Buffers in Leeds

Great atmosphere with attentive staff

Updated Dec 2024 - still dog friendly/, well done. A lovely local in an expanding village setting. Polite staff and above average portions of food - order with care if you only want a light bite ! Look out for special events - Halloween and Christmas 😁

New management with large menu and plenty of options. I've been for a couple of the food items/beers and not been let down. Food is very warm and set at a great price.

Absolutely horrendous.virtually no food available on the menu.No Sunday menu either. When we did manage to find something order a man came from the kitchen to tell us one of our choices was not on the greatly reduced menu and then walked off again without asking what we wanted to do. I had to go up to the bar to sort it out. When the food came, some of the meat dishes were luke warm so inedible. Knives and forks weren’t offered. And when we eventually got given some there were not enough for us all. No apologies at all for any of it. It was the most abysmal meal I’ve ever eaten in my life. I’m shocked no one offered us anything by way of apology. Avoid

New landlord and doing a great job. Friendly atmosphere and cosy pub - no food being served as yet but new menu is due in early December, can't wait to go and try it.

Lovely Father’s Day Sunday roast dinner, large Yorkshire pudding, 2 large slices of very tender beef, roast potatoes, cabbage, carrots and nice gravy, the staff are very friendly and accommodating, would highly recommend

“please can i have a diet pepsi with no ice” *puts ice in* “sorry I asked for no ice” “well I’ve already done it now” amazing service

"please can i have a diet pepsi with no ice" *puts ice in* "sorry, I asked for no ice" "well l've already done it now" 💀💀💀💀

Fantastic Sunday roast and very reasonable price for drinks

Food on Sunday very basic and not worth the money will not be returning

Serves truly scrumptious food ! Delicious & filling. 5/5 ☆☆☆☆☆ We're always greeted with a warm yorkshire welcome by the landlady and staff .. superb customer service. Great atmosphere. Great music.

Super friendly staff. Delicious Sunday Roast with generous portion sizes.

Great Sunday dinner - veggie & other options available.Atmospheric pub with railway signs around.

Lovely pub with a great atmosphere. The building itself has some nice character features as a nod to its previous use 🚂 Food was perfect and the staff couldn’t do enough to help. We will certainly be returning.

Beautiful roast beef Sunday dinner. Lovely puddings too. Really enjoyed it. Highly recommend

Lovely Sunday roast. Super nice saff, plenty good quality grub. Proper gravy and plenty of it. Good beers, I had a lovely pint of peroni . Would definitely recommend highly. 👍

What a great little pub not been in for over 20 years but looking on Google thought we would give it a try. On arrival suprised only a few locals in having a couple of drinks. The staff member was friendly and very welcoming. Food was so good, think its the best burger ive had in a very long time. Can't believe it wasnt busy !!!! Will definitely be recommending it to family and friends and can't wait to go back xxx

Nice pub went for a quick pint in the afternoon lovely bar staff

Really cool railway inspired pub with plenty of seating space with a nice 🍺 garden. The Sunday roast was rather nice I've been told but I went for the Sirloin which was just delicious - fully recommended.

What a disappointment! We last visited some time ago and this lovely little pub seems to have gone to the dogs. We ordered drinks, unfortunately before we were told that no food was being served that day. We went to sit out side in the dirty little beer garden, strewn with rubbish and broken glass under the table and in fact were so disgusted we left our drinks and went elsewhere. The whole place needs refurbishing and it needs a good clean outside to bring it back to the Buffers we remember so well!

Good service and good food. Music a bit loud.

The Pub itself is brilliant. Great decor and friendly staff. The one big let down is the outside seating area/ beer garden. The grass isn't cut and there are mudded areas. There is a horrible kiddies play slide that looks disgusting! The tables and chairs under the veranda on the old platform are dirty and you need to wipe them before sitting down. If someone spent a day sorting it all out it would look far better.

What a lovely pub!!! Not been here since it changed owners but what a gem. The decor is inkeeping with the history. We came for Sunday lunch, you do need to book however they fit us in ( table of 4) it's just a small menu, but I cannot say the same about the portion size!!! We couldn't clear our plate. Beautifully cooked meat does have a veggie option and you can request a small portion. The atmosphere is lovely and laid back, the service is fantastic. Could not find a single fault. We will be back again and will book in advance next time.

Has been refurbished really nicely. Lunchtime food lovely. Service spot on. A little quiet but deserves to be a lot busier. Give it a try.

Disappointing experience as although arrived at 1.20 on a Sunday halfway along our 10 mile walk and looking forward to a well earned bite to eat as advertised as home cooked food and cask ales, we were told that there were no more spaces for lunch. There were clearly plenty of tables both inside and out. Perhaps there were staffing issues or no chef but some honesty would have been appreciated. Managed to get a decent sandwich at the friendly corner shop across the road. Will not be visiting again.

Great place & very friendly. Dropped in after house viewing in area and it was so good you convinced us to put an offer in! Food was lovely & service superb. I’m hoping this will be my new ‘local’.

