1885 The Restaurant in Calderdale

I have consistently found great food, and great service here.. but there is a clear "set" that 1885 wishes to appeal to. It's not ideal for kids and families. Possibly depending on the time of day and whether they have residents upstairs. On my last visit I was asked politely by the owner not to return because my toddlers disturbed the residents upstairs (we came for dinner between 5-7pm). My kids were excited/activated and they are both young/high pitched but they weren't unreasonable, in my opinion. It's a gorgeous venue, and I can't rate the servers highly enough, I have always been treated kindly and attentively, but I won't be rushing back, I wouldn't feel welcome.

Went to the recent jazz evening and took my mum! The food, service and attention were all first rate (belly pork that melted in the mouth)! A fantastic evening, much enjoyed by both me and mum and will definitely be looking at more of their evenings in future.

The staff are amazing and so is the food need to book first it gets busy

Me and my wife Di went to the Asian Fusion tasting meal in the restaurant on Friday evening and what a delicious 5 course tasting menu it was. Matthew and Nathan produced such great flavours and each course was a delight. We will definitely be going again. What a great experience

Dreadful experience, terrible food. Terrible front of house guy who was rude. Dirty menus. No atmosphere. Do not visit this horrible place

We had a beautiful family meal, one of the best Sunday roasts I’ve had for a while. The staff were fantastic and made a fuss of my grandad for his birthday which was really lovely. All in all, a lovely experience at 1885 and we will certainly be back.

We had Sunday roast and it was excellent. The slow cooked beef was superb, the chicken equally good and amazing Yorkshire’s. Vegetables well cooked. Together with the friendly staff and good service, we will definitely be back

A fantastic venue with great food & drinks and beautiful rooms for the optional overnight stay.

*Throwaway account Used to work there for less than minimum wage. Once got my shift cancelled 45 mins in on a Friday night after cancelling plans to work. Also saw the apprentice get locked in a cupboard for laughing when dropping potatoes. Left shortly after this and haven't been back since. Sincerely An underpaid teen

Lovely room, really welcoming staff and the food in the pub and restaurant is fantastic and matched with great customer service.

I came to their restaurant a number of times. I had mixed experiences with their food, probably due to changes of chef, waiters, and manager. Food is not the best, however some of their dishes are quite nice; desserts are quite poor, and prices are not justified by quality, but probably I am saying this thinking of their ice-cream, which I don't like. Staff treat you as if you were a beggar rather than a customer, especially at the bar. My wife, for some reason, likes this place, although I believe it is due to having friends living nearby, so coming is a kind of a social event, but I would appreciate the place only if they improve in all areas.

Great food. Friendly staff. Great customer service.

I stayed 2 nights. The staff are so friendly and kind the rooms are modern and fresh both the bathroom and the bedroom is large. Free parking. The breakfast is great and the staff are amazing.

We had the private room/ restaurant last night for my sisters 60th Birthday. The food was excellent and everyone commented on this. My husband and I are vegan and always have reservations when eating out but our food was fantastic. The girls/ ladies behind the bar were excellent and the waiting staff.

Loverly breakfast staff are very friendly and helpful

Mmmmm just had the best fish and chips in a long time and the staff were lovely

The best rooms in the area at the best price, the pub has some fantastic food that is prepared with skill and care, black pudding salad is a triumph, staff are all excellent and the owners are very welcoming. Cant wait to go back.

Came over to visit family from hull and we decided to go out for lunch and my family picked this local bar and restaurant to have our lunch.. Nice entrance to the bar, which we was met with a warm smile and welcoming. I the lady showed us to the table , there was 7 of us, so she just pushed a table closer so we had lots of room to sit and enjoy our meal, the child got 2 sheets of colouring paper, which he stared to do straight away.. We got given menus and drinks orders were taken. Fabulous warm log fire and beautiful ombré about this place, cosy and impressive all in one place. Once we looked at the menu we made or choice, all picking different kinds of meals and helpful information when asked for details. All the food came within good time, and cooked freshly, hot and full of flavour. Kids meal was of a good size and good price for the quality. Not one of us could fault the delicious food presented to us. The lady serving and looking after us was tentative but not over powering. ( sorry didn’t get her name) We often come to visit family and would differently call here again, we even might stay in the on site rooms. Car park to the rear and on a summer time you can sit out, which I’m sure just adds to this wonderful experience.

Superb Sunday lunch, thank you.

Had lunch today food was absolutely delicious we have been to many pub restaurants in the area but the food here was the best and the lovely lady that served us was amazing really bubbly and happy. Elle I think she was called. Having staff like her really makes a difference to a company.

I cannot speak highly enough of every member of staff that we met. They were all so welcoming and friendly. The food was an extremely good standard. I would definitely recommend to anyone.

First time visiting on Christmas Eve and had a lovely time! Despite the pub being so full, the staff were so lovely, polite and attentive. There was a great selection of food (not just a set festive menu like most places do on Christmas Eve). The food is well priced, good portion sizes and came out piping hot! My entire party had a great time, we will definitely be returning 😊

Great food. I was pleasantly surprised with the really good vegan options. Was offered arguably the best vegan options for breakfast, outside of the places that are 100% plant based.

