The Rodley Barge in Leeds

My wife and I called in for a drink when stopping in Rodley on our narrowboat. It is a pleasant local with good beer, the Black Sheep being particularly appreciated.

Great pub, staff and great beer

Stopped doing food since January 2024

I'm a 42 year old leeds born and bread bloke, I took my family out today for a little pub run and meal. Everything we had was above and beyond during the day until we entered the barge pub. The bar staff were miserable young kids apart from a geriatric old woman. We ordered 2 pints of leeds pale, my favourite drink, sat down, had a mouthful, called a taxi, it was the most DISCUSTING pint of leeds pale I've ever had in my life, I told the bar maid, she just ignored me and carried on pottering about. Either this was NOT leeds pale or it was totally off or the pipes have not been cleaned in 10 years. Either way avoid at all cost, terrible beer, terrible staff.

The manager was drunk and swore at us.

Great atmosphere at the festival

What a place , tremendous selection of beers and the music and BBQ food this weekend was fantastic . Also a very friendly welcome

Enjoyable, nice and relaxing. Good Beer.

Really lovely little pub by the canal, perfect for a pint after a long walk down the canal. The pints are reasonably priced, and the service was great, really friendly. I only left off one star because we were sitting right next to a table of heavy smokers, which killed the vibe a bit. Other than that, it was perfect.

Lovely pub, friendly service and the beer garden is a gem

Fantastic little pub with a great beer garden by the canal. 10/10. Good pint of Guinness.

It’s beautiful. Inside warm. Outside near lake. Beautiful sight seeing ❤️came just like that. But must visit. Soo smooth. And soo peaceful

Did not find this pub very friendly to none locals bar lady very rude when I asked her a question won't go again the railway inn 10 minutes walk away is much better

Great pub in a beautiful location on the canal

Very good staff. Offered a taster on a new beer I hadn't tried. And also a great selection of real ales.

No food . This needs updating ASAP. A wasted trip.

Only had drinks but a lovely welcoming place. Wide range of beers, wines and other drinks. Friendly staff behind the bar. All our cars parked on street. Next to canal towpath in middle of Rodley.

Haven't been in the pub for nearly 40 years...but still a great welcoming atmosphere...I could of stayed in there for hours but had to be elsewhere unfortunately for.

The bar staff here are the kindest people you will ever meet. This pub does not rip you off and the atmosphere is amazing. Highly recommend this hidden gem

Very pleasant, homely pub you can visit for a drink. Staff efficient, fast and friendly. Easy to park.

I don't know. I was asked to leave.

A good night. Nice pint good DJ and nice toilets. Staff OK too.

Friendly and welcoming. Good beer, great prices.

Paid £6 for two lime and soda. That's just greedy.

Nice dog friendly pub. On the canal so quiet and good views.

I went for the beer festival I loved it definitely be back for a weekend visit

Nice canal side pub with a great atmosphere and decent food! Best thing - the prices are not blown out of proportion!

A great place to stop off for a pint during a walk along the canal.

Lovely quite pub beside the canal. Peaceful and quite

Friendly staff epic views from the beer garden

Call in for a quick pint. I had 2 .frendly welcom from the staff nice outside area will call again

Didn't have food so can't comment

A lovely traditional pub where you sit inside or outside on the side of the canal.

Typical canal side pub serving food during the day.

Nice to sit by the canal relax and enjoy a drink before a nice walk on the canal either way you choose you you can't go wrong 😉

Great little pub in beautiful surroundings. Recommend being careful if it's particularly hot if you sit by the canal though as we all felt like we had sun stroke later that evening.

My daughter was completing a charity bike ride along the Leeds Liverpool Canal today 25/06 and as she is disabled and in a wheelchair we needed an accessible toilet on route half way. We were planning on using the Rodley Barge and had checked it had facilities and would be open. We rang ahead and checked everything too. We arrived at the pub 5 mins before opening time and the staff and manager were present. We asked if she could use the toilet and we’re told firstly this would have to be checked by the manager, when the manager arrived she said she couldn’t use the toilet because she didn’t open up until midday. She was rude and unhelpful. We then had to find somewhere with accessibility in Rodley and thanks to the wonderful staff and owner of Fraiche Cafe who was beyond helpful. The Rodley Barge is to be avoided - awful experience, awful manager.

Great place for a summer evening walk.

Lovely little pub by the water. Friendly staff.

Nice clean, friendly, traditional pub. Enjoyed a couple of Leeds Pale. Will deffo re visit 🍻 No food rating as we didn't eat.

Just been to this amazing place today for a birthday lunch x the food was amazing, the 2 girls behind the bar were so welcoming! I cannot fault this place and we WILL be coming back very soon x

Nice friendly pub, dog friendly would recommend

Was not pleasant from going in to leaving, it was the worst lunch I have ever had, literally uneatable l had the fish and chips my daughter had the steak pie neither of us could eat it. They took payment on ordering, which is strange and did not see the staff again not recommended and would not go back again. To be fair the beer was really good just don't touch the food.

Went for lunch it was my daughter's birthday, I've given 1 star couldn't give less or I would. I had the fish & chips classic.frozen chips tasteless, and frozen fish which had that strong fishy after taste i plumed for the mushy peas which were uneatable.will never go back.

Really nice and relaxing sat by the canal having our drinks . A gem of a pub 🍻👍

After a walk along the canal with our dog (6 miles!) we were more than ready for some sustenance. As dogs are welcome we ventured in and out to the canal side area with pooch in tow. A quick peruse of the menu and we quickly opted for Tuna Mayo sandwich with some chips to share. There were dog bowls and water available for our tired little mutt and a very warm welcome from the staff. Sandwiches quickly arrived, stuffed full of tuna and a fresh salad garnish (iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and red onion). A small bowl of crisps was also provided. At £4.50 this was excellent value We had ordered a bowl of chips however were presented with two! upon saying we only ordered one bowl, we were advised to share the second bowl with the dog :) lovely lunch with a very well kept Leeds pale for my husband whilst a glass of lager hit the spot for me. Will be back although a shame food isn't served in the evening.

