The Highfield
47 Highfield Road, Idle, Bradford BD10 8QH
TEL: 01274 611111 email: reception@thehighfield.com
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The Highfield as it's now called has had a varied history. Formerly a private home, in the 1950’s it became the Moorland Country Club; in the 1960’s it changed its name to the Baron, then in the 1970’s a hotel was built and the name changed to the Baron of Beef. Since the 1970’s it's been known as the Idler, the Sporting Lodge and The Balloon and Basket until finally we arrive in the 21st century with The Highfield.
Locals Paul and Deirdre Jennings, the owners of Jennings Computers in Gain Lane (established in 1979) bought the newly named Highfield, just before Christmas 2009.
The property had been empty since around September 2008 when the previous owners abandoned their Bradford premises to concentrate on two other (larger) hotels in Leigh and Middlesbrough. The property was left in a poor state of repair, and work started in January 2010.
The doors of the brand new Highfield pub finally opened to the public on Friday 28 May 2010, just in time for the Bank Holiday – and the World Cup (with plenty of screens to catch the action, including England's defeat by Germany, unfortunately).
The pub has seen some busy afternoons and evenings since opening, and we have been glad to find that people are happy to see the pub re-open. There has been a really good mix of people coming through the doors, and we hope this will continue. There has already been lots of demand for the function room, and we hope the hotel, gym and swimming pool, etc will also be popular once they are opened.
Work is continuing on the restaurant, hotel and function room, and will finally move on to the pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & steam rooms and gym.
Paul & Deirdre hope that the time is right for a new venue in the area. The pub is a free house, so we can do whatever will please the customers – any requests and suggestions would be welcomed!
The aim of the Highfield is to be a place where people of all ages – children are welcome – can come for a drink, to relax & chat or maybe enjoy one of the live bands that will be playing. There are two separate parts to the pub – the larger, livelier room with a stage and pool table, and a smaller, quieter room for those who just want a quiet drink and a chat with friends. In addition, for the warmer weather there is a large paved area (with some cover, and heaters in the colder months) plus a grassed area with plenty of seating which is ideal for socialising with friends, family or colleagues during those warm summer months (and there's a cosy interior for when the weather isn't so good). There is also a large car park for customers.
The Highfield pub opens its doors all day, every day from noon till eleven (or midnight on Friday & Saturday). You will soon be able to enjoy a wide choice of mouth-watering snacks and main meals from our varied menu. Alternatively you can simply sit back and enjoy a drink from our excellent selection of wines, beers, lagers & ciders, etc as well as an array of spirits and liqueurs to take your pick from. We also have a variety of drinks for children, as families are always welcome at The Highfield. If you would like to hold a function at the pub, contact our team (click here to e-mail us) and we can discuss your requirements.
Once the pub kitchens are up and running, there will be an exciting new menu to sample (and of course there will be more variety once the restaurant re-opens).
Other plans for the pub for the future are: pub quizzes, live music, barbecues and family fun days – and perhaps even a Highfield Festival with live music (click here to view our events page).
The hotel was a well known venue, popular for weddings and other functions – and we hope to restore it to its former glory. In 1974, the legendary Johan Cruyff stayed at the hotel (the Baron of Beef as it was then), as it was close to Dennyfield, Thackley’s ground, where his Barcelona team trained before the match with Leeds in the European Cup Semi Final. (If you have any more information about the history of the site, we would love to hear from you.)
Quality and value for money are the main ingredients in everything we do at The Highfield. So whether you wish to sample our delicious food or simply have a drink amongst friends or colleagues, you will be assured of a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere at The Highfield. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Conference and wedding facilities and accommodation in our 44 good sized bedrooms - as well as the pool and spa - will soon be available at the hotel.
