Built With Elland In Mind
Elland Craft & Tap is the result of sitting down for a proper chat with lots of people in Elland. We asked what they love and what they don't love about pubs, so that C&T could be something everyone wanted it to be.
This was the result:
Somewhere you can feel safe.
Somewhere you can get a proper beer.
Somewhere you can talk to each other.
Somewhere you can be comfortable.
Somewhere you can drink something you haven't tried before.
Somewhere you can get authentic Yorkshire drinks and snacks.
We are not done yet. This micropub is still evolving, and it's doing so with your help. Your ideas are always welcome, so keep them coming!
The Origin of Craft and Tap
Our doors first opened in November 2018 by our landlord Mike (previously of Elland Brewery) and his former business partner. Ever since Elland Craft and Tap has developed to meet the needs of the customer base. Craft and Tap has always been a people place, with an atmosphere fuelled by the local community. We pride ourselves on being a safe and welcoming pub with friendly staff and superb ale.
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Pub of the Season 2019
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In August 2019 we were named as Halifax CAMRA's summer pub of the season, less than 1 year after opening. When proudly receiving the award, Mike emphasised how Craft and Tap isn't his pub, it's the people's pub. Everything that Craft and Tap has become is down to the customers and the staff, and it always will be.
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We're also in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2021 and 2022!
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Craft and Tap and Covid-19
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The introduction of the lockdown in March 2020 meant we had to sadly close our doors. Eventually, we were able to re-open with table service and social distancing; and now restrictions are gone and we're back to full capacity.
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Just because we weren't open didn't mean we still weren't making improvements to our pub! We used this time to build our covered outdoor seating area in the back garden (the greenhouse). Not only did this give us a larger capacity with social distancing, allowing us to reopen earlier, it also gives our customers the space to enjoy their favourite pints outside all year round.
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Championing Local Causes
We are proud members of this community, and as such take every opportunity to support local causes.
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After working with Elland Round Table Group to successfully fund a defibrillator for Elland town centre, we're now fundraising for Forget Me Not Children's hospice.
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We've filled our bookshelves upstairs with donations from the community which are now on sale, with all proceeds going to the charity.
The Future of Craft and Tap
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Since opening its doors, Elland Craft and Tap has grown into the micropub you know and love, and we don't intend to stop there!
Our pub is always evolving and changing to meet the needs of our customers. Craft and Tap isn't just our pub, it's your pub, the people's pub.
With this is mind, we're always keen to hear new ideas for what our customers want to see in the pub, and build on them when we can.
What's next for Craft and Tap? Well that's down to you!
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