Arabian Horse in Leeds

We visited this lovely traditional pub on Friday lunchtime,excellent food great atmosphere

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Arabian Horse is a true standout! From the moment you step inside, you’re enveloped in a cozy, inviting atmosphere that sets the tone for a fantastic experience. The decor is tasteful and the space is impeccably maintained, making it feel both elegant and welcoming. The food is simply outstanding – every dish bursts with flavor, showcasing fresh ingredients and a level of care that’s hard to find. Whether you’re craving classic favorites or something a bit more adventurous, the menu has something for everyone. Their drink selection complements the food perfectly, offering a well-curated mix to please any palate. But what really makes The Arabian Horse special is the service. The staff are exceptional – friendly, attentive, and always ready to go the extra mile to ensure you’re comfortable and enjoying every moment. It’s an ideal spot for anything from a laid-back lunch to a lively dinner with friends. Highly recommend this gem!

Nice village pub with tasty food in big portions and fresh pizza! There is a selection of traditional beers!! It's often host's live music; have sky sports and some outside tables!!

We went on a Monday so could not tell you about the food. But the beer was very good!

Great food and service and great atmosphere

New owners. Really nice pub, good food,

Lovely atmosphere, along with amazing staff. Thoroughly enjoyable experience had. Will definitely be going back.

Stopped for an excellent coffee yesterday. Hosted by Mark and Gemma. This place is superb and is no doubt a key hub for the local community. Will make a special point of coming to see the Christmas lights this year after Mark took the time to explain all about it.

We didn't stop for food but cute pub. There was a party in the back we stopped for a couple of drinks with kids. Outside was a small area but cute and Staff were friendly. Very busy (good sign) would go again.

Was hoping for a quick meal before heading off to a wedding but the chef had disappeared so can't comment on food. Staff really friendly and apologetic and did everything they could to get hold of the chef.

The Arabian Horse is a fine example of a traditional country pub, selling a good range of ales and serving quality food at pre-covid prices! Friendly staff add to the good feel.

My birthday party was hosted by the team here and they were reliable, efficient and friendly in their service. The bar at the back of the pub and the adjacent back room was made private for us. We were given plenty of time to set up our party decorations with signage for private party being put up in advance by the staff to allow this. The party section had convenient access to toilets and the outside seating at the back of the pub too. The food provided was excellent. We chose a mix of cold food and also some pizzas and desserts.

Lovely pizza. Friendly staff. Will definitely return.

I went to the beer festival, the bands were great. I didn't eat any food there, though. I'd definitely go again and try the food.

Awesome village pub! Very friendly staff. Wonderful pizzas. Stopped over as a group of 20 and they were amazing at accommodating. Will definitely be going back!

I enjoyed a couple of nice pints in here pub was busy with a pleasant atmosphere I didn't have any food

Only place I've found Heineken silver

I didn’t eat but a great night on Saturday live music I loved it new owners so friendly and very approachable fab night with the locals lots on drink

A wonderful 16th century inn, you feel like one of the locals when you step inside! Staff are welcoming, friendly and warm, the landlords have done an amazing job in updating and keeping the historic features. Beautiful fireplaces and a double oak bar. Local ales and pub food done well! Visit on a Wednesday and there’s a pub quiz too! Dog friendly, vegan options on the menu, something for everyone. Would DEFINITELY return x

First time in today, had coffee and delicious cake. Made very welcome, our local from today.its what Aberford needed.

We only called in for Sunday lunch time drinks, but the pub was quite busy. Service was a little slow but friendly. Good choice of beers, and lagers. Wouldrecommend a visit.

Great local pub, friendly welcome. Good quiz on a Weds, with bar food served.

A very welcoming pub. Serves a good selection of meals. The home baked pizzas are superb. A good range of beers with three on hand pump. An ideal place for refreshment whilst exploring the interesting historic village of Aberford.

The best pint of Theakston's Best I've had in a looooong time

Great drinkers pub thankfully not a gastro pub. Good beer and pleasant landlord

This is our local pub and the new ownership have have transformed a once tired and stale pub into a thriving life and soul of the village. With the addition of basic pub food done”really well!” This is the third Friday my son has had a pizza and we love it!!!! Long may it continue. Well done guys keep it up

Under new management since December 2023 and it’s amazing. Good selection of cask beers. Family friendly. Excellent pizzas. Quiz on Wednesday, music on Saturday. It’s been cleaned and refurbed and the character is back in the pub. Oh and the staff are lovely. As a local I couldn’t be happier to have it back and on form. 10/10

Although I didn't eat in this time I was delighted to be able to go for a drink in the pub in my village again. The reopening was a much needed event.

Friendly service and a good beer

Lovely to have the pub warm again but selling wine at premium prices but in fact it's 11% poor wine is a joke, happy to have a pub again but the new land lord and land lady need to sort this

The new owners have transformed this lovely, historic village pub into a warm and welcoming place to be with a great atmosphere. New decor and investment is clear to see. Friendly, attentive bar staff - fast service with a smile. So pleased the Arabian Horse is back on its feet again after a year of closure. (NB: Reviews prior to December 2023 relate to previous management so are no longer relevant).

