Pubs and lost pubs in and around Otley.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Wed 01 Sep, 2010 11:10 pm

...unlike the Woolpack, 20 yards away.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Wed 01 Sep, 2010 11:13 pm

The forlorn Yeoman.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Wed 01 Sep, 2010 11:20 pm

'Temporarily'...... yeah,that'll be right.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Wed 01 Sep, 2010 11:24 pm

And as promised heres a pic of Otley's newest pub - opening anyday now - looks very promising.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Wed 01 Sep, 2010 11:29 pm

Im not totally sold on the name - its a bit 'Finbarr Saunders' for me but hey -what the heck?

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Thu 02 Sep, 2010 12:47 am

Apologies that this is a query about an inn that was not in Otley but it was not that far away.While having a walk today (Sept 1st) I passed the house that used to be the inn at Clap Gate (between Kirkby Overblow and Sicklinghall). I have tried to find some information on the Internet but my search technigue is probably rubbish. Can someone please let me know what the inn was called, as all my attempts using Clap Gate with other search terms kept coming up blank on the inn I wanted. I would also like to know when it closed as I think it will be longer ago than I think. Thanks.

dogduke · Post by **dogduke** » Thu 02 Sep, 2010 1:04 am

Leodian wrote: Apologies that this is a query about an inn that was not in Otley but it was not that far away.While having a walk today (Sept 1st) I passed the house that used to be the inn at Clap Gate (between Kirkby Overblow and Sicklinghall). I have tried to find some information on the Internet but my search technigue is probably rubbish. Can someone please let me know what the inn was called, as all my attempts using Clap Gate with other search terms kept coming up blank on the inn I wanted. I would also like to know when it closed as I think it will be longer ago than I think. Thanks. I always knew as The clap Gate - Siklinghall,never heard it called anything else.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Thu 02 Sep, 2010 1:11 am

dogduke wrote: Leodian wrote: Apologies that this is a query about an inn that was not in Otley but it was not that far away.While having a walk today (Sept 1st) I passed the house that used to be the inn at Clap Gate (between Kirkby Overblow and Sicklinghall). I have tried to find some information on the Internet but my search technigue is probably rubbish. Can someone please let me know what the inn was called, as all my attempts using Clap Gate with other search terms kept coming up blank on the inn I wanted. I would also like to know when it closed as I think it will be longer ago than I think. Thanks. I always knew as The clap Gate - Siklinghall,never heard it called anything else. Thanks dogduke. I suspect that my googling search method needs improving, but I was surprised that nothing readily came up. I was even beginning to wonder if it was not called Clap Gate!

Si · Post by Si » Mon 06 Sep, 2010 12:36 pm

drapesy wrote: It is six months since I started this thread - which frankly have been a disaster for pubs in Otley. The battle to save the Summercross has, sadly been lost - and four pubs have subsequently closed - all fine historic pubs - The Spite, The Woolpack, the Fleece and the Black Horse.One alone would be a great loss - four is bloody ridiculous.The Black Horse closure is particularly worrying - this magnificent late Victorian building should be listed/preserved urgently.None of the pubs have the metal shutters up yet, so perhaps there is some hope. [update 2010 - all but the Woolpack have reopened but futures uncertain ] Unfortunately, the Black Horse is shut once again.

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Mon 06 Sep, 2010 12:49 pm

Si wrote: [Unfortunately, the Black Horse is shut once again. I drove past it last evening Si, and just couldn't believe it - I would never have the bravery to be in the pub trade these days.