Live Sports — Pubs in Bradford

Victoria Hotel

8 Cottingley Road, Bradford BD15 9JP

Located on the main road at the top of Sandy Lane village, this pub and hotel overlooks the village cricket field. The ground floor was formerly multi-roomed but is now semi-open plan and comfortably furnished with a wood-burning stove in the lounge area and historic photos of the area on the walls. The main room is to the right with a games area to the left. The upstairs function room is free to hire although there is a charge for buffets and other extras. Bed and breakfast accommodation is offered.

Black Swan

74 Frizinghall Road, Bradford BD9 4LD

OPENING TIMES ARE THOSE VALID IN NOV 2021. Known locally as "The Mucky Duck" this smart traditional pub is located close to Frizinghall railway station. It comprises one large 'U' shaped room with lots of black painted beams, brass and copperware. There is a reduced menu on Mondays. A Sunday carvery is available 12-4.30pm. There is live music every last Saturday of the month.

Bolton

1025 Bolton Road, Bradford BD2 4BU

Roadside local near Peel Park. Pub games include nail throwing

Bowling Hotel

112 Hall Lane, Bradford BD4 7DF

Freehouse bar and cafe. Two-roomed establishment that re-opened in 2021. No real ale is offered.

Bridge Tavern

7 Bowling Old Lane, Bradford BD5 7JL

Former Melbourne house which retains its leaded windows. A traditional, medium-sized locals' pub with an open-plan layout in a U-shape but with three distinct areas. The walls are festooned with sports memorabilia and photographs and brasses are also present. Two hand-pulls serve real ales. A pool table is present at one end and several TV screens are available to show sports.

Bulls Head

463 Great Horton Lane, Bradford BD7 3DL

Open-plan local's pub but gives a feel of two separate rooms. A quiz nights take place on Thursdays and Sundays. There are karaoke events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. When visited in December 2014, this pub was not serving real ale.

Cartwright Hotel

308 Manningham Lane, Bradford BD8 7AX

A three-star hotel conveniently situated for Lister Park with its Cartwright Art Gallery and Museum. The public bar has a semi-open plan layout with a multi-room feel. A nicely decorated conservatory is attached to the bar. A high-class restaurant serving English and Indian cuisine. No real ale is served here.

Castle Hotel

20 Grattan Road, Bradford BD1 2LU

A traditional English pub being kept alive by an Indian landlord. The imposing stone building, built in 1898, comprises a large open-plan room with a wrap-around bar to one side. Formerly a Webster's house, it now sells a variety of beers of varying strengths in a relaxing atmosphere. It often stocks at least one ale from a local brewery. A dartboard and TV are located to one end. A variety of live music is played on a Friday night and a DJ plays on Saturday nights. It is within easy reach of the city centre transport network. There is live music on Fridays from 8.30pm. A DJ plays on Saturdays from 8pm.

City Vaults

33 Hustlergate, Bradford BD1 1NS

This bustling city centre pub is an imaginative conversion of a former bank premises opposite the well-known Wool Exchange. Art-deco glass features and wrought ironwork are present throughout. Of particular note is the wrought-iron spiral staircase to the upper drinking area. There are numerous interesting pictures and framed newspaper clippings on the walls. An extension into the adjacent building opened at the end of 2019 and added new upper and lower drinking/eating areas with a modern style. Up to four real ales are available on handpump. Good value food is served all day. Live music often features on a Saturday and jazz on a Sunday. A popular quiz takes place on Wednesday nights. There is a small outdoors seating area to the side which can be used by smokers. Disabled access is possible through a side door.

Corn Dolly

110 Bolton Road, Bradford BD1 4DE

Multi-award winning traditional freehouse that has featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for more than 30 years. A short distance from the city centre and within easy reach from Forster Square railway station. It used to be called the Wharfe due to its location near to the former Bradford canal and opened its doors for the first time in 1834. It retains the friendly atmosphere of an out-of-town local. An open-plan layout incorporates a games area to one end. There are three regular real ales plus a further five guests, usually from regional breweries and always including a varying dark ale. Good value food is served weekday lunchtimes. It is popular for a pint before Bradford City matches. A collection of over 1000 pumpclips adorn the beams and the jukebox is worth checking out especially if your musical taste veers towards rock and the 80's.

