Latest reviews from Wakefield

“Down a side-street not far from Kirkgate Station, the Luis Bar has gone through some renovations since the late rate but seems to be similar enough. The first floor is where is sole bar is now, and they serve seven cask beers (two from Fernandes, 3 from Ossett and 2 guests) plus four keg from Salt. It is wood, concrete and vrick which guves a faux rustic feel. Beer conditioning couldn't be better but as its at the source this isn't a surprise. An enjoyable place but I would've liked more Fernandes beers if they were available.“

jjsint 293 days ago

“Henry Boons is a reasonable, spit and sawdust convivial pub near Westgate station. It certainly isn't a beer pub, although decent beer may be found here: two Ossett and a Timmy Taylor's (one Ossett beer was new for me so I got a tick). My beer was fine. A good place to relax and watch the cricket, play some pool or whatever. Low score due to beer selection but it's fine.“

jjsint 297 days ago

“A really nice feel to this place. Small, traditional and very friendly with a thick pub carpet and no music. Ahhh. The beer list is decent as far as quality goes: Seven cask beers, mostly sessionable and traditional styles. Some Belgian bottles - the usual suspects but nice for some choice. It's a great little place to be.“

jjsint 297 days ago

“Modernised and maybe a little bit corporate twee, the Old Printworks is a pleasant enough place (once you can figure out where the entrance is. Best to approach it from Harry's Bar). Not brusque but neither is it overly friendly. The beer selection is a little bit dull with six sessionable (and reasonably easily available) casks plus Neck Oil and other macro on keg. Cruzcampo if you have yet to rate this particular macro lager. OK.“

jjsint 297 days ago

“Tucked-away locals' pub a little bit south of the city centre proper but easily walkable. Looks a bit carewornon the outside but I side it has more to offer. Friendly and enthusiastic. Three cask beers: two Acorn and one Sunbeam, plus keg you don't get everywhere. The landlord is keen on showcasing beers less well-known (e.g. Galway Nitro Stout instead of Guinness) which works. Worth including on any Wakefield crawl.“

jjsint 297 days ago

“All of the pubs I've been to so far in Wakefield have been quiet, so I was taken aback by the busy-ness/crowdwdness of the Hop. The bar staff dealt with the crowds fairly well so no issues there, but I was grateful for the quieter space outside. It has a good selection although very Ossett-centric: five of their beers plus a Salt and Brass Castle on cask, plus three Salt on keg. A few bottles including Thornbridge (0.5 to 8+ ABV%). Maybe a good visit when it's quieter, but there's a reason for the popularity.“

jjsint 297 days ago

“Excellent club, open to non-members. It is an ex-Army shed, and the inside is a well-loved shrine to Labour and good beer. Five cask ales, generally Northern, independent and sessionable. No keg really but there is a small collection of interesting British and European bottles. Friendly place, keen to tell you about the history and setup. If you're living in the area I had a feeling they'd steer you towards joining which would be no hardship!“

jjsint 297 days ago

“Comely little pub on the pedestrianised Cross Street. The frontage is quite narrow (although it's Tardis-like inside) so blink and you might miss it. It's very traditional with pub carpets and one long U-shaped bar. The beer selection is a bit disappointing: Six casks including Tetlry Bitter and easily obtainable stuff like Oakham Citra, but there are a few beers you may want to try. Thrapston Barista is the most interesting keg and the fridge is filled with macro. But you'll certainly find something.“

jjsint 297 days ago

“Nice place close to the train station. Friendly service. I had a half of a new Chantry beer for 1.75. Surprised (nicely) to see it outside South Yorkshire 1st.“

deanso 577 days ago

“Nice cosy place with free wifi and friendly service. Good choice of cask and bottled beers. Reasonable prices“

deanso 580 days ago

“Nice roomy placve. No wifi. No real surprises on tap so it wouldn't be the 1stv place on my list to visit in future. I had a half od Old Empire for 1.75.“

deanso 580 days ago

“Cosy place but not really worth it. Sam Smiths have upped their prices by about 50% so a half ofb their own beer is 1.70. They have a digital detox policy so no tablet phone or laptops allowed. There are better pubs in Wakefield“

deanso 580 days ago

“In a brick building south of the main drag running east to west it's quite modern inside, but with traditional touches, there's a couple of rooms available and a further one I've never seen open, which is for events I believe. One of the rooms feels somewhat redundant, with the bar sporting Ossett ales and its other brewery guests on the right of the building. Perhaps the best feature is the large patio area, in a relatively quiet part of the centre, albeit still very urban and gritty, but this is perhaps an oasis to all that - of course good weather is required to be able to comfortably drink in this part of the premises too.“

