BATLEY ALE : Thu Sep 15, 2016 12:25 pm  

***The trains are not direct on Sundays and the journey constraints mean little time to enjoy the towns on the way (like we do when going to Huddersfield). So CHECK TRAIN TIMES if stopping on the way. *** As most journeys will mean a change in Huddersfield, you may want a quick refresher at one of the two station bars and you all know them. Many also use the Sportsman is holding a beer festival featuring lesser known Scottish ales 23 September 2016, 12:00 - 25 September 2016, 23:00. So what about Batley and its neighbours: (aka Mungo, Shoddy, Heavy Woollens and Ale) MIRFIELD is a town with several real ale gems. Sadly, because of the train time constraints for Sunday, few can be reached. Nearest to the station is the Navigation Tavern on Station Road. Typically featuring 8 to 12 ales (with an emphasis on Theakstons and Caledonian) and two real ciders/perries, it has a reputation for good standards. Easy to see, you cannot miss this white building (unless you’re BeebMalc). Further up Station Road and then left along Huddersfield Road, is the Railway which serves Taylor’s Landlord and 2 others. If you turned right along Huddersfield Road and then left up Knowl Road, you reach the Knowl, a club open to the public which serves Marston’s. In the opposite direction (i.e. go the other way down [away from the town] Station Road as it becomes Hopton New Road), cross the river and turn right at the roundabout : the Flowerpot. An Ossett pub with 4 – 8 beers. As this is really a Punch tavern, I would be cautious except Ossett really look after this place and you can find other local ales on sale. In other words, a rewarding pub.. DEWSBURY: a fine rugby league town, so fine that it seemed as if 3 clubs could have been treating it as their home in 2017. To ale. Jewel in the crown is the famous West Riding Refreshment Rooms on Dewsbury Station (Platform 2). Eight real ales and real cider are accompanied by good pub grub (the hot butties are recommended). Ran by the same chain as Stalybridge Railway Buffet Bar, The Cricketers in Horbury (Wakefield), and the Sportsman in Huddersfield, this should allow some confidence. All these are very well patronised by Salford fans. Remember the note re the Sportsman in the thread on the Real Ale Trail. The chain also owns the atmospheric Old Turk across the road. Sadly the Old Turk is closed on Sundays (and Monday –Thursday) (and during the day) (and features thrash metal). There is no other pub easy to get to once the time constraints of Sunday are taken in to account. The Wetherspoon’s Timepiece is off towards the market on Northgate (left along the main road and along Bond St to Northgate: about ½ a mile). The John F Kennedy is also about the same distance but in the other direction before the “by-pass” on Webster Hill: famous for the long tenure of the landlord and quiet atmosphere. Should I mention this to Salford fans? BATLEY’S ground is to the west of the station and this helps in that the real ale pubs are in that direction as well. First up is the Cellar Bar on Station Road. It has up to 5 ales including Copper Dragon and Everards Tiger. I’ve never been disappointed by this pub. It can have a unusual beer e.g. one by Yorkshire Heart. It also was the site where the late BartonFlyer and I arrived to find a wedding breakfast and was offered dripping toast. Now the easiest way to the ground is across Bradford Road and onto the ground. No real ale that way. Instead, cross on Bradford Road and walk to the town centre on Hick Lane. Just before a fork in the road is the Union Rooms, a very distinctive stone ex-bank. Wetherpoons. Sofas, choice of cheap ale and cheap food. Sunday brunch. For those who like this type of thing: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restauran ... gland.html Right on the fork for a few paces on Commercial Street is the Taproom. The Kray twins remember it as the Wilton. Ossett Yorkshire Blonde and Theakston’s OP are always on and there are other ales as well. Food Sunday 12-4. After the match, blues with Sepp Wainwright. Or maybe not (Beeb Malc would complain) (strange, Beebmalc complaining). http://www.taproombatley.com/site/real%20ale.html There are other real ale pubs but not as close and several serve one beer e.g. Smith’s or Tetley’s. The Wellington does not serve real ale. It is on Wellington Street and a bit of a diversion from the direct route to the ground. Well enough of doom and gloom and hello to hops and malt.

