We ate at the Stansfield Arms last week, and we have no complaints whatsoever about the food, the…read moreservice, or the prices. In fact the staff were extremely friendly, so no complaints there. But we were very disappointed that we had a table booked from 4:00pm to 6:00pm and after the main course the waitress asked if we would like a sweet to which we answered yes, and then a couple of minutes later we were told that we had to change tables which I do think was very bad mannered. We had 40 minutes or so left on our booking, and had noticed a table near us that were there before we got there and still there, only drinking hot drinks so we couldn't understand at all why we were moved. This really made us feel that we weren't important clients at all. If the pub had overbooked, that wasn't our problem. We have been to this restaurant many times, but this time went away feeling very disappointed.

I had my husband's wake/reception today the food was lovely and the staff were good and attentive…read more Brought home what was left. Good value and plenty choices of sandwiches. Atmosphere was nice relaxed and plenty places to sit or stand.

I want to be lord of the manor. Okay, the female equivalent. It's what I was born to be. So I…read morealmost feel at home at the splendid Calverley Arms. This is a stunner of a pub. Simple as that. The building is out of this world. It's a grand affair and dates back to the mid to late nineteenth century. You'll be impressed as soon as you see it from the outside. That's always a good start. Once you're in, it doesn't disappoint. I'm in love with the huge roaring real fire and could quite happily stay there for hours on end. The service is fantastic too and it's a great atmosphere in a beautiful building. As for the food, well it's good old decent stuff and the price is more than reasonable. I wouldn't say it's out of this world, unlike the location, but that's mainly because it belongs to a chain. You've got real ales to sink into as well and a fab wine list. You know I love my wine and this doesn't disappoint. All in all this is one pub that you really must get to. Is that clear enough for you. Brilliant.

The lover and I took his ma here for a dinner out and I was pleasantly surprised... mostly because…read morethe last time i came here it was the Elmwood and smelt of boiled cabbage and was a bit disappointing. That was a good few years ago though. However, THIS time... the log fire was perfect to warm Ma W's bones and the whole atmosphere was lovely. I've knocked a star off because their food is quite pricey for pub dinners and when i asked whether their apple was homemade, a resounding "no" was heard... is any of it not shop bought? "ummm.... the crumble". ok. i'll have that. It was ok. mine is better. It's worth looking on their website as they do have offers 241s etc and I joined their mailing list and got a free glass of wine ahem 10minutemail.com ahem

I really wanted to enjoy this local more than I did, and should perhaps go back for a second visit…read morebeing as this was a swift one, but it wasn't my favourite. The outdoor area has a few tables out the front, next to the busy road, but it at least has somewhere to sit and sup out in this warm weather. The bar inside seems decent, and cosy for when it gets a bit more wintery, but I didn't get to see the whole of it as it was a quick pint before moving on. As for the range, it appeared there was a good selection of ale, for those who like cask, and a mixed range of other lagers and soft drinks for those who don't. Standard spirits, if memory recalls. The thing that put me off was the service. It wasn't rude, per se, but I noticed that despite having waited before several of the local bar flies, I was still last to be served. The chap was nice enough, but having worked in a bar before, I considered it good etiquette to serve in order of arrival. It was disappointing, as the rest of the experience was rather pleasant. Perhaps an off night, so as I say, a return may be in order.

This area of Horsforth is rather trendy nowadays dontchaknow, which has led to The Fleece standing…read moreas the lone pub on New Road Side. It looks like a proper Yorkshire watering hole from the outside, with nothing fancy or gimmicky on show to detract from the old stonewall charms. Inside, you'll find a very pubbish-pub if you know what I mean. If you don't, I'll try and explain. Nowadays, pubs are either closing or being bought up by chains, leaving little chance for uniqueness or character. The Fleece, however, has its own distinctive charms (including a pleasing selection of real ales) and it's the sort of place that you imagine hasn't changed in half a century. Commendable.

