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Whitelocks First City Luncheon Bar, Leeds
Leeds
LS1 6HB
Served areas
Reviews of Whitelocks First City Luncheon Bar (Average Rating: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
Graham Coombs left this review about Whitelocks First City Luncheon Bar
Not been here for some years and I can't say it's changed a great deal, although the yard outside is more regimented nowadays. The selection of beers is pretty good, with several specimens of different styles rather than a barful of hop-forward stuff. Perhaps avoid at the busiest times but otherwise a must-do.
On 28th April 2024
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3352 recommendations about 3289 pubs]
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Will Larter left this review about Whitelocks First City Luncheon Bar
I lived in Leeds from 1985 to 1997; my daughters were both born in this city and we often used to come here after doing our shopping in Kirkgate Market. I always liked the fact that it was not only a unique and wonderful pub, with a yard in which it was possible for the kids to have their coke and a packet of crisps, but it also had a unique and wonderful name: Whitelocks First City Luncheon Bar. The interior was wonderful too, though of course if they were sitting outside then so was I. The yard is a bit more presentable these days - a benefit of the Covid restrictions - but I drank my beer inside as it was quite busy at around 7pm, but quieter indoors. A massive choice of 10 or so hand pumps, and it was good to see the bar staff dealing in a friendly and helpful way with enquiries from what were obviously first time customers. It's usually said that this pub is hard to find, though with a map on every phone that no longer applies, and this is now a bit of a tourist attraction. My half of Elland 1872 Porter was as good as I can remember - I had several bottles at home during the second lockdown, but this is my first from the cask in about three years. I'll have to come back soon, and if the 1872 is not a regular there's always Old Peculier.
On 10th June 2022
- rating: 8
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Old Boots left this review about Whitelocks First City Luncheon Bar
Covid Special
No entry without details here, booking is obviously desirable, conducted to table as it’s table service /card only, quiet on my visit but still slowish service.
On 1st September 2020
- no rating submitted
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- Accommodation : No last updated 28 April 2024 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 16 December 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 23 November 2013 by Gill Smith
- Car Park : No last updated 16 December 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 21 January 2016 by aleand hearty
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 21 January 2016 by aleand hearty
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 16 December 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Jukebox : No last updated 16 December 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Karaoke : No last updated 16 December 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Micropub : No last updated 28 April 2024 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 16 December 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Pool Table : No last updated 16 December 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 23 November 2013 by Gill Smith
- WiFi : Yes last updated 04 September 2014 by aleand hearty