Templar — Restaurant in Leeds

I don't go out of my way to add reviews for pubs. But this place is worth every single star of the five I gave it. I walked past at 5pm, saw some questionable clientele outside and thought sod that I'll go elsewhere. When I came back at 9pm, I thought sod it, I'll give it a go. I've literally just left three hours later. Been on my own, and enjoyed all the time in there. Good atmosphere, safe environment to the point i felt comfortable leaving my pint and knowing nowt would happen, and great music on a Friday night. The beers are amazing, the manager running it takes so much pride in the hand pulls, and they are some of the best kept beers I have ever tasted. It was an absolute pleasure to drink the beers in here, they were that well looked after, it was worth paying the 37p per pint more than spoons.

The staff in here are really welcoming, especially if you stay for a while, so much so you'd be mistaken for thinking they were your friends!

No dodgy paid for reviews here, but if you like a good down to earth atmosphere, cheap beer, that is absolutely great taste, in a good environment then...

I used to go to The Templar occasionally years ago, late eighties/early nineties. A few years ago, I decided to pay it a return visit and I'm glad I did.

So many wonderful Leeds pubs are now gone: The White Stag was a favourite of mine, and The Mabgate, amongst many others. The Templar has the same atmosphere: a good, honest, old-fashioned pub serving excellent beer (Bradfield Farmer's Blond is my favourite) at excellent prices. There always seem to be the same two or three fellas serving, which is a very good sign. There are always a decent number of people there and the pub has a friendly atmosphere.

I can't really think of a better place to spend a couple of hours with a good mate or two, having a few pints and a good natter.

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Came here on recommendation by staff at the Town Hall Tavern and we were not disappointed. A gem of a Greene King pub that has lots of guest ales ( plus Peroni and Madri on tap for the ladies.) Paulicarus started on Osset White Rat followed by Belhaven 80 shilling and finally Kirkstall Three Swords. A blackboard displays the full range of 8 real ales. The bar is long and narrow with beams and oak panelling. Lovely fixtures and fittings. Too many TV's for me. Will definitely add it to my list of...