JD Wetherspoon the Sir Norman Rae in Bradford

We cannot believe this pub is up for sale and could be gone by the end of the week. As regular home and away supporters of Mansfield Town Football club we have been to many places up and down the country but always make it a good away day by having some lunch and pre match beers in a local spoons. The reason for this is simple. Pubs nearer the ground are rowdy, 10 deep and sell overpriced weak beer in plastic pots. The Spoons Corporation of which we are frequent fliers, offer a more sensible and sedate option. In proper glasses. Location is next to a market, shops and bus station in the town centre with a small car park some 50 yards way (avoiding the bus lane!). First impressions? Busy with a variety of punters and the odd character but hey, its a spoons after all. Clean and tidy, we've been to better but certainly also been to some far worse. We got the feeling it was business as usual and despite no Pepsi been available for our teetotaller driver, it didn't appear to be in the final thoes of an imminent run down. Unusually, the toilets were downstairs and certainly for the gents - I can't speak for the ladies obviously, they could have been the subject of a recent revamp. We ordered food and that came hot and well presented with one of the bar staff kindly bringing over our drinks even though we weren't on the dreaded app. From here it was a steady 15 minute drive down to Bradford FC. Couldn't fault it. A message to the new owners. It isn't broke. Don't try to fix it . If, unlikely as it may seem, we're in the same league next year or even passing through, then we'd have no hesitation in coming back here regardless. Oh, and I know you are keen to hear how the footy went. Well, the Stags thrashed the Bantams 5-1 and all 3 points went back down the M1. Couldn't stop smiling, thanks lads! An all round grand day out Gromit. Tim, IMO you've made a ghastly mistake in wanting to get rid of this one......

I travel to Shipley occasionally and always head for this one. The food is what you expect at Spoons. The beer is cheap and me and my old mates have a good time. Will be there again this weekend. Will be sad to see it go

Only started coming here recently. Disappointed it's for sale. It always seems busy to me. Usual standard wetherspoons fare....and good selection of ales ..but the people who work here are exceptional. Usually find wetherspoons staff quite cold but here very friendly and welcoming. Not sure of names but table service very prompt. (Danny and Steve? ). Friendly bar service ( Lewis and Chloe..and Shuan ?) Nice young lady with very long hair..... ( Sorry..not sure of your name..Allison?) Anyway.....good staff...good characters...good ambience. I'm sad it's going. Think Tim whatsisname has got this one wrong?

A late night drop in for drinks with friends, but despite the giddiness great service in a friendly, but professional manner from the barman Shawn And of course amazing prices

Started coming here in recent months on my way back from work. Just to relax with couple of drinks before home. Usually pop in for breakfast if my bus is late on way to work. It does get diverse reviews but I like it here. It does have its quirky and interesting characters Food is usually good. Had a lovely steak here a few weeks ago. Good selection of ales and the bar staff are very friendly with a smile and very good at their job. Always friendly service.... I honestly think they work hard .

Typical Wetherspoons. You know what it will be and it reliably delivers. Friendly staff. Food good. Disabled toilet needs some TLC

Seen it all now at Wetherspoons Shipley woman walked in with a large hamsters cage complete with hamster 🐹 inside it and pops the age on the table ( very unhygienic) then goes and buys a drink.

Went to it at a particular table but it had not been cleaned since last used, did not cleaned whilst we were there. No toilet rolls in ground floor toilet and floor not clean, think it is meant for disabled people but was in general use. The new meal on menu was not available so had another variation of it at higher price.

A parcel was delivered at 20.35 today,was meant for my wife’s shop over the road which closed at 6 pm. Jamie rang my wife and said.We have a parcel at the pub for you,we asked if we could pick it up in the morning. We also said we didn’t live local,to Shipley. Jamie said if you don’t pick it up tonight he will be destroyed,aswedont know what the parcel Contains

I know witherspoon are very much one and the same, cheap and cheerful except this one isn't cheerful.

