I couldn't get enough of this place. The epitome of an (extremely) old pub at the heart of a…read morecommunity where everyone seemed to know everyone else. And the beers are darn good too. This whitewashed inn accessed over an old packhorse bridge claims to 'probably' be Yorkshire's oldest (1307). Got to love them covering themselves for inaccuracy there. That's over seven centuries of beery goodness which was open for trade 40 years before the Black Death! A gem of a building with wooden beams throughout - the layout inside is stepped as it's built on a decline so disabled access is obviously limited (you may wish to phone in advance if you or your family member has any mobility concerns). There's plenty of seating throughout, however, with some set back in nooks in the walls. As well as serving real ale from independent brewers, they stock genuine imported lagers from around the world. Their fridge of bottled beers looked quite comprehensive. They also have guest beers which change regularly - when I visited they had Jaipur from Thornbridge on (one of my all time favourites). They serve food but we didn't eat here on this occasion. I can guarantee I will be a punter here again when I'm over next time.

I have been visiting this area for the past forty years and only found this pub today.What a great…read morelittle pub great food and top cask beers,they will have my custom each time i am in the area.

Had lunch here for the first time today. Was really impressed by the quality of the food and…read moreservice. It was due to close at 2.30.we didn't arrive until about1.50 and left at 3.45 without any comment. The bill was £100 for three courses using the lunch menu, with two half bottles of wine, one beer and four coffes. All the food was lovely and it was a really pleasant lunchtime treat. Will certainly visit again.

this place is great for both small intimate evenings and larger groups. nice extensive wine list…read moreand some lovely seasonal dishes served. french style

Good for a quick pint and friendly bar staff means that even if you want to stay for another- you…read morefeel welcome! Food is good and hearty and at well worthy prices. Pub quiz on Wednesday nights- Come along!

Went for the midweek special with my Missus, arrived at 7 o clock and was 1st to arrive but the…read moreplace soon filled up, We opted for 3 courses as at £16.95 you can't go wrong, I had Steamed asparagus with a poached egg and Parmesan with a basil salsa verde for starter followed by main of Mushroom Risotto which was excellent and a Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and ice cream, my partner had a starter of Warm leaf salad of bacon and shredded smoked chicken with cashew nuts, pomegranate seeds and a sweet ginger dressing with crispy garlic croûte, a main of Monkfish and she also had the Sticky Toffee pudding, this all washed down with a bottle of wine. Staff were friendly and efficent.. Excellent meal and value already arranged to go back next month

Gimbals is a lovely restaurant. It is fairly small and intimate, but beautifully decorated. It has…read morea reputation for being quite up-market and expensive, but actually this isn't really the case. The prices are comparable with other restaurants in the area, and you always leave feeling you have had excellent value for money. The service and food are both exceptional, and I would recommend it to anyone. Due to its size there is no seperate downstairs bar area, but this really doesn't matter, and seating is available upstairs if necessary.

We popped in here for Sunday lunch which was good food and good value. I had beef, which was tasty…read morealthough it did taste incredibly rich, almost like it had been cooked in ale. The Yorkshire pudding was huge but as it was mostly air inside I feel like I could have done with more than one. In my ideal world no meal would ever arrive pre-gravied but thankfully this wasn't too soggy. The staff were all very friendly and professional. I'd happily head back here for a meal next time I'm in the area, though I don't think I'll make a point of it.

An all-round excellent pub. Great beer, brilliant service, superb food and stunning location! I had…read morea lovely meal there and will definitely be returning!!!

Arrived at 11:27am for their 'Full English' breakfast. The…read moremanager was arsing about with his cash register, leaving me standing there like a plantpot. After he'd finished i asked for a table for 2, and to order 2 breakfasts, only for him to reply that it was now 11:32 (even though the church clock was different to their clock) and that orders were ceased at 11:30am. We were regulars there, at least once a week, but not anymore. That £20+ pw is now getting spent elsewhere.

Overated.Definitely one for the blue rinse brigade.Pleasant unusual surroundings but a bit of cress…read moreon a sandwich doesn't make it special.Home made cakes but bland and nothing out of the usual.Normal prices for this type of thing.Tea for two.

Bit sad didn't get my Yorkie pudding but overall nice food and I would recommend going if yu like itread more

Half price breakfast offer paid for by halving the number of staff on duty. Predictable results…read more Shame, because it could have been OK.

Very Poor Sevice! By A Google User 24 Jan 2010…read moreI was ejected from this venue tonigt the reasen our main course was outstanding the food well cooked and really tastey. However our starters were missing the rest of our party of 25 had theres and 5 were missing i dared to question where ours were and when 5 mins after everone had finished theres they were all cold i questioned the owner whe also was our waiter about the starters. I was called a Fat Bas**rd asked to leave and physically thown out by the bouncer who then threatened my whith violance if i said anything. This was infornt of my 13 yr old daughter my son and wife. So if you dont complaine this is good food but if you want to experience verble and physical abuse this is the place for you. AVOID AT ALL COST!

Totally agree that this is not what I have come to expect from a Halifax bar/restaurant. A friend…read morefrom work had told me all about it and I didn't really believe that it was nice. We tried it on a night out and I was very pleasantly surprised. The bar downstairs is really classy - big leather booths and lots of wood. Really extensive menu of wines and beers and whiskies. We had dinner upstairs and the decor was even nicer and much more decadent than downstairs. Our food was really good - I had tuna to start and it was cooked perfectly, just pink in the middle. I had pasta for main - very spicy and cooked to my taste with bit of bite still there. Everyone in my party enjoyed their food. The staff were excellent - main chap was welcoming and friendly and all staff seemed well trained and attentive. I really hope this place takes off and does well - my experience of Halifax nightlife is that it is crying out for a smart bar/restaurant.