The two pubs adjacent to The Robin Hood on Vicar Lane were, The Dolphin and The Nags Head. I loved it because it was full of characters. Beeley Wood Tavern, Middlewood Road, Sheffield (leased 1961), 471. She would grab them by the collar and flick the stool away with her foot, then using the momentum of their fall she would drag them out backwards to the door and then bump. Huge acts such as Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Korn played there in their earlier days. Dublin Hotel, Bolton Road, Bradford (Dec. 1909, sold 1947), 185. Have I got the right pub? There must be someone out there that remembers this pub. New Inn, Market Street, Hollingworth, near Hyde, 502. Albion Inn with brewhouse, Wellington Road, Leeds (July 1926), 263. Records of The Pack Horse suggest it was first established in 1615. (LogOut/ Green Dragon Hotel, Guildford Street, Leeds (May 1920), 214. 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Boot & Shoe Inn, Main Street, Barkston Ash (Dec. 1922), 230. Except for a few end-of-year exam celebrations I only had a few odd pints here and there before migrating to Oz at age 20. Thanks for leaving a comment We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Station Hotel with brewhouse, Station Street, Crossgates, Leeds (Apr.1923), 231. My parents have lived on hall place since the early 80s. Highgate Inn, Newton, near Kirkham (Jan. 1925), 427. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. This venue played hard house music until it was shut down in 2004, following complaints of antisocial behaviour. It closed in 2004 after a police raid. It was famed for its Australian grub and live sport blaring from its screens. Cemetery Tavern, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds (Dec. 1897), 98. Oh my!the Robin hood that was next to another pub which I cannot remember the name of?now that was a den alright,my dad always went in there after working on the building sites in Leeds!tough job,it was wild,bet you didnt stay long Audrey?I am delighted to have found this site as I love chatting about the past,and all the stories have bought back such memories for me,the guy I lived with in the 80s introduced me to these pubs and I totally loved it,such a laugh we all had,and the characters,does anyone remember Peter the shoe? Beehive, Old Hall Street, Liverpool (Mar. But they were usually too drunk to understand or even care! Market Tavern: 1995: George Street. New Wheel Inn, Brag Lane, Potovens, near Wakefield (May 1894), 48. Fascinating to go on and Google and see Harry being discussed today. It was down one of those passages/ginnels next to The Three Legs. Nelson Hotel, Regent Road, Liverpool, 522. Brookfield Hotel with brewhouse, Brookfield Street, Hunslet, Leeds (Apr. Old Saw Inn, Spen Lane, Gomersal (July 1910), 187. Royal Hotel, Mill Lane/ Bridge Lane, Rawcliffe (May 1901), 158. The White horse was another good pub as I remember. Grapes Hotel, Green Lane, Thornton, near Liverpool, 357. The inside of the pub is classic of the late Victorian, early Edwardian era with a central corridor and smaller, separate rooms branching off. I was in the Market Tavern the night it closed! Unfortunately the New Penny was featured on a 1970s TV show as a Gay Bar. The pub in Kirkstall Road was a popular watering hole for almost 90 years. The Palace, The Duncan, Royal Oak The Regent, Scarborough Taps and The General Elliot totter on. Kings Arms Hotel, West Lane/ Church Street, Haworth (Oct. 1921), 224. There are a lot of people who have fond memories of the legendary pub in Compton Road, Harehills. Patrick Bamford's 'deflated' Leeds United admission as he lifts lid on dressing room mood. Greenwood Tree, Greenwood Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, 531. The Headrow pubs and above were out of my frame. Station Hotel, North Bridge, Ripon (Jan. 1924), 238. Thanks again. Incidentally the blog about