1885 The Pub in Calderdale

I may have just written the review for the restaurant by mistake. It was the pub I attended at 8:31 last night Tuesday there are only a few people in the pub about four. I arrived just before 830. Look at the menu and then go to the bar and I’m told by the Bar staff sorry Food finishes at 8:30 it was 831. I said I arrived at 8:25 and really sorry Food finished. This is why pubs and independence closed down. The staff should be ashamed of the way they look after peoples businesses.

Menu is brilliant and varied, food is fresh and tastes amazing. Our friends are foodies as also have top marks for their meal

Have been a few times for Sunday lunch and it’s always absolutely delicious! All staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was great. Fairly priced menu, too. Thank you!

The owner ( nice guy ) recommended the halibut, never tried it before but it was excellent, he also recommended the truffle mash with it ! My goodness what a meal !

I would have a photo but it looked so good I completely forgot till my plate was empty. Amazing Sunday roast could not recommend enough with lovely staff, quick service and high quality of food! Caters well to fussy eaters such as myself and other members of the family how ever there was not much to change all was delicious and no scraps left for the dog 😂

Booked a table in the pub for me and my family for an 18th birthday dinner. The bar staff where lovely and we all had an excellent time. The food was excellent, i ordered the chicken pizza which was cooked to perfection. We will definitely be booking again.

If I could give 10 stars I would, this is the best place to visit in Stainland, I have tried the other places on the same road that also class themselves as pubs but they are nothing compared to here. Trust me don’t even waste your money in other places in Stainland, or West Vale. The food is amazing, the service is outstanding and given the current economy situation the prices are reasonable for the quality of the food and the portion sizes are the service that is given

Excellent meal, very generous with the portions and excellent value. The service was excellent, staff were very friendly. Wide range of choice on drinks and food. Will be visiting again in the future!

A lovely (very generously portioned) Christmas lunch and friendly atmosphere. Great to have such a cracking local on our doorstep - high quality food, understated country cottage aesthetic, with a really welcoming team.

Absolutely beautiful turkey sandwich! Came recommended and was not disappointed! Great staff and great pub in general!

Excellent food, friendly excellent service (thank you girls) good quality house wine, will definitely visit again had the steak cooked exactly as requested.

The manager himself took us too our bedroom and explained all we needed to know. Very friendly and chatty.. A Lovely clean modern bedroom and bathroom, the bed and pillows were really comfy, had a great night's sleep. The staff were were friendly and helpful.. Had an evening meal in the restaurant, despite being very busy we didn't have too wait long for our food, which was absolutely delicious. We ordered fish chips and peas, the portions were really generous, piping hot and the fish was huge, lovely crispy batter.. The waitresses were really polite and friendly.. Next morning we had breakfast which was freshly cooked, and very tasty, again the girls serving breakfast couldn't do enough for you.. A really fabulous stay and definitely our go too place to stay on our next visit to Halifax..

We attended a function ad 1885, and stayed overnight. The pub itself is pleasant and the beer is good, with a couple of decent draft beers from Elland on tap. Staff were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our time at the function - often function rooms can be poorly situated but this is served by its own bar and facilities so great for a private party. We stayed in room 6 - the rooms aren't large and there is a little noise leakage between rooms, but they're perfectly well supplied and comfortable. In terms of value for money we could not ask more. Breakfast was included in the room rate, and was very good. Plenty of choice, served quickly, and great quality.

Lovely place to stay. Room was spotless very comfortable, had a brilliant nights sleep. We had tea in the beer garden and it was beautiful, the steak pie was packed with meat and was delicious, husband opted for chicken burger which again was beautiful. Staff lovely very attentive, (a bit of me will miss the table service for drinks, when pubs open up). Breakfast in a lovely bright setting again cooked to perfection, even went to the trouble of asking if my bacon was cooked enough before serving. Staff again friendly attentive. I would totally recommend 1885 to anyone, no aspect could be faulted in our view

Thank you to the 1885 The Pub for making my first meal out this year fantastic. Meal was lovely, served by friendly and helpful staff. Not too rushed and we didn't feel we had to vacate the table after eating. Yorkshire pudding huge and beef very tender. It was a lovely experience.

