Saltaire Brewery Tap, Shipley

Brewery taproom, away from the main roads in what looks like the converted single-storey office block for whatever the former industrial use of this site was. The taproom itself looks quite modern inside, with the bar located at the back beyond several different seating (and occasional) dining areas. However, on a summer Friday evening, almost everyone was out on the wooden benches between the bar and the brewery itself. With six of their cask ales on handpump, I went for the pointedly named Titus (£4.20).

I agree with Will, I also thought the background music was quite loud on our Friday afternoon visit. Fortunately for us the weather was excellent so we could take advantage and sit outside in the patio area at the rear. The patio area had plenty of picnic bench seating and a couple of large canopy umbrellas over a couple of benches near the entrance. The brewery situated along the back of the yard added some interest, as you could see inside, plus there was a pleasant aroma wafting in our direction. Four beers on handpump on our visit, which were Saltaire Blonde, Onyx, S.I.N. City and Odyssey. We went for the Saltaire Blonde, which was obviously in prime condition and at a pleasing £2.70 a pint.

Situated on a small industrial estate on the edge of the town centre, this is, not unexpectedly, a fairly basic and not very publike building. The only attempt to make up for this is that they play quite loud background music - not the most essential feature of a pub in my view. To be fair, there is a decent line up of four hand pumps, featuring Saltaire brewery produce as might be expected. There's also a great selection of bottled beers, not all of which are their own. Prices are reasonable: I was charged £1.35 for a half of Saltaire Pride, a 3.9% best bitter, which was a bit too cold but otherwise ok, and £5 on a couple of beers to take out. Date of visit: 20th October 2017