As the weather gets hotter and the days get longer, there's more time to catch up with friends and enjoy a drink at your local bar. 

Whether you’re hoping to soak up some sun or catch up with your family and friends over a cold one, this list could come in handy.

As we've rounded up some of the top bars in Bradford that you should try out this summer. 

The list is based on TripAdvisor reviews with all bars rated three stars and above. 

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The best bars in Bradford: 

Spotted Cow

Rating: 4.5/5

Location: 122 Whitehall Road Drighlington, Bradford BD11 1LJ England

"The spotted cow is the full package, great food, beer and service! Ann and Olivia served me this evening and were very attentive - also provided great table service."

The Fox

Rating: 4.5/5

Location: Briggate, Shipley, Bradford BD17 7BP England

"Proper real ale pub. Cracking atmosphere. Lad playing a guitar sat at the bar. Only went for one nightcap and ended up staying for 4 drinks."

Jacobs 

Rating: 4.5/5

Location: 14 Kent Street, Bradford BD1 5RL England

"Lovely cider, gorgeous pies with mushy peas not just garden peas. Staff were lovely and had a chat. Will visit again but will probably have 2 pies rather than one."

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Hullabaloo

Rating: 5/5

Location: 41 Westgate, Shipley, Bradford BD17 5ES England

"Great beer selection as well as a tasty cider on tap too. The food is also amazing with good options for meat eaters, vegans and vegetarians as well.

"Staff are friendly and the options for big meals and also small pots means it's a lovely place to grab a bite to eat or something smaller in between drinks."

The Fighting Cock

Rating: 4.5/5

Location: 21 Preston Street, Bradford BD7 1JE England

"I go here a lot it's a nice place to chill out, and try the different beers, lagers, ciders, old traditional pub, very cosy, defo recomend the fighting cock, to those who haven't been ..."