'It brings in business, it’s a laugh': Leeds revellers defend Otley Run pub crawl following criticism

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The crawl has become a staple of the Leeds drinking scene but has faced criticism

can make Headingley resemble party destination Magaluf on Fridays and Saturdays“scaling up of the Otley Run and the behaviour of a minority who cause problems for local businesses, residents, bar staff and other customers”Joseph Walsh-McBride said: “I can understand it a bit if people are saying it’s a bit noisy and things like that. At the same time, it helps local businesses a lot. The amount of business these pubs get is unbelievable. It’s a thing that everyone can get involved in.

Connor Gallagher shared the view that the pub crawl is of benefit to local businesses and said: “It brings in business, it’s a laugh. You’re only young once."I can understand why the residents around the pubs [might not be supportive of it], but I think that’s kind of a given if you have a house round here.”

Aside from the economic benefits, several revellers hailed the way in which the crawl brings people together. Ellie Jessop said:"It brings the community together, everyone’s saying ‘oh, I like what you’re wearing’, it just brings you together.”’s ability to attract people from different parts of the country to Leeds was also mentioned as a benefit of the pub crawl’s popularity."Say they’re 18 and they’re considering university or somewhere to live, it’s an option for them if they like the place.

 

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Why all of a sudden is this news? Students have been dressing up and getting pissed in and around Headingley for the last 50yrs that I know of. It's not a new thing.

Headingley has always been known for its drinking!

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