Great atmosphere. Run by two brothers who are also the Chefs and owners. We went to see a friend who works there now. We had a great lunch, food and the wine.

Very good. Sirloin cooked to perfect. Nice cheeseboard to finish, friendly staff and COVID rules are been followed

It is quiet some time since I ate at 1885 & 1st time at 1885 the Pub and i have to say the rump steak was beautiful, thick, juicy, tender & rare, cooked to perfection, full of flavour just how steak should be. It was accompanied with chips - crispy and firm, grilled tomato and a splendid caesar salad... The red wine was not bad, not full bodied but a little fruity number with a pepper after taste. I have no problem in recommending this meal to any steak lover. The two girls who were front of house where happy, smiling and chatty just right for this pub..

We live near to the 1885 and have been there often and we've never had a bad experience in the pub; the staff are always friendly and accommodating (even of our slightly bouncy puppy) and the food is out of this world.

Went for Sunday lunch after an invigorating walk in the local area (some great walks and scenery close by) We had a two course lunch off the set menu and a friend had a light bite. The place was warm and welcoming and the staff were friendly and efficient. The food was nicely presented, good portion size and very tasty. There were fish and vegetarian options as well as the standard Sunday roast. There were also a variety of drinks behind the bar. We were all very happy. I would definitely recommend. Keep up the good work.

Amazing food and drinks, food portions are huge and well worth the money, I would recommend this place to everyone, the owners are so accomplished at what they do

Visited on a Sunday evening and was given a very warm welcome from the chap behind the bar who showed us to a table.It was a lovely inviting environment,and all of the waitresses were very pleasant too.However, we didn't mention it at the time because everyone was busy, but a number of the high table stools were coming apart so need repair or replacement before someone falls off one of them.The food we chose was lovely-a mushroom burger and a butternut squash risotto from the specials board although there wasn't much else vegetarian and I didn't spot anything vegan.Will definitely visit again but would like to see more vegetarian options on the menu

Great meal with friends. The food is terrific. Beautifully cooked and presented. The problem - way, way, way too much. Is that a problem? It is if you're left feeling guilty about not eating most of what's put in front of you.A genuine complaint is that we were encouraged to order vegetables with dishes that then appeared that did not need extra vegetables. The club salad starter was a serious main course, which we saved to go with the main course...and then it was not needed. Great cooking...but there are times when less is more (probably like this review)

Perfect place to go for a meal and drinks to catch up with friends and good value for money. Great atmosphere, the food was delicious especially the club salad, and Hazel and Elle were amazing as always making sure we had everything we needed!

A large group of us had booked a table in the pub (not the restaurant) at 1885, Stainland, Halifax. It's undergone a make-over in recent years and they are still adding on to the building work, but this was not a problem. The bar has lovely décor and a great friendly atmosphere. Despite the fact that it was a busy Saturday in summer, we were served and attended to very, very well and quickly. Some people had starters and a main, others a main and a dessert - you'd think this would have cause some problems or delays, but no, the staff handled it all in their stride and food arrived without promptly and all together. We all found the food to be excellent. Portions were on the large side (bear that in mind when ordering!) and there was a great selection to choose from even though it wasn't a massive menu. Everyone in our party really enjoyed their meals and we all left feeling full and contented. Will definitely return to eat again or even just for a drink!

3 very different appetites found a gem. We was all very happy and will return. Thanks so much. To find out more try it 😊

Called in for Sunday lunch - not too busy. A decent menu and good prices. Made the mistake of going for the roast beef when we should have gone for the fresh fish. The meal arrived remarkably quickly...perhaps too quickly. The veg was perfect, the Yorkshire pudding excellent and it came with extra gravy, which is all good. The beef, though, was a let-down - very stringy. But dessert more than made up for it - a rich chocolate tart with amazingly thin pastry...beautiful. Someone in this kitchen can cook and is clearly making an effort. Well worth another visit.

