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Posted by: Posh Harry, May 25, 2022, 9:02am
Hi all

Will be in Leeds city centre for the game Saturday. Not sure if there is a group of Mariners who will be getting together who I can join, or if not an suggestions of a good pub to watch it from?

Cheers

UTFM
Posted by: AdamHaddock, May 25, 2022, 9:06am; Reply: 1
Can I pose the same question to Mancunian mariners
Posted by: Poojah, May 25, 2022, 9:21am; Reply: 2
Live in Leeds but will be in Wrexham on Saturday. In terms of places to watch the match, you’ll want to check ahead that they’re showing it but there are a few good spots in the city centre.

The sports bar at Victoria Gate casino has some massive screens and is usually popular for big games. Then you’ve got BOX on Infirmary Street, a couple of minutes walk from the station. Nice modern place which serves Budvar tank beer.

There’s also a brand new place called Pinnacle Beer & Gin Hall. I’ve not been but heard good things about it; a fair few screens, pool tables and a decent selection of beer. If you’re looking for more of a bog standard pub the there’s also The Griffin just by the station which has loads of screens as well. Plenty of choice.

Hope you have fun!
Posted by: AussieMariner, May 25, 2022, 9:47am; Reply: 3
Quoted from Posh Harry
Hi all

Will be in Leeds city centre for the game Saturday. Not sure if there is a group of Mariners who will be getting together who I can join, or if not an suggestions of a good pub to watch it from?

Cheers

UTFM


Unfortunately on holiday in the Dales this Saturday.

I met up with MarinerWY and his brother on Monday but I think they’re planning to travel to GY for the game.

We watched it at the Brudenell Social Club - nice venue, plenty of screens so shouldn’t be a problem getting the match on one of them (I think BT Sports was their default anyway), good beer at decent prices (£3.20 a pint for the hand pull), but a bit of a hike from the city centre so might not be convenient.

As Poojah says, plenty of choice of pubs in the centre and shouldn’t be a problem getting the match on especially at 12.30. Might be worth checking in advance to find a place that’s happy to have the sound on.

One place worth a try is the Wapentake just round the corner from the Corn Exchange - they’ve got a room upstairs which often has footy on.
Posted by: ska face, May 25, 2022, 9:57am; Reply: 4
You’d imagine that place across the road from Belgrave will have it on.
Posted by: Poojah, May 25, 2022, 10:01am; Reply: 5
Quoted from ska face
You’d imagine that place across the road from Belgrave will have it on.


The Brotherhood of Pursuits & Pastimes? That’s another good shout to be fair.
Posted by: Son of Cod, May 25, 2022, 10:16am; Reply: 6
Quoted from Poojah
Live in Leeds but will be in Wrexham on Saturday. In terms of places to watch the match, you’ll want to check ahead that they’re showing it but there are a few good spots in the city centre.

The sports bar at Victoria Gate casino has some massive screens and is usually popular for big games. Then you’ve got BOX on Infirmary Street, a couple of minutes walk from the station. Nice modern place which serves Budvar tank beer.

There’s also a brand new place called Pinnacle Beer & Gin Hall. I’ve not been but heard good things about it; a fair few screens, pool tables and a decent selection of beer. If you’re looking for more of a bog standard pub the there’s also The Griffin just by the station which has loads of screens as well. Plenty of choice.

Hope you have fun!

Is that affiliated with the Box in Headingley? Used to live in Leeds years ago and that used to be one of my footy pub/bars. Had no idea they had one in town now if so.

Also if you like a crafty beer PH, make sure you check out the North taproom near the train station. If I've got time to kill in Leeds that's my go to.
Posted by: Poojah, May 25, 2022, 10:22am; Reply: 7
Quoted from Son of Cod

Is that affiliated with the Box in Headingley? Used to live in Leeds years ago and that used to be one of my footy pub/bars. Had no idea they had one in town now if so.

Also if you like a crafty beer PH, make sure you check out the North taproom near the train station. If I've got time to kill in Leeds that's my go to.


Yep, same group. Box in Headingley still there, the one in the city centre opened in about 2018 I think.

Tapped, a couple of minutes walk across from the station, is also good for craft beer. As are the two Head of Steam pubs both close by, the Thornbridge pub Banker’s Cat and and Beer Hawk just a bit further down Boar Lane.

Plenty of places to get you absolutely steaming to celebrate Town’s demolition of Wrexham*.

*Fingers crossed.
Posted by: Posh Harry, May 25, 2022, 10:32am; Reply: 8
Cheers all for suggestions, much appreciated. Seems like Posh comes to town and everyone gets out of Leeds. Fair play, don’t blame you 🙂.

Also out in Headingley late doors, from about 11 onwards I would think, you any tips about places to go there for a beer with the misses (so higher class of establishment needed) would also be helpful.

