Tap & Brew, Leeds Bradford Airport — Restaurant in Leeds

Rather deer airport bar but great service. My husband left a review earlier on this afternoon. However I wish to leave one myself as he is illiterate and it infuriates me. When we first arrived at the airport, we had no idea where to park at all, we must’ve drove round looking for the mid-stay for around 15 minutes. This young girl whom we later found out her name (Elise) was walking up to her workplace, singing along to her music with no jacket! At 3:30 am!! That’s not the point, the point is she told us exactly where to park which saved us the hassle of worrying that we’ve been clamped or whatnot whilst we are in sunny Spain.

We got through security and my husband was starving, not sure how, we only had our dinner a few hours prior, so we went through to this bar. We had 4 hours before our flight so we had plenty of time to enjoy some good food! We usually go to the airport lounge, but we switched it up, since it’s not all that great. I had a lovely gin and tonic which was served promptly and my husband had a pint of Guinness (I know, disgusting.) We also had a chat with Elise again at the end of the bar whilst waiting for our drinks, I could tell she was busy so we didn’t chat for long however my husband was chatting to for what felt like an eternity about our road trip across South America (in intervals whilst she took some drinks to some tables). She reminded me a lot of my granddaughter who is currently living in the States, so it was lovely to get to a chat. She also is extremely happy ( I didn’t know an human could show that many teeth whilst smiling) she’s also rather attentive, and it shows through her work. I’d say she’s a great attribute to the company and I hope to see her again next time we fly.

My husband had a full English and the food waiting staff needed to cheer up a little, and try convince herself that she enjoys her job a little bit more. Even if she doesn’t, at least pretend for the sake of it. Besides that, the food was delicious, I say that, I only had toast and Jam, but it was still great! The bread was a little burnt though, had to scrape some of it off.

I would definitely return when we get chance and hopefully the smoking area will be back open.

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Newly opened in the LBA terminal extension. The area is light and airy compared with the original airport building. Your entire experience here depends on what you order and who serves you.

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Hot drinks were served without delay but also without a spoon, anything to decant a teabag onto, or sugar, and no communication as to where any cutlery/sugar/serviettes might be found. When the food came the ‘plant-based’ sausages were presented in cereal bowls and the burger without any cutlery. No offer of additional sauces or to ask if everything was OK. The place was virtually empty and it was 8am so it’s not as though they were tired at the end of a shift or rushed off their feet.

And all, naturally, at hugely elevated...

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