This small, traditional pub is not in the best of locations - sandwiched between the back of a…read moreshopping mall and some disused tennis courts, and well removed from the main road, meaning you have to wind your way to it through a rather glum park. Inside, there is little to shout about, as the old stained carpets and low wooden beams of the drinking areas hardly make you feel at ease, although the lagers and bitters are pretty cheap. It has a few benches on the grass outside, and its own children's play area, meaning that on the odd sunny Saturday it can be a good place for families. In my eyes, however, its a below-bar pub that's not really worth the strange journey.

Great atmosphere! We were here between innings to watch the cricket and grab a 2 pint! They are…read moreknow for their 2 pints! Service was quick was we skipped the line inside and went to the outside beer bar. A few min walk from Headingley. We worth a visit over lunch with a pass out.

Staff super friendly and warm and the drinks aren't bad either. highly recommend if you are free…read moreone evening for drinks and yummy food with friends. .

The Queen's is definitely the most undervalued pub in Horsforth, and (due to the fact that it is a…read moreGrade II listed building), probably the oldest. Because of its age, it has a definite air of real, authentic tradition. The building itself is a tiny terraced cottage with a quaint little white paint-job that has been in place for as long as I can remember. When you enter, you almost have to stoop at the low wooden ceilings - but rather than making you feel trapped, this aspect gives it that real "Ye Olde English Pub" feeling. It serves a variety of traditional British ales at the sort of low prices that attract the retired clientèle. Before the smoking ban came in, I saw a guy in here who must have been approaching ninety, tugging away at a pipe and stroking his handlebar moustache. Proof, if it was needed, that you are unlikely to find a more traditional or English pub in the whole of North Leeds.

With Horsforth being an up and coming area in Leeds, there are many larger new pubs popping up all…read moreover the shop, so taking a trip to the old fashioned, squat (you'd know what I'd mean to look at it) Queens Arms, I was ever so thankfull for a bit of old fashioned charm. The oak beams and low ceilings allows this place to ooze with smugness over its status as the oldest pub is Horsforth (just mind your heads folks!) Its cosiness may make you want to stay in there all day and all night, but just watch yourself as you get enveloped by its great strong historical arms, and remember your livers need a bit of love. If you fancy a tipple or three, they serve a great range of ales, as well as lager and basically just about anything you'd want, although I think ordering an apple martini could get you a couple of odd looks!

Oh my wowzer-bowzers, where have I BEEN?! Not, in Horsforth, apparently. Or, just beyond the…read moreHorsforth line more specifically, as I'm told. The other night my boyfriend and I made our way over to see some mates in the old LS18 post code, and they'd mentioned this "cool little pub" they'd found in the region of ten minutes walk from their house. We arrived late on in the evening and after discussion decided to catch a few pints at said pub, before close. After a very pleasant meander in a most beautifully countrified area of Leeds, which much reminded me of Gloucestershire, we arrived at The Abbey Inn. A surprisingly warm welcome was offered on our arrival! I don't mean that we expected it to be a local pub, for local people, it's just that the main bar man was so utterly lovely and keen to get to know us. It was, in all honesty, a wonderful reception and we got to know all about their open mic night (held every Tuesday and totally welcoming to all levels of talent) and their regular summer beer festival, which I most certainly intend to participate in. On walking through to the bar we stood and did the usual bird-like bobbing of heads, in an attempt to ascertain which taps were serving what, to which the bar man said: "There's a dark side and a light side. You're stood on the side of the light, and that", *pointing*, "that there's the dark side." That was awesome. I felt a bit like Frodo. Or Luke. Or a bit of both, except I'm not a bloke and I wasn't on a quest, but nonetheless the poetic manner in which he proffered their real ale was just really fracking cool. The whole damn pub was cool, cosy, friendly and I'm just taken by the place really. Fair enough I've been but once, I'll leave it to you to judge that, but with a cool range of beers, awesome staff, generous outside seating and a cosy interior (live music to boot, but I've not been to that yet) I can't think of anything more that I want from an evening of boozin'. Maybe pie? I'll come back for pie.