ManVsBeer 936 days ago

“Directly next to the Old Print Works and sharing the same alleyway, which both houses use as outdoor space and you can walk between the two. Harry's Bar is the more traditional of the two in appearance with a good pub feel to proceedings, and it's where you'll find the better selection of cask ales between the two, with some very good local microbrewery options available.“

ManVsBeer 937 days ago

“Immediately next to Harry's Bar, and although it can't compete with the cask selection of its neighbour it has a few local options that may be worthwhile. More modern looking in its interior it does share the alleyway space out front so there's outdoor tables here and you can walk between both venues through it.“

ManVsBeer 939 days ago

“A different setup to the previous Bull & Fairhouse incarnation in this old pub building with the bar now smaller and on the opposite wall to where it used to be. Gone are the Great Heck brews but there's still several worthwhile local micros to be found here and some real ciders too. Nothing spectacular but a workable place to drink.“

ManVsBeer 941 days ago

“Corner unit opposite the old entrance and ramp up to Wakefield Westgate station at the lights. Light and airy inside the open plan room with floor to roof ceilings. Not a bad place to drink but not great options for doing so, just a couple of often seen cask and kegs when I visited a few years ago. I guess there's a possibility the selection is better now.“

ManVsBeer 942 days ago

“A red painted hut around the quiet back of the new shopping centre, but still very central in location, just north of the Wetherspoon pub. Small but convivial enough, I wasn't sure if a members card would be needed but me and Rune were fine for an afternoon drink, was quite busy for the time of day too. Local cask ales available.“

ManVsBeer 943 days ago

“At the end of a short alleyway off the main Kirkgate Road as it heads towards the railway station of the same name, this is a traditionally designed upstairs bar, slightly European in style with little natural light but plenty of Fernandes brews on its bar, which are mostly cask - including regulars and specials as well as guests.“

ManVsBeer 1001 days ago

“Historic review. Was always popular with rugby league fans back in the day. Mainly served Ossett beers when I last visited circa 2012.“

Cheeseboard 1436 days ago

“Corner pub painted blue near Wakefield Westgate station. The beer selection on offer here has gone downhill over the years, there is better fare available locally“

Cheeseboard 1436 days ago

“We finished our pub crawl in Wakefield at this place which is located on the first floor and with the Fernandes Brewery in the basement. A L-shaped bar offering five of their own beers on cask, and six more hand-pumps for guest ales/ciders. A likable pub room in a rather traditional wooden layout with long benches along the walls. We enjoyed a few of their own beers with Rolling Stones music in the back. Knowledgeable and friendly service. (Thanks to ManVsBeer for showing me around in Wakefield 04.07.2019).“

Rune 1741 days ago

“A rather unusual location in a red, former army hut, not so far from the Wakefield Cathedral. Five cask ales, some craft beers on keg and a decent bottle selection with good variety, including quite a few Belgian ones. No member card is needed to get inside, but one of the two rooms seems to be more suitable for labour members. It's a rather cool, tight place with friendly service and atmosphere. (Thanks to ManVsBeer for taking me to pubs in Wakefield, 04.07.2019).“

Rune 1741 days ago

“A proper British pub reopened with its new thriving name in August 2018. A nicely colourful main room with a rather small servery to the far left of the entrance, and a cozy snug in the back. Interesting cask ales on the four hand-pumps, more beers on kegs and bottles. Great music played at our stay; Pogues and Irish folk music. Welcome, friendly service. (Thanks to ManVsBeer for taking me on a pub crawl in Wakefield, 04.07.2019).“

Rune 1742 days ago

“A large modern place in a Georgian brick building, different rooms and comfortable outdoor seating in the middle of the area. Has got nine cask ales, four guest ales, the rest from the Ossett brewery. Polite service. Just a few minutes walk towards the city center from the Westgate train station (Many thanks to ManVsBeer for taking me on a pub crawl in Wakefield, 04.07.2019).“