***The trains are not direct on Sundays and the journey constraints mean little time to enjoy the towns on the way (like we do when going to Huddersfield). So CHECK TRAIN TIMES if stopping on the way. *** As most journeys will mean a change in Huddersfield, you may want a quick refresher at one of the two station bars and you all know them. Many also use the Sportsman is holding a beer festival featuring lesser known Scottish ales 23 September 2016, 12:00 - 25 September 2016, 23:00. So what about Batley and its neighbours: (aka Mungo, Shoddy, Heavy Woollens and Ale) MIRFIELD is a town with several real ale gems. Sadly, because of the train time constraints for Sunday, few can be reached. Nearest to the station is the Navigation Tavern on Station Road. Typically featuring 8 to 12 ales (with an emphasis on Theakstons and Caledonian) and two real ciders/perries, it has a reputation for good standards. Easy to see, you cannot miss this white building (unless you’re BeebMalc). Further up Station Road and then left along Huddersfield Road, is the Railway which serves Taylor’s Landlord and 2 others. If you turned right along Huddersfield Road and then left up Knowl Road, you reach the Knowl, a club open to the public which serves Marston’s. In the opposite direction (i.e. go the other way down [away from the town] Station Road as it becomes Hopton New Road), cross the river and turn right at the roundabout : the Flowerpot. An Ossett pub with 4 – 8 beers. As this is really a Punch tavern, I would be cautious except Ossett really look after this place and you can find other local ales on sale. In other words, a rewarding pub.. DEWSBURY: a fine rugby league town, so fine that it seemed as if 3 clubs could have been treating it as their home in 2017. To ale. Jewel in the crown is the famous West Riding Refreshment Rooms on Dewsbury Station (Platform 2). Eight real ales and real cider are accompanied by good pub grub (the hot butties are recommended). Ran by the same chain as Stalybridge Railway Buffet Bar, The Cricketers in Horbury (Wakefield), and the Sportsman in Huddersfield, this should allow some confidence. All these are very well patronised by Salford fans. Remember the note re the Sportsman in the thread on the Real Ale Trail. The chain also owns the atmospheric Old Turk across the road. Sadly the Old Turk is closed on Sundays (and Monday –Thursday) (and during the day) (and features thrash metal). There is no other pub easy to get to once the time constraints of Sunday are taken in to account. The Wetherspoon’s Timepiece is off towards the market on Northgate (left along the main road and along Bond St to Northgate: about ½ a mile). The John F Kennedy is also about the same distance but in the other direction before the “by-pass” on Webster Hill: famous for the long tenure of the landlord and quiet atmosphere. Should I mention this to Salford fans? BATLEY’S ground is to the west of the station and this helps in that the real ale pubs are in that direction as well. First up is the Cellar Bar on Station Road. It has up to 5 ales including Copper Dragon and Everards Tiger. I’ve never been disappointed by this pub. It can have a unusual beer e.g. one by Yorkshire Heart. It also was the site where the late BartonFlyer and I arrived to find a wedding breakfast and was offered dripping toast. Now the easiest way to the ground is across Bradford Road and onto the ground. No real ale that way. Instead, cross on Bradford Road and walk to the town centre on Hick Lane. Just before a fork in the road is the Union Rooms, a very distinctive stone ex-bank. Wetherpoons. Sofas, choice of cheap ale and cheap food. Sunday brunch. For those who like this type of thing: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restauran ... gland.html Right on the fork for a few paces on Commercial Street is the Taproom. The Kray twins remember it as the Wilton. Ossett Yorkshire Blonde and Theakston’s OP are always on and there are other ales as well. Food Sunday 12-4. After the match, blues with Sepp Wainwright. Or maybe not (Beeb Malc would complain) (strange, Beebmalc complaining). http://www.taproombatley.com/site/real%20ale.html There are other real ale pubs but not as close and several serve one beer e.g. Smith’s or Tetley’s. The Wellington does not serve real ale. It is on Wellington Street and a bit of a diversion from the direct route to the ground. Well enough of doom and gloom and hello to hops and malt.