Visited with 4 friends. Our table was ready on arrival and menus presented as we sat down. Drinks were promptly delivered & our order taken. A hungry friend said his "small" that & chips wad plenty big enough and well cooked. The lasagne was tasty with a reasonable sized side salad. Chicken curry & smoked salmon salad started also more than satisfactory. The service was worthy of note: efficient, friendly & helpful. Thank you.

Went for lunch with friends and was genuinely impressed. Good portion sizes, great food and really efficient friendly staff. Will definitely go again.

Been here before a few years ago & decided to revisit on a trip to the area. Food is a bit on the pricey side but what we had was exceptional value. If you are looking for a cheap pub meal then this isn't the place for you but if you are prepared to pay a few pounds more for a restaurant standard meal in a great pub atmosphere then I would strongly recommend it. The Open Club Sandwich in particular is brilliant.

Chosen at random but what a great surprise. We were surprised at how busy it was midweek on a stormy evening but were met with an extremely friendly welcome and received prompt service.

Cute pub, service is great and so is the food, a little bit on the expensive side , but definately worth it!

Really nice food, service, atmosphere , decor. Enjoyed myself lots, but wish it was a little bit cheaper to be honest!

Loving the new staff, much warmer welcome and atmosphere than previously. Recently moved to the area and will now be a frequent visitor! Go Andrew and Elle, amazing service, and amazing food! Thank you

My wife and I ate here on Tuesday, we both chose the steak pie which was excellent. Nice shortcrust pastry & plenty of meat.

This is an excellent pub, well presented, clean , warm and serving good food. While not specifically child orientated they are welcome and the staff are friendly and prompt.

Just had a meal from the specials board lamb rump with vegetables. It was absolutely fantastic. The service, food and atmosphere not to be missed. Both Nathan and Matt run a fantastic Restaurant, Pub and B&B; Yorkshire, worth a visit.

Brilliant food, good service what more do you want,also came to Monday night quiz night,also have been to steak night Tuesday, FANTASTIC value for money!

Great fun with family. Failed at the quiz however the accompanying supper was very good. This is a good venue for a comfortable evening meal plenty of choice and good selection of drinks.

Enjoyed a new version lunch here whilst house hunting in the area. Friendly staff and decently priced quality food. The pub is nice Celt styled and provides a great haven.

Went to the first gin night held at 1885 and was very impressed. I’m not normally a gin drinker but am now definitely converted. As well as being very informative it was really well run and extremely good value for money. A big thumbs up to everyone involved in the organising of this event.

We have eaten here many times before as a family and always enjoyed it, tonight was an exception. My partner had a salad - he was the lucky one, with the best meal of the evening! I had scampi and chips - when I’d finished the scampi I discovered a slice of lemon buried under the chips upon which the scampi was served. The scampi was ok, I wouldn’t choose it again, but it was edible. Our daughter had a child’s lasagne, it was horrible and none of us could eat it.

Great food with a menu to suit everyone, great service, and great prices! Also Steak Night on a Tuesday very good quality food for a very good price.

Me and partner popped in here last night just while driving past, never been here before and thought we would give it a try. We were greeted with a warm welcome, the menu was great abit of something for everyone I would say. We ended up having steak night, which came as an absolutely huge portion including chips, tomato, mushroom, salad and sauce of choice was all cooked amazing. I had the lemon posset for dessert and it was absolutely delicious. Overall great service, great food, fair prices and cosy evening. Would definitely recommend and be returning.

Good food, great staff, excellent atmosphere and overall a great evening. big thumbs up!!!! I’ll Definitely be returning 👍👍👍

Came here for a last minute meal and the staff did everything they could to make us feel welcome. The food was absolutely brilliant and very reasonably priced for the portion size (which was massive). We will definitely be coming again!