Often call in for a drink after work it serves a purpose and Is very popular, always busy but like most spoons in dire need of a modernised look! Could do with been bigger to be honest , Shame there’s a lack of outside place to drink, toilets are generally ran down with broken locks, not clean, hope Tim plans on a refurbishment soon this place needs it! Staff are always great

Called in for a pint and a bite, went to Gents to wash hands etc prior to eating, another customer was complaining about lack of privacy in cubicles so had a look and he was correct, all 3 cubicles locks were not functioning/missing. So thought if toilets are like that wonder what kitchen hygiene is like, did not risk it, so left the premises!

A nice pub in Shipley. The staff were all really friendly and welcoming. The food was really good and very well cooked and presented. What more could you want? Very reasonably priced .

First time visited in about a year. Came with family friend. Now have an app to order food and I was pleased I managed to place my order on it! Friend had the sirloin steak meal deal with a half pint lager and I had the scampi, chips, peas and a soft drink. Excellent value, prompt service and friendly staff. Can’t fault it.

A motorway services with beer. Oh, and with half the charm. Tim Whatsisname’s business has a USP which, quite frankly, he can keep. Neverspoons.

Visited here on 12 Aug with my family, 1st impression was good till we sat down. Table was filthy, had to ask a young lad to clean it, he cleaned table ok...all bits went over my husbands lap! Menu writing was so small you need a magnifying glass to read it. Once we decided what we wanted I went onto app to order food, app asked for table number, well that had been rubbed out so I had to get up and ask for table number. Number 17 I think...that's what bartender said. So I ordered food from bar. The young lad who brought food was lovely but rest of the male staff need an older more experienced manager behind them to tell them what to do as they did not have a clue, a few ppl asked for tables to be cleaned and they need to smile. Everyone of them miserable (apart from lad who brought food) the bar wasn't even that busy. Safe to say it put me off from visiting again.

Came here for the first and took 15 minutes before some one came to our table and that was asking after 7 minutes how do we get someone to come over, I was told there would be some one over in a minute to then have to wait a further 5-10 minutes after being what I would call rude normally but stating, excuse me, could we please order. This is not the service we get from all of the other Wetherspoons we have been in and that is quiet a few. One suggestion is maybe allocate staff to wait on certain areas of the pub?

I arrived about 6.30pm Sunday 1st Nov. Chose a pizza from the menu. A pleasant young man took my order and payment. A few minutes later he returned to the table, returned my money and told me that all pizzas were off due to a...

Brought a friend here for his birthday lunch and was pleasantly surprised how safe it felt re Covid. Lovely waitress talked us through how to order off the disposable menu and she came and took our order. We both had the signature 8oz sirloin steak...

Spending a long weekend in Shipley, decided to eat here for convenience, after a long drive. Everything fine on the COVID front, however I’m Coeliac (many coeliacs would not consider eating here because of the cross contamination risk, however never had a problem). Normally we...

I've been a loyal patron of spoons' and have been a regular to ones in Blackpool, Swindon, Croydon, Winsford (Cheshire) and Crewe. This is, by far, the worst of the lot. The staff need better training. They don't know how to make people feel welcome....

dont know why I am writing this because wetherspoons don't give a damn about comments. but here goes went with wife to norman rea on tues 27 in Aug to start with we ask were ask to fill a form by member of staff which...

been here multiple times and everything was fine and food was very nice. however i went in today and everything was awful. my girlfriend got the wrong food even though she ordered something completely different and i ordered a mix grill and i can tell...

The procedures put in place were excellent, the staff each and everyone of them were amazing, the service was quick and very orderly. Ten out of ten guys you are all doing brilliantly .The atmosphere was great just lovely to see you all back at...

Pub closed in spring 2020 due to bad Corona. However I visited for a rugby match with mates on 19 Oct 19. No problem. No problem. No worries. Hakuna matata.

Called in and decided to have the cod and chips.Good friendly staff and the best fish and chips around here,2 meals with alcoholic drinks for less than £16.Hard to beat

Great steaks .Fabulous value .service good .we have the app and food and drinks brought straight to your table . More than enough to eat and cooked lovely . A lively pub . Plenty of tables. We enjoyed . Cheap and cheerful !