Re: BATLEY ALE : Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:24 pm  

Absolutely superb drinking/eating area outside behind the Main Stand at Batley. Brilliant for supporters mingling and having a good chat and drink!

Re: BATLEY ALE : Sun Sep 18, 2016 7:53 pm  

Alan wrote:

Absolutely superb drinking/eating area outside behind the Main Stand at Batley. Brilliant for supporters mingling and having a good chat and drink!

Looking forward to this game , you will get a great Batley welcome right up to kick off , we love our hill , but we want the 2 points to send JK off in Style , as Alan says we have a great beer garden behind the stand , and the pubs mentioned are good too , see you all sunday

Re: BATLEY ALE : Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:52 pm  

batley... bob wrote:

Looking forward to this game , you will get a great Batley welcome right up to kick off , we love our hill , but we want the 2 points to send JK off in Style , as Alan says we have a great beer garden behind the stand , and the pubs mentioned are good too , see you all sunday

Hi Bob - I'm afraid I'll not be watching the game, as I'm a Leigh fan! I've got mixed feelings about this one. Like most others, I like to support the under(Bull)dog, but I'd much rather have Salford stay in SL, from the point of having an extra derby fixture next season.

So, may the best team win!!

Re: BATLEY ALE : Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:22 pm  

IF Salford beat us there not home n dry

Re: BATLEY ALE : Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:07 am  

batley... bob wrote:

IF Salford beat us there not home n dry

If they don't beat you, they are!!

Re: BATLEY ALE : Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:36 am  

Hillbilly_Red wrote: ***The trains are not direct on Sundays and the journey constraints mean little time to enjoy the towns on the way (like we do when going to Huddersfield). So CHECK TRAIN TIMES if stopping on the way. *** As most journeys will mean a change in Huddersfield, you may want a quick refresher at one of the two station bars and you all know them. Many also use the Sportsman is holding a beer festival featuring lesser known Scottish ales 23 September 2016, 12:00 - 25 September 2016, 23:00. So what about Batley and its neighbours: (aka Mungo, Shoddy, Heavy Woollens and Ale) MIRFIELD is a town with several real ale gems. Sadly, because of the train time constraints for Sunday, few can be reached. Nearest to the station is the Navigation Tavern on Station Road. Typically featuring 8 to 12 ales (with an emphasis on Theakstons and Caledonian) and two real ciders/perries, it has a reputation for good standards. Easy to see, you cannot miss this white building (unless you’re BeebMalc). Further up Station Road and then left along Huddersfield Road, is the Railway which serves Taylor’s Landlord and 2 others. If you turned right along Huddersfield Road and then left up Knowl Road, you reach the Knowl, a club open to the public which serves Marston’s. In the opposite direction (i.e. go the other way down [away from the town] Station Road as it becomes Hopton New Road), cross the river and turn right at the roundabout : the Flowerpot. An Ossett pub with 4 – 8 beers. As this is really a Punch tavern, I would be cautious except Ossett really look after this place and you can find other local ales on sale. In other words, a rewarding pub.. DEWSBURY: a fine rugby league town, so fine that it seemed as if 3 clubs could have been treating it as their home in 2017. To ale. Jewel in the crown is the famous West Riding Refreshment Rooms on Dewsbury Station (Platform 2). Eight real ales and real cider are accompanied by good pub grub (the hot butties are recommended). Ran by the same chain as Stalybridge Railway Buffet Bar, The Cricketers in Horbury (Wakefield), and the Sportsman in Huddersfield, this should allow some confidence. All these are very well patronised by Salford fans. Remember the note re the Sportsman in the thread on the Real Ale Trail. The chain also owns the atmospheric Old Turk across the road. Sadly the Old Turk is closed on Sundays (and Monday –Thursday) (and during the day) (and features thrash metal). There is no other pub easy to get to once the time constraints of Sunday are taken in to account. The Wetherspoon’s Timepiece is off towards the market on Northgate (left along the main road and along Bond St to Northgate: about ½ a mile). The John F Kennedy is also about the same distance but in the other direction before the “by-pass” on Webster Hill: famous for the long tenure of the landlord and quiet atmosphere. Should I mention this to Salford fans? BATLEY’S ground is to the west of the station and this helps in that the real ale pubs are in that direction as well. First up is the Cellar Bar on Station Road. It has up to 5 ales including Copper Dragon and Everards Tiger. I’ve never been disappointed by this pub. It can have a unusual beer e.g. one by Yorkshire Heart. It also was the site where the late BartonFlyer and I arrived to find a wedding breakfast and was offered dripping toast. Now the easiest way to the ground is across Bradford Road and onto the ground. No real ale that way. Instead, cross on Bradford Road and walk to the town centre on Hick Lane. Just before a fork in the road is the Union Rooms, a very distinctive stone ex-bank. Wetherpoons. Sofas, choice of cheap ale and cheap food. Sunday brunch. For those who like this type of thing: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restauran ... gland.html YES HILLIBY FRED, WHAT TIME TRAIN IZ U ON? I HAVE JUST GOT OUT OF PEN SO HAVING MY FIRST AWAY GAME IN YEARS AND THE ALE TRAIL SEEMS GOOD TO ME, THE ONLY TRAIL IVE HAD IN PEN OVER THE YEARZ IS A SNAIL TRAIL FROM MY CELL MATE BRO HAHA – WE R SALFORD WE R BARMY N OFF R F*KIN HEADZ. Right on the fork for a few paces on Commercial Street is the Taproom. The Kray twins remember it as the Wilton. Ossett Yorkshire Blonde and Theakston’s OP are always on and there are other ales as well. Food Sunday 12-4. After the match, blues with Sepp Wainwright. Or maybe not (Beeb Malc would complain) (strange, Beebmalc complaining). http://www.taproombatley.com/site/real%20ale.html There are other real ale pubs but not as close and several serve one beer e.g. Smith’s or Tetley’s. The Wellington does not serve real ale. It is on Wellington Street and a bit of a diversion from the direct route to the ground. Well enough of doom and gloom and hello to hops and malt.