the central Leeds pubs was put on the site in 2012 so there will have been quite a few changes since then. Plough Inn, Staining, near Blackpool (Jan. 1949, ex- Burtonwood Brewery Co.), 388. Stump Cross Inn, High Street, Morley (Aug. 1892), 28. Although difficulty with the law meant it was a secretive place and it was the first gay []. Hole in the Wall, Westgate, Dewsbury (Mar. Mawson Hotel, Francis Street, Manchester (Dec. 1933), 434. No one has had a guess where the photo is so Ill give it a go. And the chapel IS set 20 yards back from Pontefract Lane. The Drysalters came under fire for allowing a band that has used Nazi and fascist imagery to play there. Cattle Market Hotel, Gelderd Road, Leeds (Apr. 1894, sold May 1956 to Wakefield Corporation), 46. Mitre : 39-40 Commercial Street. My dad was the caretaker for a few years. 1925), 249. Borough Hotel, Halstead Street, Burnley (Aug. 1945), 353. The Leeds United captain was the latest addition to the Whites' injury list as they enter the Premier League run-in. This live music venue on Swinegate was the place to see cutting-edge music acts on the ascent. Victoria Hotel, Great George Street, Leeds (Sept. 1901), 160. Bump down the two steps onto the pavement of Call Lane. Silkstone Hotel, Park Road, Barnsley (built on the site of the Providence Inn, 1958), 452. With a playlist of chart pop and 70s disco, this former club on Merrion Street was probably more of the latter. White Swan Hotel, Call Lane, Leeds (May 1921), 221. Cross Keys, Jersey Street, Manchester, 529. Rose & Crown Inn, Lower Lane, Little Gomersal (Apr. Railway Hotel, Station Road, Drighlington (Dec. 1922), 229. Change). Travelling Glasgow Celtic supporters descended on Leeds shortly after and trashed the place. Alas its only make believe, in reality pubs like that are long gone and in their place: plastic palaces with contemporary music played very loud and the flashing lights that are necessary to draw in the twenty-first century youth with their vast discretionary spending power. Mingled in were the old down and outs old kids who had been in there drinking since the pub opened. Then there were the ladies of the night plying their trade, they were a lively bunch; always laughing: their antics made the pub a fun place. Johnny was a Maori Rugby player from New Zealand. Web71 Vicar Lane. Gardeners Arms, Moorside Road, Eccleshill, Bradford (Dec. 1900), 153. Portobello Hotel, Portobello Road, Wakefield (Apr. Mersey Hotel, Mersey Street, Warrington, 411. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Fenton Hotel, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds (acquired July 1890) 2. Well, Im far too old to enjoy their style of pub, but unfortunately, not old enough to have enjoyed the true sawdust and spittoon era. Inside the Victorian influence remains prominent, with the original glass partitions between rooms still standing. 10 of the most historic pubs in Leeds. Only once!!! And yes he used to be known for dressing very well,and stealing shoes from marks and Spencer,he would come into the Elliott pub wearing his big coat and looking a proper gent,to reveal at least 6 pairs of shoes,usually all the same size feet,as he was always worse for wear when on his shopping trips to marks and sparks,I remember once having to pick a pair of shoes up from his home in chapel town,and was upset to find that he lived in a hostel,he must have been somebody in his youth as the way he would dress suggests that he was a true gent,very polite and generous,he would sell you the shoes then spend the money buying you drinks,oh how I wish I could go back. First owned by Henry Scarbrough in 1826, the Scarbrough Hotel is also known by locals as the Scabby Taps. Oatlands Inn with brewhouse, Alfred Cross Street, Leeds (Dec. 1891), 20. Off- licence, Town Street/ The Crescent, Bramley, Leeds (Jan. 1913), 195. Was the Star & Garter not the long-closed Sammies