Great atmosphere and service but let down by the menu choice which was limited and not well balanced in terms of choice. Fish and chips were good but the curry, lasagne and pie were very average. The lasagne was very rich and lacking in pastas, more like a bolognaise although all fresh. Cheese and biscuits were very good, plenty of variety and portion size was excellent. ala carte priced food but over priced for a pub dining experience.

Exiting and delicious tasting menu! Me and my partner are both foodies and love trying something new, this did not disappoint!! Everything was perfect, from the friendly welcome at the door and service from the staff, cocktails, wine list and food. Great quality and value for money for such a fabulous experience. Can’t wait to come back and already planning our next visit!

We called in for a quick drink and were shocked at the cost especially considering one of the 2 drinks was a small soft drink from a pump on draught. Totally understand everything has gone up post pandemic however over £10 for a half draught Cola and a glass of house red is really too much for a country pub frequented by locals in a small quiet village. Pricing yourself out of the market springs to mind.. We won’t be back for a quick drink after this.

It’s next level eating!! Nathan and his tiny little brother Matthew create an absolute storm in the kitchen. Most definitely on par with Babel in Budapest, this restaurant is a must for any foodie. Turn up early for a drink and be greeted by the delightfully energetic FOH/bar runner/Woman in charge who will make you feel like you’ve been a local for many years and take some time to appreciate the well appointed bar. This place is an dream. I’m almost loathed to tell anyone about it. I want it all to myself. 🤫

The night after the wedding of our son, my family and I went here for breakfast. We had booked in advance as there were 11 children and 18 adults. There was coffee, tea and juice waiting for us as we arrived and our tables were already set and they Brough hot today to us straight away. We received a full English breakfast within 15 minutes of sitting down and we were all served together. Food was delicious and hot. There was asmuch toast with jam or marmalade as we wanted and constant hot drinks. I could not fault this place or the staff. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. What a perfect ending to our perfect family wedding weekend. Thank you so so much. We will definately be back. 😍😀

This is a must visit venue for quality food and an exceptional dining experience, especially the monthly tasting menus. We have visited many times and it does not disappoint. My wife and I have also stayed in one of the venues rooms and made a full night of the dining experience on a number of occasions, well worth it with a full breakfast included the following day. Great value for money with quality food.

First visit, a birthday celebration, excellent food, friendly excellent service, a good quality house wine will definitely visit again.

Visited for the March taster menu and Matthew did us proud, We tried the March 5 course taster menu & the food was magnificent. OYSTER, FENNEL, APPLE, CUCUMBER, GREEN HERBS SMOKED DUCK, RADISH, WALNUTS, ORANGE TUNA TARTARE, JACK DANIELS, COCKLES, SHALLOTS 82˚ BRAISED LAMB LEG, PEAS & CARROTS, TARRAGON, TRUFFLES THE GIN & TONIC Over the last 20 years I have always had good food at 1885 Matthew, Nathan & Victoria have done great things with the restaurant and pub. Keep up the good work your food and place is amazing.

We enjoyed the seasonal taster menu, not generally an oyster fan, but these were crispy fried and delicious! The duck was absolutely fantastic, a superb blend of spices, to be fair, we enjoyed each of the 5 courses and finished off with an additional cheese plate. Not been for ages, couldn’t fault it, will definitely return soon!

Just had the seasonal taster menu. . If you enjoy fine dining it IS the place to go!! Exceptional quality, impeccable service, wonderful ambience, excellent local produce knowledge. Attention to detail outstanding!! Can't wait to go again!!

I stayed at 1885 on Saturday 29th January 2022,i booked a room for just 1 night as i was on a business trip, I was absolutely amazed at the extremely high standard of the room, the food was excellent and the staff were so polite and friendly, I will defiantly stay at 1885 again, I recommend 1885 to all, a great place to stay and excellent food and the prices are excellent. Well done guys i will see you all again soon.

Fabulous food & friendly service! Opted for the wine flight package which complimented the food perfectly. The waiter was knowledgable & generous with his measures. Already planning our next visit.

Haven’t been for several years, the new restaurant design and decor is superb! The tasting menu was delicious, interesting tasty dishes beautifully presented. Unfortunately they really need to up their game with the finer details. They could have done with at least another two servers, they were running around obviously stretched. They need to be more vigilant offering water, removing used wine glasses etc. We opted for the wine pairing and the pours were not very consistent! Also when you have wine pairing, you expect a bit more description and introduction of the wines….where it’s from, what year, description and be shown the bottle…a bit of a chat about the wine adds to the enjoyment of the experience! The wines sometimes arrived half way through the course too. In summary, really good food but if they are selling the restaurant as tasting menu and wine pairings, they need to up their game and train their serving staff better.

