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Symposium, Bradford
Idle
Postal town: Bradford
BD10 9PY
Served areas
Reviews of Symposium (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Rob Hunter left this review about Symposium
This place has changed its name more times than some people change their socks. It is currently back as Symposium, which is the name it had a few years ago when I first visited. There are now only two hand pulls, and at the time of my visit one of these was not working but was hooked up to "Buckeye 3.4%" according to the hand written sign (later research determined this is probably by Roosters as the ABV matches their Buckeye pale ale). This left Ossett Yorkshire Blonde as the only real ale but despite its pleasant appearance it did not seem to be in great condition, with a sour/tart/vinegar edge. This set me back £2.15 for a half.
Service was pleasant and friendly but they didn't really seem to know what was going on with the ales, one thought the Buckeye was available, the other thought it was off, and it felt a bit chaotic. For the only remaining option to then turn out to be below par was obviously a disappointment. A shame, as I've had some excellent real ales here in its days as the Idle Beerhouse and the original Symposium.
Inside it is nicely kitted out with premium tables and seating. There is a small decked area to the rear with four tables.
On 3rd May 2024
- rating: 5
[User has posted 761 recommendations about 606 pubs]
Please Note: This review is over a year old.
Old Boots left this review about The Terrace
A single room on two levels, the counter is up a short flight of steps and is across most of the width of the building. The building looks to be an old chapel of some sort. A selection of European and British keg beers of the superior sort, eg Paulaner, Magic Rock etc. grey walls, suede banquettes at metal and wood tables. I kinda liked it for clean tasting beer, the greenery and the choice of music being played. There’s outside terraces presumably giving it the new name.
On 30th April 2022
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 3276 recommendations about 2982 pubs]
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Idle Beerhouse
You enter this one roomed pub into a good sized front seating area, with the bar area on a raised section at the back. The majority of the drinkers were seated along the bar on our visit and a couple of the lads moved to let us look at the pumps and one helpful guy pointed us in the right direction, to peruse the beer board, positioned on the left hand side of the bar area. There was a choice of four cask and six craft keg on this visit. I found the beer choice to be interesting and ordered the Wild Child Brewery Rum and Raisin stout, which was superb.
On 17th May 2019
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3382 recommendations about 3381 pubs]
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : No last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 20p per pint - last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes - Until 8 p.m. - last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes - In the rear room only - last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : Yes last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Live Music : Yes - 1st Sunday of the month - last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Quiz Night : Yes - Wednesday - last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 24 January 2019 by ROB Camra