Who needs google and trip advisor when you have the fishy family!!

UTFM
Posted by: Son of Cod, May 25, 2022, 10:43am; Reply: 9
Quoted from Poojah


Yep, same group. Box in Headingley still there, the one in the city centre opened in about 2018 I think.

Tapped, a couple of minutes walk across from the station, is also good for craft beer. As are the two Head of Steam pubs both close by, the Thornbridge pub Banker’s Cat and and Beer Hawk just a bit further down Boar Lane.

Plenty of places to get you absolutely steaming to celebrate Town’s demolition of Wrexham*.

*Fingers crossed.

It's mad how much Leeds city centre has changed in the last decade or so. That whole Trinity bit wasn't there when I lived there and I had no idea there was a Beer Hawk there and I've never even heard of these Head of Steam pubs, will check them out cheers for the headsup. It's generally changes for the better though as I'm always more impressed whenever I visit.
Posted by: Poojah, May 25, 2022, 10:44am; Reply: 10
Quoted from Posh Harry
Cheers all for suggestions, much appreciated. Seems like Posh comes to town and everyone gets out of Leeds. Fair play, don’t blame you 🙂.

Also out in Headingley late doors, from about 11 onwards I would think, you any tips about places to go there for a beer with the misses (so higher class of establishment needed) would also be helpful.

Who needs google and trip advisor when you have the fishy family!!

UTFM


As above, there’s a BOX in Headingley which is also quite nice; there’s also another Head of Steam which is decent.

The most upmarket, female friendly place though is probably Manahatta. Nice spot if you don’t mind paying £12 for a cocktail.
Posted by: Poojah, May 25, 2022, 10:51am; Reply: 11
Quoted from Son of Cod

It's mad how much Leeds city centre has changed in the last decade or so. That whole Trinity bit wasn't there when I lived there and I had no idea there was a Beer Hawk there and I've never even heard of these Head of Steam pubs, will check them out cheers for the headsup. It's generally changes for the better though as I'm always more impressed whenever I visit.


I moved here in 2006 and the place now is unrecognisable (in a good way). The addition of Trinity and Victoria Gate have made a huge difference, and it’s a really good night out now (not that I get out much these days).

I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to live and work in a major city but doesn’t want to move too far from BP (which is how I ended up here, and not London, in the first place). Cost of living, relatively speaking, not ridiculous either.  
Posted by: Posh Harry, May 25, 2022, 10:57am; Reply: 12
Quoted from Son of Cod

It's mad how much Leeds city centre has changed in the last decade or so. That whole Trinity bit wasn't there when I lived there and I had no idea there was a Beer Hawk there and I've never even heard of these Head of Steam pubs, will check them out cheers for the headsup. It's generally changes for the better though as I'm always more impressed whenever I visit.


Yeah, has been a quality night out for a good few years now but not been for a while.
Posted by: Posh Harry, May 25, 2022, 10:59am; Reply: 13
Quoted from Poojah


As above, there’s a BOX in Headingley which is also quite nice; there’s also another Head of Steam which is decent.

The most upmarket, female friendly place though is probably Manahatta. Nice spot if you don’t mind paying £12 for a cocktail.


Cheers mate. Won’t be drinking cocktails then 😳
Posted by: Maringer, May 25, 2022, 10:59am; Reply: 14
A little different to my student days there a bit over 25 years ago when you didn't go into the city centre for a night out due to the risk of getting your head kicked in...
Posted by: Son of Cod, May 25, 2022, 11:30am; Reply: 15
Quoted from Poojah

I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to live and work in a major city but doesn’t want to move too far from BP (which is how I ended up here, and not London, in the first place). Cost of living, relatively speaking, not ridiculous either.  

I'm tying to persuade my missus to move up to Todmorden/Hebden Bridge way. Bit more rural but well easy to get into both Leeds and Manchester.
Posted by: Poojah, May 25, 2022, 11:46am; Reply: 16
Quoted from Son of Cod

I'm tying to persuade my missus to move up to Todmorden/Hebden Bridge way. Bit more rural but well easy to get into both Leeds and Manchester.


Lovely part of the world. A little prone to flooding though, so worth doing your research if you do make the move.
Posted by: livosnose, May 25, 2022, 12:13pm; Reply: 17
Sophistication ? I’ve been to Leeds …..
Posted by: Son of Cod, May 25, 2022, 12:28pm; Reply: 18
Quoted from Poojah


Lovely part of the world. A little prone to flooding though, so worth doing your research if you do make the move.

Yeah, that's very true. It's also horrific to drive around when it's icy. Tod seems to have a decent amount of streets relatively high up so I think that's where we'd initially be looking, but you're absolutely right about to highlight the flooding problem. To be honest getting my Kent born girlfriend to agree to it is probably the bigger stumbling block!
Posted by: ginnywings, May 25, 2022, 12:56pm; Reply: 19
Quoted from livosnose
Sophistication ? I’ve been to Leeds …..


