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Dec 4, 2023 · When it comes to the oldest pub in Leeds, The Pack Horse is definitely in with a shout. Records say there was a pub here back in 1615 and, while the original opening date is lost in the mists of time, there’s no doubt it’s a venerable institution.
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- The Bingley Arms. The Bingley Arms is one of the most historic pubs in Leeds. The pub is over 1,000 years old and certainly has the feel of an old pub, with dark, characterful, wooden beams and a dutch oven.
- The Garden Gate. The Garden Gate has a rich history and was built in 1902 by W. Mason Coggill. It is a Grade-II listed building and provides some pristine examples of Victorian architecture including intricate tiling, etched windows and a curved ceramic bar top.
- Whitelock’s. Whitelock’s is one of the oldest pubs in Leeds city centre and dates back to 1715, originally named The Turk’s Head. The pub boasts traditional, late Victorian interior and decor, including characterful, dark wood furniture and even the original beer mirrors.
- Scarbrough Hotel. First owned by Henry Scarbrough in 1826, the Scarbrough Hotel is also known by locals as the ‘Scabby Taps’. The Scarbrough Hotel is a distinct, Georgian building and still has a traditional feel throughout with the wooden bar and furnishings adding character.
Jan 24, 2022 · Widely accepted as Leeds’ oldest pub at over 300 years, Whitelock’s Ale House dates back to 1715. Initially called The Turk’s Head, it was taken over by the Whitelock family in the 1880s and has been a favourite Leeds institution ever since.
Whitelock's is the oldest pub in Leeds, first founded in 1715 as The Turk's Head before being taken over by the Whitelock family in the 1880s. It is situated in the Turks head Yard alley way just off Briggate in central Leeds.
Famous old pub history from Leeds, including a gallery of images from the Malt Shovel, Griffin, Pack Horse, Whitelock's, Bull & Mouth & more.
Jan 2, 2022 · Located in the beautiful village of Bardsey, in Leeds, The Bingley Arms is no ordinary pub, it’s the original English pub - according to The Guinness book of world records. Dating back over 1000 years to a time when Vikings were conquering parts of the country and before England had its first King, The Bingley Arms is officially the oldest ...
Feb 22, 2020 · Tucked down a narrow alley, the oldest pub in Leeds has been praised by Betjeman, Keith Waterhouse and anybody that has been through its doors over the years. First opened in 1715, Whitelock’s Ale House is situated in the city centre of Leeds, and it’s dripping with history.