Leeds lost pubs

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sat 19 Jun, 2010 11:56 pm

Leodian wrote: drapesy wrote: Leodian wrote: I'm probably being very premature in mentioning it under 'Leeds lost pubs' but I notice that the Penny Fun pub in the Moor Allerton Centre is advertising for someone to run the business. It could be a sign that it might not be doing well. It will be interesting to see what happens. The Skinners Arms pub on Sheepscar Street/Scotthall Road has been advertising for someone to buy that for ages, but it looks to me like it is doomed. To be honest , and I think we've mentioned this before on this thread, If we're going to mention every pub with a sign like that outside we might as well set up another website cos there'll be so much traffic!The Ancestor is boarded up yet again - how many times is that ? 4? Apologies drapesy for posting what I thought might have been of interest to the topic, but which clearly was not to at least you. I had not read all of the previous 85 pages. Sorry - no I'm not saying its not of interest - but It is so common to see signs like this up - and often the pub seems to stay open indefinitely - I just think its more important to let people know which pubs have actually closed, or occasionally, reopened. No offence was meant- honestly!

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Mon 21 Jun, 2010 12:47 pm

Some good news - the fantastic Highland is open again.Please try to visit this wonderful little pub - its one of Leeds hidden gems!!

buffaloskinner · Post by **buffaloskinner** » Tue 22 Jun, 2010 3:17 pm

Some of you may find this of some interestBulletin from the cause: SAVE THE GREAT BRITISH PUB!Posted By: Inez Ward To: Members in SAVE THE GREAT BRITISH PUB! CHARITY SINGLE FOR THE BELEAGUERED PUB INDUSTRYJustice for Licensees, in conjunction with their Save the Great British Pub campaign, are pleased to announce that they have been working closely with both the music industry and a master brewer to produce two very different fund raising projects. Monies raised will be donated to the Save the Great British Pub campaign.We are pleased to announce the release of our charity single "What can we do now (Save the Great British Pub)" written and produced by Bob James and Tim Bushong. We are most thankful to both Bob and Tim for all their hard work on this project and are quietly confident that this will raise a considerable amount of interest. The cost of the single is 79p and available here http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bobjames1Bob James said "I have been a songwriter since the early 90's, I write in most styles but perform mainly Country, 50's Rock'n'Roll and Rockabilly. I was asked to write a song to bring to peoples attention the demise of the "Great British Pub" which after all is British Heritage, pubs have been a social gathering place for centuries, and is extremely important in our culture, especially for social networking and relaxation. Many musicians and artists got their start in pubs and clubs and bars, as I did, and so I found it very close to my heart when asked if I could write and record a song to represent this cause, by Inez. I came up with the title for the song, as I was wondering, "What can I or we do", "What Can We Do Now". I then decided, to name as many Pubs as would allow in a song, and keep within a formulated song structure, within a perfect 3 minute to 3.15 minute time frame, incorporating a celtic folky fun feel, with an intro and chorus that could be easily remembered and recognized. With the help of my co-writer, producer and studio engineer, Tim Bushong, (the Channelsurfers / Lovewar), we put together this song, which I feel will become a true testimony to the Great British Pub, we hope and pray you will like it enough to give your support. Thank you so much, I hope I have the privilege of meeting you all on the road. Thanks Bob James." We are also pleased to announce that we are working closely with Alex and Diane of ALL BEER to promote the ALL BEER EXPERIENCE pack. Available for the first time as a not-for-profit initiative, it will bring the reader a new understanding of beers and to the campaign much needed funds. The ABE1 pack includes the award-winning ‘World's best beer book', a special tasting glass plus malt and hop flavour samples. We are thankful to Alex and Diane for their support and help. ABE1 packs are available from http://www.allbeer.co.uk using special offer codes: ‘savethepub’ for single packs at £16.00 including P&P or ‘savethepub10’ for packs of 10, which are discounted to £15.00 each including P&P. The offer is restricted to mainland UK addresses only. Ordering packs of 10 saves on postage and increases the donation to Save the Great British Pub. Alex said “It’s great to have the opportunity to demonstrate active support for British pubs. I started my working life in a pub, and I hope to end my time in one too!” “We need pubs to survive and thrive at the heart of our communities. The British pub is synonymous with great beer and ALL BEER was created to help all those who enjoy and work with beer to discover the fantastic, diverse styles and flavours available and to give people more choice.” “We’re delighted to be able to work with Inez and the wider team to support the Save the Great British Pub campaign.” Inez Ward, founder of Justice for Licensees and the Save the Great British Pub campaign and Chairman of British Pub Week quoted " I believe wholeheartedly that pubs are worth fighting for and they are worth saving. Let's just take a step back and look at the benefits, they are not just somewhere to consume alcohol. Pubs play a vital role in many a community and are important for social cohesion, let's be frank here they are the best social networking commodity. In the main they retail alcohol responsibly, they are part of the solution to binge drinking and not the cause as has been portrayed on occassions. They carry out charity work, for the greater good of many causes. Pubs play a role in tourism, how many overseas visitors make one of their stops the Great British Pub, how many countries try to emulate the very thing that we are letting go of? They add to the general well being of the economy with taxes, duty, VAT and employment and they can become a burden on the economy as and when they close. How many celebrity chefs, darts players, musicians started their careers in pubs? I remember James Morrisson singing karaoke as a young teenager in a pub that I worked in! Bob James, who has written the charity single for pubs, started his career in pubs. Would these celebrities be where they are today if they had not had the platform to start their careers? Pubs are part of our history, heritage and culture and we should be proud of them and what they do and we should all want to promote these benefits! I have a dream of a strong, united trade, one that we can all be proud of, a trade where many long to be part of it. A trade that is built on honesty, transparency and an undeniable passion for pubs, a trade that has the utmost respect for the pubs, the licensees and the consumers. A trade that is justifiably proud of it's history, heritage and culture"

