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The Fighting Cock, Listerhills, Bradford

21-23 Preston Street
Bradford
BD7 1JE
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Quinno _ left this review about The Fighting Cock

A GBG regular, this is located in the Badlands via a fairly grim walk, serving the local industrial estate judging by the customers. A basic place; three rooms knocked-through with white woodchip wallpaper, brown and snot green colour scheme with bare boards. Quiet pub, with just chat for noise, though my attempts at joining in the conversation were overlooked and I felt like quite the outsider. There’s a basic beer garden over the road in what I assume is the footprint of a now-demolished building. Six or seven cask on over what I think was nine pumps (as some were either side of a pillar) a mix of micros and regional stagers like Tim Taylor, Boltmaker and Theakston OP. Also old Rosie and a couple of unusual kegs. My Little Critters Chameleon was fine (NBSS 3). Was thinking of shoving off after one but saw an OP being poured so had a cheeky half of that (3). Whilst the beer was fine there were too many on I think, neither really sparkled and most of the locals were on lager. It's a fair ale destination but I didn't warm to it as a venue.

On 25th June 2022 - rating: 7
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Fighting Cock

In an industrial part of Bradford,this is a traditional basic boozer, very old school and all the better for being so.The apex front door leads to a three section interior with a wooden floor throughout.The first area is square with a wood burner kicking out some good heat.The mid section has most of the bar opposite while the back area has some booth seating.Decoration is deminimus,there are no TV screens,muzak or other modern distractions.The customers were as well worn as the pub,it's welcomes dogs and everyone was friendly.Don't expect fancy food ,I made do with crisps and nuts.
The ale range on my trip was Salopian Charm Assault (NBSS 4),Thornbridge Jaipur,Theakston's Old Peculier,TT Landlord and Boltmaker,Moorhouse Black Cat Reserve,White Rose Original Blonde and a further ale I failed to note.8 real ales on a Wednesday lunchtime was a positive surprise ,and the quality has been recognised by regular GBG entries and CAMRA awards.
Make the effort to get out here if visiting Bradford,it's basic and a throw back to an industrial past which has largely departed.Thankfully this pub has survived,it's wonderful.

On 11th November 2021 - rating: 9
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Fighting Cock

A good destination pub and well worth a visit. Even on approach, observing the outside, I had a feeling this was going to be good one, with the large Hand Pulled Ales sign and old wall mounted pub sign and an array of numerous empty casks stacked up against the wall.
Another feature I liked was the corner entrance, with its two worn sandstone steps. The interior was basic, with worn timber boards throughout and a long timber bar running from the front room into the two side rooms. 12 handpumps, all in use, we went for the Magic Rock High Wire and the Glentworth Calypso, both were excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. Only we were on a crawl, I would have spent more time in here.
The pub has also recently added a beer garden area, with bench seating and an aluminium frame set up stillage, for future beer fests.

On 31st October 2015 - rating: 9
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Bradford City Centre Real Ale Crawl by Jonathan Crewdson
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Map location corrected by John Yeadon
Bradford Forster Square, 0.88 miles, 16 min walk (show)
Bradford Interchange, 1.02 miles, 19 min walk (show)
Frizinghall, 2.16 miles, 41 min walk (show)
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25th Jun 2022, 12:09
Review submitted by Quinno _ amended by Quinno _
 
21st Jun 2022, 21:55
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  • Beer Festivals : Yes - Twice yearly festival - last updated 21 June 2022 by Quinno _
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 21 June 2022 by Quinno _
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  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 21 June 2022 by Quinno _
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  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 21 June 2022 by Quinno _
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  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 21 June 2022 by Quinno _
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  • Pool Table : No last updated 21 June 2022 by Quinno _
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 21 June 2022 by Quinno _
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 21 June 2022 by Quinno _
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 21 June 2022 by Quinno _
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 21 June 2022 by Quinno _
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 21 June 2022 by Quinno _
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