This atmospheric bar in the basement of a Grade II-listed building has an exquisite ornate carved stone exterior in a historic area which has been used as a film set. It has a mixture of comfortable seating and a fine ambience. There is regular live music and charity fundraising events. The upstairs function room seats up to 40. It is the easternmost pub on the Transpennine Rail Ale Trail.

Friendly, spacious club with many activities. Irish character, welcome to all. Large concert room, games/snooker room and lounge areas. Black Sheep Bitter at a low price. Interesting guest beers via Clark's.

The Wilton Arms reopened in May 2012 as The Taproom, featuring real ales, fine wine and live music where quality rules over volume. Local musicians entertain in the left bar Thursday-Saturday nights or you can relax on comfy sofas in the right hand room. Barstow's Snug function room celebrates local characters. Wednesday quiz. Four guest beers come mainly from Yorkshire and usually include a dark mild or a stout. 20p / pint discount for CAMRA members.

A friendly private members' club serving the local community. Upstairs snooker room, downstairs concert lounge, bar lounge and conservatory, all comfortable and tasteful. Guests may be signed in my a member. CIU affiliated. Access via unadopted road. Occasional guest beer, mainly sourced from Clark's. Popular quiz on Tuesdays, 7 rugby teams catering for all ages.

Spacious former club, regaining its original name. Major refurbishment completed 2015 as a gastropub with up to five ales available. Comfortable seating, stone fireplaces and homely decor. Guest beers come mainly from Yorkshire breweries including some rarely seen in the district. Tuesday quiz, open mic occasional Thursdays, tap takeovers. Annual August beer festival.

A "Farmhouse Inn" opened 19th September 2016, specialising in family dining, with carvery, cakes and ice cream. Very popular, with queues at peak times, such that customers are generally greeted to be seated, however drinkers should feel comfortable outside of peak dining times. Good facilities for children including indoor play area. Carvery until 10pm daily. Thursday quiz night, Friday live entertainment usually consists of tribute acts.

An important part of the local community since the 17th century, with a well-preserved courtroom upstairs which held its last trial in 1839 and is now used for functions, this grade 2 listed pub has several cosy areas including a separate snug. Extensive, tasteful refurbishment has provided a welcoming, cosy atmosphere. Guest beers from various breweries change frequently, also usually at least one real cider on handpull. Motown on 1st friday of alternate months. No food at present. CAMRA members Discount daily excluding Monday which is Ale Club day.

A country-style pub first licensed in the 1750s, which lies west of the village centre. The open-plan bar divided into four areas has half-panelled walls and beamed ceilings. Photos show it as once a Kirkstall Brewery house. Darts, dominoes and pool are played, on Thursdays there is a music & knowledge quiz. Outside is a patio with a flower display which has won it the Birstall in Bloom award for several years. Last admission 11pm. 30p/pint CAMRA under review.

Enlarged main road pub with light, airy extension. Comfortably furnished, catering for families, diners and drinkers as well as pool (free on Mondays) and darts players. Good value food every day from 12-9pm. Six pumps often include Greene King specials and usually one or two good quality guests from far and wide. Sports TV fans tend to use the north side of the pub leaving plenty of space for those who prefer a quiet drink. 10% discount on ales every Thursday, plus a loyalty card offers every sixth pint free. Quiz night on Tuesdays. May close a little early on quiet weekdays. Heavy Woollen Pub of the Season Summer 2019. Situation may differ during the pandemic.

A thoroughly refurbished country pub of character in the heart of a farming hamlet. Several drinking areas with real fires, including a taproom where board games may be played and a restaurant serving great quality food. The restaurant may be booked for functions. Tuesday quiz. 20 minutes walk from 128 and 128A bus routes, daytime only. Wheelchair ramp.