Old barmaid extremely rude, no fizzy Friday at this place....most other establishments charge an average of £17 for a run of the mill bottle of £5 aldi prosseco not here. Pint of Moretti and bottle of prosecco £31. When i questioned the old barmaid about the extortionate price she responded with a creepy grin and ignored me. Disgusting. AVOID. Food also very mediocre. Look elsewhere the are plenty of excellent alternatives within 1 square mile.

Fantastic atmosphere and staff, food is excellent and priced well for the money, would recommend to everyone

Visited today and was extremely disappointed to find the Light Lunch menu had changed completely Gone were our usual favourites of the huge beer battered cod/haddock and the beef wrap and replaced by beer battered sardines??!! and lamb hotpot that was soooo spicy and hot...

Travelled from Hull to visit my Dad and popped in there for some food. Dad had steak was average. I had Thai green curry. I think Chef missed the 'Thai'flavours out of ended up eating just creamy chicken and rice. Not impressed. Dad was thinking...

Plenty of parking. Nice decor. Friendly efficient service. Good portion sizes. I started with the Game Rillettte & my friend the Brie which we both enjoyed. However the supposed Black Truffle shaved on my dish had no taste. We both then had the Chicken &...

Great steak and ale pie, service was good and on a old day the live fire was great albeit a tad hot sat next to it for meal... Worth a visit

Popped in here for an unplanned meal. The venue is well presented with an open fire and a modern feel but still retaining pub vibe. Unfortunately I wasn’t super impressed with the food, both my courses were a bit on the dry side being honest,...

We were on our way home from a Hockey game & wanted to get a nice meal off the M62, what a find! We will certainly be back. All of us found our food delicious, fresh & hot. The staff were helpful & friendly and I love that when we arrived customers leaving told us how lovely it was & gave us recommendations. The wood burner was a welcome added extra after coming out of an ice rink!

Couldn't fault the food however our food and drinks were ordered at the bar, with no check back once we received our meals. I prefer a more attentive service when going out to eat although for others this laid back approach may appeal to them. Didn't order puddings as there are no hot pudding options on the Sunday lunch menu!

What a great night, good company and some of the best food I have had in a long time. Come and have a go at the quiz on a Monday night £2 with a chance to win a £25 voucher. That includes a fantastic buffet...

Visited for the steak night on a Tuesday. Great value for money. Well cooked, delicious steak and nice wine. Will definitely go again soon.

A really nice , friendly pub serving great food . The food is home made and great value for money . The staff are all lovely . There is a varied menu suitable for all tastes . We have been a few times and have never been disappointed

Long wait for our main course after our starter.We were told by the barman/waiter there was one person in the kitchen!!! Would of thought there would be more staff on as it was also quiz night.

La comida genial y bien presentado. Buena selección para satisfacer cualquier paladar. Realmente disfrutamos de la tablas de pescado para compartir. Lugar excepcional.

Mi novia y yo nos alojamos una noche, la habitación era espaciosa, limpia y cómoda. Tuvimos una tarde encantadora sentado en la terraza con unas bebidas. Todo el personal era muy amable y no podía hacer lo suficiente para nosotros. Terminamos comiendo en el pub que tenían carne, escogí una desde el menú a la carta y mi otra mitad tenía de ella desde el menú del bar. Fueron cocinados a la perfección y nos dejó justo bien completa. Sin duda iremos de nuevo en el futuro.

El pub tiene habitaciones para cama y desayuno que han sido amuebladas con un estándar alto y moderno eran muy cómodas. El tradicional desayuno continental suministra en cestas de picnic estaba deliciosa para una estancia muy agradable.

