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Black Bull, Birstall

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5 Kirkgate, Birstall, WF17 9HE (View on Google Map)
(01274) 865609
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A stone built 17th Century community pub. The upper room was used as a local Magistrate's Court in times gone by, is still preserved and used for functions. On the ground floor is a snug, piano room and main bar area with an open fire in Winter. At the rear of the pub is a spacious beer garden. All receive a warm welcome and can enjoy the comfortable, traditional surroundings. Traditional board games are available such as chess, draughts, dominoes, plus Jenga. Ale club Mondays.

Historic Interest

Grade 2 listed due to upstairs courtroom

Information for this venue is provided by the Heavy Woollen District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Kirklees District (B)
Last updated
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
WOO/14
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
2:00pm - 11:30pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Saltaire - Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Saltaire - Blonde
Saltaire - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4%
Saltaire - Blonde
Saltaire - Blonde

This beer is served regularly at Black Bull, Birstall.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker Session Bitter • 4%
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Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

This beer is served regularly at Black Bull, Birstall.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Black Bull, Birstall.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Acorn (varies) , Bradfield - Farmers Blonde

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
covered
Features
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Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
200, 283
Directions
Off A652 near jct of A643

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