The Best Pubs
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Pontefract

The Bradley Arms is a cracking local where real ale fans can find a superb pint and a proper pork pie, all while the dog snoozes by your feet. Its lively beer garden comes alive in summer with live music and food trucks, making it a brilliant spot for groups or catching the game. The friendly, welcoming team and regulars ensure every visit feels like a proper session, whether you’re inside or out. This is a pub that truly knows how to keep its customers happy.

Step into the Robin Hood Inn and you’ll find a proper traditional pub bursting with original charm and a real coal fire that makes you feel instantly at home. The bar is stocked with superb Kirkstall beers, hand pulled cask ales, and a cracking selection of wines, all served by wonderfully friendly staff. With a dog friendly courtyard, live bands playing throughout the month, and plenty of space for groups, this Good Beer Guide gem is the perfect spot for a snug afternoon tipple or a lively night out.

The Cobbler is a brilliant family friendly spot where you can tuck into hearty, home cooked food made with locally sourced ingredients, all at a great price. The huge outdoor seating area and kids’ play area make it perfect for sunny afternoons, while inside you can catch the big game on Sky and BT Sports with a well priced pint, wine, or cocktail in hand. With generous portions, a welcoming vibe, and plenty of space for groups, it’s no wonder this place is packed with locals.

Tucked away on Aire Street, The Lion is a proper little gem where the beer is top quality and brilliantly affordable. This dog friendly spot is a haven for rock lovers, with live bands most weekends and a jukebox that keeps the energy high. The outdoor seating is perfect for groups, and the friendly, no frills crowd makes everyone feel right at home. For a cheap pint and a cracking night of live music, you simply cannot beat it.

Nestled in the charming village of Ackworth, The Brown Cow is a delightful gem where you can kick back with a pint, a glass of wine, or one of their tempting draft cocktails. The outdoor seating is perfect for sunny afternoons, and with live music, a dog friendly policy, and plenty of space for groups, it’s an ideal spot for any occasion. The friendly team serves up generous, home cooked baguettes with proper homemade chips, making every visit feel like a proper treat. This is a warm, welcoming local that’s well worth discovering.

George V is a cracking, family friendly local where the beer flows cheaply and the welcome is always warm, with a lovely outdoor space for the kids to play and a park right next door. It comes alive with live music, a brilliant quiz and bingo night, and big screens for the sports, making it a perfect spot for groups. The friendly bar staff keep everything spotless and inviting, and the bonfire night event was an impressively well organised, free treat for the whole community. This is a proper, good value pub that truly looks after its regulars.

For a cracking family meal that won't break the bank, Birchwood Farm is the perfect spot. You can tuck into an unlimited carvery with all the trimmings or grab a pint, a glass of wine, and enjoy the beer garden when the sun's out. The friendly team and generous portions make it a brilliant choice for groups, and the kids will love the indoor play area. It's a fantastic, good value pub for any occasion.

The Carleton is a fantastic, all round local where you can grab a pint, a glass of wine, or a cocktail while catching all the live sport on their many screens. It is brilliantly dog friendly and a top spot for groups, with a spacious outdoor area that’s perfect whether the sun is out or not. With unbeatable value deals running all week, from bargain burgers to a proper Sunday roast, this welcoming pub is an absolute gem for a lively afternoon or a relaxed meal.

The Railway Hotel is a brilliant, wallet friendly local where you can grab a cheap pint, a glass of wine, and settle in for a massive day of live sport on their HD screens. It’s a proper, dog friendly community spot with a great outdoor seating area, perfect for groups looking for a lively session without breaking the bank. With a pool table, a friendly crowd, and some of the fastest service around, this is the ideal place to catch every match and stay until last orders.

The Rustic Arms is a fantastic modern country pub where you can settle into beautiful gardens with a pint, a glass of wine, or a classic cocktail in hand. It’s a brilliant spot for groups and families, with live music lighting up the week and plenty of screens for watching the big match. The dog friendly policy and warm, welcoming team make every visit feel relaxed and easy, whether you’re popping in for a casual lunch or a lively evening out. This is a proper local gem that’s perfect for good food, great drinks, and quality time with friends.