That made me chuckle.

With added lard.
Posted by: RichMariner, May 25, 2022, 1:03pm; Reply: 20
Another Leeds-based Mariner here.

Yes, it's Yorkshire. Dirty Leeds. But if I'm being brutally honest, it's a great place to live.

I can get back to Grimsby, watch the Mariners, see my parents etc by joining the M62. Back within 90 mins easy. City centre is awash with pubs, bars and restaurants. All pretty affordable. The city has had superb investment in my opinion.

Great location - can get to York, Sheffield & Manchester no bother. Dales on your doorstep. Peak District within easy reach too.

Seems there are plenty of Town fans in and around Leeds. Never found the time to understand just how many of us live in the city!
Posted by: ska face, May 25, 2022, 1:11pm; Reply: 21
Plenty of town fans in/near Leeds - I’m Cas/5-Towns way myself but know of quite a few others.

Should get a WY Mariners group going.
Posted by: Grimsby Is Not In Yorkshire, May 25, 2022, 1:31pm; Reply: 22
Quoted from RichMariner
Another Leeds-based Mariner here.

Yes, it's Yorkshire. Dirty Leeds. But if I'm being brutally honest, it's a great place to live.

I can get back to Grimsby, watch the Mariners, see my parents etc by joining the M62. Back within 90 mins easy. City centre is awash with pubs, bars and restaurants. All pretty affordable. The city has had superb investment in my opinion.

Great location - can get to York, Sheffield & Manchester no bother. Dales on your doorstep. Peak District within easy reach too.

Seems there are plenty of Town fans in and around Leeds. Never found the time to understand just how many of us live in the city!



The only drawback being it's full of Yorkies.
Posted by: Barrattstander, May 25, 2022, 1:34pm; Reply: 23



The only drawback being it's full of Yorkies.


Oy !!
My kids are born and bred Yorkies and they've turned out alright.
Posted by: RichMariner, May 25, 2022, 2:15pm; Reply: 24
Quoted from ska face
Plenty of town fans in/near Leeds - I’m Cas/5-Towns way myself but know of quite a few others.

Should get a WY Mariners group going.


Cas-Vegas! Used to work there. Know the area well.

Always admired how everyone in the town goes to the rugby. Population can't be more than Cleethorpes yet the entire town stops when Cas Tigers play.
Posted by: TownSNAFU5, May 25, 2022, 3:06pm; Reply: 25
There is also a few Town fans in York, and close by.  In fact there are Town fans living everyday! 😄
Posted by: ginnywings, May 25, 2022, 6:38pm; Reply: 26
Quoted from TownSNAFU5
There is also a few Town fans in York, and close by.  In fact there are Town fans living everyday! 😄


I try to live everyday.  :)

I don't live in Leeds but I agree it's a great place for a day/night out. City Zap bus between Leeds and York comes in handy too.
Posted by: smokey111, May 25, 2022, 7:11pm; Reply: 27
Quoted from Barrattstander


Oy !!
My kids are born and bred Yorkies and they've turned out alright.


Still not too late to access conversion therapy.
Posted by: Northbank Mariner, May 25, 2022, 8:00pm; Reply: 28
Quoted from Barrattstander


Oy !!
My kids are born and bred Yorkies and they've turned out alright.


So is my boy...and he's turned out black n white through n through!...
Posted by: Grimsby Is Not In Yorkshire, May 25, 2022, 8:36pm; Reply: 29
Quoted from Barrattstander


Oy !!
My kids are born and bred Yorkies and they've turned out alright.


Could be worse, mine were born in bl00dy Essex.
Posted by: livosnose, May 25, 2022, 9:49pm; Reply: 30
Me and PSG used to live * Shipley way and work in Leeds but we both found work elsewhere in the beach resorts of Cleethorpes and Cayman ........* we didn't live together 8)
Posted by: marinerdazza, May 25, 2022, 9:50pm; Reply: 31
Quoted from Poojah


Yep, same group. Box in Headingley still there, the one in the city centre opened in about 2018 I think.




Remember watching Town v Newcastle there back in the day. Quite a few Town fans there too.
Posted by: bradzmilne, May 25, 2022, 10:57pm; Reply: 32
Met loads of fantastic town fans in Leeds during my drinki…Sorry uni days - until 2018.

Quite an active group travel from Leeds and the surrounding area every week, great people.

Use to regularly ring pubs up to enquire about watching town, remember watching us beat FGR on a Friday night while Rhinos where playing in the bar above the old bierkeller. About four of us erupted to the bemusement of a pub full of Leeds.
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