Harp Of Erin
📍 0.6 miles from University of Bradford Stadium
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Harp of Erin Pub Review - 17/01/2026 As I approached the Harp of Erin on a bright Saturday morning through a weird housing estate, a woman staggered out in front of me. It was unclear if she was under the influence or if she had just not gone home yet after a big night. I knew then the Harp of Erin would be interesting. Upon entering it felt like I had gone back to 2006. The smell of cigarette smoke lingered in the air and I was greeted by a TV above the bar that appeared to not know that high definition was a thing. I assume it was plugged into the sky box with a scart lead. A friend placed a John Smiths in my hand and then led me past the frosted windows with the bantams’ badge on them to the corner memorialising the Ointment. I had found a safe space. As a friend frequently called the chav at the bar fit I noticed the limited range of beers on draft but it had what you needed. It was not a fancy affair but it had plenty of TVs showing sport and a lively atmosphere. I didn’t get chance to inspect the toilets or any outside area. 7/10
What a pub. Nestled between Westgate and Grattan Road on the outskirts of Bradford city centre sits what is widely understood to be the oldest Irish pub in Bradford. We called in as part of a medium-sized group after the Bradford Beer Festival and were made to feel very welcome by the landlady and the locals. No real ale but the Guinness, as you would expect, is bang on point. There was karaoke on, and after my mates had peeled off one by one I was invited to sit among the regulars and join in with them. I didn't leave till closing time, and will certainly return next time I'm in Bradford for more of the same.
Decent matchday pub walking distance to the ground.
I was having a wander out of Bradford city centre, and walked up to the now shut-down New Beehive Inn. Walking back via backstreets, I was amazed to stumble on The Harp of Erin: I didn't expect to see a pub - open - in these streets. I decided to go in for a pint. The selection of beers is standard: Carling, John Smith's etc, so I chose a pint of Guinness, very reasonable at £4.30. The interior of the pub is bright, clean and very pleasant. The pub is an old-fashioned and quite imposing detached building, so has windows on all sides. It's one room, with the bar in the centre. There was 60s music playing, but it wasn't obtrusive. I had a nice chat with the very friendly landlady. The Harp of Erin is the type of pub we used to take for granted 40 years ago, and now is a rarity. I really enjoyed my visit, intend to return, and would encourage anyone who likes pubs to take a short stroll from the centre of Bradford and give it a try.
An old but gold pub tucked away from the city centre back streets I have spent many a day or night also known has a city pub with sports memorabilia in the walls plus always had good landlords or landlady’s always decent Bradford folk call in either during the week or match days . Places like this make the city add to its character