New landlords and felt like a return to a great pub. The pub has been shut for almost a year and the pub had felt a bit unloved prior to that so it feels like the reviews for the last 4/5 years are not relevant. The pub is now open regular hours so hopefully the many walkers, cyclists etc who come through Aberford will find their way back through the front door. There is no food at the moment but it’s on way apparently.

Great pub. New owners have clearly put a lot of effort into getting it up and running again. Friendly staff. Great beers. I'll be back!!!

This gorgeous, completely refurbished pub is the jewel in the crown of Aberford. Visited it ages ago under its previous custodians and I have to say, the couple who took it over have waved a magic wand over this place. This is a picture perfect pub, utterly tranquil and cosy, amazing traditional atmosphere with all the homely touches that make a day out magical. We had the best lattes of our lives here also, which is a nice bonus. The staff could not be friendlier, funnier, or more eager to make your visit a great one. Best. Pub. Ever.

This gorgeous, completely refurbished pub is the jewel in the crown of Aberford. Vissited it ages ago under its previous custodians and I have to say, the couple who took it over have waved a magic wand over this place. This is a picture perfect pub, utterly tranquil and cosy, amazing traditional atmosphere with all the homely touches that make a day out magical. We had the best lattes of our lives here also, which is a nice bonus. The staff could not be friendlier, funnier, or more eager to make your visit a great one. Best. Pub. Ever.

Went for a few hours to our revitalised under new management pub! Mark & Gemma have done a Sterling job! The place is warm, clean, great atmosphere and friendly. Refurbished and some new furniture too. A really good selection of real ales, lagers, wines, spirits snd quality nibbles. Long May it continue onwards and upwards. Wishing you every success.

Just got here after a 30 minute drive and it's closed ... Wish I'd have checked before setting off !! 🤔

The pub has the potential to be incredible, the village is beautiful and deserves a great pub. However the Arabian Horse is a 1 star at best. Bad beer, dirty lines, dated decor, no atmosphere, no music.. attentive bar guy, but the owners have very obviously given up. It’s a real pity. The place badly needs new owners and a little cash injection and it could be fantastic. I genuinely wouldn’t bother.

Used to live in this part of Leeds so went back for a bit of nostalgia. What a shame. It looked like it was being emptied! The pub was cold, no atmosphere, no country pub comforts it used to have. A real shame as this held so many happy memories. Maybe now the two other pubs in Aberford no longer exist they’ve stopped trying.

Not what it used to be...needs a refurb!!

Went with family that live local for the Christmas light switch on lovely pub

Great pub, can be very busy I.e light switch on

Great pub love it when the big fella works friendly bar man

Interesting that this pub is the only pub with this name, USP. Built around 1770 and sits in the attractive village of Aberford. There was unfortunately no handpulled cask beer on, as they were awaiting the dray delivery. So I don't know what the ale was like, but it is usually Theakstons, apparently. A few seats out the front to sit on and a few at the back. Several rooms. Old beams and good old fires.

Lovely pub relaxed atmosphere dogs welcome

Just my sort of pub. Traditional country decor, nice atmosphere most important decent real ale

Lovely friendly girl serving behind the bar but no food, no hot drinks and very cold!

Staff smartly presented were very helpful and informative, welcoming atmosphere with roaring fires at each end of the lounge area. Good selection of beers

Limited facilities, eg,no TV Sports. Cask beer very good though.

A real disappointment, so very sad that place has been allowed to be rundown.

Passed through the village Sat night - unnecessary very bright lights to the point of you need to screw eyes up made for a most unwelcome atmosphere - wine and beer ok but no management about , no food served , crisp choice virtually nil - I’m wondering where this pub is going . as aberford deserves better . Young bar tender pleasant and polite . Plenty of great pubs doing food and keeping busy with great atmospheres nearby - why can’t Aberford have this ?

Nice quiet pub, will walk their again from Garforth. That Partington walk is a walk not to miss. Or bike. A bit soft in the middle but definitely walkable.

Locals Village pub. Had flies inside... needs a deep clean to get rid of them

No beer had been delivered when we arrived last week but had a pint of moretti to make up for it👍😄

Very friendly staff, only stayed for 1 drink.

Really friendly pub, great service!

A good pub that I use to go to often when we where allowed they have a large area at the rear that is usable as a beer garden had some good nights in here.

Scary a big fat man scared me and my little brother. He swore and called my mum names and was going to hit her and the nasty owners let him stay. Dont take your kids here they won't enjoy it.

Always a warm friendly welcome to dogs and their humans

Excellent, lovely friendly staff,nice atmosphere comfortable surroundings worth a visit x

Came here for a quick drink whilst in town. The seats were really uncomfortable and the interior could do with a refurbishment. The staff were friendly and nice enough.