Partly opened-out multi roomed ex-Tetley then Thwaites pub, privately owned and associated with Partners Brewery since July 2012, with fine fireplaces and cosy corners helping to create a good atmosphere. Old Batley photos in the left lounge while a homely, cosy snug displays Tetley memorabilia. Decked rear patio. 10-space car park accessed a few yards right of the pub. Typically 1 or 2 Partners' ales.

Newly built for Marston's, opened April 2012. A large, mostly open plan design with some homely features; aimed primarily at families and diners but still accommodating for drinkers. Very handy for M62 junction 26. Food served 11-10 Mon-Sat, 12-9 Sun.

Smart, comfortable, tastefully refurbished clubhouse overlooking several sports grounds catering for players of cricket, bowls and rugby. Cricket pitch dates back to 1864. Versatile 150 seat function room. CAMRA members and non-members welcome; club members pay discounted prices. Local branch Club of the Year 2013,2014,2015. 268/268A Bradford-Dewsbury bus passes by. At busy times, up to 7 pumps may be in use.

Comfortable L shaped lounge. Small, separate tap room dominated by pool table. Happy hour 12-6 Mon-Thu. Usually one ale at once, delivered in pins to maintain quality.

All ages are drawn to this triangular-shaped pub in Old Mill's house style, extended with a conservatory restaurant, booking advised, while retaining the character of the existing pub. The popular games room has exposed brickwork decorated with embedded bottles. The lounge has a dais and some attractive woodwork and glass. Darts, dominoes, pool and the Wednesday quiz are well supported while sports teams include football and tennis. Located away from the bustle of the town centre yet very handy for the bus station. Meals 12-7:30 Mon-Thur; 12-9 Fri,Sat; 12-6:30 Sun

Pool, snooker, juke box. Host to several societies including 4x4 Volunteers. All are welcome; discount club members get an extra 10% off the price fo a £15 subscription. Real ale not always available.

Pastel coloured modern Wetherspoon pub, with a wide selection of ales from national and local breweries, including collaboration beers. Large forecourt looking across to the fine town hall. No alcohol before 9am. New extension added Sept 2018

Originally a renowned town centre Tetley house,it was bought by Haworth Steam Brewery in 2014. The pub re-opened after a major refurbishment to a high standard in September 2015, with lots of woodwork, quality upholstery and some excellent enlarged old photos with a brewing theme. Subsequently resold, it is now run by landlord Al. Sue behind the bar has been there three years. Excellent meals. Magnificent Seven deal Mon-Thu seven mains all £7. Th Brewery has now been removed from the site.

Multi-roomed ex-Tetley hotel suits a variety of tastes, catering for drinkers, traditional pub games players, daytime diners and shoppers. The coffee bar with good coffee and breakfasts opens from 9am Mon-Sat. Evening meals available by prior arrangement. A 40-seat function room is available and there are 9 en-suite bedrooms. One or two ales served slightly chilled.

A multi-roomed pub with excellent atmosphere capturing the feel of an authentic Victorian local. Live ad-hoc music provided by talented regulars. Lovingly maintained; the snug is particularly cosy. Well-kept Tetley £2.55 (Apr 2016). Small secluded beer garden with fine views. Jukebox, active darts and dominoes club.

Traditional country-style pub with games area and comfortable lounge leading from bar servery. Brasses and copper kettles adorn the lounge while the garden is a good fine weather retreat. One well-kept rotating guest from various sources including Cross Bay, Pennine, Saltaire and Marston's. Farm shop pies sometimes available. Half a mile uphill from Dewsbury railway station.

Under half a mile from Leeds Road, this is a homely, family-run country pub with a warm atmosphere and a choice of three to six ales, including interesting guests. Excellent views to front and rear. With one large room and one cosy snug with traditional range, the converted farm cottages are decorated in a country style with horse brasses and bric-a-brac. Good value Sunday lunch with proper gravy and homemade Yorkshire puds and wonderful desserts. The garden is often used for functions with a marquee.