Great service, great food, loved it. Good for families and friends nights out. I would recommend this to anyone ❤️

I just can't understand why this place isn't packed out? Four of us went on a Saturday night. The food was phenomenal (really was!) The prices were reasonable. The service was excellent..... but the place was almost empty. I just can't figure out why?In The Pub side of 1885 you have the choice of pub type food AND the restaurant a la carte menu so it suited our group. The ladies wanted lighter bites and the chaps wanted big food! You should try the fish plank.... fabulous!We'll be going again for sure for no nonsense good food and service. It didn't really matter that the place was empty, we made our own entertainment. Just can't put my finger on what's missing in terms of ambience as it's nicely decorated..... strange

The food is to die for, the staff are incredible (bringing water out for our dogs). The best pub lunch I've had in a long, long time. Will definitely be returning. Thank you

Twice in the last 3 weeks lunch here with the Seafood sharing platter for two has been excellent. The bar is modern and pretty, with a central fireplace and a good wine selection. There's a pleasant unhurried and quiet atmosphere. Highly recommended

First visit and will definitely be going back. Staff extremely friendly, cocktails delicious and the food amazing all in a cosy atmosphere. Loved the fact the restaurant's A La Carte menu was also available to mix and match from too.We shared the fish plank to start-was delicious and struggled to finish it, scallops were the highlight.Monkfish curry was perfect. Our tiramisu was from the a la carte menu and was the presentation and flavours were certainly worthy of celebrity chef status!Heard so many good things about here and can certainly see why.

A fabulous steak for 2 with all the trimmings and a great bottle of red wine for £25 for 2! Although the pub was very quiet it was still a lovely atmosphere. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive and the food was great. Would highly recommend it.

The menu was enticing and the food was good quality and value for money. The seabass main was a very large chunky piece of fish, cooked to perfection. The pheasant was plentiful, although a little overcooked. Service was excellent. A very pleasant young man appeared to be running the bar, waiting on and clearing tables all on his own. The decor was slightly worn here and there but nothing a coat of paint could not put right. Unfortunately, it was quite chilly in the seating area, so we did not linger. I would like to return and try the evening menu, although this was pricey.

My mum lives in a small village in Halifax called Stainland. This popular village has 3 pubs, all serving food, but 1885 The Pub is by far the best and I try to eat here whenever I visit mum for the weekend.On my last visit I was unaccompanied as mum already had plans. As I am quite happy to sit with my kindle or people watch this wasn't a daunting prospect. It was also made easier by the friendly and attentive staff. As a lone customer they regularly - but not too regularly to be intrusive - checked if I required anything. I had taken a seat by the wood burner and was content to watch people come and go and dip in and out of my book and facebook on the kindle - there is free wifi.When I did decide to eat I chose the three course Sunday lunch option, which has quite a wide selection of options for £17.95.For my starter I chose the Crispy Brie with Fruit Chutney. A simple but delicious starter of deep fried bread-crumbed brie with a delicious 'secret recipe' chutney (I think it has figs in there somewhere!).My main course was the Pheasant Breast with Sweet Potato Mash. Served with sides of bacon and lemon and garlic butter the main is also accompanied with a small metal le creuset style casserole dish filled with your roast and new potatoes and seasonal vegetables. The pheasant is sourced locally (as are many of the ingredients) and was delicious, juicy and tender.For dessert I chose the delicious Chocolate Mousse with Sesame Cracknel. While delicious I did find find the cracknel a little thick and therefore hard to munch!This was accompanied by a bottle of Botter 2011 Pinot Grigiot at £17.95. (Yes, a whole bottle to myself - but I was there for 3 hours!)Service was friendly, efficient and unhurried and the afternoon passed with with absolute pleasure.The decor of the pub is a sort of rustic shabby chic, utilising pale grey and sage green 'heritage' colours. There are four distinct areas in the venue, the bar area with bar stools and standing space (sport is shown on a large tv but not at a volume that is intrusive) and three eating areas, two of which are separated by a dual aspect wood burner.Every effort has been made to make the Pub accessible and wheelchair friendly, with a slope/ramp from the entrance to the bar and eating areas. Unfortunately this is not matched by the local authority outside, however I don't see how narrow pavements could be improved as the roads are also narrow. The Pub is situated on a small but steep hill, so if you are a chair user I would recommend parking in The Pub's carpark. If you are 'on foot' you would need a power chair for the incline or a very strong friend to assist you in a manual chair.After my lunch I retired to the bar area where the friendly locals and staff included me and engaged me in conversation.Also within this complex of buildings are an A La Carte restaurant, function suite and hotel rooms. I have not used these facilities, but seeing them on the website and knowing the level of service you receive in the Pub I can only imagine they are excellent.All in all an absolute must visit if you are in the Halifax / Huddersfield area, If you fancy a drive out, Stainland is easily accessible from the M62 making a trip from Leeds or Manchester a very straightforward option.

