The Black Swan is a great place to start a night out. When I've been in there, it's always been…read moreupbeat and lively, with a variety of music and a real mix of customers. The only slight negative point is that it can get really busy - but that just shows how popular it is! It's set slightly back from the road, but it's still easy to find, right on Westgate and very close to the centre of Wakefield's nightlife - so you don't have to walk too far! They do all the usual drinks, plus a range of cocktails, including the Fishbowl - an infamous bucket of spirits which I suggest you approach with extreme caution and share with a few mates!

It Was Brilliant! The Food Of Stanley Ferry Is Great! The Service Is Brilliant! And The Ambiance Is…read moreWonderful. Great Job, Stanley Ferry

It's been a while since my last visit and time hasn't been kind…read more Ordering was complicated by us not really having the servers full attention and by the fact that the, apparently generic, menu contained items and offers not available here. Several items were not available which left our gluten free diners pretty much without choice. Food quality has definately declined since my last visit and we left a lot of half full plates. I opted for scampi and both myself and another member of the party found the scampi unpalatable and possessing an odd after taste.outside the environs have pretty much been left to deteriorate with the result that the steps are unsafe. Surprisingly, when I reported this they were already aware and yet had not taken any action.

Absolutely brilliant! We have eaten here several times both as a couple and in large (and diverse)…read moregroups and have never been disappointed. There is always a warm and cheerful welcome and the staff never fail to go that extra mile to make sure we are satisfied. In particular we are impressed by the gluten free options which, unlike many pubs, isn't just about serving up a couple of items from the main menu with stuff removed. They even do gluten free pastry. They do a carvery which puts the big chains to shame and a menu worthy of much more expensive restaurants.

Got to give five stars for the steak pie alone! Great…read moreprices, £7.50 for the specials menu that usually has several tasty options in addition to the standard menu. Great carvery with all the trimmings, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and Yorkshire pudding should certainly be on your plate! Very nice atmosphere, friendly staff and plenty of parking, an excellent traditional pub.

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.

I had my husbands surprise 60th birthday party here in December the food was fantastic as it always…read moreis and the staff went out of their way to make sure we had a good night Steve the landlord and his wife as always were great hosts. I would advise anyone to have a meal here and very good value for money. Maureen and Graham

Fantastic pub run by Paul & Lisa. Friendly fun and homely (although we need a fan in the bar where…read morewe sit or Paul stood there with palm leaves wafting us) Great quiz night and lovely family beer garden.

Great atmosphere and well kept real ale , traditional and always a good welcome .Fabulous play area…read moreround the back for the kids and good pub food.Live music and sky sports too.