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Jacobs Well, Bradford
Bradford
BD1 5RL
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Moby Duck left this review about Jacobs Well
A nice Alehouse with a well worn feel about the place. Beers were MBH Bunji, Sunbeam Parachuting hedgehog and Bright Day, Half Moon Dark Masquerade and Abbeydale Deception, six handpulls in all. The one downside was an inattentive barman more interested in eating chips and phone gazing, a point lost for that, otherwise not bad.
On 23rd July 2024
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about Jacobs Well
Characterful place in an unpromising location, tucked in down the side of a 60’s ring road. Alehouse feel, some might call it a tatty jumble but I think it worked quite nicely. Clearly a number of rooms that were knocked-through many years ago but there’s enough of a separated feel left. There’s plenty of seating to be had on the salmon shade banquettes, and of note is the unusual tongue and groove arched wood ceiling. Friendly young barman (who I think was the owner) played the role of the old skool guv'nor, being the focal point of the pub and conducting conversation at the front of the bar. He showed me an old map of the area and pointed out the pub, which used to be densely packed-in around terraced houses (it is the only building now left of the old Kent Street). An afternoon opener, and plenty of punters meandered in during the first 30 mins who all knew each other creating a nice convivial atmosphere. Six cask on with a good range; Jolly Sailor Selby (NBSS 3.5) and Mobberley Onyx (4). Alongside some ciders, there were also some fresh pies behind the bar. I really enjoyed this one, a good combination of beer and people. GBG'22 listed and rightly so. 8.5
On 4th July 2022
- rating: 9
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Jacobs Well
Well-known alehouse with a fairly rustic bar, seating area and side room that looks the part (even if the surroundings certainly don't). Also has a few wooden benches out front, although these are rather dominated by the intrusive road infrastructure. As unusual, had a pretty good selection of real ales in a wide range of styles from six of the nine handpumps on this visit, but I went for the 'house' Sunny Day from Sunbeam (to match the weather). Four draught ciders from the local Grumpy John's also noted. That said, I just don't find this the friendliest establishment for some reason...
On 4th July 2022
- rating: 7
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Jacobs Beer House
Traditional real ale boozer,close to the Interchange station and the heart of central Bradford but retaining an authentic feel.The front door leads to the tap room with a lounge off to the right side and a charming front snug to the left.Originally called Jacob's Well as depicted in the etched glass in the front door.
The tap room side of the servery has 6 handpumps drawing on my trip Abbeydale Deception (NBSS 4),Sunbeam Bright Day,Half Moon Dark Masquerade,Great Newsome Jen's Stout,Bingley Norr Draft and Autumn Bounty.That's an interesting mix of styles from mainly Locales and later on my visit I discovered a further three handpumps on the front snug side of the servery with two clipped with chalk writing which I failed to note.
Worth including on any real ale tour,there was an excellent soundtrack playing and the barman was really friendly.A great place to start or finish a crawl if arriving by train.
On 11th November 2021
- rating: 8
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Rob Hunter left this review about Jacobs Beer House
Have been to Jacobs Beer House once before, but managed a return visit on my way back to the train station a few weeks ago, early on a Tuesday evening. I spotted 7 or 8 hand pumps, some of these I think were off - was a bit hard to see properly as there was a bit of a crowd at the bar. One or two of these may have been ciders. I went for the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Half Moon which was a pretty decent chocolate stout, 4.4% and priced at £1.80 per half / £3.60 a pint. Next I went for Black Mass by Abbeydale, 6.66% and £2.00 for a half. This was also a good stout. Overall a nice pub with good ales, and rather handy for Bradford Interchange.
On 23rd March 2018
- rating: 8
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Jacobs Beer House
No smelly drains on our visit thankfully. The pub is on the main ring road island and can be difficult to see as it is hidden behind a row of trees. The pub interior is traditional in décor with a snug over on the left of entrance, which had a tiled floor and a traditional main lounge. There where 9 handpumps with 7 in use, so we went for the Slightly Foxed Howlin Fox. Nothing else caught our attention beerwise, still a fairly decent pub to finish on before heading for the train.
On 6th November 2015
- rating: 7
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ROB Camra left this review about Jacobs Beer House
Pub is as described by OB below. A bit smelly on my visit, the drains probably need some TLC. Initially I couldn't get to the bar for a bunch of bar blockers who had just been visiting the nearby Crown Court, probably supporting one of their mates, they certainly wern't barristers. There was also a useless barman on who didn't seem to notice that there were people waiting to be served just behind a wall of dipsticks. 3 beers from Stancill on the bar along with several others and my pint of Black Gold was excellent. So, it's smelly, has crap barstaff and is full of idiots. I'll still call in next time for a beer though as it was top notch.
On 17th March 2015
- rating: 5
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Old Boots left this review about Jacobs Beer House
Smallish and low, basically open plan but with a small snug to the left on entering. The servery is to the left with nine hand pumps mainly serving local beers, Salamander, Copper Dragon and Saltaire are the regulars, Stafford and Newcastle on Tyne were both represented on my visit, all the beers were excellent. There were also three or four ciders and three "craft" kegs. Furnishing is traditional with benches and cast iron based tables, a couple of casks are used as tables. The floor is boards in the main bar and tiled in the snug, the main bar has a curved ceiling in white wood and the decor is a mix of posters and pump clips. As noted before just round the corner from Interchange station. Rescued from closure by the owners of the New Beehive in Bradford and the Shakespere in Sheffield.
On 29th September 2014
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Jonathan Crewdson left this review about Jacobs Well
Nice real ale pub bang next door to the Interchange so good for public transport. Always has a couple of real ales on. Friendly staff and good atmosphere.
On 13th September 2011
- rating: 7
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