Leeds lost pubs

Hannibal69 · Post by **Hannibal69** » Thu 13 Aug, 2009 12:33 am

drapesy wrote: Cardiarms wrote: Leeds-lad wrote: Royal Hotel at Armley has steel shutters upWho cares? I do, they'll be drinking somewhere else now. that's also true...[Brace yourself Malt Shovel...] Quite right drapesy!Steady there lads, don't shoot till you can see the reds of their eyes!!! lol

Cardiarms · Post by **Cardiarms** » Thu 13 Aug, 2009 12:36 am

It's Rourke's Drift all over again.

Hannibal69 · Post by **Hannibal69** » Thu 13 Aug, 2009 12:45 am

Cardiarms wrote: It's Rourke's Drift all over again. Lt. Bromhead: "Is it always like this.... a battle???Lt. Chard: My God man, you don't think I have stomach to go through this more than once do you???Lt. Bromhead: I... I thought.... I.... I didn't know....Lt. Chard: I just came here for a pint.

lol.

Si · Post by Si » Thu 13 Aug, 2009 10:11 am

drapesy wrote: Si wrote: Work is progressing apace on the old Curlew Cafe in Otley (opposite the bus-station.) I mentioned before that I'd heard a rumour that it was to re-open as a real-ale bar. Let's hope so. Are there any other "new" pubs opening in Leeds, bucking the trend of mass closure? Si - can you tell me what's happening in Otley these days - i haven't been up for a couple of months. Last I heard the Bowling Green (obviously) The Woolpack, the Black Horse, the Fleece and the Spite were all closed - is this still the case??? Hi Drapesy. The Bowling Green begins it's transformation into a Wetherspoon's next month (or so I'm reliably informed,) The Woolpack is still surrounded by concrete barriers, no sign of life at the Fleece, but The Spite has re-opened. The Black Horse is a very sorry sight. Bang in the middle of town, beautiful late-Victorian architecture and closed! The hanging pub sign has finally fallen out of it's frame, and there are weeds growing in the gutters. There were only three teams in The Yeoman pub quiz last Thursday. Apparently, two teams tied for first place, but one of them couldn't be bothered to enter the tie-break. Must be nice to be able to turn down the chance of eight free pints. (I was the other winning team - thanks lads! Cheers!)

dogduke · Post by **dogduke** » Thu 13 Aug, 2009 7:10 pm

dogduke wrote: Some activity at the former Granville later co-op which has been closed for some time.Front and rear doors open and rubbish/tips in car park Looks like ...............Freshers Halal Foods ....considering the current residents now it will probably do well(Doubt if they will serve ale)

Leeds-lad · Post by **Leeds-lad** » Thu 13 Aug, 2009 10:04 pm

drapesy wrote: Leeds-lad wrote: Royal Hotel at Armley has steel shutters upWho cares? I cares! Armley has been decimated pub wise- and the loss of any pub, even one that you might not go in, diminishes choice and has a negative impact on the area as a whole- as does a closed and shuttered business , whether pub shop or whatever. Armley was decimated a long time ago old pal.Even the charity shops are closingAnother Pawn shop opensCheap shop closes down.Blockbusters moves outSmallest Post Office in Leeds(possibly)No Designated Car park8 of Cafe/ Pizza/ Chinese/Fish shop all within about 400 yards of each other3 BookiesBut you know what has put the final nail in,this council regeneratingan area too far gone to be resurrectedcos one thing is certain this council can't do owt right.Look at Crossgates Roundabout.

Catweazle · Post by **Catweazle** » Sun 16 Aug, 2009 9:16 pm

The Tut and Shive in Yeadon is up for let again - it must have only been reopened a month or 2 ago!

wiggy · Post by **wiggy** » Tue 18 Aug, 2009 7:34 pm

Hannibal69 wrote: Cardiarms wrote: It's Rourke's Drift all over again. Lt. Bromhead: "Is it always like this.... a battle???Lt. Chard: My God man, you don't think I have stomach to go through this more than once do you???Lt. Bromhead: I... I thought.... I.... I didn't know....Lt. Chard: I just came here for a pint.

lol. WHO'S THE SERGEANT WITH THE MUSCLES?

Hannibal69 · Post by **Hannibal69** » Tue 18 Aug, 2009 11:02 pm

wiggy wrote: Hannibal69 wrote: Cardiarms wrote: It's Rourke's Drift all over again. Lt. Bromhead: "Is it always like this.... a battle???Lt. Chard: My God man, you don't think I have stomach to go through this more than once do you???Lt. Bromhead: I... I thought.... I.... I didn't know....Lt. Chard: I just came here for a pint.

lol. WHO'S THE SERGEANT WITH THE MUSCLES? Sgt. Windridge, good man. The real Windridge was actually quite an interesting, colourful and ultimately tragic character. Try this link for more info.http://www.genealogyworld.net/azwar/win ... Cheers,Han.

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Tue 18 Aug, 2009 11:08 pm

We don't know where we are these days - I was sure that the Rising Sun had been reported as closed recently. I passed by this afternoon and it was certainly open, with a couple of "old lads" outside partaking at a table ??