a few regulars of the �toilet� circuit.
The place does have a good reputation for ales on my visit the 3 consisted of RCH Steam Silver, Glentworth Summer Rain and the rather more mundane John Smiths. It�s fair to say the Leopard won�t be to everyone�s taste and probably has more of a nostalgic appeal to people who drank in pubs in the 60�s and 70�s. That said the beers were good, it is handy for the station and you may just spot the next big thing on the music scene. If you just fancy brief stop, there are a selection of pubs nearby so it does make a decent stop as part of a pub crawl
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Rather shabby but perfectly fine pub, obviously with a reputation for its live music. Pint of John Smiths cask was perfectly OK.
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a bit rough round the edges with a live music venue upstairs a better selection of beer at the nearby corner pin
anonymous - 3 Mar 2009 11:51 |
Beer prices have shot up here, beers still OK though
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Dashed over on Saturday from Bansley for a quick pint or two. Managed a Glentworth Midwinter Gem and a Tom Wood Christmas Cheers, the Gem was a lovely hoppy ale. In a way I was surprised it was in he Good Beer Guide, even more down at heel than the Wenlock, but the beer was ok.
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as good as ever June 22 and will only improve from today!
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A stalwart of the real ale scene, the Leopard continues to serve a decent pint of cask ale. Although request for suggestions are welcomed, there always seems to be a Glentworth beer on sale amongst the regulars, which is fair enough since they are supporting a local brewery. Two minutes from the rail station without having to negotiate any road crossings.
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good beer, have the occaisional punk band on which suits me fine, live music most nights
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Lovely pub (for green tiling fans especially); superb John Smiths and micros, I've only seen livel music once but the jukebox is equally good - a must-visit along with Corner Pin
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Looked pretty good on a brief visit. If the music is as
good as the beer, this it the place to be!
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A pretty good standard pub with some ok beer.
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Can sometimes have an infestation of drongo's. Especially on dole cheque day! Beer is pretty good though.
anonymous - 3 Oct 2005 14:13 |
Poor pub, frequented by unfriendly locals and loud bands.
Decent beer (sometimes) proves its redeeming feature.
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this is a very relaxed, comfortable pub to go to, they have excellent bands on and is a great nite out
jemma - 1 Nov 2004 13:41 |
this really is a great pub,some really cool bands play here and everyone is sooo friendly-it's bril!
Rachel - 4 Jun 2004 16:59 |
This is a fantastic pub, with real ale, real people and real prices? lots of cool bands to see and the friendliest bar staff i have ever encountered, i may seem biased as i work there but there you go!!!!!!
A Magoooooo - 21 Aug 2003 21:44 |