I have lived within walking distance from this pub for a good few years now, but didn't find out…read moreabout it's existence until this year. One of Leeds' best hidden gems, this brilliant real ale pub is tucked away down by the river just off Abbey Road / New Road Side on the border between Kirkstall and Horsforth. The Abbey Inn is everything I'd expect a typical real ale pub to be. A good range of local beers on the bar (including from the super-local Kirkstall Brewery!), live bands and open mic nights on an evening, plenty of regulars that look so comfortable in their surroundings and a really nice warm welcome from the staff. The inside has a few different areas, a small 'snug' section, a larger seating area near the bar with a bit where there was a band playing on the night we went, and then another smaller room with a pool table tucked around the back. The outside seating area was nice too, with standard pub benches and then a lovely covered area (I guess to cater for the smokers) with a couple of big tables and chairs, along with a few beer barrels and cushions for additional seating. The canopy was decorated with pretty lights and it was a lovely place to sit out on a summery evening. If you're after high end fanciness with all the posh trimmings, this is not the pub for you. However if you're like me and like somewhere a bit more rustic with proper ale and a bit of charm, then get yourself down here, I can't wait to go back! Just one last thing, I've heard good things about the food they serve here and I fully intend to return to check this out. At the same time, I'll also investigate their child-friendliness, as I'll have Mr MacDoo and the Mini MacDoos with me. I'll update you with my findings!

After a good night out, Sunday Lunch is almost a given. In search near Moortown my other half…read moresuggested that we lunch at the Lord Darcy. The pub stands rather grand along Harrogate road and appears to be rather a popular destination due to the carvery they have each weekend. Happily, since we were running on 4pm by the time we were ready for something to eat there was no queue at all and sorting out the grub was a quick-march swiftly sorted deal. The carvery offered three meats, gammon, beef and turkey, and a whole host of veg. There were all the usuals, and nothing too fancy like courgettes, but the addition of caramelised onions was a real treat. As is the problem with carveries, the majority of the veg on offer was a little over cooked on the hot plates, and the roast potatoes were a touch disappointing. Not all that crispy, but the mash was to die for! Essentially, it's a lovely pub and the carvery will certainly sort you out but it's not overtly special. Then again, at about £7, it's rather good value so who cares? Especially when hung over... The plus points were that the gammon was incredible, fully tasty and cooked wonderfully, and the portions were humongous. The chap serving the meats was lovely and extremely generous in his carving - my boyfriend received an incredibly large piece of gammon. The pub itself was delightful too - a proper country pub vibe, cosy little nooks and a large outdoor area in which to sit when the sun decides to visit us once more. The selection of drinks included a number of real ales, which appeared to be local, and all the usual fare.

A posh little pub in a posh little area of Leeds, it's understandable that this place has a rather…read moreposh name. It's got an air of exclusivity about it being in such a well-to-do area, but it's not pretentious, which impresses me. It's always quite lively and full of nice people, on both sides of the bar. Prices are standard, and the food is definitely better than the average pub fare, and it has real ales on tap, which I wasn't expecting. The only bad thing I can think of is that they had their Christmas decorations up in September. Oh dear.

