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- 2017年5月6日
Always a top notch destination for beers, wine or a cocktail...
It offers a restaurant to the side that I've never actually tried but it always seems popular with a line to get in.
The place itself (for those of us wanting alcohol) is cozy & welcoming. With leather chairs & couches for the lucky people, and normal wooden chairs for the none lucky.
The beers & hooch are top notch without having top notch prices.
For a stop whilst shopping to a night out this is a place for a rest or to top up.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Michelle Y.Kirribilli, オーストラリア6754672018年1月7日
Love this pub, it has always has a good vibe but visiting it again after a number of years warms the heart! Whether you're looking for food or just drinks you'll find something for everyone. Down some stone stairs, you step into an open plan room with a more private section to your right, generally where food is served. There are a number of books & a grand piano affing to the atmosphere.
Food menu is good & reasonably priced, I had a steak ciabatta with salad & fries while my friend had vegetable moussaka. Both we're delicious & plentiful. My toddfler had a side of Mac & Cheese, which was huge & good value. The staff were efficient & friendly. The overall feel of the pub is warmth & comfort & definitely worth a visit!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Graham S.Leeds, イギリス3693902013年6月16日
Not been here in years and years! (25 I think!)
The last time I was here it was quite dark.
What a pleasant surprise as I descended the stairs into a light, bright room.
Plus there was The Happy Mondays music playing, ace!
The bar is situated in the middle of the room and it is surrounded by richly coloured furnishings.
It looks like a gentleman's club but not as stuffy.
There are quite a few mirrors dotted around the place which gives the illusion of extra light and size.
The staff are very talkative.
What a lovely place this is.
I opted for a pint of Pale Ale which was very refreshing.
I was going to eat here but I called into my sisters on the way down and was press ganged into having lunch there.
So food will have to wait until next time.
There is a piano to one side and on the outside of this alcove there are some quite large speakers so it looks like there could be live music on offer here!
Being underground I bet the acoustics are great here and I shall have to check their website to see what is on offer.
I checked out the cocktail menu and it isn't very expansive. Although there is a large array of spirits behind the bar.
5 stars because everything I tried and saw was top notch!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Rowena H.サンフランシスコ, アメリカ合衆国1586154422392013年3月18日更新されたレビュー
This is one of my solid wee hide aways, and I don't think that the feeling of descending into a secret underground jazz club will ever disappear upon entering here. (Especially on a Wednesday, when the jazz is in fact live.) As I mentioned before, I'm not a regular, but when the time arises to visit I'm happy.
It's spacious, if you go on the right night (I'd venture not a weekend, perhaps) you can grab a table and soak in the ambience, enjoy a beer and feel a million miles from Leeds. The original structure of the building means it looks very vintage, which is always a boon, and with a solid menu of drinks to choose from you're set for a solid few hours.
I really can't recommend the jazz nights enough, and if you wish to escape the music for a moment to chat, there's a perfect nook to enjoy the sounds but still hear one another chat freely. I've one slight niggle, which is that on my last visit the beer I chose was off, but not being one to complain easily (terribly British, old chum) my friend exchanged it on my behalf. Bad beer is never a good thing, but it happens to the best of bars, so here's hoping that was a one off! And, to clarify, the replacement beer was a treat.
I've yet to take advantage, but it's worth mentioning this is one of the few pubs I can recall in the town centre with a pool table! I used to be an avid player, so I'll have to get myself here more regularly to get back in the game. It's a lovely gem of Leeds, so do pop in when you get the chance.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 02012年2月20日以前のレビューI may not be a 'frequent flyer' when it comes to this place, but I can say that on my last two visits I've left feeling like I've discovered a secret nook in Leeds, that no one appears to have the good sense to enjoy. In fact, I actually mentioned to the bar maid last Saturday how fantastic it was to be able to enjoy a good drink and hear myself think at 10.30pm on a weekend. Of course, it came as no surprise that she said, 'Yes, but it's really bad for business.' Agreed, it's not great for business, which is a shame. As it's great for me!
On enquiring, I discovered that they're usually open until 12am on a Saturday, and for some reason they're usually very quiet. Perhaps it's because the majority of Leeds likes to fall onto Call Lane, or New Briggate etc, for their Saturday fun-times? Perhaps it's because most folk wish for something a little more raucous of a weekend? I don't know. I do know that as much as I enjoy a dance and a drink, I also enjoy a conversation and a decent catch up with my friends - and where better to do so?
Let me give you a small list of reasons to populate (but not with the populous of Leeds, as that'd negate the point) this lovely little bar. Number one: live music appears to be a policy of theirs. I feel as though I had missed some fantastic aural experience this weekend, as we arrived so late, and there was still musical equipment set up. As I mentioned previously, I caught an excellent gig here before, and the whole bar seems set up as an underground (literally) jazz club!
Number two: The décor, seating and entertainment is great. You've a humungous library, now proffering many a good book to browse, and a plethora of cosy booths in which to curl up in -with or without book. They've a pool table as well, which beckons me to return to my days of sharking (I didn't shark, I merely spent a lot of time playing pool) and a fabulously decorated room in which to enjoy all of the above. Think pre 1950s chic, with stained glass windows, mirrors, floor tiles and other quirks. I love the square bar in the centre of the room-it feels as though you're at a grand hotel lobby, where Audrey Hepburn may appear holding a cigarette in a holder, and pout until Cary Grant arrives.
