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Graham Coombs left this review about Wallers Brewery
A peculiar cellar bar in the strange subterranean world of the Sunbridge Wells complex of bars and food outlets, best approached from the side of the Spoons but you can get through from above also. It has two regular ales - Saltaire Blonde and Hobgoblin Ruby, with two changing guests which were Saltaire Raspberry Blonde and Ilkley Promise. Sadly the latter was in pretty poor condition and the level of patronage at time of visit clearly didn't justify four ales. Novelty value only, not least from the previously-mentioned chemical laboratory.
On 29th September 2025
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Wallers Brewery
Subterranean pub at the lower level of the rather unusual Sunbridgewells complex. Entering through the tunnel from Millergate, you find the bar straight ahead with a large seating area under a vaulted roof beyond. There are also a couple of side seating areas, one with a curious artistic interpretation of a chemical laboratory. Four cask ales on handpump: Ilkley's Joshua Jane, Saltaire Blonde (£4.20), Three Swords from Kirkstall and Hobgoblin IPA.
On 10th August 2025
- rating: 6
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Wallers Brewery
I approached this cellar bar from the Kirkgate end. The entrance to Sunbridge Wells is not obvious from here but there is a small gated entranceway at the junction with Ivegate. Steps descend into a subterranean world under the streets of Bradford City Centre and you enter a narrow brick vaulted passageway with a few rooms off to the right-hand side, including one with a pool table and another with a small kitchen.
The bar can be found on the left-hand side at the far end with the space opening out a little. At this point, there is lots of exposed ducting. Nevertheless, the bar is still an impressive space. There are many soda dispensers above the shelves of glasses for some reason.
Drawings of local scenes can be found on the beams around the bar. There were also a couple of fruit machines, as well as some DJ decks at the Kirkgate end. For my visit, music was playing without the aid of a DJ. Not too many were in but it was gradually filling up.
Beyond the pub, the passageway then narrows again and continues with other outlets either side until it reaches another street (Upper Millergate).
4 cask ales were on - Saltaire Blonde, Ilkley Joshua Jane, Kirkstall Three Swords & Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA. Brooklyn Stonewall IPA was on keg. The cider was Thatcher's Gold.
A bit of a musty smell was a little off-putting but I suppose that is par for the course for a subterranean bar.
On 28th July 2025
- rating: 6
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Moby Duck left this review about Wallers Brewery
An interesting looking place as described by Quinno. Unfortunately an ongoing wedding reception detracted somewhat from the real experience of the place but I quite liked what I saw. Beers on were Wainwright, Tetley Original Cask,Saltaire Blonde and Harlequin.
On 23rd July 2024
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about Wallers Brewery
Subterranean bar in Sunbridgewells tunnels, right at the bottom of the complex. Enter to a semi-industrial main bar with a long brick vaulted seating area leading off. As mentioned below, there’s a collection of oddities to be seen. Four ales on, my Bosun's Maiden was a bit flat (NBSS 2.5) and I was the only person on the real stuff. Friendly barman gave me a booklet on the history of the tunnels. Worth a look in for the unusual.
On 21st June 2022
- rating: 7
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Rob Hunter left this review about Wallers Brewery
Re-visited last Friday afternoon, following the easing of restrictions. Hand sanitiser is still available by the entrance but mask wearing does not seem to be a requirement. It felt nice to be able to walk up to the bar, cast my eye over the pumps, make my choice, pay, and make my way to a seat with my drink. Payment can be made via cash or card. Service was friendly.
Four hand pulls for cask, one of which had a cider on offer, I didn't note the other options but I went for the Bosun's Maiden Voyage at £1.30 for a half. This was in fine condition.
On 27th July 2021
- rating: 8
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ROB Camra left this review about Wallers Brewery
On the bottom floor of the Sunbridge Wells complex, this is a very interesting bar. It's effectively two long tunnels under the arches of a vault. It would takes ages to spot every idiosyncratic bit of the décor. There's are skeletons, pots of gold and a giant glass box that looks like Dr Jekyll's or Frankenstein's laboratory. I spent quite some time wandering around here with a pint of well kept Bosun's King Neptune in my hand from one of the three handpumps, whilst listening to the 80's soundtrack. I'll definitely call in here again and will no doubt spot loads more bits & pieces.
On 28th November 2019
- rating: 8
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Rob Hunter left this review about Wallers Brewery
If you enter from Ivegate, Wallers is down two flights of stairs right down into the tunnels. This was a proper cool underground dungeon with lovely arched brickwork. Absolutely no phone signal down there but if you really need it there is W-Fi of the type that you have to sign in with a social media account or email address. There seems to be a theme of skeletons in alcoves and general curios in nooks and crannies.
Down to business, at the bar are three hand pumps for cask ale, all were on at the time of my Friday lunchtime visit yesterday offering Cloud 9 by Salamander, Saltaire Blonde, and a brown ale by Bosun's - possibly Maiden Voyage.
I had the Cloud 9 and was tempted to stay and try the brown ale too, but I had a few other places to visit so decided to move on. Very glad I visited this place though, it is definitely different and well worth a visit.
On 28th July 2018
- rating: 8
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custodian 42 left this review about Wallers Brewery
The best of the Sunbridge Wells lot. Three hand pumps but nothing above 4.2% ABV. Eight kegs. Toilets are actually near here.
On 1st April 2017
- rating: 5
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peter ashworth left this review about Wallers Brewery
In the 60's this used to be a nightclub called The Little Fat Black Pussycat but has been closed ever since. Phase one opened in December 2016 and at least they got there priorities right by fitting the bars first.Work is still on the go and the boutique shops must be coming later.
As OB points out this is a tight complicated labyrinth of steel staircases and corridors which could possibly cause problems at busy times.
Wallers Brewery was by far the largest of the 6 bars here with plenty of space and seating,although I was slightly disappointed with the Cask beer selection of which there was only 2.
According to one of the barmen another bar will be opening in a couple of months called The Rose and Crown with 9 hand pulls.
On 4th February 2017
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