The Black Bull in Wetherby is by far one of the best Public Houses I've been to this side of Leeds. I say "Best by far" for three reasons. The first, is that the whole character of this place is genuine, nostalgic and well presented around the rest of the stone buildings. Second, from entering the main entrance from across the way from the Wetherby Town Hall, the atmosphere hits your senses: Music in particular, which is lacking in many pubs across Yorkshire. And, third, as well as the music selection, the choice of beers and other beverages is not lacking in variety. The pub is big (self notable as to maintain upwards of 150 or more) with adequate seating, both comfortable and relaxing. The Pool table is a good touch (£1 per game) and never fails to entertain. And, with a large outside area (beer garden) where those who smoke can go out and socialise happily, it is these main factors that give The Black Bull, Wetherby, my 5* Rating. Having been here a few times (regrettably only visiting for the first time a year ago) I found the staff exceptional, warm and friendly. Socially speaking, the customers are (who I, myself interacted with) were also warm and friendly, happy to converse and socially active in blending with the atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone coming to Wetherby from either Leeds or the Harrogate area's, if only to experience the way that pubs should be - and were before the big change. read more

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We've stopped off here twice for food now, before a long drive home from Harrogate. Right in the centre of the pretty North Yorkshire town of Wetherby, the Black Bull is a charming old double-fronted pub with parking nigh-on-impossible nearby. When you first walk in, it looks tiny ... but as you get round to the bar, you realise it goes much deeper and has a cute beer garden too. Food is a mixed bag. Their Black Bull pie is definitely worth a go (steak pie), very tasty 'tho their veggies are not always cooked to perfection. Scampi came out nice with a decent serving of chips and tartare sauce; the steak was a real let-down, very tough and you could have used it as a replacement sole for your shoe. We've never had time for puddings but they have some 'proper' puddings on the menu, like sticky toffee pud and custard. Wide selection of draught beers as you'd expect from a pub in this beautiful part of the country, they also serve a few different alcopops, wine and ciders. Prices aren't too unreasonable - average £6 for a main course and you do get a plateful of food, no skimping on portions. They also have pool tables and Sky TV's dotted throughout the bar and dining areas. Nice, relaxed and informal - and no-one looks at you strangely if they suss you're not a local. Staff are pleasant and it's an all-round nice pub for a quick drink and a bite to eat. read more

Have to say this was not the best experience I have ever had, should have been warned by the locals swearing outside. Sticky floor, dirty tables, Sky TV blaring so the landlord? had to ask twice what we wanted. More or less his exact phrase. I already wanted to leave but he had started pulling partner a pint , when I was offered my wine in a handled half pint glass with bright orange lipstick on the rim (apparently they had been busy) we declined and left. Probably not going to go back.!! Perhaps they were having an off day. This in no way relects on Wetherby which is a lovely shopping and eating out area. read more

We visited Weatherby on our trip to Yorkshire and happened on the Black Bull for lunch. The food was excellent and served piping hot. The bar and service staff were very attentive and polite. In fact we enjoyed our first visit so much that we went back for lunch the next day and once again we were NOT disappointed. The cask beer is excellent, served at a great temperature and is obviously well looked after. All round a great place for a pleasant lunch washed down by wonderful ales. read more

As a thirteen year old girl (i am now 21) i used to do a bit of weekend work in this pub. and i have never hated anything so much! the landlord is a prevert. the landlady is rude, rough and in desperate need of some manners. it is dirty, it needs redecorating and all the staff need to learn some serious customer service skills. i worked behind the scenes washing up and was paid about £2.00 an hour. i have been back for a drink in this pub since being old enough to drink, and i have to say it is even worse than i remembered. it is actually a real let down to the lovely little town that is wetherby. read more

Fuck knows where to start on my first visit to this site but here we go.... keep it short and sweet.. THE BLACK BULL, once upon a time after spending the day watching the kid paddling in the river we popped in to the bull for a pint and some sunday lunch, to cut a short story even shorter we had a cracking pint, a top notch lunch, wife had the pork with crackling and i had the beef and they let the kids eat free! Ive got thin kids so this might not apply to kids of over average sizes so beware! read more

Discovering the Black Bull made our visit to Wetherby last week. Welcome was warm, bar was warm, food was excellent and lager was tip top. Will go back on next visit to the North for sure.Well worth a visit. read more

Visited this pub on 31st May 2008, pub itself seemed ok though nothing special (drunk rowdy locals at 7pm). Spent £1.00 on the quiz machine and won £4.50 (deal or no deal), pressed collect and nothing happened so I went to the bar and said what happened, to be told 'cant do anything about it, not our machine' (exact words). Bar person in question was a female 40ish dyed blode hair and very rude (didn't even say sorry about that). I left it though I suppose I should have taken it further and would have done had it been more money. After 5 mins nothing had been done about the actual machine itself so I did go back to the bar and asked if they were going to put an 'out of order' sign on the machine to be told by the same person 'don't panic'. The pub looks fine from the outside but inside had sticky floors and decor needed updating. I will not be going back to this public house again or obviously recommending it to friends/family. I thought there was a big push these days to treat customers fairly!!!!!. By the way, after having just the one pint my wife and myself left 15 mins later and the machine was still operating (I mean think of the profit now it didn't have to pay out winnings).... We continued our evening in Wetherby and had a great time and lovely meal in another public house and will never visit the Black Bull again.... read more