Although the staff were friendly and welcoming, my food was disappointingly poor compared to other Wetherspoon pubs I've visited. I chose a Sweet Potato & Chickpea curry but the naan bread was cold, the poppadoms were soggy in the middle (they bent rather than snapped)...

Awful full of old bigots beer cloudy more like school dinners than a decent public house.bar staff friebdly enough but thats all would not advise people to go out of their way to come here.

Visited here Saturday night after a cold afternoon of football. Really nice cosy place with the usual range of beers and a nice pleasant atmosphere with friendly staff.

Absolutely outstanding service, the chef had everyones meals spot on too. We will definately be going back in the near future.

Used this place for the first time was very pleased with the whole place very busy but had no trouble getting served, the food was delivered quickly and hot will visit again

Where on earth can you get a mixed grill for £3.99 initially thought it was a misprint on the managers special of the day. But it wasn’t so we ordered it expecting it not to be up to much but hey it was excellent. What a bargain.We went back the following morning for breakfast. Again a bargain. A huge breakfast for £5.20 so glad we noticed this because our hotel was charging £10.25 for a basic breakfast.Drinks prices are amazing as well so it made for a very cheap night.It’s a big place as well with an upstairs bar so lots of tables.One thing I would say. There is no system for service at the bar so people that turn up after you can get served before you. This happened to me a couple of times.But apart from that I loved it.

I called in on Wednesday tea time for something to eat and drink. Ordered on the Wetherspoons App and my gin and tonic was served a couple of minutes after I completed my order. My pulled chicken burger didn't take long to arrive either and both to the usual Wetherspoons standard.Not my favourite Wetherspoons but good for a quick visit.

The guy that served me initially was very pleasant. However went up for a refill and this is second time the same barmaid has been off hand with me. I believe she needs some training on customer service; to all not just a few regulars!

I came here for a few quiet drinks with my friend as we didn’t want to go anywhere far. Definitely good for cheap drinks however the clientele puts it down abit. If you get w table in the corner out of the way, can’t complain!

Not one of the charming characterful Wetherspoons. Curry night food OK, not the best we've had. Friendly staff.

It doesnt matter which wetherspoon you eat they are all the same as I suspect the food is ready to cook

Went here with 2 friends for an early Tuesday evening dinner.

Usual weaterspoons, good location, cheap prices. nice pub food. Would return if in this area again. fair decor.

Very busy pub in the town centre drinks were reasonable ,we didn't eat but the staff were very friendly

Not been for a while. Lovely sunny day walking around Shipley and a bit peckish. A good crowd of people inside. Decided to treat ourselves.

Called in with my daughter for a meal after we’d both finished work on xmas eve. Our first visit here and we were very impressed. Loved the open plan layout and relaxed atmosphere. The food and service were excellent. Thoroughly recommended.

When myself and my two daughters(2 & 5) visit this pub last Saturday,I was ready for stress and chaos. Despite the girls relentless effort, the waiting staff were nothing but brilliant!! Service was quick despite the place being packed and the staff made sure everything was ok with the meal! They also watched our table while I took the girls to the toilet!! Food was great and good atmosphere too!! Thank you!

I called into the pub to have a drink and something to eat and the meal I ordered was cooked to perfection and it was also hot and all the staff are really nice and friendly and I would recommend it if people are on a low budget or have kids has it's value for money.

Terrible, served a raw steak when asked for well done. When I complained to waiter he said I will ask chef to stick it back under the grill??? Blood was running round my plate, soaked into baked potato. I have noticed a massive decline in Weatherspoons over last couple of years, but this worst yet. I just got up and walked out

Love that they do pizzas now but it’s depends who’s cooking them to be honest!! Last time mine came out cold and soggy! They vary from pub to pub to which is not good seen as they’re all supposed to be singing off the same hymn sheet.... the drive-thru burger is good tho! If your lucky and your chips are hot!

My wife and I, together with her cousin, visited the Sir Norman Rae during a visit to Shipley.

Had a couple of meals here throughout a week after staying in Shipley and this being just down the road.

