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Saw this place in the current Good Beer Guide and had high hopes. But it was very disappointing. Music was blasting out as I entered. This was apparently DJ Nigel, with a selection of tracks on his laptop! The pub is fairly traditional. The Indian landlord was struggling to understand my drink order. Not sure if it was due to my southern accent or the noise emanating from DJ Nigel. But we got there eventually. The 2 real ales were Wychwood Hobgoblin & Welbeck Abbey Helen Let's Get Fiscal. As per previous reviews, I agree that there are some interesting characters in here. Moved onto the Record Café (not listed on here) for a slightly more civilised, if not more drunken crowd.
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I'm impressed that some people have the independence of spirit to see for themselves, after Mappiman's pictorial, deadpan description.
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Flashing Christmas tree lights adorn the windows and there was too much horseflesh on display from the ample 'fillies' on the stools at the bar. It was friendly enough and the ale was okay but I felt a bit like I was on the set of a Tod Browning film at times.
anonymous - 13 Jun 2016 12:03 |
I'm afraid today has to be written off as a bad night. This is number 3 on a list of pubs in a crawl from pubsgalore.com and the cask marque app on my phone. There are two other punters. One of those is a bin man in his work clothes. He has just been headbutted by a foreigner (his words, not mine). To be fair, the pint of Cumberland was OK, but once the headbutted bin man had gone, I felt like I was sitting in someone's front room. I have been to many cities and taken part in random pub crawls but I dont think I have been as scared and disappointed as I have in Bradford.
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Scruffy with a somewhat ragtag clientele and also very quiet whenever I have been there but somehow it works for me. Beer range can be limited away from weekends but normally something that appeals.
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I'd concur with most other reviews. This place doesn't look much from the outside, and it isn't the smartest, but it's friendly, welcoming and the landlord is a lovely bloke. Three real ales, well kept are a bonus.
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Underrated estabishment located near to Bradford's central markets and shopping area. Good selection of beers well kept and decent atmosphere. Would agree it is worth supporting.
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Much better pub than you'd think. Really friendly landlord and staff, was a bit of a family doo going on so a great atmosphere. I think you should support it people. Give it a chance...its a nice surprise!!
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A nice friendly and comfortable city centre pub with an excellent selection of real ales that i've always found to be in good condition. The splendid exterior is slightly let down by the rather bland interior, but well worth a visit all the same if you're in the area.
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Just been in once and have to say it was pretty decent. Very friendly atmosphere. Good ales on. Felt quite a home.
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Had an excellent late afternoon here recently. The Indian (I think) landlord is a real character, and the beer is always on form. Makes a useful stopping off point on a crawl from Haigys and the New Beehive towards the centre of town.
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Somewhat amazed to be the first to post on this pub - its quite central and a Good Beer Guide regular in recent years.
It's a large open plan L -shaped bar, with a relatively unspoilt traditional feel.
The pub is housed in an old stone building retaining many original external features.
Like the Corn Dolly, the Castle is a keen supporter of local micros and is evidently popular with the local CAMRA fraternity.It has taken out a large ad on the back cover of the local CAMRA branch magazine.
My pint of Daddy's Ale ( why do people give beers such silly names ?) from the local Cullingworth Old Spot brewery went down well.
The pub is holding its first ever beer festival between 27-29 November -"Drink the Moat Dry" when Indian cuisine and live music will be available.
Unusually for a real ale pub, the landlord is from an ethnic minority.
You should try to visit this one when in Bradford - I certainly will next time I'm in the city
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