The Pack Horse - Leeds

Really nice place with a good atmosphere. The service from the staff is how it should be; friendly and efficient. My only whinge is the smell from the drains whilst drinking outside. Definitely worth a visit.

I only nipped in the Pack Horse for a quick one, as it was bang near my hotel; but I stayed all evening because it drew me in. At first, I just sat in the back room watching football on a screen; but a good singer at the open mic night drew me out to the main room to listen, and I watched the rest of the singers while leaning on the bar. Standard was surprisingly good; and though at open mics the singers all know one another and form a bit of a clique, everyone was friendly, and I felt relaxed. The lady behind the bar was very pleasant despite struggling with a bad leg, and the landlord quite a character. All credit to them for making the effort to draw people into the pub: after all, this was a Monday. They also had a deal on called Cask Ale Monday : any cask ale for £2.75. A great idea and will help clear beer left over from the weekend. I think I drank Saltaire Blonde, Hobgoblin Gold, Old Peculier, and the like. The pub also does a quiz on Thursdays, a pie deal on Sundays, etc. The building itself has a lovely design, with a standout black-and-white tiled floor around the bar.

It may be the oldest pub in Leeds but inside it is all very modern including trendy fixtures and fittings. They serve delicious pies from pieminister they are not your average pie. Televisions do show sports but are not turned up loud to spoil anything.

Called in yesterday with the Mrs as I always do when in leeds but after being charged £9 for two pints of Heineken I won't be calling again.

We first went to Whitelocks as according to its website it was the oldest pub in Leeds...yet the Packhorse is older! Age aside, the Packhorse definitely held the upper hand, with really friendly staff and a delightful little courtyard to sit in with cushioned seats and fresh flowers on the tables...little things but they gave a charming impression. We didnt eat it but the food smelled lovely. We will defintely be back.