My wife and I had meals there twice in the last very hot week the norman rea has great aircon there is a really friendly helpful team led by wil the food we had was hot and good value for money it goes without saying the drinks were cheap i also call in the morning sometimes its a nice atmosphere i cant understand the british somtimes they rather sit sweltering outside or in a small pub rather than visiting an aircondition wetherspoons keep up the good work at Norman res.

The staff here are really nice and friendly and the food is good and value for money and the drinks are also value for money and since they got the coffee machines installed it now means you can have has many refills has you like and it's slot better instead of waiting around and it means that the other people can get served that want food and alcohol.

Went in last week on Saturday eve, they had a wide variety of local brewery’s on hand pull. The staff was very pleasant and knew a lot about the particular beers that was on tap. The Empire State Burger was to die for, presentation was on point, and would recommend to anyone.

Staff are nice, all the usual selection of beers and spirits that you get at Spoons, very cheap, it’s usually pretty clean, some of the regulars are a bit iffy but that’s not really their fault. What more could you want?

I was told I couldn't come in if Bradford city did not win the play-off final - and I won't be coming back until after Bradford have got promoted. They aren't really a football pub, and there are better places for sports. I hope they will show some of the normal tv matches in the world cup, or customers won't be happy, but I doubt it.

Never a problem when visiting. Bring the kids and grandkids often due to great food and service. Would always recommend

...and so after a whopping six minutes on the train from Bingley, I arrived here. The location is just up the hill from the railway station and just where all the buses depart and arrive. Both this and the Bingley branches are only minutes from the respective railway stations.

Part of a very large chain of pubs, the menu is "cookie cutter" but quite palatable. Ale & lager prices are very good due to their buying power - half the price of the same beer in free houses in many cases. Service is pretty prompt but not overly attentive. Personally a good trade off to keep the budget in line. Has a lcal family type feel.

We find ourselves here a lot, visiting family and staying at the Ibis Hotel its the perfect spot for breakfast or dinner if not eaten.

We were so disappointed when entering this Wetherspoon's ? I'm afraid to say Sir Norman Rae appeared dull & dismal, no vibrant atmosphere or a welcoming feeling. We ordered meals, arrived promptly but observed the cutlery was dirty which slightly put me off my meal. We always visit a Wetherspoon's when out & about as believe me we been to quite a few !!! This one I'm sorry to say was a disappointment.

This Wetherspoon is a new build like the nearby Myrtle Grove in Bingley. The ale range here is very good and at £2.09 a pint is excellent value. Goose Eye Chinook seems to be a permanent fixture and other excellent Yorkshire ales can also be found. On my visit I was extremely impressed with Elland Winterfell, but I did have a few pints of other excellent ales. Despite being busy, service was fast and friendly. Being a Friday I had the Fishy Friday special which was very good quality. With buses on the doorstep to Bradford, Leeds and Bingley (and the airport) it couldn't be more convenient.

The lovely hubby and I were in Shipley and decided to call in for lunch. I ate the 8 oz Sirloin Steak and he ate the mixed grill. We’re both full up and extremely happy. Both meals were cooked to perfection and the even have a chair lift for me in my wheelchair.

Me & My Wife visit Wetherspoons fairly regularly as you cannot fault all the food & good customer service.

I would not generally go to a Wetherspoon’s never mind give them a rating however this place deserves it. Visited here to get something to eat as a last resort, however because the food was better than generally served we came back three times more over a two week visit. Staff are friendly and efficient. This is a busy thriving pub however it is worth the visit.

breakfast have always found good at the norman rae.as a non meat eater,i find the veggy breakfast very good. tea coffee, serve yourself from a machine.i find the staff here better than some wetherspoons.and always enjoy the visit.

Went Thursday night for a curry night and she who shall be obeyed fancied trying the newly revamped Christmas Dinner...first...

Eat in weatherspoons somewhere nearly every week , or more. Went in tea time 5.30 ish . A bit different...

Couldn't believe that on a Monday dinner time at 12.10 there was hardly a table to be had! But, despite...

Typical wetherspoons pub offering cheap dining and ales. As real ale is appreciated by some of our company this was...

Busy lunchtime. Efficient friendly service. The usual deals on offer which were well priced, hot and delivered quickly.