Crown

1033 Great Horton Road, Bradford BD7 4AH

Large, traditional, multi-roomed pub alongside the main road and with good views. It serves a wide ranging clientele. Real ale is served from two handpulls. There are numerous TV screens throughout the pub for watching sports. A range of events take place throughout the week. Mondays hosts "Killer" pool matches. A competition is held on Wednesdays and there is a quiz on Thursday nights. On Friday nights there is a disco and karaoke. Sundays host a competition followed by a disco/karaoke.

Fighting Cock

21-23 Preston Street, Bradford BD7 1JE

RE-OPENED ON FRIDAY 7th MAY 2021. OPENING TIMES VALID WHEN VISITED ON 13 JULY 2021. Drinkers' paradise in an industrial area, this traditionally-styled freehouse is 20 minutes walk from city centre and close to the bus routes along Thornton Road and Legrams Lane. Multi-award winning, it was CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2018 and the Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2019. Its traditional, unpretentious feel appeals to a wide variety of people from loyal locals to well-travelled real ale enthusiasts. Twelve real ales are usually on sale including at least one dark beer. Real ciders are offered, comprising three regulars (sourced from Biddendens and Westons) and two guests with one of these often being a perry. Foreign bottled beers are stocked and good value lunches are served Monday to Saturday. The juke box has an extensive and eclectic choice of music. A large pub garden is located on the opposite side of the street.

Fire Brigade

238 Southfield Lane, Bradford BD7 3LT

An ex-Melbourne pub, a fact demonstrated by very nice 'Courtier' windows at the front of what was three cottages believed to have been built for firemen. Two distinct bars with photographic memorabilia of the fire brigade. Opening times were those valid when visited in Sep 2021 but the closing times may vary. Sports TV shown.

Hare & Hounds

411 Toller Lane, Bradford BD9 5NN

An imposing building located above the B6144, this sizeable open-plan multi-roomed surburban pub with a conservatory focusses on serving good value food. Changed hands in August 2017 and now owned by Milton Pubs and Taverns. Whilst the bar has six handpumps for the sale of real ale, invariably, only two or three of them are in use. Boxed ciders are also offered. There are fixed price meal deals every day and a Sunday roast is available. Free wi-fi is available.

Holmewood Bound

Broadstone Way, Bradford BD4 9SA

Typical locals pub adjacent to the shopping area along Broadstone Way.

Ginger Goose

19 Bridge Street/ 73 Market Street, Bradford BD1 1EY

Large, open-plan pub that is just a few minutes walk from the city centre bus and train interchange. It is friendly and welcoming and has easy access throughout the ground floor for all visitors. There is a first-floor function room but the only bar is on the ground floor. The impressive gothic-styled City Hall and the nearby City Park are visible from the front of the pub. Bingo on Thursday and a DJ plays on Friday and Saturday nights. Children are permitted for families ordering meals. Facilities for the disabled are present and guide dogs are permitted.

Lord Clyde

86 Thornton Road, Bradford BD1 2DG

City centre pub that has a 'village local' atmosphere and caters for people of all ages. Named after a hero of the Indian Mutiny. The pub was originally multi-roomed but has been opened out with comfortable leather seating throughout. Two regular real ales are served but it is planned to add an additional three. There is a karaoke night on Saturdays and quizzes are occasionally held. The TV's show "At the Races" and "Racing UK" every day. Some of the regular customers can be suspicious of others.

Midland Hotel

Cheapside, Bradford BD1 4HU

The Midland Bar is open to the public and located within the Midland Hotel to the left-hand side of the main entrance. As with the rest of the hotel, the single-roomed bar has a grand, ornate feel to it. Of particular note is a large mural, to one end which incorporates lights including a working traffic light! The mural also contains paintings of some of the famous guests to the hotel. Within the bar, the prices for the drinks and food are equivalent to many of the pubs in the surrounding area. A chairlift is provided at the stepped entrance for use by disabled visitors and disabled toilet facilities are in the main lobby of the hotel. Football supporters are welcome.