Dogs having a break so dog friendly

Like the open fire place and is dog friendly. Could maybe do with a bit of an upgrade i.e. replace carpet with hard flooring throughout (just my opinion). Never been in the beer garden but hear it is really nice.

Very friendly and dogs welcome.

Called in for a drink whilst out and about in the area. Nice welcome on arrival Good selection of beers and wines etc Good country feel with open fire Whilst we didn’t have food on this occasion it looked very nice as others where served there’s

Aspectos positivos: buen almuerzo del domingo cuando está encendido. Pizzas decentes. Tierras amigables.

Lovely place with open log fire, very festive. Only called in for a coffee which was very very good and came with a double chocolate muffin. Definitely call again 👍

Went for Sunday lunch yesterday with my family who are locals. Fantastic service and extra accommodating for the vegetarian. Really decent portions and very tasty. They could easier charge a couple of quid more for each size plate.

Sunday lunch roast platter is amazing, 3 roasts, pigs in blankets, potatoes and a wide variety of veg..... one of the best pub lunches I’ve ever had. Staff are so friendly, helpful and welcoming. We have also enjoyed pizza nights and a fab pub quiz on a Wednesday (with free food, which is just such a lovely touch!) Couldn’t recommend highly enough, a perfect rural community pub thank you to all the staff!

Lovely place to eat on a lazy sunday afternoon.

Great beer, well kept. Good village pub

The pizzas served here on a Friday and saturday night are amazing. Served in a take-away box, so very casual dining and can be ordered to take away too. Brilliant rustic home made roast dinners served on Sundays (except for the summer months). Dogs and kids welcome.

Great chilled pub. The home made pizzas are great-order early. In the winter months the Sunday lunch is out of this world. Love it.

Needs a refurb. People seem friendly that go in. Don't do any food, shame as lovely location.

A fantastic hostelry, with a wide selection of beers, spirits and soft drinks for sale. Ambient lighting and sound to rest and absorb while choosing from the extensive British food menu. Reasonable prices.

Called in on the off chance yesterday to try and get a decent Sunday lunch. Despite their array of food on the noticeboard outside the response I got when I asked if they were serving was “ we’re only doing pizzas and they start at 1:30”. Probably not what I was looking for but I opened the door to let my wife in to hear someone say in the background “I suppose that’s no then”. Downright bloody rude and unnecessary.No wonder I was the only customer in the place at 12:45 on a Sunday when all the other pubs around were absolutely heaving.

Great food and good selection of drinks, the staff was helpful and very friendly. Look forward to going back soon. Seems to be busy most of the time I've been or drove past.

Lovely Theakstons pub. Nice outdoor seating and friendly atmosphere for a pub in a small village.

Was well kept from the outside. We couldn't get in as we arrived when it was closed. Hubby said it was 12pm it was open we got there 12.15 and stayed for a rest on the bench outside

Really welcoming, great service, brilliant pub to take dogs to.

Cracking pub! Betty and her pals kept us fully entertained whilst we lounged in our comfy chairs. Can't wait to go back.

Friendly crowd and good service, Well worth stopping for a pint ;)

Awesome. Pity we have kids tonight. Have a great new year!

Another great quick visit to the Arabian Horse. Took the extended family down for a couple of drinks on Boxing Day evening. Was a busy but very friendly atmosphere and bar staff were so pleasant and welcoming. We don't visit really often but feel proud to call it our local. Thank you

Marvellous traditional pub, great food.

Nice English old fashioned pub, 4 or 5 cask beers and a good selection of other drinks. Comfortable seating, real log fire and the staff are very friendly and helpful. A great place to visit after a good walk, recommend.

Charming, unpretentious and very friendly local pub with real fires and plenty of space.

Fantastic food and cosy atmosphere

Great food, great service and excellent value for money.

Been here a few times now while having a walk in the area. Friendly staff and you can take your dig inside

Excellent beer, and cheerful staff..

Nice friendly traditional rural country side pub. Inglenook fireplaces and stone flagged floors. Nice selection of beers and gins along with good pub food. Check whats on food wise other than there traditional Sunday lunch.

Went on a saturday. The pizzas were amazing!

Friendly staff and guest ales change on a weekly basis. Places to sit outside and dogs are welcome.

We're not really pub people but we enjoy coming here while walking the Fly Line from Garforth. Nice pub, friendly staff, good beer and the food looks and smells great. Very nicely decorated at Hallowe'en, must try it at Christmas.

Friendly staff, dog friendly, nice atmosphere... rear pub garden not good though.

Lovely ambience. Friendly landlady

A hidden gem. Not much to look at but the welcome is very friendly and accommodating. Special menu on Thursdays, pizza night Friday.

Great meal, lovely friendly service and great value. Totally recommended 😊

Only called for a couple of drinks in the sun. Nice enough atmosphere with outside seating area.