Good night out: Here are some of Bradford's favourite pubs

In a post the Telegraph & Argus shared on Facebook, we asked: “If you could only choose one, which Bradford pub would you choose as your favourite?”

While the question proved to be thought-provoking for some, with one reader piping back: “I couldn’t possibly choose just one.”

Others were more definitive in their replies, but the question provoked 266 posts in total from T&A readers (by 3pm on Saturday afternoon).

The responses, of course, varied from person to person with readers giving a shout out to their favourite local to others who highlighted public houses in or near the city centre.

A number of pubs from across the district received multiple responses, many of which were also Liked by other Facebook users.

Tickles Music Hall, of Westgate (Image: UGC)

Tickles Music Hall, on Westgate, was one of the favourites, with the music venue a favourite for many since its reopening in September 2021.

A well-known city centre pub, the City Vaults, on Hustlergate, received a number of votes.

Corn Dolly, on Bolton Road (Image: Google Street View)

Another pub not far from the city centre, the Corn Dolly, on Bolton Road, also proved popular with readers.

The pub has been popular with real ale enthusiasts over the years, and is regularly recognised the Bradford Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) for its quality of beer.

Dog and Gun, Wibsey (Image: Google Street View)

A number of pubs is areas outside the city centre also received several votes, including the Dog and Gun, on St Enoch’s Road, Wibsey, and the Cricketers Arms, on Kirkgate, Shipley.

Others spoke of Bradford pubs which are sadly no longer open, but still hold happy memories for T&A readers.

Cricketers Arms, Shipley (Image: Google Street View)

The Branch at Shipley was one of those public houses that seemed to hold happy memories for some.

One reader said: “The Branch pub in Shipley before the knocked it down”.

Another reader described the “golden years” of The Branch being from 1998 to 2010.

Another simply said: “The Branch, Shipley (RIP).”

The former Cap and Bells, on Cooper Lane, Horton Bank Top, also received a few mentions from readers, as did The Mannville Arms, on Great Horton Road, which closed in 1995.

Another reader said of the Tumble Inn, on Tumbling Hill Street: “Tumblers, a pub gone but not forgotten.”

Another person said: “Beehive, Halfifax Road, 30 years ago great pub with great customers and staff.”

One reader also mentioned that his favourite pub was the Cross Keys, on Rooley Lane, is now a Greggs.