Monkey

931 Great Horton Road, Bradford BD7 4AQ

Located midway between Bradford and Queensbury, this family-run freehouse was originally two 17th century cottages and comprises a lounge and games room. There are real fires during colder periods. The real ales are from local micro-breweries and include a blonde beer and a dark beer. Bottled, imported beers are also offered. One of the outdoor areas has a BBQ and a covered, seated smoking area. The other is elevated and offers magnificent views over and beyond Bradford. The pub supports many sports and games teams. Food is often available for events. Rooms, or the whole pub, can be hired outside of normal trading hours.

Queen

36 Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JU

Located next to Bradford Interchange and opposite St. Georges Hall.

Queen Hotel

863 Thornton Road, Bradford BD8 0HH

RE-OPENING DATE IN 2021 TO BE CONFIRMED. Originally a desirable private house, it was converted to a pub in the early 1900's. Now a busy local, this ex-Bentley two-roomed pub features local stone and slate flooring and has plenty of character.

Red Lion

881 Manchester Road, Bradford BD5 8LT

Located alongside Manchester Road, this pub comprises a large open-plan lounge and a separate games room divided by the bar area. Although "Tetleys" hand-pulls are present on the bar, real ale has not been available for quite some time. A quiz is held on Thursdays and Sundays. Karaoke takes place on Saturdays.

Round Thorn

520 Thornton Road, Bradford BD8 9NB

CLOSED WHEN VISITED ON 3 JUNE 2021. "FOR SALE" AND "TO LET" SIGNS DISPLAYED. RE-OPENING DATE TO BE CONFIRMED. Open-plan locals pub located on Thronton Road opposite a large Morrisons store. Two handpulls on the bar.

Second West Hotel

314 Cemetery Road, Bradford BD7 2PA

Located in a prominent position on a busy road junction. A large pub with a comfortable lounge and popular public bar.

Swing Gate Inn

413 Idle Road, Bradford BD2 2AH

A community pub located just off Bolton junction. It comprises two rooms, a lounge and a public bar each only accessible by external doors, divided by a central bar area. Wood burning stoves are present in the comfortable lounge area. Food offers include 2 meals for £10 and a burger and drink for £6.29. A quiz night is held on Mondays. Live music features occasionally.

Top House

1023 Manchester Road, Bradford BD5 8NF

Located on a prominent position next to Odsal Top roundabout and close to Odsal Stadium, home of the Bradford Bulls rugby team. The pub can be busy on match days. There is an open-plan lounge which includes unique Bradford Bulls wallpaper. A tap room to the rear includes a pool table and darts board. A games league, including pool, darts and dominoes, takes place on Monday nights. There is a quiz on Tuesday nights and karaoke is hosted on Thursdays. Closing times may vary on a Friday and Sturday. The pub is reputed to be haunted.

Winston Churchill

431 Wakefield Road, Bradford BD4 7LX

Basic local situated alongside Wakefield Road (A650). A karaoke and disco is held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

Woodman

1062 Manchester Road, Bradford BD5 8NH

This is an open-plan locals pub located alongside the main road. The bar has six handpulls but there are often only three in use serving real ale. A quiz is held on Thursday nights. There is a DJ & karaoke on Saturdays and Sundays. A free jukebox is available. When visited in Sep 2021, real ale was no longer being served.

Nightrain

7-19 Queensgate, Bradford BD1 1RB

Formerly a sports bar, this establishment has now become "Bradford's New Rock Bar and Live Music Venue". It comprises a large open-plan room with a long bar to one side and a separate games room. DJs usually play on a Friday and Saturday night. The jukebox contains a large variety of rock music. Live bands frequently play and details can be found on the bar's website and Facebook page. Entry is usually free except during ticketed events. The venue can also be hired for functions and other events with capacity for 400 people. Booking is required for some of the live music events and entry may be restricted for ticketed events.

Northern

Halifax Road, Bradford BD6 1JQ

Hand & Shuttle

50 Tong Street, Bradford BD4 9LU

Old Penny Bank

40 North Parade, Bradford BD1 3HZ

This pub is located within a Listed building, originally constructed in 1895, that was formerly the Penny Bank. It was formerly the City Gent pub but re-opening in August 2018 as the Old Penny Bank to reflect its original use. It comprises a relatively large open-plan room with plenty of marble and woodwork and an ornate ceiling. There is an impressive marble fireplace with entrance doors to either side. The bar is located to the rear of the room. The pub can be very busy when the local football team is playing at home. The new opening times are currently awaiting confirmation.