Went here for the first time in over 20 years after moving away from the area. I remember the old train carriage which has now gone. Great helpful service. Good range of food and drinks. Hadn't booked but wanted to spend time with family and my granddaughter.

Went here for the first time with some friends. Staff lovely. Had the chicken burger and was worth every penny. Would definitely be going again.

Me and my husband took my mum here for Mothers Day Lunch. We pre-booked. I had the chicken smothered in garlic mushrooms with seasonal veg and they both had whale (cod), chips and mushy peas - see photo for Sunday menu and prices. The fish and chips were well cooked (not insipid looking), the cod was whale sized and tasty - they both enjoyed it. I had the chicken which was beautifully cooked, the chicken being nice and moist and looked good with a colourful display of parsnips, carrots, peas, broccoli, red cabbage and roasties. Forgot to take photos of the mains as too busy to launch into eating it. Husband had a baked cheesecake with summer fruit compote - which I of course had to taste test for him and it was delicious. Staff were warm, friendly and engaging. Plenty of parking on site and dining is all on one level. They also have a beer garden. Had a good refurb since we last went pre-lockdown. This place is definitely back on our radar now.

Amazing roast dinner, cooked to perfection, really good size. Accommodated well for vegetarians and fussy children! Excellent friendly service.

not a lot of food choice .to be honest it wasn't much better than a microwave meal . not at all tasty ,very bland .

Just been for the first time and it definitely won't be the last! A lovely, Quirky pub that was once an old railway station, lots of rail memorabilia all over which is interesting to look at. Food was fantastic! Visited on a Sunday so had the Sunday lunch menu. Ordered the beef and gammon lunches which was a traditional roast with fresh veg, huge Yorkshire pudding, delicious thick gravy and loads of meat! Son had fish and chips, proper home cooked chips and a good size fish! Starters and desserts also good quality and good size portions. Well kept cask beer, friendly bar man and waitress and great prices! Thank you for a lovely Sunday afternoon

Great food, very friendly staff, highly recommended. Pop in and give them a go, you won’t be disappointed

love this place, staff very friendly and fun . food is very nice

Superb light lunch at buffers today the home made chicken goujons and salad with hot sauce a must !

Nice quiet pub nice friendly staff

Fantastic food. Thanks for the lovely meal! Great atmosphere, very nicely decorated.

Excellent food best Sunday lunch in a long time,will definitely return,only complaint the desserts were over priced,but good value for the main

A good menu with a few changes, The duck & cranberry salad was the tops. Good attentive service to your table,

1st time there won't be are last..excellent

We attended on Sunday as a group of 13. The food was tasty and the staff lovely. We had a 3 course Sunday lunch and wasn't disappointed. I hadn't been for to The Buffers for at least 10 years prior and what an improvement has been made. Not only was the staff and food lovely, but the pub has also undergone a full refurbishment, which only added to the experience. We will definitely be returning, thank you for the lovely meal and great service!

The food was great and the gent that served us was absolutely brilliant. One of those people where you just know he loves his job and it shines through. Couldn't recommend it enough

Amazing food! Great atmosphere fantastic team! Best belly pork around!!!

Went to a party, Sat evening. Good choice of drinks at bar, service prompt. Disco was far too loud to sit inside, party goers stayed outside. Had to sit on bench seats with decent clothes on!

Meal was ok drink was very cheap and good.

There were 3 adults and 1 Child, we ordered 2 Roast Beef Dinners an Adults Fish and Chips and kids Chicken nuggets cheesy beans and chips. 3 Desserts which were scrummy plus 2 pints lemonade and two teas which came to just over £72.00 which we thought was very reasonable indeed. The meals and desserts were delicious the pub itself is lovely and clean and spacious and on top of all this the staff were exceptional. We would recommend this pub for drinks and food.

Best fish and chips I have had in a long long time

We visited on a Saturday lunchtime, 4 adults for a few drinks and food. Lovely surroundings off the old railway sidings, within easy reach of the A64 and the new ELOR (to be called A6120 orbital ring Rd). Lunch was servered from noon. Very nice, average pub prices but larger than average portion sizes! Well worth a visit but don't "over order" :)

The food and service was good. Even let us borrow an umbrella as raining outside.

Absolutely Gorgeous food really nice little pub lovely staff,definitely going again :)

Was good food, large size of mushy peas, get overpowering, can't see anybody eating that much, the other portions was ok, a bit expensive . Was going to get mixed grill and it probably would have been nice but at I think over £20.00 was a bit rich for lunchtime menu. When you can get sufficient at other places for less. Would go again. My brother goes there often.

Pleasant place for lunch. Food average.

It has a local sort of feel to it. People nearby are relaxed enough to exchange a few words. The decor is improving. Even though there was a disco going on a couple of rooms away, the music wasn't intrusive. The food was well presented and tasted great!

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Had a lovely family birthday meal in the buffers lovely friendly staff great and tasty food be going back again

Lovely home cooked food, friendly staff. Would highly recommend. And extremely reasonably priced

Sunday dinner is absolutely spot on! Great value for money!! Would definitely recommend 👍

Poor quality food and limited menu

Food an beer spot, staff excellent

Food outstanding and definitely value for money, you will never walk out of here hungry. The mix grills are huge, my husband and son had one and neither could finish. I had a lunch time light bite of bbq smothered chicken which was the size of a normal meal from anywhere else and defo no light night , again value for money. Staff really really nice, attentive and.made you feel very welcome. Will defo be back.

