Now, Wakefield can strike the fear in some of the less well travelled Yorskhire folk but sure…read moreenough, like any small town, it has it's absolute gems. I think you have to live in a city to truly seek out the best it has to offer, unless you're fantastically lucky on your constitutionals, and this place is not exactly somewhere you'd stumble upon along the standard routes through town. It's situated on a little back street, which at first glance might appear to be leading no where, but my goodness it leads somewhere. This fantastic little micro-brewery-cum-pub is an excellent venue for ale drinkers, musicians and deliberating scholars alike. I used to frequent this place as a young undergraduate with my musical companions, often with guitars in tow for an impromptu session. I distinctly remember polishing off many a half of their Moonshine, a flat pale cider if memory serves, and promptly setting off into the night merry as Christmas. That stuff was lethal! But nonetheless an excellent way to kick off the night. Although the pub catered to the CAMRA drinkers among us, it had plenty of other options, although seldom drank by myself - it was real ale or orange juice all the way, and the orange juice rarely got a look in! The décor is lovely; rustic pub paraphenalia adorns the space. The staff were always accommodating, in spite of the pandemic of us student-types flocking in each term and over all I couldn't fault this diamond in the rough.

If you happen to find yourself in Wakefield and are looking for a lovely and quirky pub - then…read moreFernandes should be high on your list. Owned by Ossett Brewery, the building which was formerly a malthouse is down a bit of a dingy alley and behind a row of small shops off Kirkgate but it's definitely worth overcoming your preconceptions and heading inside. There's a brewery in the basement, continental Bier keller on the first floor and brewery tap on the second floor, complete with high vaulted ceilings and impressive bar with 11 hand pumps. To me it looked like a cross between a saloon and the backstage of a theatre with its rescued pub signs and unusual breweriana. We loved it all. It's a comfortable, homely space to have some drinks - and it's dog-friendly. The hospitableness of the young barman with his impressive handlebar moustache just added to our enjoyment; if we didn't have to head back home we'd have easily stayed until they closed. A local gem.

The Hop is the best place in Wakefield to go for a pint! Plus the music is great, staff are…read morefriendly and it's beautiful inside

Recently I had an opportunity to visit The Hop in Wakefield. A friend of mine was holding his…read moreYorkshire album launch here so a bunch of us made the trip over to see the gig and had a fantastic time. The outside patio area is lovely, and a total summer necessity, with plenty of seating available. The bar inside is surprisingly large, with numerous little nooks and rooms to choose from, and various bars to drink from. The downstairs seems to be the main band area, where the heavier music is played, since when we arrived a bigger band was setting up to play. Upstairs there's the Guerrilla Rooms, where the intimate acoustic unveiling was set, a great space for gigs which accommodates at least 60 people - possibly more, I'm not great at judging space! It's a gorgeous building, with lovely brickwork and warming décor. The staff were all excellent, prompt at serving and really friendly, with a fabulous drinks selection from real ale, to foreign bears, to a range of spirits so no taste isn't catered for. It seems it's the perfect venue for a quiet drink, bustling group outing or packed out gig - somehow they've figured the magic formula that has something for all. More than anything this place injects a bit of class and personality into the Westgate (or just off Westgate) run, and they are more than worth your custom. For blues, beer and a fabulous night out this place comes highly on the hitlist.

Excellent food, real ale. Licensed for weddings, banqueting suite. Reputedly haunted! Outdoor…read morechild's play area.

The elephant is probably one of the most know pubs in wakefield which is probably because it seems…read morelike it has been there forever and never been changed both inside and out. Whilst it has a number of different area`s within the pub it is the main entrance that everyone gathers in. Getting to the bar on a weekend night can be a mission in itself and when you do get there it is another mission getting back to your place without spilling a drink or two. The elephant is probably one of the cheaper for drinks even though it is in the city centre. Worth going if only to try it

A good local pub very popular and offers a good pint of lager.they do bed and breakfast i…read morepersonally have not used that service but i do know it is one of the best public houses on west gate

This is a small country pub that seems to be stuck in the 1930's. No food, Local cask beer,…read moreBarnsley and Sam Smiths bitter with guest Cask Beers. Lager on draught but no cider except in cans. Derek and Alison run the pub and he is a "true blue" born and bred Yorkshireman... both very friendly. No telly or jukebox purely a drinking den. Clients range from millionaires/farmers/tradesmen/labourers all rubbing shoulders and "chewing the fat". Beer in clean glasses and tasty.. Decor, a lot to be desired.. Imagine a pub with sawdust on floor and this tells you about it. Dogs welcome if obedient. Open fire in winter with a woodburner stove in side room. To say a visit shall stick in your memory is an understatement... You shall either love it or hate it!!.. I shall be returning!