Leicester Street Community Club

105 Leicester Street, Bradford BD4 7JS

Community club with bar and function room.

Laisterdyke Cricket & Athletic Club

The Pavilion, Broad Lane, Bradford BD4 8PA

Members club. Laisterdyke Cricket & Athletic Club Ltd was incorporated in Mar 1909. It was the home of Laisterdyke Cricket first and second teams until 2007 when, after several retirements and players leaving, the team had to cede it's membership to the Bradford Central League. The club now hosts teams from other clubs and also hosts friendly matches. Football is now also played at the ground and is home to Northern F.C. of the Bradford Sunday Alliance Premier Division. The club has a snooker room, communal bar area and a lounge area with access to the sports ground. A function room, with stage and access to a kitchen, is available to hire for events.

Tyersal Residents Association Community Centre

Tyersal Road, Bradford BD4 8EZ

Members club with function room

Peacock Bar

25 North Parade, Bradford BD1 3JL

Opened in May 2016, this Indian-themed bar offers real ale and Indian street food with a twist. Four hand-pumps serve real ale. Thornbridge Jaipur and Bradfield Farmers Blonde are permanent beers and there are varying guest ales usually including one from Saltaire. A further tap is used to serve cider. Indian street food is prepared and sold on the ground floor. The upstairs room, with a large TV showing BT Sports, houses a pool table. Large selection of gins and rums. The pub is popular with football fans especially when Bradford City are playing at home. In the 1960s, this pub was 'Sooty's Shop'. There used to be a little upstairs window sticking out above the entrance where Sooty would turn to and fro waving his magic wand.

Boar & Fable

30 North Parade, Bradford BD1 3HZ

Opened under new ownership in September 2020, this small, modern, stylish and comfortable bar has a particular focus on continental beers. The bar gets its name from the legend of a ferocious boar that lived in the woods where Bradford now stands. It comprises a ground floor room with additional seating available in a basement area. Two hand-pulls serve a varying range of locally-sourced real ales. An extensive selection of bottled and canned beers is sourced from the UK, Europe, Scandinavia and the US. Seven keg taps also offer an additional selection of beers usually including a dark beer and a sour. Another two keg taps offer a continental lager and wheat beer. Additional seating is available outside the front of the bar in good weather.

Hollywood Bowl

Vicar Lane, Bradford BD1 5LD

28-lane bowling alley with licensed bar. Contact phone number incurs charges.

Olde Crown

23 Ivegate, Bradford BD1 1SQ

Opened in mid-December 2018, this establishment forms another part of the re-invigoration of Ivegate. Through the doorway within the impressive facade is a large open-plan room with various seating areas. A stage at the far end of the room provides a space for entertainments (when these are allowed again).

Fields Sports & Social Club

Hollingwood Lane, Bradford BD7 2RE

Dubliner

26 Ivegate, Bradford BD1 1SQ

Opened on 20 December 2019 as the Ivegate Bierhaus, this pub has been undergoing extensive refurbishment and is due to open as the Dubliner, an Irish-themed bar, on 10 Dec 2021. Irish music, food and sports TV.

Drum Winder

12 Ivegate, Bradford BD1 1SW

Sports bar that opened in March 2019 to add to the increasing pub and bar scene in Ivegate.

Q Gardens

Stadium Mills, 4 Stadium Road, Bradford BD6 1BJ

Q Gardens was originally created in 2006 and is a family run business. A beautiful built semi-derelict mill was refurbished to the highest of standards employing the services of top architects and interior designers. All the designs emphasised the history of the old mill whilst providing the absolute best of facilities for a diverse and discerning clientele. From the licensed bars to the restaurant all ages are made welcome. There are 2 spacious function rooms perfect for all those special occasions. There are suites specially designed for conferences and meetings. Sporting facilities including snooker and American pool in separate custom designed sections of this beautiful old mill. Whether you’re looking to enjoy the wonderful facilities or hold a special function in one of the spacious suites, Q Gardens is the family venue that can comfortably cater for all tastes. Spacious wedding reception suites are ready to cater for your every need throughout the day and evening including your own private bar with lounge area. The whole mill is flexible to meet any of your requirements. So whatever your requirements the Q Gardens management team are here to ensure your precise requirements are met and you are then served to the highest possible standards.