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The Barley Mow Inn, Kirk Ireton
The often used and corny phrase 'gem' is more relevant for this pub than any other. Worth travelling any distance for, even up that hill on your bike, love the natural umbrella and pretty much everything else about this pubs. Everybody should visit this pub who gets the chance.
31 Jul 2011 20:38
Yes this is primarily a student pub, yes it is very busy during term time and is a target for people on the Otley run pub crawl. With this in mind this is a pub to visit if you want a bit of a lively atmosphere whithout heading into town. The beer isn't the best kept, but better than most on the Otley road and they do have real ales on, normally EPA, more often than not Leeds Pale and Timothy Taylors. If you take this pub for what it is, a very busy lively student pub then it deserves a better rating than it has been getting, always a better choice than the nearby Royal Park pub which at present gets a rating of more than 7 for some reason.
31 Jul 2011 19:52
Stick Or Twist, Leeds
Excellent pub. CAMRA Pub of the Season Winter 2012?
It's a Wetherspoons so it's well priced, the building is ugly as you can see by the pictures, these are important but what distinguishes this pub apart is what the current people are doing with it.
Somebody is really looking after the beer in this place, with 10 real ales on hand pump even on very busy days; it's not often that their high standards drop. On the beer front this pub does everything right, a good selection with lots of local beers including a reasonable selection of bottles and the staff are knowledgeable. There is a good amount of advertising their festivals and events in the pub which is a nice touch in my opinion.
An unattractive building in the centre of Leeds, a bit hidden out the way of the crowds (before the Arena). Does what a Wetherspoons does for most things, but the beer is up there with the best in Leeds. A must try for Ale Lovers who want a cheap pint but can't compromise on their beer quality or choice.
28 Jul 2013 22:57