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Arcadia, Leeds
Headingley
Postal town: Leeds
LS6 2UE
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Will Larter left this review about Arcadia
Visits since April 2024 were aborted because the pub had changed its attitude towards Otley Runners from disdainful to welcoming. I thought I'd give them one more try, and it was fairly quiet, a large group having moved on towards the Golden Beam and Hyde Park. But what's happened to the beer? Boltmaker, Moonshine and Barghest Stout from Ossett. The keg offerings are mostly Madri, Cruzcampo and Old Mout cider. Are young people so predictable and undiscerning? The only crafty kegs were from Vocation, Northern Monk and Kirkstall, so I went for a half of Virtuous 4.8% from the latter (£6.30/pint), which was a bit cold and unprepossessing, but it was a hot cycle ride from behind the Town Hall so I needed a drink and it wasn't going to be any of those cask offerings. This place used to be full of Rhinos supporters before home games, not so much tonight.
On 22nd May 2026
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Will Larter left this review about Arcadia
My first visit here for over two years - I was coming here before Leeds Rhinos games until the Covid closures, and once in 2021. Then in February 2022 I was here before the first game of the season in February and they were still operating table service. The staff said it was because they found that it made things run more smoothly at the bar, which I understood at the time, because the bar counter is very awkwardly placed in a corner, making it difficult for customers to see what's on, and those queuing have to step aside to let people out with their beers. So, what has changed? Not much: the counter is still awkward, and the five hand pumps are split three to the left and two to the right, and when I turned around with my beer the person behind me had to step out of my way. There used to be a beer list on a blackboard, but it couldn't be seen until you were at the front of the queue; it's now got dates for forthcoming events and food offerings.
The beer selection on offer is a lot more mainstream than I remember, with two beers from Theakstons in the most prominent position on the left, accompanied by one from Brew York, plus Hawkshead Windermere Pale and Kirkstall Three Swords tucked away on the right. I just about had time for two halves before kick-off, so I went for the two pale ones on the right. They're becoming favourites of mine - the Hawkshead is very good for its strength, now 3.4%, and the Kirkstall is a terrific beer. Both were in very good condition (NBSS 4), but I'm not sure I'll be coming here all that often in future, if it'll mean drinking Theakston Best or Lightfoot when the other three are all hazy pales, NE IPAs or milk stouts. Time will tell.
On 20th April 2024
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about Arcadia
GBG 2020 Entry. Sort of a Micro Pub on an epic scale - former bank in a shopping centre turned into a multi room, multi level pub.
8 Handpulls and plenty of Belgian Bottles. Nice atmosphere - full, but not cramped that you couldn't get a seat on a Saturday evening.
Plenty to admire - would have liked to have stayed longer.
On 16th December 2019
- rating: 8
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Headingley, 1.02 miles, 19 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 02 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 02 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Beer Garden : No last updated 02 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Car Park : No last updated 02 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 02 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 19 April 2024 by Will Larter
- Micropub : No last updated 19 April 2024 by Will Larter
- Pinball : No last updated 02 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Pool Table : No last updated 02 November 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Quiz Night : Yes - Monday (plus Sunday for students) - last updated 19 April 2024 by Will Larter
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 19 April 2024 by Will Larter
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 19 April 2024 by Will Larter
- WiFi : Yes last updated 19 April 2024 by Will Larter
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