Together with the University of Bradford Students’ Union we’ve put together an alternative guide to Bradford in video form so you can explore – whether you’re a student, a resident or a visitor.*

Any suggestions for places we should add? Email us at wildwestyorkshire@bradford.ac.uk and tell us what we’re missing.

Pubs and Clubs

The New Beehive: Last gas-lit pub in England. Celebrity murals, gigs and open mic

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The Sparrow: New continental bier cafe

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City Vaults: Food and quizzes in a former bank

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The Mill: Late license DIY dance and gig venue

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No Hands: Bradford’s FREE monthly alt pop night

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The Amp Bar: Your campus venue, live music every Saturday

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Fanny’s: Old school real ale pub

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Gasworks: Rock bar and venue

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Delius Lived Next Door: Student-friendly indie pub with decent tunes and gigs

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The Gay Village: Bradford’s gay village with some of the city’s newest clubs

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Black Swan: Student-friendly pub with gaming nights

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1 in 12 Club: Members-run social club since 1981, with cheap beer and DIY events

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Warehouse: Shiny new club to throw shapes in

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Food and Drink

Lahore: Bradford’s brightest cafe. Milkshakes and smoothies to die for

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The Treehouse: World’s first Fairtrade cafe and shop

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The Russian Restaurant: The only one in Yorkshire, run by Vlad

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Giuseppe’s: Hidden Italian restaurant, with the outside on the inside

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Parmesan House: Tiny fast food restaurant that looks and sounds like a club

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Punjab Sweet House: Sweet shop good enough to eat

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Days Off

Laser Zone: Because shooting people with lights is fun

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Unit 16: Gaming lounge, better than your lounge

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TV Heaven: On-demand TV from the past, in your own little booth, for free

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Lister Park: Award-winning park with cafe and boating lake

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Roberts Park: Cricket, a cafe, a river, a pub and a bandstand

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Northcliffe Park: Miniature railway, woodland walk and a view from the top

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Shipley Glen: Tramride to the top for pub, cafe, wildlife centre and views

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Shopping

Bombay Stores: Accessories, jewellery, bags, fabric and craft stuff for your inner magpie.

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Oriental Food Store: Oriental food shop

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Oastler Market: International food market in the city centre

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CBGBs: Fairtrade, music and hippy stuff

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Musicians Centre: Instruments, lessons and in-stores. Will make you a cuppa if you ask nicely

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Alyonka and Aryana: Delicacies from Eastern Europe

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Festivals

Bradford International Film Festival: Annual film festival with guest stars and workshops

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Saltaire Festival: Annual arts, beer and dad-rock party in Saltaire village

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Bingley Music Live: Three-day big-name festival with a free day

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*Exploring your city is great, but remember, walking around ANY city on your own at night, especially after a few drinks, is a very silly idea, so we’re not encouraging that. Always stick with your mates or call one of Bradford’s wondrously cheap taxis.