Halifax-Pubs-Past-and-Present-A
Halifax-Pubs-Past-and-Present-A
Alphabetical list of
Pubs 1A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R- Ro- S- Sn- T UV W XYZ
Abbey - Abbey Lane, Newlands, Luddenden.
Recorded in 1851, rebuilt in 1873 and closed as a pub in 1911
It was a Whitakers pub, now housing.
Acapulco - 3 Waterhouse Street, Halifax HX1 1XX Tel.01422 366505
The UK's oldest running nightclub which has kept the same name since it opened.
Opened in 1962 above the Broadway Supermarket.
This has been the longest serving nightclub in town and many, many young night goers have spent late nights drinking and dancing the night away here over many years. There have also been many stars have performed here over the years.
Original sticky carpet sold for charity in 2022. Turczak family owned/operated before Simon Jackson
Adega Bar- Bull Green, Halifax
see KoKo's Bar
Aka - Crown and Anchor - Continental
Admiral Nelson - 11 Cow Green, Halifax
aka Cow and Calf, Nelson's Arms, Lord Nelson and White Bear.
Recorded in 1810, closed in 1919 and demolished in 1971.
It has been a Websters pub.
(Double gabled building on the right)
AEU Club - St.James's Street, Halifax
aka Dyers Club
Airborne - Green Lane, Sowood
Built in 1969 and demolished 2018.
Now new housing
Albert - Hebden Bridge
Albion - 20 Halifax Road, Lane Head, Brighouse HD6 2AD
Closed in 2007
Now the 'Success' Chinese takeaway
Albion - Crossley Terrace, Pellon Lane
Closed in 1969
Albion - 25 Scarr Head Road, Norland
(closed in 1950)
Albion Hotel - Horley Green Road, Horley Green
Where? End of Claremount Road opposite Godley Bridge
(Opened 1861 and Closed in 1961)
Alexandra - Ovenden (closed in 1869)
Alexandra Beer House - 17, Alexandra Street Halifax, HX1 1BS
Alexandra Hall - 17 Alexandra Street, Halifax HX1 1BS
Where? Half way up Alexandre Street on the right
Fact - Off licence/bar. This was once the 'posh' dance hall of Halifax in the 60's
The building on the right was the Alexandra
Allan Fold - Warley Road, King Cross
aka Second Best and 'Hills View Hotel' now an Italian Restaurant
Alma - 4 Lane Ends, Cottonstones
Thomas Marshall was the landlord of the Alma from 1933 to 1940. He was also a poultry keeper. When he took the pub over the inventory and valuation amounted to £41-14-0 (£41.70p). This included the spitoons and sawdust for the floors.
David Cliff
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Alma - St James's Road, Halifax
Licensee Herbert Smith and the Alma was refused a license in Halifax on 20th August 1869 as it was already closed and without a tenant.
Anchor - Brighouse
Built in 1786 to provide refreshment for the passing boatmen
rebuilt in 1906 (See The Bridge)
Anchor - Mill Bank, Sowerby Bridge
Fact - now the 'Millbank Inn'
Anchor - Todmorden
Anchor and Shuttle - Luddenden Foot
Replaced by the Victoria Hotel in 1886
Anchor Pit - 46 Anchor Place, Rastrick
Where? Extreme end of Birds Royd Lane. Built in 1866 with stabling for the boatmen
closed in 1937
Andersons Temperance Hotel - Horton Street, Halifax
Angel - 2 Cornmarket
In 1738, the house known as Broadstones became a pub called
the Angel.
Angel - Lee Bridge, Lee Mount
(Closed in 1967)
Angel - Heptonstall
Arden Road Social Club - Arden Road, King Cross HX1 3AG Tel 01422 362349
Apollo's - George's Square, Halifax
Fact - aka Cats Bar aka Dobbies
Armada - 122 Hanson Lane, Halifax
aka 'The Castle' and 'Buccaneer'
Armitage Arms - Towngate, Clifton Common
Ash Tree - 75 Wharfe Street, Sowerby Bridge
Fact - named after the large ash tree that stands just outside it. For many years it was known as The Wharf and is now used as 'Village' Indian restaurant)
Ashgrove Inn - Southowram, Brighouse, Was this the Casa?
Atlantic Studios - Halifax
Fact - Music studio and bar once owned by the Turzac brothers, once of the Acapulco nightclub fame.
Atlas Mill Brewery - Brighouse
Alphabetical list of
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Mr Keith Churchyard Not rated yet
My mother bought the pub then Known as the Armada from Whitbread brewery in 1983.
She changed the name to The Buccaneer . she sold the pub in 1985. …
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