pub on the corner of Duncan St and Call Ln with the blue boarded up windows, with the former pub that is now Storeys Amusements (a little further east, where Call Ln meets Kirkgate) called The Scotsman? Fishermans Hut, Cross Green Lane, Leeds (July 1900), 146. George Hotel, Leeds Road, Idle, Bradford (Feb. 1900), 141. The building was restructured as a railway hotel for the new station which opened in 1869 and was owned by the Fleece Inn with brewhouse, Northgate, Dewsbury (Oct. 1892, sold Aug. 1960), 31. Roebuck Inn, Market Place, Chapel en le Frith (Jan. 1952), 399. Robin Hood Inn, Church Road, Altofts (Dec. 1939), 310. The Garden Gate, 3 Whitfield Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 2QB. William IV Inn, Newbridge, Cowick (Nov. 1904), 173. King Hotel, Oldham Street, Manchester (Apr. Royal Oak Inn with brewhouse, Jack Lane/ Meadow Road, Leeds (Mar. Scotland Inn, Bradford Road, Gomersal (July 1918), 209. long lost pubs of Leeds and what they are Little Saddle with brewhouse, Westgate, Dewsbury (Dec. 1892), 35. External web links for The Nags Head Hotel No known official website for this pub. Three Horse Shoes with brewery, Leeds Road/ Adel Road, Leeds (July 1903), 169. The Leeds United striker scored his side's only goal in their 4-1 defeat at the Vitality Stadium yesterday afternoon. But were are the characters like harry now? 1913), 198. But he was a real character and always cheerful and he could be seen playing his accordian in the Leeds City Centre. 1897), 82. I turned right and quickly came down a track ( similar to a towpath ) and you turned off this into the Pub. The pub was demolished in 2006. This venue in Grand Arcade hosted the legendary Back To Basics house night in the 1990s that attracted big-name DJs including Danny Rampling, plus sets from Daft Punk and Goldie. The Duchess was the Robin Hood pub until local promoter John Keenan transformed it in the late 80s by putting on touring bands. King Edward: 18 King Edward Street. For good measure, we've included defunct Leeds pubs and bars because they play an equally big, if not larger role within the city's nightlife. Leeds as a city dates back to 1893 and is home to many traditional pubs, some that have histories starting before the city itself. Talbot & Falcon Inn, Northgate, Wakefield (Apr. Robin Hood with brewhouse, Vicar Lane, Leeds (Sept. 1925, sold 1930 to John Smiths Tadcaster Brewery Ltd.), 257. That whole Irish/r&b music pub scene in the 70s and 80s and 90s was fantastic. It survived the death of the superclub era but shut its doors for the last time in 2013. Maybe thats why it disappeared, because nobody knew it was there and so closed down. The Headrow pubs and above were out of my frame. Golden Lion Inn, Ferrybridge (Nov. 1892), 33. Old Red Bus Station Sometimes, in fantasising mood, I conjure up my ultimate night of booze and debauchery: the venue is Leeds City Centre and the decade is the 1890s The Naughty Nineties. And, according to 88to98 in 1992 the club was voted the 'second-best rave venue in Europe'. I think the floor was lower on the servers side as I can remember you had to look down on them. Three Crowns, Manchester Street, Oldham (Mar. Star Inn, York Street, Bingley (July 1936), 296. It is Hall Place. Horse & Jockey, Wessington, near Alfreton, Derbys. 1898), 106. Church later closed too. Although you couldnt see the river it was near. Concert Tavern, Oldham Road, Ashton under Lyne (Dec. 1947), 346. White Cross Hotel, Otley Road, Guiseley (Jan. 1911), 188. Off- licence, 118 Wellington Road, Wortley, Leeds (June 1923), 233. So funny the taxi drivers were amused,and I had my weeks food bought,great days!I know it was naughty but that was how it was everyone knew to go to the Elliott Fridays including the police? Hi Mark, Im 80 but I dont ever remember the police entering the Scotsman on horseback. Leeds as a city dates back to 1893 and is home to