The Best Pubs in Wakefield

The Hop is the brainchild of founder Jamie Lawson and was Ossett Brewery’s first live music venue. It combines traditional real ale with a fantastic range of drinks with a twist and live music. The pub also features an outdoor area with heaters and a great selection of cask and keg beers. Recent tips highlight its excellent live music and real ales, making it a great spot to enjoy a drink.

The Cricketers Beerhouse in Horbury is a real community pub that is part of a boutique, independent group. It offers a great choice of drinks and a warm welcome, with all five pubs in the group featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. The pub is known for its excellent cheese and meze boards, great real ales, and fantastic discounts for CAMRA members.

Tucked away from the main streets, Elliotts Bar is a true find for anyone who loves a proper pint. It boasts an incredible selection of continental and world beers, with top notch draught options like Jaipur and Fruli that will delight any beer enthusiast. The staff are fantastic, the music is always brilliant, and the happy hour from 5 to 7pm adds to the fun. This is a clean, friendly spot that offers a brilliant experience without the rowdy crowds.

This pub is a true gem for anyone who loves a hearty, value packed Sunday roast with portions that are genuinely huge. The friendly team consistently delivers great food and service, making every visit feel welcoming and well looked after. It’s the kind of place where generous plates and a warm, lively buzz come together perfectly, making it well worth a try.

Luis Bar is a fantastic pub known for its excellent beer, particularly real ale. It offers a great range of their own cask ale brewed on site, alongside some good guest options. This is an essential visit for anyone who likes real ale, offering top notch ale from the Fernandes Brewery.

Harry's Bar is a traditionally inventive pub that has been serving since 1911, offering over 400 cocktails and a whisky cellar with more than 350 references. It features live music from 10 p.m. in its piano bar and is known for regularly changing real ales. The pub provides a discount for CAMRA members on Monday nights and boasts a cozy setting with great staff and excellent liqueurs.

The Castle is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant offering a real country pub experience with its own garden. Its extensive menu, crafted by highly skilled chefs, features freshly prepared dishes alongside carefully selected wines, real ales, and lagers. Whether for a light lunch, a three course meal, or a quiet drink, the pub serves daily from lunchtime until late, with a stylish landscaped outdoor dining area for sunny days.

This pub is part of the Redcat Independent Pubs group, described as proudly local and always welcoming. It features a carvery that is highly praised by visitors, with one calling it the best carvery they have had. The pub is also noted for catering well to gluten free eaters, though it does not cater well for vegans. It is a place where you will always find a space, a plate, and a welcome with your name on it.

The Six Chimneys is an award winning pub that provides superb quality, choice, and value in both food and drink. Its all day menu offers an exciting mix of traditional meals alongside popular and innovative international dishes. The pub is known for being a great value spot with cheap drinks, and visitors highlight the excellent offers on food and the lovely staff. You can enjoy a Sirloin Steak or well served Fish & Chips, and Mondays feature the cheapest drinks for a pint after work.

Stanley Ferry Pub is a family friendly Hungry Horse where you can enjoy amazing food like sizzling steaks and Sunday roasts, all at great value. It offers a range of drinks to match your meal, and you can catch all the latest live sport events on big TVs. The pub also features a sun drenched beer garden and a play area for the kids, making it a special spot for the whole gang.