I'll start by saying I was torn between 3 and 4 stars, but if you come here for the reason detailed…read morebelow I would have to rate it 4. This is not somewhere you would come for a blazing night out. This is what you'd call a Sunday pub. Sadly the decor is stuck somewhere between the 70's and a catholic boarding school. It's certainly unimpressive, but that's not the reason you would come here. Located just off the M62, the Castleford and Normanton exit. This is a pleasant no nonsense pub, with a couple of excemptional ales, that serves tasty 'homecooked' traditional food at reasonable prices. I'll just say that the real ales here are very good. Although not a huge selection, the Taylors Landlord pints I've finished here have been excellent. As you may know it's hard to keep ale, but the rising sun has nailed it. The chap who supplies the Landlords ale even drinks it in here (never trust a skinny chef, but trust one who eats his own food?). On that note the locals are friendly too. If you're passing through and have a hunger for some steak and ale pie, a decent Sunday roast or just a nice ale I'd recommend passing through here. You can't go wrong. But if you're after somewhere to drink the night away, enjoy comfort, or interesting cuisine, I'd suggest you keep on driving.

This place is great, opening night. I've tried the Oatmeal Stout 5 stars, the wheat beer 5 stars,…read moreIndulgence which is maple, blueberry and pancake, was unbelievably good. The owners are very friendly and out going, and can explain each beer. The Doghouse also brews many of there own beers all are outstanding.

a great pub ,even if its just a swift one after work ,the barmaid's are alway's happy to have a…read morechat on most topics

From the owner: a warm and friendly public house, with pool table,sky sports on big screens,BBQ's,large beer…read moregarden.Good quality bar snacks & sandwiches,tea & coffee available. Meetings,weddings,birthday,engagement parties etc catered for with quality food.disco's & karaoke nights.Live music venue.

Had a fantastic meal here whilst visiting family in the UK from the US, our meals included Turkey…read morewith all the trimmings, Pan seared Cod, Yorkshire puddings, Roast Lamb, Pork Belly, Sirloin with appetizers of leek and potato soup, prawn (shrimp) cocktail with Marie Clare sauce, double Yorkshire puddings, Halloumi which were all delicious! Each dish was served with an amazing medley of vegetables including leeks, carrots, pea pods. The mashed and roast potatoes were both perfectly cooked! The cod was flaky and perfectly cooked - much better than what is had at a popular steak house earlier this week, in fact the whole meal was far superior and cheaper too! The pork belly skin was deliciously crispy and the pork pull-apart juicy and tender, Despite the size of our party (10) there were no errors, delays or issues. Drinks came fast and were very good! The servers were wonderful, efficient and very friendly. I'd recommend this place to anyone and hope were able to return ourselves!

Gorgeous pub in a gorgeous area. Its an old building covered in vines with a beautiful pub garden…read moreand a fair selection of cask ales. For a drink on a Saturday afternoon I'd highly recommend it. However, I went with my girlfriend's family for a meal, and this was where the place fell down. The price wasn't great, £17 for a steak which came with no vegetables or chips. This seems a little steep unless its going to be an excellent steak. It wasn't. Three of us ordered the sirloin steak, all of us asked for medium-rare, all of them arrived fully brown all the way through. I guess the sauce was OK and the herby chips were nice. All in all, I'd recommend it for a drink but not for a meal, pity because as I said, its a gorgeous little place.

The food is out of this world if your a meat eater.got some great challenges most of all the staff…read morer really friendly

Been here a few times for meals but mainly on special occasions such as birthdays etc, staff…read morealways busy and happy to help and have a nice selection of beers, although it can be busy we have usually been able to get a table and sample many of they're special menus including steaks and fish etc, would recommend it to anyone, plenty of parking and in a good location near junction 32 and excape

Went into this venue on a night out in Wakefield on Saturday Night…read more Had not heard about it before, but have not really been out in a good while. Was delighted by the fun and friendly atmosphere in here and we really enjoyed ourselves. This place is really electric and everyone was having a great night. There was a GAGA tribute act on and we were blown away by the similarities, must confess I was convinced it was the real thing haha, or gaga.... Really friendly Team and we found the prices pretty reasonable too, would defo recommend and will surely be going again)

A little expensive but great music and good service. I have been several times and never had…read moreproblems being served and never seen any trouble. Not aimed at teenagers. Not sure why this website has me down as American as I am a Yorkshire lass.

My favourite cafe in Pontefract. Tucked down a little ginnel, it's a hidden gem. There are a couple…read moreof tables outside for when the wetaher is nice. We like to sit on the sofas inside. Children welcome, my 3 year old likes the little fairy cakes & I usually have a cappucino. Delicious food for lunch too, tho the steak sandwich is big enough for two to share. It's also a winebar in the evenings

Superb hide away! Nighttime or daytime this is a great for lunch and brilliant for a drink on a…read moreweekend. If you're in Pontefract this is the place to go if you want class in your food, drink and surroundings.

Well we did it, we ditched the BBQ plan and went back to The Crooked Billet for Sunday Lunch and it…read morewas glorious. We couldn't resist the same starters as before- the smooth and seriously flavoursome Chicken Liver Parfait, along with the warm cheesy feast that is the Goat's Cheese Salad. Boyfie had the classic beef Sunday lunch and I had the slow roasted lamb. The portions (especially the lamb) were significant and everything on the plate was cooked with care and competence...all this served up with smiling, cheerful, attentive, excellent staff. Bravo. Bravo. Bravissimo :) It was a shame we were in a hurry so desert will have to wait for next time, but I was treated to a desert of the soul when I was offered two beautiful, bright, dizzyingly fragrant yellow roses from the garden as a thanks for adding the business to Yelp!! Warm fuzzy feelings of extreme happy?? You bet :) Make time for The Crooked Billet, go enjoy a walk then spend some quality time eating superb food in the friendliest pub you could ever wish for. Just a tip- Sunday's are busy so it may be worth booking, although you can eat in the bar or even outside.

Visited the Crooked Billet with my partner today, chose the steak and ale pie from the menu, best…read morepie i have eaten in a long long time, real chips, not frozen, nice veggies, lovely people serving and quick service. whats not to like! Will be back, although maybe chose the smaller portion option next time, because trust me this place fills the plate with food, lovely and well done the Crooked Billet.