many traditional pubs, some that have histories starting before the city itself. Off- licence, High Street/ Craven Place, Batley (May 1898), 110. Off- licence, 64 Lady Pit Lane, Hunslet (July 1897), 88. This was a great old Leeds character by the name of Harry Bendon. Old maps of Leeds WebTetley's pubs in Hull, 1987 Premises owned by Joshua Tetley & Son Ltd 1. Sportsman Inn, Cragg Vale, near Hebden Bridge (sold to Samuel Webster & Sons Ltd., Halifax, June 1930), 281. Foundry Inn, Canal Street/ Longley Street, Wortley, Leeds (Apr. East Leeds veterans will surely recognise this magnificent building now seemingly under renovation for something other than its original use. Travellers Rest, Meltham Road, Meltham (May 1898), 109. His accordian gave way to a concertine but his voice was always in full song. Burn Naze Hotel, Thornton, near Blackpool (Jan. 1949, ex- Burtonwood Brewery Co.), 390. I know I get pretty wound up on this topic,always have,and at election time I have many an argument with the candidates of each party,as they grovel and crawl for our votes!shame on them,well I do feel so much better for that I welcome views of what I have written. Off- licence, 32 Grange Street, Keighley (May 1899), 133. Royalty Inn, Yorkgate, Guiseley (June 1923), 232. North Hall Tavern with brewhouse, Kirkstall Road, Leeds (June 1898, sold 1939), 115. 1948), 321. Rising Sun Inn, Whitwood (Sept. 1950), 343. Red Dragon, Crescent, Salford (Apr. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Smokey, dim light but lots of laughs. Thank you|, what was the name of the pub in City Square where the rugby players met on Saturday nights. Pete Tong was one of the DJ's for the club as well as other well-known musicians such as DJ Vertigo, DJ Sy and Carl Cox. Off- licence, Melville Terrace, Leeds (Mar. He then opened Rockafella's next door in 1972. Burton Ale Stores, Oxford Road, Manchester (June 1929, ex- Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton Ltd., Burton), 441. In September 2013, Leeds Magistrates Court fined the Gatecrasher business after it was found guilty of selling counterfeit alcohol. Denbigh Castle, Hackins Hey, Liverpool, 519. Elephant Inn, Brieryfield Street, Preston (July 1947), 380. Moulders Arms, Mottram New Road, Hyde (June 1950), 394. New Inn, Slaithwaite Road, Meltham (Aug. 1898), 120. The pub stocks regional ales and all of the food is made with locally sourced produce. You are Correct, Alex. WebJan 7, 2015 - A Leeds city centre pub - the picture gives the address as 71 Vicar Lane - an interesting address as the current site of Hugo Boss's shop was the location of the Duchess of York (a famous northern music pub). Studley Royal Hotel, Market Place, Ripon (Oct. 1898), 124. Lands End Inn, Ludworth, near Glossop, 367. Kings Arms Inn, Greenside, Pudsey (Oct. 1892), 32. This Chapeltown pub was once dubbed "the most notorious pub in Britain". George & Dragon, Apperley Road, Apperley Bridge, Bradford (1959, ex- William Whitaker & Co. Ltd., Bradford), 451. Jacobs Well Inn, Meadow Lane, Leeds (July 1900), 147. What about the Robin hood Pub? The Market Tavern you mention is probably the one on Duncan St, opposite the Star & Garter and another which saw plenty of action, I think was also called the Market , but known universally as The Madhouse , down by the side of the Market building towards the Eastgate side.That was some pub which Im sure you remember. Bay Horse Inn, Snaygill, near Skipton (Nov. 1913), 204. Albion Inn, Lincoln Field Terrace, Leeds (July 1944), 311. From The Royal Public House Yard comes the sound of hooves on cobbles. Fenton Hotel, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds (acquired July 1890), 2. And this was thanks to one club, The Afterdark and its weekly dance music night, The Orbit. It was converted into hall place studios. Fleece Inn with brewhouse, Farsley, near Pudsey (Nov. 1890) 4. Off- licence, 5 Cow Close