The popular New Travellers Rest is open again after a £231,000 makeover and serving locals great British pub hospitality just as it has done for hundreds of years.
The pub, which dates back to the 1860s, originally stood on the corner of Station Road and Austhorpe Road before moving to its current location in the centre of Cross Gates.
These latest works have included a full refurbishment inside and out. Customers can now watch live Sky Sports and BT Sport as well as enjoy in-house darts and pool games with quality drinks, entertainment and great service in comfortable surroundings. A new pagoda means there’s outside seating which can be used all-year round, regardless of the weather!
It’s ideally located for local residents while appealing to the wider community thanks to a good-sized car park.
The pub is part of the award-winning Craft Union Pub Company, who were named the Best Community Operator at the 2022 Publican Awards. It invested over £230,000 in the New Travellers Rest so the Leeds community can enjoy this friendly, neighbourhood pub for years to come.
There are new faces at the bar to welcome people to the New Travellers Rest. Kerry Dudding and Gary Scouller.
Both have long and successful hospitality careers here and abroad, most recently across the city centre at a pub (the Butchers Arms) in Pudsey, and they are looking forward to life at the New Travellers Rest.
Kerry said: “This is an exciting time for us starting our journey at the New Travellers Rest just as it re-opens with its brand new look, great sports, entertainment and community activity. We can’t wait to see this fantastic community pub go from strength to strength.”
Inside the décor has been refreshed and revitalised with new carpeting, soft furnishings and comfortable seating added. New booth seating gives customers the best of both worlds – all the pub atmosphere with a little bit of private space. All areas have outstanding TV sports viewing and there is a new darts surround and darts throw and pool table for in-house sports. Clever use of space and zoning means different sports and entertainments can take place simultaneously.
Kerry said: “It’s lovely meeting regulars and locals. There is such a great atmosphere here and now it has all the added benefits of top sports, quality drinks and friendly service so it’s a brilliant place to sit back and relax. It’s a warm and welcoming pub with plenty of comfy seating and lots going on whether it’s TV sports, pool or darts, or live entertainment. Everyone is loving the new look and meeting up with friends, family and neighbours. It has kept all its character while offering today’s added comforts and leading HD technology! With the new OrderPay app, you don’t even have to leave your seat to order drinks, just use the app and we’ll bring your drinks to the table! We are open every day and offer great value, great service and great fun. Pop in and see for yourself.”
The bar menu has been extended and features local, national and international beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks so there is something for everyone. Kerry added: “This is the place to come for a refreshing pint, glass of wine, gin and tonic or whatever takes your fancy. There is a brilliant drinks selection without eye watering prices and some good value offers available throughout the year.”
Keep up to date with all the events and offers on the pub’s website http://www.craftunionpubs.com/new-travellers-rest-leeds/welcome-back
New Travellers Rest, Cross Gates Lane, Leeds LS15 7PF
Open every day from 11am to 11pm
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