Great service and surroundings as usual.

Popped in late on Sunday, the food had finished but the team were accommodating and let us have a Sunday roast which was amazing, the most delicious Turkey roast I have tasted in a long time. Great service with a smile and very warm and welcoming now the fab refurb has completed. 10 out of 10

Had a roast beef dinner today and oh my god it was to die for 😍 The best home cooked roast dinner out, out! Definitely be back very soon!! And by the way…………the chocolate pudding was to die for too 😍

Great steak this afternoon lovely hunters chicken great staff eat here a few times every time is spor on many thanks

Lovely service from Karen ! Definitely made an enjoyable visit. Ambiance and jazz music made for lovely atmosphere. Cool Theme of pub, railway . well furnished, comfortable seating Nice selection of food at a good price Definitely visit again. Had 2 pies, delicious and homemade with very generous amount of meat, 1pie could have fed 2 people!

Sunday lunch was disappointing. Tough fatty beef,Yorkshire puds burnt on top and soggy underneath. Our first visit after many years, however,we won't be rushing back!!

Absolutely brilliant pub lunch. Relaxed and huge beer garden. Tasty fish & chips and gammon. Lovely landlady Karen. Definitely recommend!

Food was okay and staff were friendly 🙂

Very welcoming would definitely go again

Great food, friendly welcome and atmosphere. Steak burger is massive! 🍔

Over priced pub grub. Average quality. Won't be returning!

Free parking . Serve food easy access. Lots of seating areas and outside too. Food was very good would have given 5 stars if better menu.

Fantastic food and lovely service, Don’t let Covid restrictions put you off it was still a nice atmosphere.

Superb people with excellent food

Disappointing meal. Staff very pleasant but service slow. Had fish, chips & mushy peas at £12.95. Fish was okay, chips had skin on which was not mentioned on menu & would have preferred normal chips. Mushy peas was a solid green block and they were barely warm.

Plenty of space to socialize, indoor / out heated, we approximately 40 plus after Funeral event found a lovely warm greeting from all staff, try for yourself, ( hopefully not For similar reason, you won' t be sorry.) Best to all PHILL.

Love it will be going back again

Exerlent service. Very nice food. Good music . 100% will return.

Not very good at all.booked a table for weeks.gets there someone else took it.so we left

Nice staff and good food spot on 👍

Great place for dining a lot of choices on menu. People who serving customers are passionate and know a lot of history of pub building. It used to be a railway station. Great place for families and mates

Had a lovely drink and food at buffers. Burgers were massive and delicious. I would recommend giving them a try.

Good service, atmosphere & food.

Went today for drinks and we had a starter each and my niece had a kids meal .. consisting of 1 sausage chips and beans cost £5 which I think is very steep and then charged extra for a kids drink to. Beers is good price though and service was good .

Enjoyed a lovely Sunday dinner today at the buffers. First time here for me, though my husband has been before. Staff was so friendly and welcoming on our arrival. I ordered Pork loin Sunday dinner with trimmings and my husband ordered beef Sunday dinner. The food was delicious with gravy to die for and a homemade yorkshire pudding. We requested more gravy and the staff brought us a large helping 😋. I will definitely be returning. The staff are very attentive and polite. Prices are affordable and reasonable. Thankyou for a lovely Sunday lunch to the buffers, I will be telling my Friends and family about this little hidden gem.

Good food was served quickly. A nice quick detour off the A1.

Was not even at the buffers Get a grip

Meals were ok but I wouldn't say value for money

Good food friendly staff and management.well done to all 👍👍

Very enjoyable meal good value for money definitely will be back 👍

This pub deserves to do well, the best welcoming greetings by Karen and Mark , great food, proper chips and a fab sticky toffee pudding. They went the extra mile when we needed assistance for one of our party who was unwell thank you Buffers job well done 👍

Very nice food and lovely people

Good food fast service easy with covid process

We had a couple of burgers and chips and they were awful, very greasy and tasted very rubbery and poor quality. The grease was just dripping out of the burger onto the plate ! It looked like a cheap greasy spoon burger, I am aware times are hard and businesses are trying to do things differently but this does not work here in my opinion. Mine went in the bin after getting a quarter of the way through, very sad as it was a birthday tea. Waste of money.

Hospitality excellent and food service is very good and there is a good atmosphere around the pub all the staff are very friendly and polite and very talkative always on hand as well if needed really lovely food always hot when you are served your meal

Lovely food and and lovely staff x

Had Sunday lunch on1st March and was a bit disappointed Always been a big fan and regular diner at the buffers but the roast beef wasn't home cooked like the previous management more like catering beef from a packet

if you have a liking for a nice juicy rib eye, this is the place to visit.

1st time up since new owners, food was great beer was spot on, would highly recommend a visit

Outstanding food...nice atmosphere and lovely staff