The Sparrow, Bradford

a single room modern bar with red topped Formica tables, uncomfortable chairs, bare boards and enamelled beer advertising signs. One wall is covered with posters for forthcoming gigs, another has inevitable pump clips and some CAMRA awards in spite of the bar's fairly recent opening (2011). Four hand pumps with excellently kept cask beers plus a selection of interesting kegs and bottles, complemented by a trans-european snack menu. Beer, cider and wine choices are listed on the normal big blackboards and the staff are enthusiastic. Downstairs houses three toilets, male, female and not-sure, it also has more Formica topped tables with chairs and acts as a part time cask store. A don't miss call in a city not unduly blessed with fine drinking establishments and in easy distance of Foster Square railway station.

called in to this pub not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised what a nice place good beer both on handpumps and bottles and i thought good value will be calling again cheers

A good newcomer to the scene of Bradford real ale. A "beir cafe" that sells real ales with a trendy arty interior. A little pricey compared with other venues but nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Try it!