New Inn is a decent pub that benefits from location - the only one in this general area. The pub is…read moreunder new ownership, and renovations underway as of April 2017. New Inn has that traditional, worn pub feel: wooden floors, mix of table and booth seating, fireplaces, and a waft of stale beer smell. The bartenders provided quick service, but they were short on personality. This visit was to sample some English beers, most are cellar temperature. Next time I will stop for lunch or dinner. There are better pubs out there in every category, but New Inn is good for the neighborhood locals - especially those within walking distance.

This place has a special place in my heart, due to it being a regular haunt of mine as an…read moreundergraduate. I used to work in a pub nearby, back in the good old days where Wakefield was a haven of students and locals alike due to the Arts Campus of Bretton Hall (sadly no longer a part of the Uni). The pub my friends and I worked at was at O'Donoghue's - about ten minutes walk from Boons. Our usual practice was to finish up at the standard time of 11.30pm and then head over for last orders here. There's a fairly decent pool table, at least it was back then, which I've noticed that not many of my usual pubs in Leeds have. Being quite keen on a good game of pool this was always a bonus to while away the time over a nice pint. As far as I remember they served a standard range of lagers, beers, mixers and soft drinks but it was more the environment and later opening times that we used to come here for than specialist beers. They also used to hold regular live music, and in Wakefield the music is awesome. There is a plethora of fabulous blues bands, solo artists, acoustic musicians, Irish players and others to go and see and a number of them used to play here. My first ever live performance was in this very pub, amongst all my Uni friends on our last night out before moving to Leeds, and so I obviously look back fondly on this place! The staff were always lovely, the pub itself is a stone's throw away from the station and it's large enough to accommodate a group of folk. All in all, this is a grand old pub full of good cheer and a warm welcome.

Great traditional pub, serving traditional beers. Pool Table. Large screen for watching sport and…read morefireplace. Checkout their own beers.

This fabulous pub is well worth shouting to the rafters about. Again, this review comes from the…read moredepths of nostalgia and fond memories from a few years ago when I lived in Wakey. It's a classic real ale pub with a firm live music policy, and although the seating is extremely modest, that doesn't stop folk from packing in here on a Wednesday or Friday night to sink a few pints and soak in the sounds. The staff have always been fantastic and the drinks were alway reasonably cheap. They've a small array of outside seating and being located so close to the train station it's an ideal spot for those hoping to indulge in a few before catching the last train back to Leeds, as I always was, or those looking for a decent pint after stepping off the train. Although the pub isn't managed by the same folk as when I used to frequent here, it seems like it's still a prime spot for those after a more low-key and friendly atmosphere. There's not much else to it, except great pints and fabulous music. I'm surely biased as I've always had such a great time here, but I doubt it can have changed that much over the years. Watch out for Peculiar Blue, Dr Blue and The Welsh T Band amongst other solid local favourites!

Fantastic little pub, and I do mean little! Tucked away just across from Westgate train station…read moreit's easy to miss but well worth a visit if you do find it. They have a good selection of ales on, I had the strongest one they had on tap the other week and if I recall it was only about £3, the rest were cheaper than that so pretty decent prices. They only have room for around 7 tables inside and they have a few benches outside for when the weather's nice.

Very good food and good service. It has a nice ambiance. I ordered a traditional English meat pie…read morethat was terrific. I will most certainly frequent this restaurant again when I am in Barnsley.

amazing the steak is fantastic, we have been to alot of nice steak houses, this place is great. You…read morecut your own steak big or small all with real chips. But you must book we waited 45 mins on a satursday night. GREAT THANKS GUYS.