Road, Farnley, Leeds (Sept. 1897), 90. Exchange Working Mens Club, Exchange Street, Normanton (June 1920), 215. Pete Wood, Another great Iris pub was the Pointers ,used to call in when I worked at Apple yards in 1967/ 68 . Crown Hotel, Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse (Sept. 1891), 14. Adelphi Hotel, Hunslet New Road/ Dock Street, Leeds (Apr. I loved those mucky pubs, in fact I never felt as though Id really been out unless it took in Central Leeds. Askern Spa Working Mens Club, Askern (Jan. 1921), 219. Hodder Bridge Hotel, Mitton, near Clitheroe, 324. Even my stag night was a crawl around my favourite joints. of the most historic pubs in Leeds Fleece Inn, Eldwick, near Bingley (Dec. 1896), 76. Learn how your comment data is processed. Brown Cow Inn, Hollyshaw Lane, Whitkirk, Leeds (June 1929), 278. 340. (LogOut/ Surprisingly I never found the place to be dangerous. The Bingley Arms is one of the most historic pubs in Leeds. Wooden Doll, Hudson Street, North Shields, 500. Translated from grammatically incorrect Spanish, it means mad house, which sounds fair. Hanging Heaton Working Mens Club, Batley (Sept. 1967), 486. With its spiral staircase and DJ booth ostensibly stolen from an 80s pop video Halo was massive hit with students before it closed in 2014. West Riding Hotel, Wellington Street, Leeds (Feb. 1897), 80. Crime View Inn, Woodhouses, near Ashton under Lyne, 370. Built in 1938, this Harehills pub was one of the main music venues in Leeds before it became a hub for anti-social behaviour. Off- licence, Woodhouse Moor Common Road, Normanton (Mar. Off- licence, 21/23 Skillbeck Street, Wortley (Jan. 1897), 79. But that was down a passageway off Briggate anyway. Old White Hart, Town Street, Beeston, Leeds (Mar. We used to drink there in the 70s. Off- licence, 1 Charles Street, Dewsbury Moor (May 1913), 200. The pub in Vicar Lane was forced to close in 2000. Griffin Hotel, Boar Lane, Leeds (Nov. 1937), 306. I understood it was the Mucky Duck ( White Swan ) but it didnt seem to be where people describe it. The Templar is a good old-fashioned English pub, one of the very last decent ones in Leeds city centre. Whitelocks is one of the oldest pubs in Leeds city centre and dates back to 1715, originally named The Turks Head. Greenheys Hotel, Vine Street, Hulme, Manchester (May 1933), 425. They would nod and nod, getting lower and lower until they heads would finally touch the table, over would go the beer and the glasses would shatter. The Old Red Lion is a traditional Sam Smith pub and dates back to the late Georgian period. Topographic maps Ordnance Survey Ordnance Survey 1938 1952 1:25 000. Star Inn, Lofthouse Gate, near Wakefield (Sept. 1930, ex- Carters Knottingley Brewery Co. Ltd.), 285. This building burnt down around 70/71. Whartons Hotel with brewhouse, Park Lane, Leeds (Oct. 1898, sold 1930 to Leeds Corporation), 123. Mechanics Arms, Sherborne Street, Strangeways, Manchester, 536. I'm uncertain if the Robin Hood became the Duchess?A faded shot this that hasn't tidied up - the tram track and WebTetley's pubs in Hull, 1987 Premises owned by Joshua Tetley & Son Ltd 1. Pubs Primrose Tavern, Monk Street/ Tavern Street, Wakefield (Mar. Musical Tavern, Shambles Street, Barnsley (May 1928, sold May 1945 to Barnsley Corporation), 273. Off- licence, Aketon Road, Whitwood Mere (May 1913), 201. Another night I went in there and it was so crushed there was nowhere to stand but I could see there was plenty of room at the far end, so I pushed my way through, folk were looking at me strangely, when I got to the space at the front I realised why; a naked woman cavorting about there, then I had to try and push my way back. An old lass was sat in the corner and an old lad came in and sidled up to her I dont know what he suggested to he but suddenly she got up and slapped him across the face and walked out. Pack Horse Inn with