Whitelocks First City Luncheon Bar, Leeds

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.

Lovely preserved interior that has been described a trillion times already, nice atmosphere and about seven or eight ales on with a variety of styles. abrupt service though - not my fault if you don’t know which pump is dispensing the beer i asked for. The £2.20 i shelled out for a half was just about worth it to drink in here.

Very hard to find, even when you know where it is! Who would have a thought an alley next to a Virgin Money shop could reveal such a gem. 1715 building and an interior from 1895. Narrow bar, rarely a chance to sit but I found myself ordering food in the dining area towards the end. TT landlord in great condition. Pie, with a thick suet crust that would have defeated someone less hungry, was an experience. A classic pub that must be found out if in Leeds. Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2GIt0cz

Just a quick update on the beers in this Leeds institution: two Theakstons on the 3 pull opposite the door, three Saltaires on the next 4 pull - a remnant of a tap takeover this week - and a selection on the last 2 pulls being a local from Ridgeside and a reasonably priced London import from Five Points - 5.4% brown for £4.20 in decent nick which isn't bad for here.