The Minster Inn

Just been for a family get together this afternoon to The Minster Inn and had a great time. The thin base pizzas are lovely and the choice of toppings was imaginative and tasty. I had the ‘Couldn’t Give a Fig’ pizza which was fab and went well with a nicely poured Guinness. Staff were great, really attentive and with a sense of humour which made our experience even better. Thank you to the team and chefs.

10 stars. Brilliant pub. Most excellent barman - friendly, welcoming, funny, efficient, great at his job. Dog friendly pub. Real 'propahh' pub in every way. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available on menu. Has outdoor seating - very nice and cosy as is covered, sheltered and has those outdoor heater things. Three lovely rooms, smart decor and with woodburners. Great range of handpulled cask beers. On the day I visited casks available were: Leeds Best Bitter, Ilkley Brewery's Blonde, Turning Point Brew Co's Lucid Dream Milk Stout, Turning Point Brew Co's Pixel Enthusiast West Coast Session IPA and Kirkstall Brewery's Pale Ale. I had the latter and it's a lovely drop. I had the veggie loaded nachos and pon my word.... what a plateful! Size of a dustbin lid! Tasty. Filling. Nommmm, purrrr. Most highly recommended. For sure I shall be returning. Worra pub!

When you're a bit off the tourist track, you need to work harder and it's clear these guys do, but effortlessly. I had a gluten free pizza that is the best I've had anywhere. The base was large and the toppings were generous - none of the usual skimpy GF disappointment that tastes like cardboard and looks like a child's portion. If you hadn't told me it was GF, I'd have thought it was a normal crispy base. My wife's pizza was equally generous and delicious. Lots of different rooms, some buddy and buzzy, ours quiet and comfortable. The balance of traditional features and modern decor is very well considered. All round, excellent.

A friend booked a table for a few hours to play board games. The staff accommodated this admirably and kept us well served with drinks throughout the afternoon. They also welcome dogs, which is nice- several calm dogs were in the bar and got in no-one's way. It is quite a small pub though, so can be busy. If you're after a quiet drink, it'd be best to go early to avoid the crowds!