The Hop Star Bar & Beer Store, Shipley

Al’s Star Bar at 24 Bingley Rd has closed and moved up the road to number 93 Bingley Rd opposite The Rosse. A bar called The Hop Star Bar & Beer Store now operates here. Probably with the same front & rear room setup as previously the short counter in the front has three pulls, two from Saltaire and one from Bosuns in Wetherby, not outstanding quality maybe a generous 2, no way vinegar but not exactly peak of the cellarman’s art. Fridge of bottles and cans not looking hugely interesting, brewery advertising sign decor. I was the only bloke in the place but it has only a small telly and there were some terribly important World Cup games on that day, - apparently.

A newly opened bar on the main road through Saltaire. It's an eclectic grunge bar with loads of David Bowie stuff including single & album covers along with several other 80's bands. The bar looks "distressed" whether this is fake or not is difficult to tell. There are several keg options and a solitary handpump that was selling Robinsons Dizzy Blonde. I just had a half, which was just as well as the beer was only just drinkable. Loved all the Bowie stuff, but the bar, not so much.