Didn't try the food but added a picture of the menu or those that might want to consider trying it…read more I did notice on Sunday they have a special Sunday roast on the menu too, so that might worth considering. I like the place as its an old haunt of mine from days gone by, recently renovated it has lost a little of its old pub charm, but i'm sure the regulars were happy for the makeover and the more open feel it now has. Cute little outside patio with a few picnic tables nestled next to the cricket field make this a pleasant place to sit out and enjoy a nice cold pint of lager...

From the owner: Welcome to The Fox & Hounds pub in Batley, near Dewsbury in West Yorkshire - a traditional public…read morehouse that sits at the heart of the local community.

A friendly place with nice staff. Efficient service and…read morewelcoming. I would happily come again, though I would have enjoyed it much more if the food had been given more quality attention. The main meat and sauce was nice though the vegetables were so over boiled that they had no taste. It would be quite easy to resolve as this is just a case of keeping an eye on the cooking time. I'll be coming again.

Had a lovely tym at royal oak xx 3 corses each 2 pints each 30 quid lol n 10 pound off nxt meal…read moreprawn cocktail n chicken wings lesanga n chips n gamon n chips n Appel pie n choc pud

Now, Wakefield can strike the fear in some of the less well travelled Yorskhire folk but sure…read moreenough, like any small town, it has it's absolute gems. I think you have to live in a city to truly seek out the best it has to offer, unless you're fantastically lucky on your constitutionals, and this place is not exactly somewhere you'd stumble upon along the standard routes through town. It's situated on a little back street, which at first glance might appear to be leading no where, but my goodness it leads somewhere. This fantastic little micro-brewery-cum-pub is an excellent venue for ale drinkers, musicians and deliberating scholars alike. I used to frequent this place as a young undergraduate with my musical companions, often with guitars in tow for an impromptu session. I distinctly remember polishing off many a half of their Moonshine, a flat pale cider if memory serves, and promptly setting off into the night merry as Christmas. That stuff was lethal! But nonetheless an excellent way to kick off the night. Although the pub catered to the CAMRA drinkers among us, it had plenty of other options, although seldom drank by myself - it was real ale or orange juice all the way, and the orange juice rarely got a look in! The décor is lovely; rustic pub paraphenalia adorns the space. The staff were always accommodating, in spite of the pandemic of us student-types flocking in each term and over all I couldn't fault this diamond in the rough.

If you happen to find yourself in Wakefield and are looking for a lovely and quirky pub - then…read moreFernandes should be high on your list. Owned by Ossett Brewery, the building which was formerly a malthouse is down a bit of a dingy alley and behind a row of small shops off Kirkgate but it's definitely worth overcoming your preconceptions and heading inside. There's a brewery in the basement, continental Bier keller on the first floor and brewery tap on the second floor, complete with high vaulted ceilings and impressive bar with 11 hand pumps. To me it looked like a cross between a saloon and the backstage of a theatre with its rescued pub signs and unusual breweriana. We loved it all. It's a comfortable, homely space to have some drinks - and it's dog-friendly. The hospitableness of the young barman with his impressive handlebar moustache just added to our enjoyment; if we didn't have to head back home we'd have easily stayed until they closed. A local gem.

Just had lunch with a colleague from Vancouver a city that has the best eating places in the world…read moreso was interested in his views as well as my own. Service was excellant and attentive , the food was freshly made and cooked in house. The taste of my haddock was great, the batter outstanding, the hand cooked chips just as they should be fluffy on the inside, brown and not too crisp on the outside, obviously blanched, part fried andthen deep fried to order, the tartare sauce home made and excellant. My colleague` s steak and ale pie was full of trimmed pieces of meat with a lovely light pastry. What a surprise great foof service and sensible prices , I will return and so will he next time he is over from Vancouver ... and that is some accolade Try it !

Another one of those 'destination' pubs a little out of town with publicity that seems to urge you…read moreto come and spend the day, the Needless Inn is a decent family friendly pub with nice views of the countryside that's a good spot for Sunday lunch or a midweek evening meal. The menu features typical pub grub of the bangers and mash and pie and chips ilk, with few concessions to gastropub trends aside from the odd dash of goat's cheese here and there, and they run special menus for things like Valentine's Day and Burns' Night, which is a nice touch. There also seems to be a lot of stuff going on, with everything from a Halloween party to Greek and Italian themed weeks advertised on their website, although every time I've visited it's been nicely quiet; calm and relaxed without being devoid of atmosphere. It seems to liven up as it gets later, though, and I get the impression that this is a popular pub with locals of a Friday and Saturday night.

Very reasonable price for beers. The barmaid works in insolvency so understands economics which was…read morea delight for Batley. Could do with new curtains though as I have had a wank and left the product on them.

From the owner: Town centre real ale and fine wine pub venue with live music every weekend! Two permanent ales and…read morefour guest ales. Special bottled craft beers and extensive high quality wine list.

