The Moot Hall Arms: a winner with sports fans the world over

Stepping inside The Moot Hall Arms is like entering another world. Situated unassumingly on Mill Hill, the navy blue exterior belies the explosion of colour that awaits inside this sports pub. The walls are adorned with memorabilia celebrating every Leeds sporting institution and the constant streaming of matches and news, the remarkably priced pints and excellent selection of tunes make this a must-visit venue.

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We decided to visit The Moot Hall Arms to learn more about what makes it so special after it was picked by our readers among their favourite pubs in the city, and talk to the landlady - or Boss Lady as she is affectionately known.

"The pub itself has been operating for decades and became notorious in the 1970s as a hangout for the Leeds United football firm 'the Service Crew' when it was known as The Prince of Wales," she explained.

That's not really an enviable reputation for any business, is it? So what's changed in the four years you've been running the pub?

"It now has a much friendlier reputation. We still get Service Crew members coming in but now they bring their kids and their grandkids! And there's never any trouble on a match day."

You're a huge Leeds United fan yourself, I understand; was that the starting point for the sports theme?

"I set about redecorating after taking over and has now it's turned into a treasure trove of sports memorabilia. The walls are decorated head to toe with flags, scarves, emblems, statues and pictures celebrating the city's sporting greats; whether they've played for Leeds United, Leeds Rhinos, Leeds Knights or Yorkshire Cricket Club."

You wouldn't know from outside...