Another wetherspoons, offering what most people like, is good food and drink at a reasonable price.The menues had been updated, giving a wide choice of "pub grub".

Siempre nos llame para el desayuno cuando en shipley. Buena comida, buen servicio caliente taza de té. . . excelente relación calidad-precio, buena elección. . . He veggy

We called it the other day just because we were passing, and had heard it was quite good.

I visit Sir Norman Rae's in Shipley most Sunday's with my nephew & really look forward to a nice, relaxed lunch with great, friendly staff who feel more like friends & who know what I'm ordering before I even ask. Shaun, Kim, Stephen & Courtney really make it a pleasure to spend my Sunday aftrnoons in Wetherspoons at Shipley.

We were staying in the Ibis at a wedding and came in 3 times for meals. Great food and service. They even remembered us. Thanks

Another brilliant breakfast here The staff are really friendly and Steve especially when he came to clear the table and clean it. The food here is very good and will probably be back again.

We had a fantastic lunch which consisted of 2 gorgeous fried eggs - cooked the way I like, a fantastic huge well done sirloin steak and chips- all delicious and tasty! The service was excellent without delay. Staff were friendly and courteous. The restaurant is warm and has a lovely ambience. Above all, the prices are very reasonable, totally inexpensive. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting this area.

Went in to use some waiting time.staff are welcoming and friendly.had drink of tea and cake.it was lovely.been in since and the staff always work hard and are friendly.sometimes get a meal and always enjoy

wetherspoons no matter where you are in uk...you know you can get a good value breakfast,with decent service...as a not meat eater, the veggy breakfast is great,with a good cup of tea...

We always have a hoot when we go to the 'Rae'. Quality beer and great atmosphere are what we go for.

Friendly, intelligent staff. Excellent beers and spirits. Nice food and refreshing fruity drinks. Convenient for shops. Good conversation with customers. Not much to improve eg. a juke box.Good location. Well designed. Look after customers. Centre of known universe.

The first time we've been here and the breakfast was really good as you would expect from any Wetherspoons. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere good. The room seemed a bit dark as the ceiling is very low so feel it needs a lighter colour paint on the ceiling to brighten it up. would certainly come here again.

The bar staff are amazingly efficient friendly and very polite but the so called manager Craig who holds the licence is rude ignorant with no people skills or communication skills. Sweats profusely and has a condition that makes him to be rudeness personified.

my friend and i visited the Sir Norman Rae Wetherspoons in Shipley West Yorkshire and were received with the courtesy we have come accustomed to by the lovely staff, i would recommend this for a reasonable meal deal , tried to pay and order via the app but it doesn't work on android phones, maybe something to think about in the future, or maybe you are working on this now, all in all a lovely meal and pleasant staff

Me and my aunt regularly visit here when we meet up on a Sunday. All the staff are warm and welcoming and go above and beyond to make sure all your needs are met. The meals are nice and tasty and there is not a long wait. Must mention Stephen who is always flying around waiting on tables, he is a credit to the company as he is always friendly and always says hello and always shows an interest in to how we are. Would certainly recommend this place to others if you live or are just visiting Shipley.

Great food, great beer, great ambience. Id highly recommend you to visit this wetherspoons with family and friends.

My husband and I ate here for lunch on a Tuesday there werent many empty places and I think that is always a good sign. We both orders a chicken and ribbon plate which came with chips ,onion rings a small pot of slaw, a small pot of bbq sauce and drink costing just under £7 each there are cheaper options too we were just treating our selves, the chicken was grilled and still lovely and moist the half rack of ribs were fall off the bone tender the chips were Chrisp and fluffy I can't say if the onion rings or slaw were good or not as I don't eat onion but as my hubby ate my onion rings too I think they must have been. The staff were very friendly even saw one help an elderly gent to the restroom as he was struggling to open the door. So many places i have eatten at I have left feeling dissatisfied but not this one will definitely be returning the only negative would be parking isn't the greatest as it a small town but if you look I'm sure you will find somewhere close also there is wheelchair lift too.