Perhaps that's just me.
Regardless, I'm becoming a fan of this lovely place, and shall suggest it as the perfect place for my comrades to convene. Next time, I'll have to check out the food and the coffees!2011年10月25日以前のレビューAfter a lovely night of Champagne tasting, courtesy of the lovely Epernay, myself and a new friend were walking homeward when we passed The New Conservatory en route. Delightful sounds of pure jazz were emanating from down the stair, spilling out into the night on Albion street so I asked some of the chaps stood having a cigarette if it was live music or not.
To be honest, I expected it to be a loud juke box since the quality appeared to be that good. But no! It was indeed live music, so there was no other option but to descend and grab a good glass of red and soak in some of the sounds. Inside it was like discovering some kind of underground (literally) jazz club, as there were about 30 student/jazz type folk all having a massive jam session and it was flippin' fabulous.
As I understand it, having had a quick natter with one of the girls there, it's a regular band night which always finishes off being a big jam session, and anyone is free to come along and join in. As for the bar itself, it's as cool as it ever was -the large layout with the bar in the centre makes for an interesting space to sit and enjoy the ambience. There's the 'library' area, a sort of boothed off area with bookcases full of reading material, which is nicely different to the norm, and as far as the wine goes we enjoyed an extremely pleasant and drinkable rioja.
I usually avoid drinking a glass of wine, as I've too often ended up sipping something that has been open far too long, and so it tastes like a mouthful of vinegar, but this was far from the case. I've not tried the food in a long while, so couldn't comment, but I'll be tempted to check their lunchtime offerings next time I'm in town...
I've often longed for this bar to come into its own, as the actual layout and space has always been really interesting - with an air of decadence - but for some reason there was always something missing. With the focus on live music and fabulous nights like this I could see myself becoming somewhat of a regular. If you're passing I would highly recommend checking the boards for what's going on and if you happen to be at a loose end on a Wednesday, definitely descend those stairs.2009年12月22日以前のレビューI've been here a few times and have always found it to be pleasant enough. On a couple of occasions I've nipped in on an afternoon for a peaceful coffee - it's roughly the same price as the other coffee shops but not nearly as crowded on an afternoon.
My main experience here has been during the evening however. My boyfriend's Great Aunt held her wedding celebrations here a while ago and so I spent a good deal of the evening enjoying their services. From what I remember the buffet was reasonable, but as buffets invariably are, it was not massively exciting. We, of course, took the main advantage there is with a buffet and went back for more at least twice. That was the main excitement there!
As for drinks they are pretty expensive and so we refrained from drinking too much in here. It worked out cheaper to have a few and then move on for more drinks later. There is loads of space in the New Conservatory, so it seems to be a good venue for a large celebration. They have a little stage area too, where they used to hold an open mic session called 'Lyrically Justified' too. (I'm not entirely sure if they still hold those!)
All in all it's a pretty pleasant bar in Leeds, and generally won't be heaving if you want a few posh drinks, or a smart dining experience with your significant other! - Gloria L.Leeds, イギリス1572011年8月10日
It seems that The New Conservatory has had a bit of an image change over the past year. Despite growing up in Leeds, I'd never set foot in here until a friend who studies at the University suggested we meet for a drink here.
It's a bar, cafe, food kind of place. Descending some stairs to enter, it has a light and spacious feel once you're inside, despite being below space level. There's a central bar and the surrounding area features a performance space, piano, pool table and - here's where I was totally won over - a seating area with shelves stacked with proper books. A library.
We came in search of Sunday lunch, and although we'd missed the live music, we did indeed have the lunch. The menu features gastro ish pub fare, nothing exciting but nothing wrong with it. And the portions are enormous! My tasty roast also featured real vegetables, real roast potatoes and suggested a competent kitchen that actually cooks things.
Apparently the jazz nigh here on Wednesday is worth heading down to. It's the kind of place I would feel comfortable just dropping in by myself and soaking up the atmosphere. And according to the website there's a poker and pool night on Tuesdays....
In a way I feel like I should give the place more stars, but there's a couple of things - sloppiness in messy bar top, friendly but not exactly swift service - that perhaps stop it being super great for me. But then I'm a bit fussy about that. I can say, if you haven't been in a while I wholeheartedly recommend a revisit.Helpful 4Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Katie H.Leeds, イギリス8142013年11月27日
It must be 10 years since I was last in the Conservatory. I'm not sure if it has been shut down or just slipped off my radar? I got a 2-4-1 voucher so decided to venture down with my friend for a midweek meal. Plus it was happy hour on drinks, so it made a nice cheap evening.
The bar is very warm and welcoming, lots of large leather chairs and chesterfields give it an atmosphere of an old gentleman's club. The walls are crammed with more paperbacks than Leeds library, so this would be a good spot to spend a wet afternoon alone, curled up with a good novel.
