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Salt Bar & Kitchen, Shipley
Saltaire
Postal town: Shipley
BD18 4DH
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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ROB Camra left this review about The Hop
Not one for the traditionalists as it's a large barn converted from a tramshed. The main room is on two levels, but there's a smaller, more pubby bit to the right which was being used for dining late on a Friday afternoon. There's a massive beer patio at the front that will be great in Summer. A great selection of beer as long as you like Ossett beers and their other breweries. Very efficient and friendly bar staff. I had a pint of White Rat at £3.15 which was in excellent nick. I'll definitely call in here again next time I'm in Saltaire.
On 31st January 2019
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Hop
This is a large, modern open lan pub and live music venue located on the main road through Saltaire and part of the small Yorkshire-based Hop chain. The building is the town’s former tramshed and as you approach through the sizeable front drinking patio, you can see numerous old rails all leading in the direction of the building. The pub has an impressive, spacious interior with large glass frontage allowing plenty of light in and an attractive curved bar counter along the rear wall. The room has been laid out across various levels, with lots of comfy, high-end looking furniture throughout, supplemented by high tables and stools. An open kitchen can be seen over to the rear right of the room with a pizza oven nearby, churning out some tasty looking creations. Some pleasant plaster friezes can be found running around parts of the walls, there are smart dark floorboards to contrast the decorative tiled floor around the bar area and exposed brick is the order of the day pretty much everywhere else, helping to emphasise the historic nature of the building. A mezzanine dining area looks down over the main part of the bar, although I didn’t venture up there to explore properly. Old bookcases and display cabinets act as appropriate additions to the pub’s decor although there were several TV screen showing muted Sky Sports News as well.
Ossett beers unsurprisingly made up the majority of the ale range, with the full line-up comprising Ossett Big Red, Excelsior, Yorkshire Blonde and Silver King, Rat White Rat, Small World Spring Bank, Stancill Porter and Sharps Doom Bar. As I was driving, I opted for a half of the White Rat, which was a decent enough drop served to me by a cheery barmaid.
I liked the way this interesting building had been successfully repurposed, even if the link to its days as part of the local transport system was somewhat underplayed within. As with most Hop pubs, the beers was plentiful and in good shape and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a good bet for a pint or two if you’re visiting Saltaire.
On 5th November 2018
- rating: 7
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Hop
Light, airy plush warehouse conversion, open plan, good beer
On 21st May 2018
- rating: 8
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Hop
Four real ales from Ossett and four guest on our visit. I didn't see any Ossett Inception in their line up, so we decided to go for their guest ales which were Oakham Bishops Farewell and Helmsley IPA, both beers were good. Service in here was good and seating wasn't a problem neither due to the sheer size of the place.
On 27th March 2016
- rating: 7
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Hop
The Hop is a large pub that was converted from an old tramshed,you can still see the tram lines outside the pub.
Once inside there is a large square shaped room with the bar facing,the ceilings are high,the floor is bare boarded,the bar area is up a couple of steps,the seating is a mix of tall tables and chairs,plus normal tables and chairs,there is a raised area to the rear left.
The pub is an Ossett brewery tied house with a very good choice of real ales on the bar,i had a drink of Rat White Rat which went down very well after a walk in driving rain,the other beers noted were Ossett Blonde /Big Red /Silver King /Excelsior,Saltaire Blonde,Black Sheep bitter,Plus a beer from Bingley brewery.
There were TVs showing sky football updates.
The pub was packed on my Saturday afternoon visit with both drinkers and diners.
Not really my sort of pub,but it was nice to get warm and out of the rain.
Pub visited 28/11/2015
On 28th November 2015
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Hop
Formerly known as the Tramshed, and remains of the tracks are still visible in front patio beer garden. Benefits from a high ceiling, full-height picture windows and roof lights which all help give a very airy feel. Mix of furniture on different levels (including a mezzanine at the back above the 'U'-shaped bar counter). Open pizzeria worktop and oven to one side where you can watch your meal being made and cooked. As an Ossett Brewery house, four of the eight handpumps offered their own beers with Black Sheep, Shiny New World and Salamander Peacock Porter (£3.05) as guests plus a cider available when I visited. Worth the short walk out from the main part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On 21st February 2015
- rating: 7
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Old Boots left this review about The Old Tramshed
Soon to close briefly for a refurbishment, it will reopen as "The Hop" and have a character like those in Leeds, Wakefield, and York "which offer live entertainment, real ale, continental beers and food throughout the day and evening." see article http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/11256469.New_name_for_popular_Saltaire_venue/
On 5th June 2014
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Old Boots left this review about The Old Tramshed
As the name suggests Ossett Brewery have converted this from an old tram shed as the tram rails in the front patio testify, and in their usual careful style have made the most of the original features, the barback even mimics a tram. The single large space is divided by differing floor levels and balustrades into various sitting and standing areas. Decor is tram / Salt's mill based and with some bookcases, chests of drawers, a homely fireplace complete with mantle clock and mirror there's a slightly mixed feel of the domestic clashing with the industrial. The rear has a mezzanine floor inserted housing a gallery restaurant and at the ground floor front is a separate dining room - The Refectory. To one side is a kitchen counter and there's a couple of screens along with a high level stage where live music happens regularly. As an Ossett pub the beers are from their range plus the usual associates Rat, Riverhead, and Fernandes plus occasional guests, the nine pulls included one for cider, prices were average at £2.75-£3 per pint, although a little above Ossett's usual keen pricing. The beer quality was good as you expect in Ossett pubs if a little cool, the piped music may have been cool but I thought a little intrusive.
On 8th December 2013
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Jonathan Crewdson left this review about The Old Tramshed
Pretty decent venue but not very good selection of real ales usually and can be a bit pricey. Has sometimes had some good music gigs on Fridays or Saturdays.
On 30th August 2011
- rating: 5
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