Hillbilly_Red wrote: ***The trains are not direct on Sundays and the journey constraints mean little time to enjoy the towns on the way (like we do when going to Huddersfield). So CHECK TRAIN TIMES if stopping on the way. *** As most journeys will mean a change in Huddersfield, you may want a quick refresher at one of the two station bars and you all know them. Many also use the Sportsman is holding a beer festival featuring lesser known Scottish ales 23 September 2016, 12:00 - 25 September 2016, 23:00. So what about Batley and its neighbours: (aka Mungo, Shoddy, Heavy Woollens and Ale) MIRFIELD is a town with several real ale gems. Sadly, because of the train time constraints for Sunday, few can be reached. Nearest to the station is the Navigation Tavern on Station Road. Typically featuring 8 to 12 ales (with an emphasis on Theakstons and Caledonian) and two real ciders/perries, it has a reputation for good standards. Easy to see, you cannot miss this white building (unless you’re BeebMalc). Further up Station Road and then left along Huddersfield Road, is the Railway which serves Taylor’s Landlord and 2 others. If you turned right along Huddersfield Road and then left up Knowl Road, you reach the Knowl, a club open to the public which serves Marston’s. In the opposite direction (i.e. go the other way down [away from the town] Station Road as it becomes Hopton New Road), cross the river and turn right at the roundabout : the Flowerpot. An Ossett pub with 4 – 8 beers. As this is really a Punch tavern, I would be cautious except Ossett really look after this place and you can find other local ales on sale. In other words, a rewarding pub.. DEWSBURY: a fine rugby league town, so fine that it seemed as if 3 clubs could have been treating it as their home in 2017. To ale. Jewel in the crown is the famous West Riding Refreshment Rooms on Dewsbury Station (Platform 2). Eight real ales and real cider are accompanied by good pub grub (the hot butties are recommended). Ran by the same chain as Stalybridge Railway Buffet Bar, The Cricketers in Horbury (Wakefield), and the Sportsman in Huddersfield, this should allow some confidence. All these are very well patronised by Salford fans. Remember the note re the Sportsman in the thread on the Real Ale Trail. The chain also owns the atmospheric Old Turk across the road. Sadly the Old Turk is closed on Sundays (and Monday –Thursday) (and during the day) (and features thrash metal). There is no other pub easy to get to once the time constraints of Sunday are taken in to account. The Wetherspoon’s Timepiece is off towards the market on Northgate (left along the main road and along Bond St to Northgate: about ½ a mile). The John F Kennedy is also about the same distance but in the other direction before the “by-pass” on Webster Hill: famous for the long tenure of the landlord and quiet atmosphere. Should I mention this to Salford fans? BATLEY’S ground is to the west of the station and this helps in that the real ale pubs are in that direction as well. First up is the Cellar Bar on Station Road. It has up to 5 ales including Copper Dragon and Everards Tiger. I’ve never been disappointed by this pub. It can have a unusual beer e.g. one by Yorkshire Heart. It also was the site where the late BartonFlyer and I arrived to find a wedding breakfast and was offered dripping toast. Now the easiest way to the ground is across Bradford Road and onto the ground. No real ale that way. Instead, cross on Bradford Road and walk to the town centre on Hick Lane. Just before a fork in the road is the Union Rooms, a very distinctive stone ex-bank. Wetherpoons. Sofas, choice of cheap ale and cheap food. Sunday brunch. For those who like this type of thing: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restauran ... gland.html YES HILLIBY FRED, WHAT TIME TRAIN IZ U ON? I HAVE JUST GOT OUT OF PEN SO HAVING MY FIRST AWAY GAME IN YEARS AND THE ALE TRAIL SEEMS GOOD TO ME, THE ONLY TRAIL IVE HAD IN PEN OVER THE YEARZ IS A SNAIL TRAIL FROM MY CELL MATE BRO HAHA – WE R SALFORD WE R BARMY N OFF R F*KIN HEADZ. Right on the fork for a few paces on Commercial Street is the Taproom. The Kray twins remember it as the Wilton. Ossett Yorkshire Blonde and Theakston’s OP are always on and there are other ales as well. Food Sunday 12-4. After the match, blues with Sepp Wainwright. Or maybe not (Beeb Malc would complain) (strange, Beebmalc complaining). http://www.taproombatley.com/site/real%20ale.html There are other real ale pubs but not as close and several serve one beer e.g. Smith’s or Tetley’s. The Wellington does not serve real ale. It is on Wellington Street and a bit of a diversion from the direct route to the ground. Well enough of doom and gloom and hello to hops and malt.