Rune 1742 days ago

“Located in a red brick building at the same place as Old Print Works, just a few steps further down the alleyway. A free house with a L-shaped pub room in a modern-classic layout. Nine cask ales with good variety among them, Belgian bottles behind the counter. We sat outside and enjoyed a few half-pints while watching the amazing, large arch viaduct in the horizon. Friendly service. (Thanks to ManVsBeer for taking me here on a pub crawl in Wakefield, 04.07.2019).“

Rune 1742 days ago

“A freehouse located fairly close to the Westgate train station and in the same alleyway as Harry's Bar, further on next door. Five cask ales, mostly regionally sourced. One-roomed pub in a brick building with seating space outside. Polite service offering tasters of their beers. Background music by Manic Street Preachers, much appreciated. (Pub crawl in Wakefield with ManVsBeer, 04.07.2019).“

Rune 1742 days ago

“One of the few pubs that opens before 16.00 in Wakefield. It's a very classic British pub with central location to the pedestrian area and close to the cathedral. A bar in the middle serving different sections of a pub with traditional pub benches, chairs, tables and with etched window glasses. Six cask ales, all of the four I had, were in excellent condition. Some Belgian bottled beers in the fridge. Relaxing, friendly and locally feel. Classic British rock in the back from Animals, Rolling Stones, Who, Them, Hollies, Beatles and so on. Quality pub time, indeed. (Visited 04.07.2019).“

Rune 1743 days ago

“Busy place down an alleyway off the main Street. Free WiFi. 9 handpulls. Some Belgian and German bottled beers. You can sit outside. They have their own beer brewed by five towns.“

deanso 2089 days ago

“Nice place with friendly locals. 5 craft beer taps. Free WiFi. Busy on a Saturday night. Reasonably priced at around 1.50 a half pint.“

deanso 2089 days ago

“Typical Wetherspoons. Good cheap craft beer taps. Free WiFi.“

deanso 2089 days ago

“Best Ratebeer place in Wakefield (so far). 10 or so taps including 5 of their own, 2 Ossett taps and some others. Beer fridge was decent with Rochefort 6 and 8 nice to see. Free WiFi but it wasn't working the night I was there.“

deanso 2089 days ago

“As Manvsbeer says. Very close to the Westgate train station under the bridge. Mostly Baltic state and Polish beers. Reasonably priced.“

deanso 2089 days ago

“Close to the Westgate train station. Only 4 craft taps. Three are mainstream. This place shouldn't be your first port of call. Nice enough place though. Free WiFi. Fairly cheap at 1.50 a half pint“

deanso 2089 days ago

“decent pub to call in for a quick one. unusual memorable appearance, shame the beer wasnt so memorable.“

deepdrinker 2285 days ago

“classic Wetherspoon . good selection of cask , large space . Not a bad starter for a night out“

deepdrinker 2290 days ago

“Modern style bar down an alley-way off Westgate, took us a while to find in the rain. Late afternoon opening, which was a pain for us, but I suppose they know their customer base. There is an interesting beer choice through cask, keg and bottles. Well worth a visit.“

imdownthepub 2458 days ago

“Quite a large, rangy place, more wine bar than beer pub. Difficult to get served despite it being quiet, so difficult we decided to leave rather than waste our time. Don’t imagine we will return.“

imdownthepub 2458 days ago

“Quite a large pub by the railway bridge on Westgate, we didn’t get to see the outside too well as it was chucking it down. Is the brewery still functioning? It didn’t seem like it. Very slight beer range on sale, one Clark’s and one other during our visit, some nationally available kegs. Very quiet. People mention the strange looking bar, it is odd.“

imdownthepub 2458 days ago

“The brewery tap is in the loft space above the brewery, plenty of room though. There is a large bar on the left as you walk in with Fernandes beers, also Ossett then a few guests. There is a traditional feel to it despite its modernity. Comfy and friendly. Yes definitely the best pub in Wakefield and well worth seeking out.“