Fabulous pub, staff here work harder than any other wetherspoons I've visited. They never stop and are always happy to help. Places like this are hard to find with such a good atmosphere.

Okay......so this is the third time I have been here and want to say third time lucky??? No! It's the same each time ...now I always give things a go a couple times before I review. The last time I got the halloumi wrap the cheese was burnt to almost crunchy remnants! I complained and got oh soz about that!!! Soz??? Wth!! The second time I got tiny pieces of holoumi very close to being burnt again and lettuce!! Nothing else...says u get tomato and cucumber and lettuce I actually got holoumi the sauce and lettuce leaves!!! And why are the chips always almost cold!!!!! The third time was again the same no other ingredients but houlomi salsa leaves oh and onions??!!! Holoumi is gorgeous but not cooked at this one you get tiny ridiculous amounts of it! I love weatherspoons buy sadly will not come here again.

The bar was busy it took a while to get served, and they tended to serve the person nearest rather who was waiting longest. I ordered curry rice and coffee, there was no sweetener for the coffee I asked for some but the girl could not find it. When the meal came it came with chips but I could not be bothered to send it back because I had been there a while by then. The sweetener did appear on the bar later, generally not impressed.

My wife and I called on Saturday for a quiet drink. We paid less than £4 for a pint and a half of beer and were served by two lovely personable girls who knew about the products on offer and made us feel very welcome. We decided to stay, and will go again, as we like cheap drinks, good service and a place to chat.

Good selection of local and craft beers.Friendly and well priced.Central position so good for anytime of day.

Tried to watch the news (Election of Trump etc and Tram crash in Croyden UK) whilst having my pint, but there was a ruddy great fruit machine positioned in front of TV so bottom half of screen was obscured so the sub titles could not be seen.Either TV or Fruit Machine needs relocating pronto!

Only went here for a pre- meal drink, prices are cheap but didn't want to stay long. It's a very dark place, lacking atmosphere and needs some money spending on replacing the threadbare seats etc. Staff are ok but don't think I'll be back anytime soon.

I had to come here for dinner as the Noble Comb was closed for a re fit. The choice of food was quite large and some came with a free beer for less than £10.I have the Gammon egg and chips with some bread and butter with a real ale and another one free for less than £10.The pub had two TVs showing news channels so I had something to watch whilst waiting for my food.The quality was good so I might go back next time.

We decided to go to here as the It Wetherspoons at Bingley was to busy.We were not disappointed.The staff were very friendly and attentive.The food was served hot and fast.Its a great old fashioned pub and food place with a great feel about the place.

We visited The Sir Norman Rae whilst staying in Shipley. It is dark, gloomy, tired and is in need of some investment on re-decoration & furnishing. It obviously offers the same good value as all the JDW chain - which we strongly support, however, on the Thursday curry night we were served with the wrong curry, the poppadums were undercooked and the the naan breads were overcooked. We ate some of the meal before realising it contained red peppers (which we don't eat), and when we brought our complaint to the attention of the waiter, he showed little interest and never sought to explain or address the issue.

I have frequented The Sir Norman Rae for a few years now, the faces of the staff change but the service remains fairly constant.I have eaten almost everything on the Menu (NOT on the same visit) and been happy with the results.Breakfasts are more than adequate, lunches fit the bill and even the 'Main Meals' are nothing to complain about. (Although there is ALWAYS somebody that will)In the main, pretty good for pub grub ... AND the Ale is ALWAYS spot on.IF there are any problems they are ALWAYS sorted out immediately.Many thanks to ALL the staff, Job WELL done.

My second visit to Shipley in 3 weeks and it has to end with a visit to Sir Norman Rae before catching the train back to Leeds... great choice of drinks and plenty of offers.. £5 for 2 bottles of Bud was my choice...I would come back here on my next visit

Lovely English breakfast at very reasonable cost - under £8 for 2 with 1 tea and 1 coffee, free refills available. Freshly made and tasty, quick efficient service and seemed popular with the locals - unsurprising. Decor a little tired and typical of Wetherspoons, all in all very good value.

Solid Wetherspoons venue, good food, good drink, great staff... just needs some outside tables during the summer!