The Brown Cow and Dragon, Whitkirk - pub details
Address: Selby Road, Whitkirk, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 7AY [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 15720) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Cross Gates (0.5 miles), Garforth (2.9 miles), Woodlesford (3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served
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> Current user rating: 5.1/10 (rated by 7 users)
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user reviews of the Brown Cow and Dragon, Whitkirk
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| Well, since my previous review things appear to have gone downhill at the Brown Cow. Visited yesterday lunchtime and after poring over the selection on offer, went for a pint of Black Dog by Elgood's, a 3.6% mild, at £3.40. It was a bit bland and tasted like it was bordering on being off, but not being a connoisseur of mild could not be certain. The head was small and foamy. It looked a bit suspicious. In the interest of fairness I decided to stay for a second pint, in case it was just that my initial selection wasn't compatible with my taste buds. This time a pint of Big Red by Black Wolf, 3.8% and again £3.40. Again a foamy head and the ruby red remained hazy. Some unusual flavours were trying to come through but sadly they appeared to be masked by that off vinegary taste. A shame, as it seemed as if it should have been a delicious pint. I would definitely be willing to try it again, but not at this pub. Seems the pub has gone downhill on the real ale front and I probably won't be heading back. Also noticed the carpet was rather worn and dirty looking. Hard to believe this pub only had a refurb last year. Some of the painted woodwork and walls looked like they could do with a good clean too. Fair to say that perhaps the ale is not the only thing not being cared for here. RealAleRobUK - 5 Oct 2016 15:07 |
| Visited a while back during the week. It is now just known as the Brown Cow. There appeared to be a group of sales people having a team meeting round one of the tables, which was a bit odd. At the bar there were about 8 hand pumps, so is still a noteworthy real ale pub. I went for a pint of Afterglow by Harviestoun (3.0%) at £3.05. The seating area behind the bar now appears to be a family dining area. Still a good pub and would happily call by again. RealAleRobUK - 29 Oct 2015 17:53 |
| Paid a visit here yesterday lunch time. This is a large pub with seating areas both in front and behind the central bar. However the bar is only accessible from the front so the back area feels nice and secluded. Nice variety of seating from comfortable benches to tables and chairs, to cater for all tastes. Went for a pint of Tornado from Cottage Brewing, 4.0% and £3.00 for the pint. A nice bitter, creamy head, easy on the palette. The pub itself had a handful of customers in but seemed pretty quiet for the time of day. Not uncomfortably quiet though like some places can be. There was a sign up stating that the pub was due to close for investment and would become an Ember Inn. I don't really see much that needs changing in this place from my visit to be fair. RealAleRobUK - 8 Jan 2015 15:14 |
| Had a great evening in this pub on Friday (26/10/12). We were staying the in Premier in next door (the pub is linked to the hotel). Five real ales on all well kept and not the usual national brands (beers from Naylors, Old Mill, Bowland and Great Newsome). Didn't try the food but heard reports that it was excellent. zipdiskdude - 29 Oct 2012 10:05 |
| The landlord keeps a number of real ales (up to 6) on from varying breweries - so thumbs up for that. Some are are very good, others a bit hit and miss. Not sure there are enough ale drinkers to turnover enough beer to warrant 6 hand pumps, as a lot of people are lager drinkers. The food is good and very reasonably priced - a choice of Englisha and Thai. Better than the rating here suggests. PapaC - 6 Jun 2011 09:30 |
