Kirkstall Bridge

Despite having lived in leeds for a number of years, moving out to Bramley still felt like another world. So to have a long time resident (and now housemate) say on my first night in, «there’s this brilliant pub down the road. You can go there for a drink and just to chill out», well it seemed too good to be true.
It takes years to find that perfect little spot where you can get the beer you like for the price you want, surrounded by people who don’t vex you or drink till they want to fight you. Where you can chat if you want, or squirrel yourself away with a pint and a book if you don’t… doesn’t it?
Well apparently not. I found the renovated Bridge to be incredibly welcoming. Really comfortable, an authentic pub. The staff are really nice and are happy to chat away. The beers (being Kirkstall brewery) are all excellent. Some of the «guest beers» are a little on the pricey side but that ok (Save them for your birthday).
Upstairs is a very nice «proper pub» setup and the downstairs (which you could be forgiven for missing) is another bar entirely, with little nooks to hideaway in and access to outside. Its also where they keep the loos so be sure to go looking for it eventually.
They have a quiz night, which is a win. They’re set in a really nice area. And if you want they’ll serve you next to any drink in a tankard (these things matter you see). I’ve not tried the food but i’m sure it’ll do the trick if the rest is anything to go by.
I’ve been three times in my first week in bramley and will probably make a habit of going much more often.
Well done guys :-)