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Thu 24 Jun, 2010 8:06 pm

Although Wetherspoons have missed yet another opening date for the Bowling Green in Otley (was to be April, then June) at least it looks today as if the very extensive work is progressing well, so perhaps end of July or early August ??

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Thu 24 Jun, 2010 8:45 pm

BLAKEY wrote: Although Wetherspoons have missed yet another opening date for the Bowling Green in Otley (was to be April, then June) at least it looks today as if the very extensive work is progressing well, so perhaps end of July or early August ?? It's a shame that Dr Beeching closed Otley station.A few mates and I often have fact finding missions around fine pubs, but tend to stick to placed served by the railway, partially due to their being no toilet facilities on the buses.The X84 might be an 'express', but it's still a blooming long way back to Leeds with 6 or more pints swilling around inside you.Otley would be right up there on the list if it weren't for that fact.

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Thu 24 Jun, 2010 9:08 pm

raveydavey wrote: [It's a shame that Dr Beeching closed Otley station.A few mates and I often have fact finding missions around fine pubs, but tend to stick to placed served by the railway, partially due to their being no (official) toilet facilities on the buses.The X84 might be an 'express', but it's still a blooming long way back to Leeds with 6 or more pints swilling around inside you.Otley would be right up there on the list if it weren't for that fact. Too true raveydavey - and would you believe that Ilkley Railway/ Bus Stations have no toilets - scandalous. Also right opposite there are the magnificent underground loos benmeath the Town Hall, which have been gated up for, I'm sure, twenty years if not more. Major tourist towns like that - the Council want locking up.

shaunandelly · Post by **shaunandelly** » Sun 27 Jun, 2010 1:37 pm

BLAKEY wrote: The Royal in Armley is open again today, and looks very presentable.The Queens in Burley Road is open but a notice is offering someone else the opportuntiy to run it.The Duttons in Queenswood Drive was "torched" a few days ago but survived. Yes and I hear from sources that the the Inaugural night at the Royal was celebrated with a big fight.

yorkiesknob · Post by **yorkiesknob** » Sun 27 Jun, 2010 3:33 pm

BLAKEY wrote: Although Wetherspoons have missed yet another opening date for the Bowling Green in Otley (was to be April, then June) at least it looks today as if the very extensive work is progressing well, so perhaps end of July or early August ?? Heard from a local thats 20 July is the latest updated opening date.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Sun 27 Jun, 2010 7:20 pm

I notice driving by today that what was the White Stag on North Street is now just an empty site cleared of rubble after the very recent demolition. I wonder if anything was saved, such as the sign and fittings?

wiggy · Post by **wiggy** » Mon 28 Jun, 2010 3:28 pm

Leodian wrote: I notice driving by today that what was the White Stag on North Street is now just an empty site cleared of rubble after the very recent demolition. I wonder if anything was saved, such as the sign and fittings? what a damned shame...i did my drinking apprentiship in the stag and the eagle!