Once the hayloft above stables by the canal basin, low beams, a powerful stove and deep seating make for a unique atmosphere. Six beers listed on the school blackboard plus a real cider. Outside, a large decked area is excellent in summer and has a new children's play area. Light meals are served all day until 8pm and there is a pool table and a function room. Bus and rail stations are within a mile.

A fine Ossett Brewery reconstruction of a former Webster's pub, it features four distinct and separate comfortable drinking areas, with a trademark brick arch separating the front from the rear of the pub. The "hidden" beer garden behind and below the pub provides shade on Summer days. Monday is poker night, Thursday is quiz night. Fresh fruit and tasty, homemade snacks are often available while guest ales usually feature a renowned IPA and a dark ale.

A multi-award winning pub in a Grade II listed station building, having just celebrated twenty-five years in the Guide. Nine handpumps dispense a range of beer styles and strengths; a tenth is reserved for real cider. Good food is served daily with Bar snacks available from noon. Occasional beer festivals are held. Live music plays outside in Summer. Very busy on Saturdays due to its prominent position on the Trans Pennine Rail Ale Trail.

Unpretentious traditional local, partially opened out. Lounge area has collections of opera masks, water jugs and a pair of lamps converted into a fish tank and 'bottle garden' respectively. Another area is set aside for dominoes.

Spacious lounge bar with great views. Non-members welcome. Wednesdays quiz with bingo. Cricket teams for under-8,9,11,13 and adults, 8 teams in total. Rotating guest beers with good turnover. Meals available in cricket season only.

Two roomed community free house given a major refurbishment in 2015 including revealing a fine, imposing fireplace. Occasional Friday karaoke. Free pool; darts and dominoes played. Catering for small functions available. 2 channels of BT and Sky Sports. Very keen prices.

A very popular club with frequent functions, open to both Members and non-members. There is a regular rotating guest real ale in addition to a large selection of lagers and bottled drinks. Bingo Thursdays, private parties welcome and popular.

ex Beverley's then Wilson's pub (see the black and white photos on the wall) behind Red House Museum. Stone ram's head above the fire place. Popular, separate tap room off to the right, comfortable main and rear lounges, both with soothing real fires. A fine, smart community pub with a good, enclosed garden. Quiz Tuesdays 9pm, Poker Thursdays 8pm. Sunday league football team. Beer range changes occasionally. Usually one cider on handpull plus two under the counter.

Popular, roomy community pub, recently given a major refurbishment. Large lounge linked to traditional tap room. Tuesday curry and quiz night, Friday DJ or karaoke or similar, Saturday usually live music.

Non-members welcome for Sunday lunches or as guests of members. Survey needed

Quality food oriented pub in rural setting, believed to be established in 1706. Collection of plates. Fantastic views of the Calder Valley and the Kirklees Hall estate. Twice winner of Marston's North-east region food pub of the year. Interesting layout, some comfy chairs, drinkers welcome but gets packed with diners on Friday and Saturday evenings especially so best to pick off-peak times to go for a drink.

Traditional workingmen's club. Up the steps then left to the spacious concert room or right to the games and bar area. Real ale is available only for special events and fortnightly music nights run by the Crown of Lights organisation.

Town centre, recently refurbished to a good standard, Free House pub with bar to the front and side of the L shaped room. A discerning ghost called 'George' is said to turn lager and cider taps off. Function Room available.

Originally a swimming baths, converted to a working men's club around 1933, and then reopened in 2014 after major refurbishment by Partners Brewery, the Brew House is now owned by Mill Valley Brewery resulting in a cosy bar with a feeling of quality. Eight pumps provide independent guests and Mill Valley beers, brewed on the premises. Craft keg beer & cider (but not still) also feature.

Pub Re-opened 19th July 2021 under the new management of Shaun & Lisa. Pub dates from 1772. The Luddites met here in 1812 to plan the attack on Rawfolds Mill. Large U-shaped lounge with stained glass windows. Rescued from pubco abandonment in 2010, this well-loved historic pub features log fires and stained-glass windows. A room upstairs was used for secret meetings of Luddites as they planned their attacks on local mills 200 years ago. Fine views from the garden which provides plenty of seating. Popular taproom provides TV, pool and traditional pub games. Two regular Ales plus changing Ales from renowned local breweries available.

