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Victoria Family & Commercial Hotel (Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers))

We believe this pub is CLOSED

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Cairngorm - Nessie's Monster Mash (superseded by 4.1% version)Good1
Coach House - Gunpowder Strong MildAcceptable1
Downton - Dark DelightGood1
Morrissey Fox - Proud of Pubs BestExceptional1
Sharp's - Atlantic IPA (now replaced by 4.2% Atlantic)Good1
Thwaites - Nutty BlackExcellent1
Brains - MilkwoodNot Tried0
Cropton (see also Great Yorkshire) - Majestic LagerNot Tried0
Downton - Honey BlondeNot Tried0
Inveralmond - Three WychesNot Tried0
Leeds - Leeds BestNot Tried0
Leeds - Leeds PaleNot Tried0
Quartz - Extra BlondeNot Tried0
Rooster's - Wild MuleNot Tried0
Stonehenge - Eye-OpenerNot Tried0
Tetley - BitterNot Tried0
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - AshfordNot Tried0
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - JaipurNot Tried0
Vale - SpecialNot Tried0
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Centurion's Ghost AleNot Tried0
Picture 1. Victoria Family & Commercial Hotel, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Picture 2. Victoria Family & Commercial Hotel, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Visits Details

12 Jan 2013 (Martin the Mildman)
Not too busy, just enough to give a pleasant hum of conversation to enhance the great atmosphere of this historic pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Thwaites - Nutty Black3.30ExcellentSweet and malty with hints of toffee and chocolate and low hop rate. My score 16/20 despite being served too cold and therefore awarded a "B" for quality.
02 Nov 2011 (davidg83)
Lively as offices close for the night. Great beer selection here but food + service very average.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Downton - Dark Delight5.50GoodNear black bitter. Malty and deep with a spicy roasted malt nose. A bit astringent after a while + a pint was enough.
Tetley - Bitter3.70Not Tried
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90Not Tried
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Centurion's Ghost Ale5.40Not Tried
Rooster's - Wild Mule3.90Not Tried
Leeds - Leeds Pale3.80Not Tried
Stonehenge - Eye-Opener4.50Not Tried
Quartz - Extra Blonde4.40Not Tried
Inveralmond - Three Wyches5.20Not Tried
11 Apr 2011 (Andrew)
What a superb interior. Victorian booths and panelling. Opulent is the word. We sat in a booth and marvelled at the space.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Coach House - Gunpowder Strong Mild3.80AcceptableLight, slightly acidic, roasted, black mild
Sharp's - Atlantic IPA (now replaced by 4.2% Atlantic)4.80Not Tried
Vale - Special4.50Not Tried
Leeds - Leeds Best4.30Not Tried
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Ashford4.20Not Tried
Brains - Milkwood4.30Not Tried
Downton - Honey Blonde4.30Not Tried
Cropton (see also Great Yorkshire) - Majestic Lager4.20Not Tried
04 Aug 2009 (Leigh)
Quiet enough on a lunchtime, The Vic serves food and has no sports. Excellent range of Beer available, all in excellent condition. The drining and seating area is a pleasure to drink in. Pleasant Staff.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Morrissey Fox - Proud of Pubs Best4.20ExceptionalSurprisingly excellent offering. Ruby in colour, with a thick, creamy head, this bitter starts out malty but has a lovely sweetness to the finish. Nice mouthfeel, and not much hops. One for Dark Mild or Mild lovers to seek out.
Sharp's - Atlantic IPA (now replaced by 4.2% Atlantic)4.80GoodNot really hoppy enough for a true IPA in my opinion, this is nontheless a pleasant, copper-hued beer with a light, tasty body tha would make a great session beer.
Cairngorm - Nessie's Monster Mash (superseded by 4.1% version)4.40GoodMahogany coloured, smoky bitter with a full body.

About the Victoria Family & Commercial Hotel

The pub sign. Victoria Family & Commercial Hotel, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent1
Good3
Acceptable1
Poor-

The pub is found in Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3DL.

Unassumingly elegant Victorian era Grade II listed pub situated just behind Leeds Town Hall in Great George Street. Closed early 2020 with planning permission subsequently given to build student accommodation on upper floors and retain pub on ground floor so watch this space.

We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 20 different beers and tried 6 of them.

Map location

Postcode: LS1 3DL