You will no doubt have seen that Leeds, and other places have been devastated by recent flooding. I’m forwarding this appeal for assistance to stricken pubs that was sent out by my […]
Archies, Leeds – a chameleon bar?
When it opened in September, I was a little worried that Ossett Brewery’s latest venture was a step too far, almost taking over the whole of Granary Wharfe when they occupied arches […]
What are they singing in your Pub this Christmas?
I’m constantly trying to assess what makes pubs tick? Why some places are busy and others struggling. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve spent a fair bit of time in and around […]
What’s all this about wooden casks then? The Junction Cas’ part II
It was very clear from my visit, that The Junction, Castleford is a brilliant community pub, but it’s also a very good real ale pub, with a unique ‘from the wood only’ […]
The Junction, Castleford
Driving through Castleford, on a cold and damp Thursday evening in late November, it looked very much like the town the Specials sang about, back in 1980. I’d driven past the pub […]
Tankovna at Headrow House, Leeds
Tank beer? I’m going to hold my hands up here and say I honestly thought it was a gimmick. Even though Headrow House opened in October, I’ve held off visiting until the […]