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  • 5/5 Marek L. 2 years ago on Google
    This was our first visit and tbh it is a really good micro pub. Decent choice of draft beer and even bigger range of bottled. There is also a seating area upstairs. No negatives & will certainly return.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David B. 10 months ago on Google
    An amazing little pub and I do mean little. Great service and friendly locals, a must visit if you're in the area .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 9 months ago on Google
    Just loved this wee place was packed when we were in, loved the free bread and dripping.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bill A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice beers, very friendly, good clientele, would recommend. Today there were 5 different very friendly dogs, all well behaved.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tristan A. 1 year ago on Google
    My interest in The Ainsbury was peeked in reading about a recent award online. Bank Holiday Friday I travelled up from Worcestershire to check it out. What a lovely welcome on a lovely sunny afternoon in this quiet semi-rural district of Bradford, Thackley. The proprietors and keepers, Mr & Mrs Higgins have magic'd their quirky vision of genuine hospitality. I say magic because the one-up, one-down is perfectly formed as a neighbourhood pub; to never feel empty, and one would have to be bloody ignorant to reject friendly inclusions from other punters. I noticed spirits are quality (Tanqueray gins rather than flash unnecessarily expensive Grey Goose vodkas etc.), but foremost this is a real ale pub. If this was down in Shoreditch it would have "Artisan" in the genre title and one of a chain - which would then exclude the broad mix of ages who evidently feel very at home.

  • 5/5 Brian B. 1 year ago on Google
    First time in the Ainsbury micro pub was a pleasant experience with friendly staff (john) with a good selection of beers thumbs up

  • 5/5 Steve L. 5 months ago on Google
    Excellent micropub with wide choice of both real ales, ciders and many unusual gins. Friendly owners and locals, dog and child friendly.

  • 5/5 Stewart M. 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely place, lovely people both sides of the bar. Very popular in Thackley and those who live further away.

  • 5/5 Andrew E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection of beers and a friendly atmosphere

  • 5/5 choggaz C. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the Ainsbury. Great selection of craft beers ciders and some good quirky spirits. A great friendly atmosphere. A very up close and personal experience (as its only small) but that is the beauty of it. The landlord and landlady are both really friendly and welcoming and there is additional seating upstairs. A little gem!

  • 5/5 Steve R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little pub, good atmosphere and friendly faces

  • 5/5 Carol W. 1 year ago on Google
    First visit. Lovely beers, very friendly, dogs welcome. We'll be back.

  • 5/5 Paul B. 1 year ago on Google
    A fantastic and very friendly microbar, great staff and clientele.

  • 5/5 Dennis G. 1 year ago on Google
    Was reticent to go here at first cos micro pubs are not my thing but after first vist I was wowed , friendly , good beers and spirits also really dog friendly , great set of friendly customers , totally recommended.

  • 5/5 Martin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic, friendly local micropub run by a great couple with different hand pulled ales every week and finger-food on weekends.

  • 5/5 Sean G. 1 year ago on Google
    Fabulous local bar.....Great selection of real ales ciders continental lagers to choose from.....you will not be disappointed by visiting this hostelry ....lovely welcoming owners ....this bar is a local gem you must try 👍

  • 5/5 Linda L. 2 years ago on Google
    A very friendly atmosphere. Everyone is very welcome. Beer is good too 👌

  • 5/5 Nicolas C. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for a pint whilst waiting for our Chinese. Attentive staff, great vibe and a lovely pint. Would definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Linda E. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a cosy little place with a big welcome! Great choice of ales, and pork pie on tap too 😋

  • 5/5 P K J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little pub with an excellent upstairs seating area. Fab friendly hosts, quality beers and dog friendly 👌

  • 5/5 Barry C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little pub, very friendly welcome by the owners who do a great job looking after their customers, dogs welcome too which is great. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Andy F. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent micropub with friendly and attentive landlords. The beer range is changed regularly. The bar area is cosy; there is also a pleasant seating area upstairs.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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