10 friends visited on 9th January for a light lunch. We were all stuffed. Excellent value for money. The bar lady on the day obliged by recording a Mannequin Challenge for us.

Came here to celebrate my birthday. Pre booked table in advance as was a Saturday evening.There was plenty of choice on the menu and a special board with al a carte. My party were greeted by very friendly staff and shown to our table.The food I ate was quite simply sublime. It was well presented and cooked to perfection. The portion sizes were generous and I was most certainly satisfied.Our party of 4 had few beers; bottle wine; starters and mains and we were very pleased with the standard of service throughout. Our bill was approx £200 which was extremely reasonable.This is a lovely pub and I most certainly would return.

Lovely surprise Birthday meal. Food & service was fabulous & found it lovely & clean. Roaring Lig fire to keep it nice & warm. Will definitely be returning.

On vacation from home in Florida we fell upon this super pub. Somewhat modern but with traditional charm. Great service and food enjoyed near a roaring log fire. Originally from Yorkshire I'm a bit of a stickler for proper fish 'n chips and these were well up to snuff.

Really nice warm welcome from the bar staff but the food which was not cheap was substandard. The lasagne was a bowl of spaghetti sauce very strong tomatoe and no other flavour but there was minimal pasta, definitely an absence of pasta sheets. My theory is the kitchen junior was tasked with pub meals cos the real chef was working on restaurant meals. The burger was over cooked and had little flavour. This place needs to keep its eye on the ball with many new places to eat creeping up behind them close by offering better value for money. Such a shame the staff are lovely and the place is nice.

1885 review Woodford set on pastures new for the first time in a while. With their usual tendency to eat at trusted establishments in the local vicinity it was "shiny Charizard"rare to find the two hungry foodies in Stainland for their Saturday night meal. 1885 was the venue of choice, with the pub rather than the restaurant selected. Woodford we're not alone in this dining quest, it's fair to say that with the fire roaring and MOTD coming up on the box it was only with company that persuaded Woodford to brave the November night air and travel to Calderdale for tea. Ford's parents and brother making up the table of 5.1885 it's self was a smart establishment. A log fire in the middle of the pub took to wood's eye giving him a home from home feel where he had left his roaring burner and sofa groove to re-plump itself while he inhaled on more food. A decent pub menu made difficult choosing for Ford, she 'narrowed' her selection to 7 different dishes and had it not been for Ford's mum stepping in to offer he a half and half swap deal we may still be there now. Wood was at his decisive best and nailed down lasagne and chips almost on entry, Ford ending up with a half a burger and half a hot beef sandwich. The food came in a decent amount of time and got the nod of approval aesthetically from all 5 diners. A special note must be added here to the size of the fish and chips Ford's brother was tasked with. This was a whale had beached itself on a shore of think hand cut chips from a sea of mushy peas, it was a plate of epic proportions. The lasagne, hot beef and burger were all of a good Standard in both quality and quantity. All 5 diners polished off all the food they were presented with and all were happy with the evenings meal and the service of the staff.The bill for Woodford as a couple touch over £35 that you certainly can't grumble at. 1885 gets the nod with quality pub grub at a decent price.