brewhouse, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds (Jan. 1891) 5. Devonshire Hotel, New Market Street, Skipton (Dec. 1911), 191. Skipton Working Mens Club, Keighley Road/ Castle Street, Skipton (June 1947), 318. My Green Miner Eco Friendly Cryptocurrency Mining for our Future! Fox Inn, Stockton on the Forest, near York (June 1899), 440. Grey Mare, Varley Street, Miles Platting, Manchester, 532. The Garden Gate has a rich history and was built in 1902 by W. Mason Coggill. Lord Napier, Albion Street, Ashton under Lyne, 505. Thank you all for the wonderful memories, Thanks for your comment, Roy. Turf Tavern, Emm Lane, Bradford (July 1914), 205. Audrey that sounds like a very good guess to me. Boot & Shoe Inn, Micklefield (July 1947), 319. It later reopened as Pryzm. Here is a list of ten of some of the most historical and interesting establishments in Leeds all of which are still serving as pubs today. Leeds has been home to some incredible nightlife - how many can you remember? Station Hotel, Station Road, Wombwell (Apr. Kings Arms, Ellor Street, Pendleton, Salford (Mar. No one seemed to notice or worry about it, the floor was always swimming in ale and blood and you could feel broken glass forever grinding underfoot. Horse & Trumpet, Upperhead Row, Leeds (July 1899), 135. OLD Thatched Tavern, Stanhope Street, Reddish, Stockport, 369. I do remember Woodbine Lizzie though. It was a point landlord George Binger made shortly before its licence was revoked in 2002. Linwood Hotel, Warwick Street, Hulme, Manchester, 534. As a Sam Smith pub, it stocks local Yorkshire ales and other drinks that are renowned for being reasonably priced. City centre sites now need money a plenty to survive. I dont remember the guy you speak of!but remember Friday nights in the Elliott when all the shop lifters would come in and you could buy joints of meat!!! I can recall two bodies still lying there one night as I was trying to enter the pub. Silver Fox, Unsliven Road, Stocksbridge (built c. 1960), 467. You would hear a commotion and they would have someone spread-eagled against the wall being searched; accompanied by a great commotion from the recipient. I think you are right about the nicks! Sweet Green Tavern, Crook Street, Bolton, 509. If you didnt know it was there, it was easy just to pass it by. Jubilee Hotel, Park Lane, Leeds (June 1930), 282. Throstles Nest, Scotland Road, Liverpool (Sept. 1933), 431. And until its demise in 2003 it was considered the finest night of its kind attracting hardcore clubbers from across the UK and abroad. Lincoln Inn, Mabgate, Leeds (!892, sold 1911 to Leeds Corporation), 26. Evolution. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 1949), 347. Letters Inn, Wigan Road, Atherton (July 1950), 348. Not all is completely lost, at the time of writing those left of a rapidly diminishing bunch are: The Whip, bless it, where Woodbine Lizzie used to stand by its three stumps and where I first saw a ceiling spinning round after sampling barley wine. Albert Vaults, Chapel Street, Salford (July 1930), 438. Weavers Arms, Angel Street, Manchester, 539. The Great Disappeared Pubs of Old Central Leeds. Fleece Inn with brewery, Ossett Low Common (Oct. 1891), 15. Huntsman, Barnsley Road, Sheffield (built 1960), 468. 1928), 272. Ram Inn with brewhouse, George Street/ Queen Street, Wakefield (Mar. Anchor Inn, Anchor Street, Leeds (Mar. I did many gigs in the Regent, Skinner Lane, when it was run by Eamonn Halloran. But this City Square club was the place for an attitude-free night on the tiles between 2003 and 2009. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. photos of lost Leeds and the music scene Read more: 33 things to look forward to in Leeds in 2023. Sun Hotel with brewhouse, Town Street, Stanningley (June 1898), 111. Horse & Groom, Blackstock Road, Sheffield (leased 1967), 485.

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