Pubs in Wakefield
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White Swan
12 Little Westgate, Wakefield WF1 1JY
An 18th century building of 2½ storeys, once legendary multi-roomed pub a.k.a Moody's Vaults & the Hole in the Wall, the Original Alfred Moody's that fell into Whitbread hands, even becoming a pizza parlour for a time, now a café bar. Opening hours shown are those permitted, but may not apply every day.
Calder Island in Wakefield
Calder Island Way, Denby Dale Rd, Thornes, Wakefield WF2 7AW
family restaurant with all-day food website indicates availability of hand-pulled ale: customers are advised to enquire from a member of the team
Westgate Common WMC
5 Park Grove Road, Wakefield WF2 8TW
popular WMC, a fully air-conditioned building with comprehensive photos on the premises website. Hours shown are those permitted by the club's licence.
Luis Bar @ Fernandes Wakefield
5 Avison Yard, Kirkgate, Wakefield WF1 1UA
The Fernandes name revives that of a 19th Century brewery on Doncaster Road which was owned by Portuguese Luis B Fernandes. A major refurbishment in Autumn 2021 saw the two drinking floors switched, so that the centre floor became the main one with official re-opening on Friday 24 September.
Henry Boons
130 Westgate, Wakefield WF2 9SR
Named after Henry Boon Clark who founded the Westgate Brewery in 1905. It does get very busy in Friday & Saturday evenings. Old hogshead barrels are used as tables and the canopy around the bar is thatched. An additional bar called Boons Yard can be opened up to provide extra capacity as well as an upper room for functions, and a side bar houses a pool table and jukebox, making this a popular place for both young and old. Real ale plus a late licence at weekends! Literary groups including the Destiny Poets meet here.
Wakefield Labour Club
18 Vicarage Street, Wakefield WF1 1QX
The Red Shed is an old army hut that has survived the redevelopment of the area. Home to many trade union, community and charity groups, quiz night is Wednesday and live music plays many Saturdays (see club website). Left wing comedians, actors and orators are proud to appear here. There are three rooms of which two can be hired for functions. An extensive collection of trade union plates and badges is displayed over the bar together with numerous CAMRA awards adorning the walls. The beer range changes constantly, with Ossett, Thwaites, Moorhouses and Acorn alongside many unusual micros.
Polka Hop
60 George Street, Wakefield WF1 1DL
After major refurbishment the pub re-opened as the Polka Hop in Autumn 2018. The Polka Hop is a dance performed by Morris Dancers, the new owner is a member of the local dancers. The bar has been relocated to a former recess creating a comfortable seating area with secluded corners and a real fire complements the warm welcome. Numerous board games are provided. Access from street problematic for wheelchairs. Current owners have installed new managers.
Redoubt
28 Horbury Road, Westgate End, Wakefield WF2 8TS
The pub has strong sporting connections and is one of the oldest in Wakefield and has had the same name since 1882. A former Tetley Heritage pub, comprising four cosy rooms, two are available mid-week for private functions at no charge; a family room is available until 8 pm. When the tap-room had a door, this had a sign saying "Gents Only. As the pub does no food you were welcome to bring reasonable food in but if it was fish & chips or a curry you'd have been expected to eat them in the beer garden! Times shown are the provisional ones as new management has taken overin Spring 2016 after a period of closure.
Odyssey
46 Upper Kirkgate, Wakefield WF1 1TQ
gay-friendly
Eurasia Market
94 Kirkgate, Wakefield WF1 1TB
international foodstore
Albion Inn
94 Stanley Rd, Eastmoor, Wakefield WF1 4LR
A large 1920s estate pub catering for the local community, built in an arc. As Sam's pub it offers no tv or music. Staff say "We have to work that bit harder to keep customers amused. We are always acting silly which keeps them coming back for more" In April 2015 the Albion ceased to offer hand-pulled cask ale.
Ice Bar
72-74 Westgate, Wakefield WF1 1XQ
lively young person's venue on the Westgate Run - formerly "Seventy Two - a taste of the alternative" run by Town Centre Bars Ltd (possibly part of Brook Leisure), underwent radical refurbishment, end of 2004 then Tryst The official Pre Bar to Quest and Mustangs Nightclub. Hours shown are those permitted by licence - premises not necessarily open all of time shown.