Simple food - cooked well. Good portions, good price and…read morevery friendly staff - if you're a meat lover then you'll love this pub as you certainly get your money's worth.

If you are looking for a posh night out don't go to the Unicorn but if you want to spend a pleasant…read moreevening in a friendly, traditional pub and eat excellent, freshly cooked food then head for Carlton. The chef\owner\barman\entertainer is happy to discuss any special dietary needs (he advised phoning ahead so he can be well prepared) and, although it seems an old fashioned attitude, he obviously takes great pride in his art. Looking around it appears that there are lots of music nights, quizzes etc at various times and the Unicorn has had some great themed nights.

So there we were driving around on Sunday looking for somewhere to have "Fathers day" lunch…read more Looking for the usual 2 for 1 or all you can eat for a fiver deals (I'm a bloke from Yorkshire, therefore I'm tight) but to no avail....... then I just remembered this place from my youth and headed over and BINGO! Big chalk board outside said Fathers day lunch £7.50, I conned the wife into going halves (she was fed up of driving round by then) so we went in. We were greeted by friendly bar staff and a more restaurant approach but in a rural pub setting which was a bit odd but good, grabbed a couple of pints of rancid old scrotum or some other cask ale and parked at the table which the waitress helpfully showed us to. The menu had a choice of 4 meals, 5 starters and plenty of puddings (desserts if you're from that London) which were all specials for the day. I chose a steak and ale pie with new spuds etc and the wife a beef dinner with all the trimmings....... service took around 10 minutes so I bought more "Armpit sweat" or "Old bags eyeball juice" or some other beer of some strange name. Believe me when I say it was worth the driving around and having to drink beer with twigs in (I don't have a beard or corduroys or a tank top so I prefer my beer twig free) as I can honestly say it was a genuinely home made pie, in a dish with just a crust on top and filled with half a cow and some fungus pieces (mushrooms of the non magic variety) all swimming in gravy that I believe was made from the tears of an angel. The vegetables were a plenty and in bowls to share between us which gets me on to the wifes choice of roast beef dinner, she said it was the best beef she's ever had and believe me when I say she's had a lot of meat in her lifetime ;) It was melt in the mouth and enough to leave her with a smile on her face and the yorkshire pudding (no that's not the wifes nickname) was fresh made and delicious. So next time you're in the Drig area or even not but want a bally good nosh (sorry I just put my Tim Nice But Dim head on) put BD11 1LJ into your Satnav, you will not be dissapointed.

After a long 'day of dance' on Saturday 8 May 2010 in Bradford, we decided to have a look around…read moreBradford on Sunday 9th. We then looked for a pub to have a proper Yorkshire sunday roast. WOW, were we lucky? This is a nice pub with nice staff but doesn't look anything special. However, the food was just wonderful! Fresh veg, proper home made yorkshire pud and real puddings too. You would expect to pay more for this. We will be back in 2011 for another day of dance and will be heading back to The Spotted Cow!! Peter Crosby near Liverpool

Great local, and the locals are friendly, multi screen sports and a great atmosphere when there's a…read morebig game on. Quiz on a Wednesday and event on Sundays.

I'm going underground, I may be some time. Will I ever be the same again? Will I ever make it back…read moreto the comfort zone of the city centre? Probably, it's hardly James Bond territory here I'm just still in the Morley area. So the gardener's Arms it is then, don't stop for passing go. I am actually quite an established Morleyite having worked here in the past so this is a place I know and trust. It's a good team player (in football pun talk). You've got a big beer garden which will be good when the sun comes back from Jupiter. That's always a good starting point. next up, the beer is pretty cheap and that's a sure fire winner. The pub night is great for a laugh though I swear I was robbed referee. it's bent when the game is like that (football pun number a zillion). You've also got a good variety of things to get down your neck and the scran isn't bad either. Good for groups and worth a stop if you're in the area.

The Chilli bowl is very hot and spicy but very nice. This is on the 2 4 £9.50 menu. this venue is…read moregreat in the summer to sit out side and has an amazing bonfire each year.

On the border of Bradford and Leeds near to Tong Village. It used to be known as the Kings Arms…read morepublic house. They have a wide variety of food here which encompasses Italian and Indian. Their best bet has to be the carvery at £7.45. Three choices of meat accompanied by mega Yorkshires and loads and loads of different veg. They also have a two meals for £7.95 menu which represents very good value. I've never had a bad meal there myself. When the weather is decent they have a large play area with a brilliant climbing frame and plenty of seating for the doting parents. If you say you are going to sit out there the staff will give you your drinks in plastic 'glasses' to avoid the possibility of broken glass in this area. They also have a decent sized function room for hire. There is plenty of car parking but at busy times on warm days even that can get full. You don't book, you just turn up and wait for a free table.