Long-established cricket club with single-room clubhouse and of course outside seating to watch the cricket. Non-members welcome; members get discounted prices. Occasional (monthly) disco and monthly quiz.

Early 18th century grade II-listed building of character with genuine oak beams and a separate 'snug' lounge, with fine mullioned windows partially obscured by TVs. Lunchtime and early evening good value traditional pub meals - ring for availability.

Ossett Brewery's first pub. The five rooms each have unique styles, including one dubbed the Chapel which has a high ceiling and reminders of local industrial heritage. Nine handpumps always offer a dark ale plus guest beers from the group and wide ranging independents. A regular Guide entry, the Black Bull is a popular, sociable community local with a warm welcome. Quiz night is Tuesday, darts and dominoes Mondays in local league. A fine, sheltered beer garden

Pool and darts area separated from rest of house. Pub named after the 'Lonsdale Belt'. Friday karaoke. Has double, twin and single roomed accommodation being brought back into use in the near future. Re-opened after major refurbishment May 2015. Building ale range as demand allows.

A former Tetley house in a landmark stone building, opened out years ago but retaining distinct areas for playing pool, sitting in comfort or standing around the attractive L-shaped bar. Redecorated by new owners in late 2013 and re-opened after a couple of years of closure preceded by neglect. Two handpulls although real ale not always available. Some interesting original tiles remain en route to the refurbished gents. Live music every Saturday night, karaoke Sundays 6-11pm.

Built on land know locally as the "Pinnacle", the Dewsbury & District Golf Club opened in 1891. The course has undergone many alterations over the years and is a true test of Golf on a Parkland course. The club house was built about 2002, and the Balcony Bar & Restaurant has been recently refurbished. The club boasts two bars. Downstairs is the "19th", upstairs the Balcony Bar. Both bars open daily to the public. Always one Real Ale, with occasional guests ales. Bar Menu with daily specials

An award-winning 1807 pub with a typically sensitive, tasteful restoration by Ossett Brewery having an impressive tiled flowerpot as the centrepiece. The pub boasts four separate drinking areas and a real fire. There is a terrace and riverside beer garden. Quiz night is Tuesday. Nine ales are offered from Ossett's five breweries and independents, usually including a mild or stout, plus a cider. The pub is on the Transpennine Real Ale Trail and holds occasional beer and cider festivals.

Having celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2013, the former Mirfield Liberal Club is ideal for a quiet pint and is open to both members and the public, holding both Club and Public House Licences. There is a single bar occupying a long well furnished room offering up to four beers, plus a private function room and pool table downstairs and a well furnished snooker room upstairs. A small car park at the rear is accessed down an adjacent narrow alley.

Homely club with good-sized function room and a bar lounge divided into two; also upstairs room with snooker.

Lounge recently completely renovated.

Well-established WMC with bowling green. Weekend live music.

This recently refurbished Craft Union pub reopened Aug 2021. Under the current management since June 2016, it reverted to its original name of The Railway which it had held for the previous 60 years. The bar is surrounded by a cosy and tastefully decorated drinking area, fronted by a quiet lounge. Fiona and Ellie provide well kept Real Ales. Food is also available from noon, seven days per week. Conveniently situated close to the main bus stop, near Ings Grove Park, this pub is well worth a visit following their recent refurbishment.

A central bar separates a comfortable lounge into two areas, both rooms have their adherents. Adjacent to this is a further lounge which can be closed off for functions or meeting as required. Outside is a large Patio/Garden area and an ample car park in front and to the side. New licensee since 2019. They also operate their own Loyalty Real Ale Discount scheme.