The food was excellent value - ranging from £7-£12 for a main course. The portions were rather on the generous side. I had lasagne which came in a huge bowl and the meat to pasta ratio was very favourable. My friend had the pie of the day and this was also of an impressive size and crammed full of chicken.
A great hidden gem and one I won't forget about again!Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Jess R.City Centre, Leeds, イギリス23125922013年5月30日
Visited with a friend for a catch up and some pre-theatre food. Upon descending the stairs we entered the wide open room centered by the bar and sparsely populated with people sat here and there. We took a seat by some of the stocked bookshelves and after a while of being seated we were presented with menu's offering sandwiches, a selection of pub staples and a selection of mezze's.
We took to ordering at the bar and after a short while was presented with our sandwiches a silver bucket of chips. The sausages in my sandwich were scolding hot but the chips mediocre and dry.
Upon reminder the requested condiments were presented.
Overall it offered pleasant surrounds and polite, slightly preoccupied staff. I imagine it would host the themed evenings brilliantly and otherwise it offers a peaceful venue to stop by.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Christian H.Leeds, イギリス72542013年8月14日
Right,
This is a long overdue review for one of Leeds' more novel bars (and I'm not saying that just because there's books on the walls of the bar..). It's mostly because it's one of the bars I remember best since moving to Leeds 12 and a half years ago.
Anyway. The New Conservatory (or TNC as I'll abbreviate it to) is definitely an usual bar - more like a library than a pub. It's located downstairs on Albion Street, just across from (affects Ed Byrne impression) the Carphone Warehouse (goes aww at the memory of that little mobile phone that used to by on the adverts - was he called Mobliy?!). The bar itself is gorgeous - lovely dark wood panelling, plenty of seats & lots of the aforementioned books on the walls (for some reason there are a multitude of copies of "99 Years Of The Navy" - this was obviously not exactly JK Rowling in terms of sales. Unless TNC bought the last 15 copies as they were selling out so quickly..).
I'll be honest here - I know people always say that, but it's not as good as it used to be. Partly because they painted over the picture of the (somewhat scary) monkey eating a grape (I like unusual decor) but mostly because in recent years it seems to have become more of a gastropub than a bar.
However. If you're looking for somewhere unusual to take someone in the daytime whilst in Leeds city centre (such as I did the other day) then it's an excellent choice. There's outside seating for the rare occasions it's sunny - and with it being a pedestrianised area no traffic (apart from the occasional wannabe gangster blaring out 50 Cent from his stereo on his bicycle. Yes. Bicycle. You truly do see some odd sights in Leeds..).
There's also the aforementioned lovely interior, a very interesting bar with a range of drinks and quite often live music (there's even also a piano - oh, if only they'd let me knock out my acoustic rendition of the Pet Shop Boys classic "It's A Sin" without being thrown out..again).
The food is good, the prices are not overly cheap but it is the city centre and it's also a bit different to the usual identikit bars that so often swamp our city centres.
I'd say it was definitely worth a visit : )Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Michael S.Norfolk, アメリカ合衆国232682015年7月30日
The New conservatory seems to be a bit of an ole favorite here in Leeds. I heard about the place long before I had a chance to visit, and a few people I know seemed to melt at just the thought of ordering their mushroom risotto and fried Brie. While I was pleased with the overall service provided by the New Conservatory, I was far from blown away. I personally feel its little more than an overpriced, well decorated pub with food to match.
Located in Leeds city center just a stone throw away from Leeds Trinity, the New Conservatory has an ideal location in the heart of the city. Patrons descend down a flight of stairs before being greeted by an atmosphere of bookshelves, couches and even a piano or two. I must admit that the New conservatory has a lovely atmosphere, and is relatively quiet and calm compared to other pubs I have visited in the city. This is largely due to the fact that the New Conservatory seemed to lure in an older, wealthier crowd.
Its food, unfortunately, is not as inspiring. A friend of mine ordered the 10.45 Mushroom risotto, which despite its good quality ingredients, had little taste compared to similar recipes I have tried elsewhere. I ordered a veggie burger for 7.45. It seemed to be two Wetherspoon style patties between run of the mill buns with a side of seasoned fires for almost double the price. We ordered a side of nachos as well. It seemed that very little effort was put into its preparation, and at 5.45, was incredibly expensive for what it was. Our server was friendly and attentive but impersonal, which I didn't feel was a big deal.
Furthermore, while the atmosphere is top notch and the employees are friendly, the food at the new conservatory is very overpriced. I may go back for a drink or two (also very expensive - cider- 3.70) in the future, but I'm not sure about dining here again.
Atmosphere - 5/5
Food - 3/5
Price - 2/5
service - 4/5
overall - 3.5/5Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Natalie O.Leeds, イギリス37257812012年3月30日
I love this place. First found going to a wedding reception years ago I have since became an avid fan.
It's full of cosy little nooks to hide away ans chat in, fairly ornate decor, bookshelves galore, a stage area and even pool tables hidden away.
Read signs about a Wednesday night Jazz session which sounds fun but not made it to one yet.
I just love curling up on the sofa type seats with the comfy pillows and getting engrossed in my book.
Food and Drink is varied in options making a great place whenever you fancy an outing.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0