The Barge & Barrel, Elland

The Barge and Barrel is located on the north side of Elland bridge on the bank of the Calder and Hebble Navigation. Along the rear windows are three booths with views over this waterway. Either side of the front entrance are seating areas that are shielded from the central U-shaped bar by stained leaded glass partitions. Standard keg is available from the bar that also supports eight hand pumps. During a recent Tuesday evening visit two of these were off which left Abbeydale Moonshine and Double Deception, Phoenix Wobbly Bob, and Donkeystone Brewing’s Javanilla alongside Little Critters Brewing’s Raspberry Blonde and Malty Python. Sunday roasts are advertised (£6 regular and £8 large) but I didn’t see any menus for other food options. There is a weekly quiz on Thursdays and live music such as Motown and classic rock is held here on Fridays and Saturdays. There are no televisions, but some background music was playing. This is a pub for fans of real ale.