I have done a few pub quizzes in my time but there are none much better than the pub quiz at 1885. There is an entry fee of £2 per person and for this you get a lovely home made supper with a vegetarian option. The quiz is four rounds of 10 questions with a prize of a £25 gift voucher to use in the pub to the winning team. After finishing the supper I was taken back to the 80s with a game of play your cards right which cost £2 to enter. A really great Monday night out well worth a visit for any budding pub quizzer and I was home and tucked in bed by 10.30.

Had Sunday lunch here with my family and I can't praise it enough. The food was excellent and very good value for money. The atmosphere was fantastic and the staff were very polite and couldn't do enough for us. Would definitely recommend it.

Have visited here in the past but can seriously say that it's changed....!! The pub carpet is disgusting. The tables have been thrown together and your sat on each others knees. The carpet just needs ripping up and replacing. It's stained and puts you off the food. So the food. Now that's also changed for the worst. The price of the Sunday special had gone up .. but value for money. The number of choices has been reduced The soup was over powered by mint. And left a funny taste in mouth. Didn't enjoy the food. The beef was ok but vegetables coming in a pathetic small metal pan is a waste of time. Shame as this was once a nice place. Will carry on driving next time and find a hearty pub for Sunday dinner. Like I said the carpet is discussing. Filthy filthy filthy. Expensive. Dirty. Trendyless pub

We were a group of 12, so lot to cater on.We all had the various sandwiches off the menu. Wow - the food was amazing, good portion size and although you think steep, for what you get it was worth it.The atmosphere in the pub was very good and the staff were very friendly. I would definitely recommend to anyone nearby visiting here for a bite to eat and drink.Shame more places are not like this as it is just what people are after.

Title speaks for itself. Pub feels welcoming informal but still with an air of "this is a nice place to be!". Wish it was our own local :) Great choice of drinks too.

We stayed 2 nights in the guest rooms celebrating our wedding anniversary. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with a large modern shower room. Tea and coffee making facilities as expected. The continental breakfast was first class. Croissants, jam, yoghurt, juice, ham, salami, cheeses and tomatoes. cereals and homemade chocolate cereal bars ideal to take with us on our long walks Lovely presentation in a hamper. We ate in the restaurant and the pub and on both occasions the food was excellent. Lovely weather whilst we stayed so enjoyed having a drink outside in the pleasant seating area. Good beers. Can't say a negative thing,they have it right. Llook forward to returning

5th time visiting 1885 and each time we have visited it just gets better and better. Food, service, drinks are absolutely first class. We had Sunday lunch and my mum had the most enormously beautiful fish and chips ever.We highly recommend this jewel in the Yorkshire crown.

Lovely meal. You can tell this restaurant is run by professional chefs - food speaks for itself. The meal was beautiful and the pub was lovely we could not fault. This place does it all. Staff made us feel more than welcome and we had a great night. Food was gorgeous really amazing, staff polite and we will definitely return. Thank you 1885 xx a lovely place. Go there! You won't regret it!

Ladies lunch- fabulous place really attractive decor an lovely friendly ambience. Champagne by the glass! Delicious mango avocado an crayfish salad!! Fab outside seating area!

Arrived at the pub on a busy Saturday night, straight away the atmosphere made us all look forward to our night ahead. Although the staff were very busy we were attended to straight away and with a smile. There was a large choice from the menu's and it all sounded delicious. I kept it simple and went for the large fish and chips, WOW, and large it was. Batter was perfectly crisp and was served with homemade chinky chips, my favourite. By far the best fish and chips I've ever had. All the rest of the party said there food was also delicious, very big compliments on the steak and ale pie. To our delight, the pub had cocktails on offer at 2 for 1, well, that was us set for the night. We tried the whole array of cocktails and they were all very tasty but porn star martini has to be the groups favourite (all though our new favourite bar man Will does make a very good old fashioned)Definetly will be new regulars at this pub.

