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The Freemasons Arms, Nosterfield
Great place. Step through the door into a dark, yet no the less, very cosy country pub. Low ceilings with wooden, open fire at one end and a stove in the other. Didn't try the food but top marks for the beer!!! Theakstons Best, Taylors Landlord and Black Sheep. All sreved to perfection with the right amount of head and at just the right temp. Great location and very friendly staff. Will be returning soon to sample to food
20 Nov 2010 10:28
The Lord Darcy is a very nice quiet local pub. The current managers Chris and Amanda have created to the perfect place for a nice evening whether with friends, partner or family. The television is small and located in a discreet corner so there's no loud or aggressive groups in to watch a match( although the function room has been opened up to cater for the world cup ).
The decor is polished wood, smart, clean but not unwelcoming. They have a large selection of real ale, but for my tastes nearly all of it is Green King Suffolk brews...which I'm not a fan. But Chris knows how to keep a cellar so whatever your poison is it will be served well.
The food is served until 10pm. It's not bad, but could be better. It has an extensive menu but for my tastes, alas, it's still Breaks...but pretty good value for what you're getting. It can get very busy on Sun with their carvary and on Thurs with curry night.
So if you are sick of the noise, crowds and rabble in Chapel Allerton then catch a bus or cab and get to the Lord Darcy
17 Jun 2010 13:02
Up until I went into this pub, about a seven months ago, I would have said the best pub in the area was The Scotts Arms( a couple of miles away ), but not any more! Although all signs that point to Kirkby Overblow will give directions to The Star and Garter...and my advice is to avoid that place like the plague, it's one of the worst pubs I've ever been in. Instead go across the street to The Shoulder of Mutton. I'd don't what it used to be like and I don't much care because now it's one of the best pubs I've ever been in.
It's not a big as other pubs in the area but don't let that fool you, it's how it looks and what they serve that counts. The food there is easily up and beyond any gasro pub that I've been to...I can easily recommend the rib eye steak with Dauphanoise potatoes! The decour is country pub cosy, but not over done. The wine list is extensive and the staff are always willing to let you try a taste to see if it's to your palet. If you're a real fan then you need look no further. The beer is kept to perfection. It sells the best Taylors Landlord I've ever tasted , and if your lucky enough to have Liz, the manageress, serve you it will not only taste good but will be a thing of beauty to behold...exactly as a pint should be.
The beer garden, out the back, is nice a private with well kept lawns...perfect for a summers day/eve.
If you live locally chances are you'll already know about it, cos it can get busy in the evenings with food service...so remember to book in advance. But if you live in Leeds or Harrogate then trust me it is well worth the time out to visit.
17 Jun 2010 12:38
By far the best pub in Masham, or indeed the area. The best example of a country there is. Brilliant real ale selection and all kept a the right temp and all expertly pulled. Great atmosphere all year round. Warm open fires in the winter and a large light filled dining area for the summer. Great pub food, not a Breaks style meal in sight...and that's a rarity these days. Cannot recommend it highly enough
17 Jun 2010 11:39
The Slaters Arms, Bradley
Nice old country pub. Friendly owners, good food and a fine selection of beers. What more could you want from a pub? How about a large(ish) beer garden with a great, elevated, view of the Aire valley. Perfect for kicking back on a lazy afternoon...weather permitting...of course.
18 Apr 2011 15:37