Lovely traditional pub. Wide range if ales and lagers. Great views over canal.

Great pub at side of leeds liverpool canal would recommend

Manager was drunk and started swearing at us after a minute of walking in. We are locals as well. A shame as it’s lovely location.

Really bad customer service and drunk staff. Avoid if you want to have a nice evening!

Very good bacon bun!! Good friendly service.

Called into this dog friendly classic pub for a quick drink before going to Rodley Nature Reserve

After a long walk along the canal, myself and my fellow group members decided to meet up at this pub. Some members arrived there ahead of the rest of the group and used the toilet. The plan being that we all meet there and have lunch. However after being made to feel unwelcome by the barmaid for using the toilets we decided against it. So you missed out on the custom of 20 people because of your barmaid. Maybe have a word with your staff.

First time I've been in as I was walking on the canal well worth a visit, I had a great pint of cast beer also the staff were very friendly will definitely be calling in again when out walking.

A pleasent drink looking over the canal in summer, a cozy drink and meal in the winter. Great choice of beers

Imagine drinking beer in the past. Well now you don't have to.

Well kept pub with regular change of ales and canal side beer garden.

Popped in with my dad who was visiting from Glasgow and they refused to take his Scottish banknotes. Very unwelcoming and blatantly discrimatory. Won't be back.

Popped in with my dad who was visiting from Glasgow and they refused to take his Scottish banknotes. Very unwelcoming and blatantly discrimatory. Won't be back.

Brilliant local pub, great staff and some good guest ales. Well worth a visit.

Traditional beers and a canal view right on the water

We enjoy it here we've now been a few times.. the locals are friendly the staff are lovely and overall a lovely little place for a drink next to the canal with some beautiful views 🥰

Lovely quaint pub, within walking distance for the fam,

quaint olde world pub.with character. Enjoyed the background music. Nice outside area at back along the canal.

Staff rude, they don't like cyclists! Don't come here if you like riding they won't let you in with your bikes.

Love this little pub just nice to sit outside after our walk down the canal

Very good lunch. Varied menu, good service, nice atmosphere, excellent venue on canal-side.

Good selection of beers well worth a visit

Nice friendly pub, handpull ales and canal side open seating

Lovely pub food was good and staff were great be back to this one right at the side of the canal.

Nice quiet place for a drink after a walk or run on the canal

Good ales and a small beer garden in a peaceful canal side location.

Lovely little bar.has an outside area rite on the canal.

Great friendly pub in the heart of Rodley

A lovely pub, great real ale, very friendly staff, a beer garden overlooking the canal... well worth a visit

Lovely pub! Didn't get the chance to stay longer today due to other commitments (we would've stayed longer) however the staff are friendly and the pub is spotlessly clean! Great canal side spot in the back seating area. Would definitely recommend for anyone travelling along the Leeds/Liverpool or other Rodley locals!

Best discribed as a walkers pub. Definitely not a champagne/Cocktail bar, but that's exactly what I love about it the staff are always friendly and helpful. It's a cosy canal side place to rest and enjoy your afternoon with a few drinks or a bite to eat.

We saw this place outside from our narrowboat and decided to call in for a quick pint. Glad we did... service was friendly and speedy, the drinks were golden and the beer garden backs right out onto the canal where we could see our boat. Would highly recommend to other boaters! 👍🏻👍🏻

nice place, good location overlooking canal.

Friendly proper local, interesting setting by the canal, welcoming staff, choice of real ales, would recommend.

After moving to Rodley in lockdown I only recently visited this place. Real traditional pub. Staff are probably the most friendly and welcoming bar staff I've come across in a long time. Real credit to the pub. Also love the fact that it's dog friendly

Really nice and cosy pub! If you're walking by the canal - don't miss out and pop in! 😊

Clean pub, nice range of drinks, friendly staff,dog friendly,lovely areas to sit outside

Great pub great staff good beer and food

Great pub with excellent food and amazing outside spaces

Nice Local pub, with great beer garden next to canal

amazing view by rear garden- canal. good prices

Absolutely wonderful local pub great for family meals sit at the side of the canal and enjoy the fantastic views, staff are a joy and very friendly.

Nice dog friendly pub by the canal.

Lovey walk but difficult to enjoy because of all the cyclists

Great traditional feeling pub with outstanding location next to the canal

Dropped in for a quick drink, while walking the dog, lovely place, never knew there was a terrace next to the canal.

Nice boozer and good sized outdoor seating area to watch the canal and the world go by

Lovely freindly pub nice bar staff homely atmosphere and top service from the very attractive bar maid

Excellent little place, good good and real ale ,

Good beer freindly staff nice pub good beer garden by the canal recommend

This is a local pub with a great presence. Just on the canal at the back and a good size outside area to the front X great atmosphere when busy but nice to sit and contemplate when quite.. friendly staff food looks good recommend

Nice walk Nice pub sat outside Looking on to canal sun shinning what more can you ask for ,peaceful

Locals pub but I was with locals and they were friendly!😁 Loved the fact dogs were welcome and had a few impromptu cuddles with well behaved dogs. Drinks were good value too. It's not a posh pub, it has a "lived in" look but it is a comfy pub and wouldn't hesitate to call in next time I'm down there.

Fantastic little spot to take a break from running, cycling or boating