Called in for a catch-up with a good mate I had the cheese and bacon burger and he had the steak, ale and mushroom pieBoth were excellent. Very well cooked and extremely tasty - neither of us finished our food but only because we were full. Incredibly friendly and helpful bar staff in a very nice surrounding. Very clean too and reasonably priced on both food and drinkWill def return

we ahd been looking forward to our visit to the 1885 the pub . the pub itself is very pleasant and mainly set up for diners. the staf were also pleasant and very helpful. i had booked earlier in the week but given a squashed up table sat on buffets not what i would of expected . we chose our food and we were served promptly. unfortunately my soup was far too salty for my liking but i persevered and ate it. our second courses came unfortunately again salt had been added by the bucket load it would seem ,serving chips and added salt in the kitchen is a no no for me. let me choose please.my wife had the meat pie and again the pie and the crust was over salted . we had to leave our meals unfinished. i did mention the over saltyness to the staff before we left and to the waiter hopefully someone will pass my thouhts on

Fantastic pub food that is really restaurant standard in a smart venue with great drinks. Whats not to like.

Beautiful place lovely log fire friendly staff thats good with the kids an totaly amazing food the steak was the best id had in a long time. Was all meat an no fat and cooked to prefection. Kids ate all there meals too which was a first so glad this is my local an just up road from me.

I have been a couple of times now to 1885 the pub, every time I have really enjoyed it and so have my friends. So much so I took my family on a Sunday, I didn't realise the menu is very limited and totally different on a Sunday. We were disappointed that we couldn't choose from the usual menu but we all had a roast dinner. It was lovely and it won't stop me going back. In fact I'm due to go again soon!

Lovely Pub with a good selection of beer's visited on the Tuesday night which is steak night, the steak was cooked great and the service was excellent

Had a super three course meal for mother day. Every course was spot on. Really enjoyed it. Shame we don't live nearer as would make it our regular pub.

Came for lunch with my family at the weekend and had such a lovely time! The food was fab and the service was efficient! Deffo coming again!

Stumbled across this place whilst following the sat nav to Shibden Hall. What a find! Family of 5 from 87 to 11 and something to suit everyone. Amazing food and very prompt, efficient and friendly service. My mother in law had misread the menu and ended up with a dish containing smoked salmon which she hates but they swapped it no problem. Order the small fish unless you have the most enormous of appetites. 'Fish butty' should be renamed 'whale butty.' Loved this place and we'll definitely be back despite it being 15 miles from home.

Haddock fish curry served on a banana leaf isn't always what comes to mind when you think of Sunday lunch. But it's so tasty. I like that they give you a little jug of extra sauce- and a pot of vegetables too.My partner was mightily impressed with the roast beef and all the trimmings.It's a great place for a family get- together.

The place has a right cold and uncomfy feel, like a school cantren. Probably a good concept for afternoon tea or lunch but not an evening meal. Booked a table well in advance for a birthday, but wasn't in the diary so good job it was quiet! The staff were all very young and as nice as they were didn't seem very experienced and made a number of mistakes (apart from the girl who was lovely and very helpful) .Food was very generously portioned , if you are going for the large fish and chips then you definitely don't want to be having a starter.One of the meals had to be sent back as it wasn't as described in the menu (added extras that someone was allergic to) and another meal had to be sent back for different reasons. The rest of the meals were enjoyable .

We visited last month for the Tuesday deal 2 steaks and 2 glasses of wine for £25. The steak was beautiful, cooked to perfection and huge! Served with home made chips and onion rings, flat mushroom and a sauce. Service was spot on and the wine was really nice. Would definitely recommend to anyone and such a good deal! Can't wait to go again.

Boxing Day fun run was very well organised & a fantastic turnout considering the weather. The pub spoiled the occasion by roping off half the seating area . You would think for a couple of hours they could accommodate the charity runners ! Not impressed !

Service is top draw polite and efficient . Food tasty steak pie pub classic well worth a try if you need a hearty meal . The BBQ chicken and bacon burger was fantastic presented extremely well too . Not cheap but worth a visit . A quality well kept pint of Moretti lager . Good welcoming Atmosphere !