Oh God I am SO in two minds here…read more Do I share my little secret? Do I open up my sanctuary to a wider audience? Can ALL of us fit around the open fire in the Chesterfield chairs or will it all descend into a bloodbath when I realise I have opened the doors to Nirvana and let the horde in? And then I think of the staff at The Wharfedale Inn. I think about how they will do you a tab by just asking your first name. I think about how you can gleefully rearrange your dinner into a combination of infinite variations and they will just smile and say the Chef wont mind. I think about how they ask how you are and where you've been. I think about how they smile when you ask for the Chocolate Brandy Pot pudding with extra cream and how they wander back past the table when you're on your last trouser button and encourage you to finish it off. I think of all these things and I realise it is supremely selfish of me to keep The Wharfedale Inn to myself and so here we are. Nestled by the railway bridge in Arthington (between Pool and Harewood) with a roaring open fire; comfy mismatched seating, homely paintings and pottery proudly on display on the walls, a tank of pet fish to distract you and make you do kissy fish faces on your way to the loos, a separate 'posh' restaurant on the side where you can sit up straight and use a knife and with the friendliest bar in Yorkshire where you can tuck into big meaty portions of perfectly cooked classic dishes all made with quality local ingredients and a liberal smattering of hot love, The Wharfedale Inn is one of my favourite places on God's green earth and it is well worth riding a bus into the wild countryside to partake in its numerous pleasures. The prices are more than reasonable, around £9 for a main, £4 for a starter and same for pudding. There's a cracking wine list that goes above and beyond the capacity of most country pubs. The Specials Board is always a delight and often features a few surprises- the Japanese Prawns being one recent discovery. I recommend grabbing those Chesterfields by the fire, ordering a pint of cloudy Addlestone's cider and then munching your way through the Honey Roast Duck with chunky chips and salad followed by that legendary dollop of the Chocolate and Brandy Pot that will suck ALL the moisture out of your head. It's not fancy, it's more than any normal human should expect to eat in any one sitting and the salad is just good old English lettuce, cucumber, tomato and onion but my goodness does it make you smile from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. To use the vernacular, it is simply DELISH. And if I'm in there buy me a drink , for I am the Gate Keeper to wonderful things. Oh and when you do finally stagger out of the door be sure to look up into the sky, there's Red Kite in them there hills and they really like to circle the pub. I can't blame 'em : )

I have stayed here a couple of times, though the room rate is almost as expensive as some quality…read morehotels, this is just a pub !. But a pretty good one too, with excellent bar food , and an adjoining restaurant. I had to smile when , looking out of the back from my room ('Almscliffe') there were lots of rabbits in the field. When I came down for dinner, one of the specials was 'Rabbit Pie'. Pity breakfast is only a cold affair, placed in fridge the previous night.. Pub is good , but I wouldnt stay there again.

Best find on holiday ever!!…read more Set in a beautiful little village with a huge village green with loads of parking round and about (although im sure that on a mid summer sunny day parking may be somewhat difficult!). The pub has a bar area and a restaurant area - we only ever went into the bar as you could eat int here and it was really cosy (dogs are also allowed!). The staff were incredibly friendly and chatty (lets face it, Yorkshire, particularly North Yorkshire folk are possibly the most friendly on the planet - i challenge you to disprove this!). The food was INCREDIBLE. Nothing fancy pants, just really good food, VERY big portions (trust me on this, you dont need three courses - choose your weapon of starter or dessert to go alongside your main - we made the mistake one night and 1) couldnt eat it all and 2)pretty much rolled home). We spent an evening in the pub, had a meal and then sat playing card games - we felt incredibly welcome. So welcome that we ended up visiting three times in a week long holiday. You cant really get a better recommendation than that can you??

The 'Lawni' has always had an identity problem for me - it doesn't know whether it's a pub, a…read morerestaurant or a crèche. Sadly, it combines all three and, while the food is good and cheap and the crèche (Wacky Warehouse) is apparently popular, it fails epically in terms of being a pub. It is the drinks prices that confuse me the most - a large family-orientated pub in the suburbs - yet the drinks cost more than most pubs in Headingley and the city centre. A lager will cost you upwards of £2.50 which is scandalous considering the location and lack of chat in this place. More bemusing that this, however, is the fact that a pint of coke costs almost the same - any pub in which it costs the same to get drunk as it does to get high on e-numbers and caffeine just has to be questioned. There is no pub-style atmosphere in the Lawnswood Arms either, as there are usually (at least until the early evening) families with children eating, which makes the place sound more like a McDonalds than a pub. The reason that there are often families eating in here is due to the fact that the food is of a higher quality than most other pubs you will eat in (particularly the gammon steak!) and it is inexpensive in you are in a group with an even number (£10 for two main meals). Essentially, the Lawnswood Arms is a better place to eat than to drink, which seems strange for a pub. But perhaps that the way they want it.

