The Outside Inn Horsforth

LS13 · Post by **LS13** » Wed 04 Jun, 2008 8:17 pm

Is the Outside Inn built around the structure of real houses? The back room looks to be an old square surrounded by stone cottages. If it is a purpose built restaurant they've certainly made it look authentic (apart from the shop windows with plastic goods for sale!)

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Wed 04 Jun, 2008 11:27 pm

In answer to your first question - No. Its a very good bit of 'kidology' but basically its all 'smoke and mirrors'.The Outside In (note- not 'Outside Inn') was originally a pub called the 'Alma' which closed, I believe c1914. I may be mistaken but I think it was a dentist's or doctor's surgery for many years( dont quote me on that!) until the 'Outside In' opened in the late 1970s/early 80s(not sure of the exact date).This pic shows the Alma c1905 - with the Black Bull next door and the Old King's Arms opposite.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Wed 04 Jun, 2008 11:33 pm

And a Leodis pic from 1990 showing the same view - with the 'Outside In' next to the Black Bull.I have to say, much as I like the 'Outside In', and have been going there for years, I do think it could do with a bit of a 'revamp'!!!

The Parksider · Post by **The Parksider** » Thu 05 Jun, 2008 12:02 am

drapesy wrote: And a Leodis pic from 1990 showing the same view - with the 'Outside In' next to the Black Bull.I have to say, much as I like the 'Outside In', and have been going there for years, it do think it could do with a bit of a 'revamp'!!! Yes it was a dentists and he got pretty rich from his restaraunt.They say restaurants have a life cycle and need to re-invent themselves or at least their menus.The outside In hasn't changed one iota in many many years.Exception the the ruleSpare ribs special sauce to die for...

Squatch_11 · Post by **Squatch_11** » Thu 05 Jun, 2008 11:42 am

Used to go there with my Mum and Dad when I was a kid for birthdays and the like. Is there still the cave like bar downstairs?I remember it was the first place I'd seen that sweetcorn relish, along with other sauces for burgers....Might have a a trip back for old times sake

simonm · Post by **simonm** » Thu 05 Jun, 2008 7:37 pm

Aye the old cave / dungeon is still there.

Patexpat · Post by **Patexpat** » Sat 07 Jun, 2008 9:50 am

well the memories are flooding back now - my friend Geoff Minnithorpe was head waiter there, must be back in the mid 80's I guess - he had a great way of putting down rude guests - but it's far too risque to put on this thread!! And yes, I remember the ribs as being great too ...