Re: BATLEY ALE : Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:37 am  

YES HILLIBY FRED, WHAT TIME TRAIN IZ U ON? I HAVE JUST GOT OUT OF PEN SO HAVING MY FIRST AWAY GAME IN YEARS AND THE ALE TRAIL SEEMS GOOD TO ME, THE ONLY TRAIL IVE HAD IN PEN OVER THE YEARZ IS A SNAIL TRAIL FROM MY CELL MATE BRO HAHA – WE R SALFORD WE R BARMY N OFF R F*KIN HEADZ.

Re: BATLEY ALE : Fri Sep 23, 2016 12:08 pm  

Quite possibly the best definition of a Salford fan in the last decade is "off his/her head", but
for everyone thinking of trains, the essential logistic issue is the few trains calling at Batley viz.
from Huddersfield: 11:51 (arriving 12:10) or 13:51 (arriving 14:10)
from Leeds: 12:56 (arriving 13:11)
and return is as bad (worse?)
Batley to Huddersfield : 17:11
Batley to Leeds: 18:10, 20:10
Batley to Dewsbury (and onto elsewhere) 19:11 (Leeds Huddersfield train)
and a knitting pattern when you marry different routes.

Re: BATLEY ALE : Sat Sep 24, 2016 1:46 pm  

If arriving by train, there is no point getting off at Batley. Get off at Dewsbury as trains are much more frequent to there. A short taxi ride will get you up to the Mount from there!