Well I'm on for some bird action now. Nope I've not switched buses, I'm talking about the Owl Pub…read more Just out of Leeds in the Rodley area it's a nice little player. For a start it's a nice building and is done out well. The reason I like it though is because it's got quite a bit to offer. They are really doing their bit for the local and underground music scene and still have live gigs on most weekends. That has to be commended so I am. You'll get everything from blues to folk. Worth a punt even if the genre isn't essentially your thing. Next up the beer is good. Oh yes, we're talking good casks and local too. Fancy a sip from a Leeds, Skipton, Sheffield, York, Ossett or Saltaire brewer? Then no problemo, my amigo. You'll also find Tetley's and John Smiths too. Aint half bad lad. As for the grub, it's proper pub food here. We're talking roasts, burgers and lighter bites at lunch too. Never going to win prizes for originality but you've gotta love some pub food as it should be at times. Don't be fooled, this is a pub. It's not a bar but we like it for it.

In Rodley, want to watch some sport, eat some great pub fayre, play darts, play pool, listen to a…read morelocal band? At some point or other you can do all of these here and you'll always have the option of some great ales. Black Sheep is one of the regular ales which I rarely see past but there are normally 3 guest ales too. It can be very busy in the Vault when there's a game on but the bar is usually well staffed. The food is good, very traditional but good and there's plenty of room to sit down if you're eating.

worst food I've ever had...ordered gammon Sunday roastwhen it came it was 3 slices of bacon.how can…read moreanyone pass off bacon as gammon,totally put me off,had to order all sides separately,absolutely appalling,gravy was like dirty dish water and prices were scandalous,would never go back,vomited my insides up straight after and the ladies toilets were disgusting...all round disgraceful,will never go again,fed better food to my dog!

Great local pup, although I am not local to this pub, nice beer and great food.read more

Beautiful place, friendly staff and amazing food. Absolutely can not fault the place and have…read morerecommended it to all my friends and family, will definitely be returning in the near future.

This is one of my local pubs and it's definitely the one that I'd choose over the others, unless I…read morewas out to watch a bit of sport that is as they don't have a tele. It's your typical Yorkshire pub serving a lovely pint of Tetleys, one of my favourites (Leeds Pale) and a couple of guest beers. The landlord is a great bloke and will always try to answer any request - despite the sometimes bemused look on his face ("Hot water and lemon slices, erm, straight away sir") I haven't tried the food but the portions look generous. My favourite time in The Barge is late summers evening, out the back in the beer garden, watching the canal drift by. It's a great place, the locals are all friendly and despite the fact that they ALL seem to know each other the atmosphere is very welcoming.

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!

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!

This is a typical pub, a place selling alchoholic drinks, beer, wine etc, nothing special to write…read morehome about unless you visit on the 1st saturday of the month. That is the night that Rocking Johnny performs! Who might I ask you is Rocking Johnny Well imagine this a 60+ year old, jet black hair in giant quiff(dyed of course!), dressing in a tight fitting white silk Elvis catsuit! When I was asked by some friends to go for a drink this was the last thing I was expecting but all I can say is what a fantastic night we had. As you would expect he sings Elvis songs and his energy and enthusiasm get the whole pub rocking along with him. If its a special occasion he will dedicate a song to you and during the evening there were many such requests. My friends and I spent the whole night dancing away til the early hours as the pub has a late night extension. Not what I was expecting but I have already marked the 1st Saturday of next month in my diary as rocking johnny night!

The original pub of Emmerdale fame - A lovely friendly Yorkshire pub- great on cold evenings with…read moreits open fire and wholesome home cooking. Eating out can be a chore sometimes as you just want some freshly cooked goodness of home. And getting a decent sausage and mash is not as easy as it would seem. Lovely fresh sausages - creamy mash - onion gravy and peas - we all miss home comforts when away and the Woolpack brings home back. It also has a good selection of real ales - proper pub style.