It's good to know that there are still places like this keeping the good old British pub alive. I…read morefound a warm welcome and some acceptable beverages. I was particularly impressed by the friendliness of the staff and the full programme of live music.

Came here for food with work colleagues it's okay for food nothing special feels like the usual…read morecorporate national chain style food. I must say the young lady that served us was delightful.

From David and Karen Great selection or REAL ALEs, excellent…read morefood, excellent atmosphere, themed nights most weekday nights, every Monday night for example is quiz night, Again great Beer, good wine choices, ciders, and continental beers, you can't go wrong, well except for the Mad bar staff !

Lovely place defo worth a try !read more

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.

The Cricketers Arms is a relative newcomer to the real ale scene but owned by the people who run…read morethe well established real ale pub, The West Riding, at Dewsbury Railway Station. This is a great place to checkout a constant set of changing real ales. For those of you who are more mainstream drinkers they offer, Amstel, Black Sheep, Blue Moon, Erdinger (Dark) Heiniken on a regular basis (Sorry if I missed a few here!). The Cricketers is far from the usual corporate pub and doesn't just try to appeal to the trendy nor the old man brigade. THIS IS A GREAT DRINKING PUB and is worth visiting to try some of the great range of drinks they offer. As a pub it is far more relaxing than the offerings from Leeds Brewery (e.g. The Pin or Brewery Tap) or Ossett Brewery (The Hop - Wakefield or Leeds). On the downside, at the moment they don't offer food but hopefully this will change in the near future. Finally , to end on a positive note, if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Leeds and have a trip out to a very traditional Yorkshire town visit Horbury and checkout The Cricketers!

Great real ale pub that are well kept, and served well. No…read moremusic, traditional deco and good company. 10% off main lines for CAMRA members.

Holmfield House is a historic pub set in the middle of Wakefield Park. It is a hotel as well as a…read morepub and has pleasant grounds. A lovely place to go for a drink on a warm summer afternoon! I have visited intermittently throughout my life, often in childhood spending an hour in the beergarden with my parents after a walk in the park and twenty minutes feeding the ducks on the pond and climbing the trees around the bird houses. The park also has bowling, athletic and tennis facilities: I am sure a drink after engaging in any of these activities would be pleasant also!

absolutely love and recommend the pie and ale night, fanstasticread more

My local friend Patrick had been saying we should check this pub out for some time so it seemed…read morelike a good place to stop for a cold refreshment at the end of our Boxing Day walk along the frozen Calder and Hibble canal. Despite being housed in a fairly uninspiring building the pub is in a great location, right by a mooring spot on the canal so there are lots of lovely narrow boats to admire. Inside there is plenty of wood and beams with fairly functional but comfortable furnishings. No music but there is a pool table and a "bandit". We rocked up at about 3.30pm and it was busy but not overcrowded. While we were at the bar trying to choose form the selection of 6 cask ales a pie, smothered in pea,s came out of the kitchen which looked and smelled pretty good; with a choice of beef or pork at £2.50 a pie it looked a bit of a bargain. The other food on offer was a short selection of decent pub grub with even the most expensive dish leaving you with change from a fiver. Sadly we were under strict orders about getting home in time for us tea so we stuck with a pint and a packet of crisps. All the beer was excellent except for my pint of the local Anglo Dutch brew, The Aunt Agatha, was just not "right". However, after a quick word with the barmaid a very acceptable replacement pint of Yankee was on the bar and the Agatha was scrubbed off the blackboard. If you are feeling like something a little more exotic there is also a very good selection of reasonably priced bottled beer. The punters on this visit were a very friendly mixed crowd with no sign of any small children, I would guess that this is a pub which attracts a more adult following. No doubt, given its location, it will be heaving in the summer months. Patrick was bang on the money with this one and I will be returning when I next have the pleasure of a trip to West Yorkshire.

Unique pub in the Canal basin so frequented by boaters. The bar is on the first floor with low roof…read moretrusses (with Aussie style dangling corks to discourage you from banging your head!!). 6 real ales (at least) in excellent nick and simple bar snacks. A pool table is available too. The Leggers has it's own unique charm which needs to be experienced to appreciate it - give it a try.

Not only a friendly bar, but also an excellent restaurant with an amazing selection of freshly…read morecooked meals from an extensive menu. The restaurant has a conservatory area and there is also a reasonably sized beer garden. Right opposite Newmillardam country park.

Nice pub, especially at this time of the year (winter) as they have a log fire and serve mulled…read morewine. The restaurant food is very nice but not cheap. The bar food is much better as it's tasty, good value and you get massive portions! We especially like going on a Wednesday evening as it's quiz night (think there is another on Sunday's too but it's music so we've never gone). It's a very friendly night and good fun. Not won it yet though!

Just love it! Nice people and lovely pub! This is a pub with a lovely view and a really nice staff!…read moreHopefully you will meet Molly! She's a legend! If you nearby, stop for a pint and good food.

the food here is phenominal but be warned. Get there for 12 noon when it opens or you wont get a…read moretable.

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

A wining combination of fantastic food and wonderful service make the Railway a go to spot for…read moretravelers and locals alike. A wonderful English pub nestled in a beautiful location, the decor is traditional pub but with modern upgrades to the bar, but its the food that's the real winner here. Specials listed on chalkboards around the pub offer alternates to the solid menu, i really wished i could have ordered about 5 appetizers and 6 main's but alas, only one stomach! Prawn cocktail app was traditional English, small prawns in a delicious marie rose sauce with a few slices of granary bread, this was a huge serving, could almost feed two (but there was no way i was sharing!) For mains i went light, grilled salmon with baked potato with seasonal veggies, absolutely cooked to perfection grilled salmon with a decent sized potato with carrots and green beans. Other winners at our table were the Sunday roast, meat and potato pie, ribs and chicken and the southern fried chicken. Great value, clean, and a well diverse menu make The Railway one of my favorite places to visit when i'm in England.

Very surprised to see that nobody has reviewed this great little pub-cum-restaurant yet, as it's…read morebeen popular locally for years! You can always get a really good feed, with food ranging from hearty pasta dishes to Asian favourites like Thai green curry etc. Maybe none of the food is particularly groundbreaking, but it's hard to bear for value for money and me and my wife often come here when we have someone to look after the kids. There's plenty of space and the pricing is very fair for what you get. Only minor quibble might be that the music is sometimes a little on the loud side and I always feel vaguely rushed when that's the case, but like I say: a minor quibble in what is otherwise a very nice little local haunt.