imdownthepub 2459 days ago

“Bar right in the heart of Wakefield, just up from the Cathedral, single roomed, very clean and tidy. Quite an old boys pub on our visit, but nowt wrong with that as they say up here. The standout feature is the bar itself, wood carved, stained glass. There was a Yorkshire theme on the beer front, which was fine by me. Good place.“

imdownthepub 2460 days ago

“Characterful local Labour Club which somehow survived the redevelopment nearby. The Red Shed (an ex army hut, bought second hand and opened in 1966) recently had its 50th anniversary, which was celebrated by the political activist, writer and comedian Mark Thomas in a show which he has toured around the UK. The club recently acquired some new, old tables to replace the rather wobbly ones which have been in use for the last few years. The new, old tables are particularly strong and stable (unlike some things I can think of during the 2017 General Election campaign - strike a chord Mrs May?). The bar has 5 hand pumps which feature rotating beers, many, but not exclusively, from Yorkshire, a keg cider, and 2 lagers, Warsteiner and Kaltenberg. The fridge has a small but well chosen selection of Belgian beers, and some UK bottled beers. Food is restricted to crisps, chocolate bars and the club speciality - pickled eggs made by one of the club regulars. Non members are welcome, and may be signed in by members who will happily oblige, although a CAMRA membership card will also get you in for the night. As the bar is staffed mainly by unpaid volunteers, opening hours are restricted to evenings only, 7.00 onwards except for Saturday when it is open through from 11 a.m until late. The concert room is used for occasional gigs (check the club,s Facebook page for details) and a regular open mike session on the last Saturday of each month.“

highllama 2512 days ago

“Traditional looking pub, with a selection of local real ales on handpull. Didn’t look at bottles. A bit quieter than some of the other places that we visited in town but selection was a bit more limited. The pale ale that I had (Bobs Yakima Chief) was pretty good. Worth a look.“

UKBeerGeek 2890 days ago

“Small and busy bar with wood / brick interior. Think there were about 8 or 9 handpulled beers on when we were there. To my surprise the tap list included XXX Bitter from De Ranke, which I thought tasted great from the tap (only ever had it from the bottle before). Would definitely come again.“

UKBeerGeek 2890 days ago

“This is a cafe / bar that frequently has live music on. Was rather loud when we were here, even before the band started. There are three / four taps with real ale and a modest bottle / can selection. Not worth coming here just for the beer but there are at least some good options on if you are here for a gig.“

UKBeerGeek 2890 days ago

“This pub basically looks like a red shed, and is located close to the city centre. The inside of the place looks like you would expect from a labour club. The main bar is quite small but there is a separate room that is used when they have a band on. The surprise is that they have a small tap list of remarkably cheap and well maintained beer. Even had a special collaboration on when we were there - from Blackjack / BrewDog. Also have a selection of Belgian beers in bottles. Very friendly service. No food that I could see. Really rather liked the place! A must visit, if only for the oddness factor.“

UKBeerGeek 2891 days ago

“Modern tap room in city centre. Real ale / craft beer is served in the bar on second floor and there is a seperate bar serving continental lagers on the first floor. Only visited ale part. Taps were split approx. 50/50 between own beers and guests. The beer that I had (Wheat & Juniper was OK but nothing special.“

UKBeerGeek 2891 days ago

“On the first corner on the other side of the Westgate Station railway bridge to its entrance with its brightly blue cafe-bar style exterior. It’s all bar inside with a very wooden dominant appearance but with a pseudo old-world charm including barrel tables, wooden pews and plenty of original building features incorporated into the design. There is however a slightly odd thatched-roof above the bar which sports a number of real ale pumps including a decent selection of Clarke’s ales for which this place is the flagship outlet for the local microbrewer. It’s also a place to come for live sport and live music.“

ManVsBeer 3715 days ago

“Real ale venue in a traditional cramped town centre building. The pub exterior has plenty of charm with a tiled exterior eluding to the Victorian period it hails from. The bar is towards the rear of the ground floor facing the windows that offer just a modicum of light from the back-alley they face. There’s also an entrance to the pub here too as it is not seedy. At least three of the ales on offer are on a rotation and there was a Yorkshire bias to these on my visit, but all from good craft brewers. The pub is traditional in look and certainly offers more of a ’period’ experience to drinking than most can in Wakefield.“

ManVsBeer 3715 days ago