The Lawnswood is sooooo bland and this seems to apply to the food too…read more I didn't notice anything particularly special on the menu just run of the mill pub grub. There is a two for £10 offer on some meals but somehow this still left me thinking the food was over priced. The few simple requests we made like 'can i have beans not peas' and 'no sauce' were either ignored or confused. On the family angle, there is an attached wacky warehouse so, along with the standard children's menu, this might be an option for a quick outing. Just a note. The Wi-Fi is free but patchy.

Unfortunately, I prefer this pub from the outside rather than the inside. A really attractive…read morewhitewashed building that is over a hundred years old, it always has hanging flower baskets showing off an array of award winning flower arrangements. The exterior is so attractive that you think to yourself 'I should have a pint in there'. And then one day you do have a pint in there, and it's a rather flat lager, and a rather flat atmosphere, with staff who are nice enough but a group of grumpy middle aged-guys who should be at work, not the pub. And you leave after one pint, admiring the exterior again on your way out and wishing you'd just stayed outside for the last twenty minutes.

top notch Yorkshire pud with sausage, chips and gravy. Perfect Friday fair for setting ones stomach…read moreup for a booze bashing. As I am not going out tonight, I intend to jsut sit here in my office in a content food bubble. only lost a star as I prefer the chips out of the gravy!

Hands down my favourite pub in Leeds. Friendly staff and customers, good beer, fun events and -…read moremost importantly - dogs! I will always go out of my way to visit the Chemic if I fancy a relaxing evening. The entertainment they put on too is top notch - local acts and some from further away, including folk music and open mic nights where anyone can join in. It's also next door to the best chip shop in Leeds (which is veggie friendly!), and you can take your chips in to enjoy with a pint. If you're looking for a lovely place to have a nice evening, you couldn't go far wrong with the Chemic.

This is a tough review…read more Not because I'm unsure if I like the pub or not but simply because I fear that my review might attract people to the place and I love it just the way it is. The Chemic Tavern is in the Woodhouse area of Leeds. Woodhouse is not known for it's excellent pubs and neither is neighbouring Hyde Park. They both mainly consist of student pubs with no soul and flat Carlsberg. Not good. The good people at The Chemic Tavern have managed to remove themselves from these other kinds of pubs and have created something bloody lovely. First things first - the beer. They always have a great selection of ales on. Timothy Taylor's Landlord is always there and then usually two or three others. You then have a selection of decent lagers, wines and cocktails - all reasonably priced and well maintained. It's just nice to walk in to a pub, stroll over to the bar, look at the options and not think to yourself 'ahh bugger. .' but instead think 'ooh, what shall I have first?'. The staff are legendary. It seems all to often nowadays that being polite and having a friendly chat with your customers is a bit too difficult for a lot of places. Not with The Chemic. On every visit I have been made to feel like a returning friend and I love that. You instantly feel welcome and relaxed. It appears The Chemic only hire nice, chatty people. This is a very clever move - albeit a very obvious one. The music is always good too. There's no jukebox but you will often hear Motown, Blues and good Indie tunes. They have live music nights there as well, come to think of it. Ska nights, Irish nights and other things will go on in the back room that also features a darts board and an array of board games (if you fancy a geeky night down the pub, playing Trivial Pursuits). The other really nice thing about the place is that everyone who drinks in there appears to be very happy. I think this is because they're all aware that it's the best pub in miles. The Chemic appears to only attract people (and lots of them at the weekend) who are there to have a nice, enjoyable drink (or six) with their mates. I could go on and on but I fear it would just end up sounding like that I was considering proposing marriage to the pub. Which is obviously a ridiculous idea. . . isn't it? Yes, of course it is. How would I fit The Chemic in a church for a start? So I will end this review by adding that the pub has an amazing fish and chip shop (Arkwright's) next door and you're allowed to buy food from there and eat it inside the pub. Good stuff. So if you haven't been here before and you like proper pubs, I urge you to check this place out. Not too many of you, mind. .