Leeds lost pubs

Uno Hoo · Post by **Uno Hoo** » Thu 09 Jun, 2011 12:03 am

drapesy wrote: The Traveller's at Stanningley is closed meaning that of the 7 pubs of the legendary 'Stanningley run' only 3 are currently open as pubs.It could be worse though - straying a little of topic , into Bradford - I remember in the 80's going into Bradford down the long drag of Leeds road there must have been at least 10 pubs. There are currently none! the 'last man standing' was the Waggon and Horses(which has Melbourne courtier windows) which now appears to be closed. Drapesy, you've surprised me by saying that the Wagon & Horses at Laisterdyke has closed. Altho' I tend to avoid Leeds Road as I prefer my car to remain undented, it's not so long since I went past and there wasn't any evidence of closure then. However, it's demography. Pubs in predominantly Muslim areas of Bradford have closed wholesale in recent years, well above the rate elsewhere. The Wagon also bucked the Leeds Road trend by being located on the left coming uphill out of Bradford; all the others were on the opposite side.The nature of Stanningley has also changed. It's sad that the recent surge in housing hasn't produced the clientele to support its pubs

MajorClanger · Post by **MajorClanger** » Tue 14 Jun, 2011 8:37 am

The Beech on Tong Road is closed. Looked thru windows and it's stripped inside. (To be honest it looks like there is a lot of damage inside) Landlord has moved to the Wortley Labour Club (and so have the regulars) Not boarded up yet !

Doubledave · Post by **Doubledave** » Tue 14 Jun, 2011 2:38 pm

MajorClanger wrote: The Beech on Tong Road is closed. Looked thru windows and it's stripped inside. (To be honest it looks like there is a lot of damage inside) Landlord has moved to the Wortley Labour Club (and so have the regulars) Not boarded up yet ! Called in last night. It is still open but they have no beer (only lager and other women's drinks). The relief manager said they were expecting a delivery of Tetley's mild today, and they would have the hand pumps working soon. So there is still hope.

stutterdog · Post by **stutterdog** » Wed 15 Jun, 2011 5:55 pm

Doubledave wrote: MajorClanger wrote: The Beech on Tong Road is closed. Looked thru windows and it's stripped inside. (To be honest it looks like there is a lot of damage inside) Landlord has moved to the Wortley Labour Club (and so have the regulars) Not boarded up yet ! Called in last night. It is still open but they have no beer (only lager and other women's drinks). The relief manager said they were expecting a delivery of Tetley's mild today, and they would have the hand pumps working soon. So there is still hope. Tha's takin' a chance Major C, calling lager a womans drink? Be prepared for some flack after that statement, especially from our younger contributers! LOL

BJF · Post by **BJF** » Wed 15 Jun, 2011 10:41 pm

The Bricklayers in Woodhouse has got the planning permission of death. conversion to flats.

Post by **chameleon** » Wed 15 Jun, 2011 11:22 pm

BJF wrote: The Bricklayers in Woodhouse has got the planning permission of death. conversion to flats. I've deleted your duplicate posts BJF - some times and with some systems it can take a while for things to get through - once they are 'on their way', futher hitting of the send key simply sends duplicate posts. If a post doesn't seem to go, try waiting a minute and refreshing your screen - usually you will find your post comes up

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 17 Jun, 2011 11:41 pm

The Drop Inn in Guiseley is open again, and it looks as though the nearby New Inn is being refurbished.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Sat 18 Jun, 2011 12:36 am

I've noticed that the Victoria pub in Sheepscar is available to buy at £160,000. It depends on what planning permission can be got and conversion costs, but that could prove cheap for a property developer in a run down area that looks ready for major redeveloping.

Catweazle · Post by **Catweazle** » Sun 19 Jun, 2011 8:53 pm

Both the Tut and Shive and the pub opposite (Rag and Louse and all its other names) Yeadon are shut again surely that must be the end for these pubs - after the multiple opening and closings they surely can never be profitable - the area being plainly overpubbed.Noticed the Skinners Arms, Sheepscar is in other use now by some other form of business - signage etc.I also noticed in town last night that the Viaduct is now a gay "showbar" ie not a pub and this after all that commotion in the YEP a few years ago when it was originally going to shut and it was kept open on the back of a campaign about it being THE Leeds United pub in town etc. Duncan still defying the odds and going strong though!

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Mon 20 Jun, 2011 12:18 am

Catweazle wrote: Both the Tut and Shive and the pub opposite (Rag and Louse and all its other names) Yeadon are shut again surely that must be the end for these pubs - after the multiple opening and closings they surely can never be profitable - the area being plainly overpubbed.Noticed the Skinners Arms, Sheepscar is in other use now by some other form of business - signage etc.I also noticed in town last night that the Viaduct is now a gay "showbar" ie not a pub and this after all that commotion in the YEP a few years ago when it was originally going to shut and it was kept open on the back of a campaign about it being THE Leeds United pub in town etc. Duncan still defying the odds and going strong though! I hate to contradict but the Tut and Shive is being refitted and is due to be reopened. The 'Rag' is still open but up for sale.