Recently extended and renovated with the addition of a patio area, and situated on a busy road from which it attracts much passing trade, no doubt attracted by the old adage on its pub sign. Majors on food, available 12 noon till 9pm daily. Situated close by a large Garden Centre. Andrew, Lisa and their team are delighted to welcome everyone to the White Gate Inn. The pub is surrounded by countryside and fine views, serving Old Mill traditional ales, plus a guest ale, alongside good food all day, every day.

Norristhorpe WMC is a friendly and local establishment. Cheap drinks. Function Room available. Full survey needed.

Established 1896, a sports and social club catering for all the family and open to all. Four handpulls, usually two in use, three in Summer. Guests often feature a dark ale. The premises may be rented for functions.

Friendly, popular, clean and tidy traditional workers' club with three rooms. Membership £10. Functions catered for. Regular events, quiz Tuesday.

Friendly club with spacious, comfortable main room and function room. Bingo 9:15 Thursdays and Saturdays. Guests to be signed in.

L shaped lounge plus separate pool room. Original Whitakers' windows on show behind bar. Hot snacks served 12-6pm (not Sun)

Established in 1913 and still remains at the heart of the Soothill and Batley communities. Regular activities throughout the week, bingo Tuesdayand Thursdays and live entertainment some weekends. Available for Birthdays, Special Occasions and Functions. Non Members are welcome. A family orientated establishment with children welcome till 9pm, they provide a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Known as the Church House, this village and community pub dates from 1777. Four handpumps in the beamed bar area often offer beer from breweries in the Heavy Woollen district. A colourful mural depicting Thornhill's history illuminates the lounge. Traditional bar billiards is played in the tap room which stands on the consecrated ground of the parish church. A steep staircase leads to a "secret garden" with picnic tables for barbecues. Saturdays are popular with themed homemade meal evenings. Children are welcome in the large garden. Home-made food available for small and large groups by prior arrangement only.

Bowls, football, tennis and social activities are well established at this club, established in 1887, although cricket is no longer played. There are active walking and cycling clubs. There is a large room available for functions of up to 150 people. Access road is on a bend where The Combs joins Church Lane, to the left of Hall Lane and not accessed via Rectory View. Large car park. Short mat indoor bowls and/or table tennis in Winter. Rotating, well chosen guest beers, usually one session pale and one stronger pale from brewers such as Ossett, Elland, Abbeydale. Opening hours vary, especially in Winter. £6 membership.

An unusual castle-like building on the edge of a steep slope, affording excellent views. A free house, popular with locals and welcoming to visitors. Two ground floor rooms serve as a public bar and a cosy lounge with character, while occasional functions are held on the lower ground floors. There is a large south-facing patio for enjoyment of the vista. The Beer range may vary according to customer demand.

Attractive local backing onto Calder and Hebble Navigation Canal. Partially 17th century with some original beams. Front lounge, best/function room, pool and tap areas. Small car park. Baby change room. Saturday free jukebox. Darts and dominoes teams. Free pool on Wednesdays. Meals available daily. Guest beer rotates every week or two and tend to offer light and darker choices.

In the present building since 1908. There is a spacious and homely lounge to the left and a tasteful bar to the right with a welcoming real fire. Upstairs is a function room and a snooker room with snooker, pool and darts available. The Club welcomes new members and the general public as guests.

Taken over by new landlords 1st July 2017 - refurbished and selling Real Ales. Phone, as following info needs update - Smart, low ceilinged, opened out pub with 2 lounge areas and a pool room. Children's play area in garden. Disco/Quiz and bingo every Sunday evening with free supper, Friday/Saturday disco/karaoke. History of the pub since 1838 is recorded on a series of framed documents on the wall alongside sporting memorabilia. Functions catered for.

Refurbished and reopened in June 2016 following a private purchase from former owners Greene King. A small hotel and restaurant complex refurbished in a modern style, yet retains four poster beds in luxury bedrooms. Mainly to cater for diners but drinkers and locals are most welcome. Wedding parties and functions catered for. Please ring if you need to check current facilities; accommodation was not available at time of survey.