Pubs in Outwood

Bell Inn

Outwood Lane, Outwood RH1 5PN

Dating from 1635, this well-beamed pub was previously a coaching stop on the route from London to Brighton, and the former stables now house the pub's toilets. Until a few years ago there was a hanging tree in the garden that was reputedly used for despatching witches! The bell from which the pub takes its name is displayed by the front door. It is said to have been made from melted down ships' cannons from the time of Charles II and weighs around a quarter of a ton. Fuller's bought the pub in the autumn of 2004 and sympathetically refurbished it, opening out a fine inglenook fireplace which now boasts a cosy log fire. The bar area has wooden floors covered in rugs and solid wooden tables throughout. Although the emphasis is definitely on food, with a restaurant area at the side, the Bell provides a welcoming stop for drinkers also, with WiFi available, and dogs are welcome in the bar. A wide variety of food is available Wednesday to Saturday from 12-3 and 6-9 and from 12-7 Sunday. Although there is only one bar, there are a number of separate drinking and dining areas around and there are fortnightly quiz nights. The guest beer will be from a regional brewer such as Timothy Taylor or Twickenham. Outside the back door is a covered area with heaters and lighting for the use of smokers.

Castle

Millers Lane, Outwood RH1 5QB

Free house which reopened in late September 2021 after a lengthy closure and a long fight against plans to turn it into a house, during which local residents were successful with an application to give it Asset of Community Value status. The new landlord was still settling in at the time of this update, mid-October, and changes will be taking place till spring 2022. If making a special trip it would be worth phoning the pub to check current details. The pub has three distinct areas and log fires. Outside there is an additional bar with a bit of decking with a couple of tables and there are some more tables along the side and in the front and the garden is still being worked on. The children's play area at the bottom should be open soon. There is a bank of four pumps on the bar in front of you as you enter and another couple round the side to the left. The Abbot may be replaced by Abbot Reserve and the guest beer is a House Beer brewed by Crafty Brewing and will change seasonally. A further guest beer may be added later. Food has just started, with a short menu of British pub food, and the full menu is expected to be available, all day, every day, in mid-November. The focus will be on seasonal and local food and they will be smoking their own food. Tea, coffee and about a dozen wines by the bottle are available. It is hoped that accommodation of two rooms will be available in mid-April. Dogs and children are welcome and there is free WiFi. It was once owned by the Youell & Elkin brewery of Horley.

Dog & Duck

Prince Of Wales Road, Outwood RH1 5QU

This friendly and comfortable rural pub used to called the Prince of Wales (the address does rather give this away). On entering you are in a well-beamed bar which has a dart board and a double-sided fireplace, complete with woodburning stoves. Further on from the bar is a restaurant area which can be hired for functions. It has a large wooden floored area and is divided into two parts by a chimney and a stove (the chimney is blocked so that stove cannot be used). The old game of ring the bull can be played in the bar and there are a couple of TV screens for terrestrial sport. Outside at the back, overlooking a pond, is an outdoor drinking area with a bar, which is used on nice summer weekends, and a children's play area and a table tennis table. There are further outside tables at the side and in front. Homemade food is served from 12-3 and 5-8:30 Monday to Friday, 12-9 Saturday and 12-6 Sunday. Cyclists and dogs are welcome. Children are welcome till 8:30, after that they must either be at a function or eating with an adult. Baby changing facilities are available at the rear of the pub and free WiFi is available. The pub may shut after food finishes if the pub is very quiet.

Deep Drop

489a Leeds Road, Outwood WF1 2ND

A large pub, a cluster of four 19th C stone buildings distinct games and lounge areas are conveniently served from a central bar servery. Extensively refurbished Summer 2016. Sunday food times not yet verified.

Cheers

21 Newton Lane, Outwood WF1 3JD

Kirklands Hotel

605 Leeds Road, Outwood WF1 2LU

Once Outwood Vicarage, a handsome Edwardian hotel building with many distinctive Old Mill touches to the interior décor, several distinct drinking/eating areas and a dedicated restaurant, ensuite accommodation. Extensively refurbished in Summer 2016.

British Oak

88 Rooks Nest Road, Outwood WF1 3DZ

a community local; hours shown are those permitted by licence

Nightingale Inn

Newton Lane, Outwood WF1 3HY

listed as a beerhouse in 1887 White's Directory Hours shown are those permitted by the pub's licence.

St Leger

547 Leeds Road, Outwood WF1 2JL

Late Victorian premises though formerly owned by ScotCo, unusual as being badged at that time as a Courage pub, hopefully it still has its original Beverleys windows, was run by A-Line Leisure Ltd and actually licensed until 1am daily. The transformation from the Queen into the St Leger came about gradually.

Woodman

689 Leeds Road, Outwood WF1 2LU

dates from 1853, a welcoming pub with a large conservatory. Guest ales available through the SIBA Direct Delivery Scheme.

Outwood & District WMC

64 Ledger Lane, Outwood WF1 2NS

Rhythm & Booze

538 Leeds Road, Outwood WF1 2DX