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North Bar, Leeds
Leeds
LS1 6NU
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Chris 87 left this review about North Bar
Friendly, if small, bar in the north of Leeds city centre that carries an interesting range of rare beers and specialises in Belgian and American beers, often of high strengh. If you've been to Vox in Huddersfield or any of the Belgo chain in London it is cut from a similar cloth. Always has Rooster ales on which are generally in good condition; I've been coming here on and off for the past three years or so and always rather liked it, although its not a pub I'd want to have a big session in.
On 13th November 2010
- rating: 7
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I L left this review about North Bar
This is the Rake (Borough Market, London) of the North but bigger so a larger range of cask ales but more importantly USA draught and bottle micros. If you like both cask ales and USA beers (not forgetting the range of Conitinental beers on draught and in bottles) then this is certainly worth visiting but it beats London prices for the bottle beers, so bring plenty of cash!
We had Great Divide Hercules Double IPA, Stone IPA, Brooklyn Lager all on draught. superb.
On 29th August 2010
- rating: 8
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Old Boots left this review about North Bar
A long thin European style bar selling mainly continental beers although there are now four handpumps with UK ales in addition to the 11 taps for draught euro beers and the hundreds of bottled beers from around the world. All this is backed up with a good range of Whiskies, Rums, Gins and spirit exotica. I don't think I've actually ever drank a UK beer in here the choice of other beers being overwhelming and ever so tempting, there is of course a beer menu to help and the staff are patient and pleasant. Food is limited to pies, coldmeats and cheeses. Beer deals are offered with tasters of all 15 draught beers for £20 or any 5 beers for £10,check the notices and menus for full details. Décor is best described as basic, with khaki walls showing odd art work, parquet flooring, spot lights and basic wooden and steel furniture. In spite of its studenty feel, the bottled beers especially are naturally more expensive than the UK average and this inevitably affects the customer base.
On 1st March 2010
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Danny O'Revey left this review about North Bar
Bizarre!
a small long bar with cheap plastic cafe seats, never seen anything like it. You would not come here looking for a comfortable relaxing pint on a first date!
However, the beer is amazing so is a vital visit f you like your real ale.
On 11th October 2009
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about North Bar
Housed behind a fairly non-descript converted shop front, this is basically a long narrow room attempting to recreate a German bierkeller feel. The initial impression was poor – the interior was cold (not helped by the aircon being on full blast Artic setting), smelt a bit of damp (the ceiling looked to be the culprit) and didn’t hold much atmosphere. The walls were painted a drab khaki colour with bits of art on the walls. Furnishings were very basic and uncomfortable.
However things looked up a bit when I went to order something. There’s a massive selection of foreign beer on draught (eleven) and bottled (50+) along with a good range of Whiskies, Rums and Gins. Check out the menu first though as many will set you back by over a fiver. Four ales were on - an 8.5% Victory beer, Mordue Salamander, Acorn Sovereign and Outlaw Wild. Of the two I tried, one was past its best but the other was fine and both were served in dimple mugs. Tasting plates of all the available draught and handpulled ales was available which sounds great – except that it was listed as being £20 in one part of the bar and £25 in the menu book. Slack. Music choice was eclectic, to say the least, but I enjoyed it. Food is available, simple stuff like pies, cheese and cold meats. Check out the previous beers list on the wall.
I think this is more of an evening bar, where I imagine the faults fade away somewhat - I visited on an afternoon. I left with mixed feelings but I think I’d give it another go and head towards the continental garb.
On 25th August 2009
- rating: 6
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