Welcome to Town Street Tavern

“ Ahh, TST. This was one bastion of hope in an otherwise not-so-impressive Horsforth crawl. Having visited four spots prior, none of which set us alight with great beer, this was a welcome change of pace to the outing - finally somewhere to indulge in craft beers, specialist ales, and various other treats. But alas! We had about forty minutes until closing. Next time, TST, next time. The space may be slight, but it makes up for it with a gorgeous array of plants in the large open windows and friendly staff. Plenty of banter was to be had on heading to the bar, and there was no serving preference to locals, as I'd had elsewhere. It's not dissimilar to the other MTTs, in fact very samey, but there was a certain je ne sais quoi that gave it a personality of its own right. Perhaps just being a haven of intriguing drinks in Horsforth? I'm a fan. And when we organise the next pub crawl, we'll certainly be factoring in a good few drinks in here. You can be assured of that. Try the taster trays of three different ales, or ask the staff for a top recommendation. And if it's sunny, and you snag the opportunity, sup in the cool summer air outside in the wee beer garden. ”

Rowena H.

“ THIS is what I expected of Horsforth. Not the Black Bull. Not Enigma. Not The Fleece. Not Kobe. THIS. Craft beers, bottles of imported cider made of apples (and champagne yeast), spirits which are incomparable to paint stripper (or water)... this is the level of sophistication that I had been led to expect and which turned up at the end of the evening to taunt me as to what I had been missing. And each of those beverages were being served by people who actually had smiles on their faces, who were actually chatty, and seemed to be enjoying their jobs. It's true that it's a little on the small side, and has an equally small outside area which houses a few benches for those lucky enough to grab them, but it would be more accurately described as bijou or cosy than cramped, and the nature of the decor plays to the size of the bar - size and feel 'fit'. Great atmosphere, super drinks selection, brilliant staff, ace venue! ”

Matt P.

“ Now i've heard it closes early and this is shame because Town Street Tavern is really quite something. A nicer ambiance and crowd than many of the bars you'll find on Town Street (Sandbar opposite being a fine example). Not quite so rammed or so loud. Serving a fine range of ales and bitters as well as some nice cider. Its true we struggled a little for seating but i think as pubs go it beats its neighbors for choice, friendliness and feel. I'm reliably informed the food is excellent as well and if i ever have the chance to try they might find an extra star flying their way. For now just to say its one for the "to do" list if your drinking about town. ”

Ben H.

“ On what I would call my first proper evening of drinking in Horsforth, we started out at the Town Street Tavern. Considering it was straight after work on a Friday, there weren't too many people inside, which can either be a bad sign or a blessing.. Fortunately it was definitely the former! We got a nice big table ready for others to arrive and got a drink in. There's a nice selection of drinks on offer, including some decent guest ales. You can tell a pub likes its ales when there's labels for past guest ales lining the walls of the entire place! I don't really remember what the prices were like, but I don't remember being shocked so I'll assume they were pretty standard for a decent pint. There's a little (and I do mean little!) seating area outside for when it's nice, but I definitely wouldn't go there just for that.. Other than that, the staff seemed pleasant enough and the toilets were well looked after, so I came away with the feeling that I'd be coming here again in the nearish future. Oh and the entire upstairs area is specifically for food, so I'll have to have a stab at that at some point and maybe possibly upgrade to 5* if all goes well! ”

Andy W.

“ Owned by the well-respected folk that also run Arcadia in Headingley, Town Street Tavern is one of Town Street's unsung heroes. Inside a quaint yet rustic little building you will find a very similar set up to that of Arcadia: a huge selection of British ales, European beers (such as the majestic Erdinger) and a global selection of wines. As with Arcadia, you may feel that the prices are a little bit steep, but take a moment to steady yourself and remember that you are drinking real quality alcohol and supporting dying British breweries as you do it. The atmosphere is one of quiet relaxation, as the more adult selection of alcohol tends to draw in the over 30s more than the under 30s. I have never tried the food here so cannot comment, but I would recommend stopping in for at least one drink (make it an Erdinger). Even if you don't like it, at least you can tell your friends that you went for a drink in a tavern - how many people can say that nowadays? ”

Alex K.