It might have been 18 months since this team had to suspend their duties, but they are back better and stronger. New staff and a complete dining room makeover make the fact that the magic is still there, even more remarkable. Perfect friendly greeting and shown to our table without any fuss. A big smile and two champagne cocktails arrived, a fine start to our new tasting menu experience. 5 ample courses of fine dining quality, fresh and tasty throughout A perfect night ended with the chaps coming from their new visible kitchen area to enjoy a few minutes reflection with their customers before clearing up.... a great way to round off the evening, well done everyone We will be back next month for the French themed taster, and deffo join you in summer for the “live band experience”

Having recently moved to Stainland we thought we’d give the 1885 a try for Sunday family lunch we weren’t disappointed the food was excellent and the service came with a big smile would highly recommend a visit

Popped in for breakfast this morning, first time I've visited but was very impressed really nice well lit room with velvet seats. Food and drinks all really well preentend on very nice plates etc and it tasted lovely too, perfect poached eggs! The lady serving...

Highly recommended 2nd time visited . The food is delicious and greatly presented great service ,friendly staff and a great place to relax and eat

Food was ok but quite overpriced and served on a roof slate which was off putting ,seating is hard and in inviting with modern sparse decor and an room dominating modern brick chimney , these people are definitely Donovan’s and if you visit will be...

4 adult family members plus 2 under 1 year olds visited recently. The restaurant provided high chairs for the children which was much appreciated. The atmosphere was very friendly and there was a good log fire burning. The food was excellent. My son and I...

I was hear with some of my family for a christening and I have never been before. It was a cosy area we were sat in with a log fire burning, once we arrived Hazel took us to are seating area and came and took...

A must eat restaurant First time I’ve visited on New Year’s Eve , the food was outstanding the staff was very friendly and helpful , followed on into the 1885 pub and was a great end to the night 😁

Nathan and Matt surpassed themselves with a fantastic 7 course tasting menu on New Years Eve. Each course coming with a complimentary drink, matched to the course. Superb courses with subtle flavours, probably the best meal I have ever eaten. At £70 a head it...

Had my husbands 50th birthday at 1885 the function house which is a lovely venue, friendly staff and provide a wide range of homemade food to cater any form of party. We decided to go for a mixture of canopies to start with then later...

I loved the room. I was upgraded and it was very good, the bar was great and the food was brilliant. So, why not 5 stars. ? When they say breakfast included, they need to make sure it's clear that s it's continental left outside...

We were a group of 6 who had a great meal in the pub,the staff were brilliant .As for the portions I had a small fish I would hate to see what a large fish was as mine was very big.This was our first visit...

Sunday dinner and the usual roast offerings with Yorkshire pudding and gravy plus an impressive choice of perfectly described starters and mains. The perfection ends right here. Though described impeccably and presented elegantly the food lacked flavour and both starter (game terrine) and main (sea...

This was an excellent meal in very nice surroundings to celebrate a friends special birthday. The private room was very pleasant with plenty of space so everyone could move about easily. The service was excellent, as was the food which made it a very nice...

This is still my favourite restaurant in Huddersfield/Halifax and districts. I have been coming for over 20 years, the food is great, the chefs amuse a small cup of spiced vegetable soup, followed by a started of warm bread and deep fried brie, the main...

Please ignore the management food pictures from 2013. That chef is evidently elsewhere. Portions are simply too large and the food waste must be a problem. A rice dish was stodgy and over-salted. Having said that, the side vegetables were all cooked correctly and the beef was fine. A shame we could not face dessert. Coffee less than average quality from a lovely sparkly machine.

It's become a annual tradition that we eat out on Boxing Day. We enjoyed the 1885 the Restaurant last year so much we came back this year. We were welcomed by the friendly staff and taken to out table on the busy restaurant. The Boxing...

I took a trip to 1885 with my family and partner for my birthday in May. We ordered the meat platter which is just divine! It's a sharer for two but there is SO MUCH FOOD and it's all delicious! This place comes highly recommended.

Really friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere and excellent food. I can personally recommend the chicken with crab and pear - it really works! And the cheese selection was amazing. And the assiette of desserts. And the wine. Innovative flavour combinations, - great use of gin and rhubarb. Lovely evening

Had Sunday lunch here with my wife, the meal portions are large and really well presented. We managed three courses but were absolutely struggling to finish the pudding. The price is excellent, just over £50 for two including drinks. I think booking is essential and we will definitely be going again.

Hemos vuelto a 1885 Restaurante y hará una y otra vez, ha sido un verdadero placer!!! La comida era excepcional; teníamos el menú degustación - que la verdad es que es una indulgencia para el paladar pero así merece la pena. Cada plato era delicioso y con las bebidas elegidas para acompañar cada uno nos sentimos como si estuviéramos aprendiendo así como disfrutando de una comida. Si sincero lucha para beber todas las bebidas (nuestra culpa para visitar el pub primero), pero estoy contento de que me sentí muy satisfecho con mi comida. El restaurante es un lugar relajante perfecto para cualquiera que quiera una buena comida y un excelente servicio al cliente, que por desgracia se está volviendo muy raro estos días! Otro galardonado de noche- gracias 1885! Estamos planeando nuestra boda el próximo año y recomendaría aquí también para bodas pequeñas como me imagino la atención al detalle sería insuperable.

Lugar agradable con un personal muy acogedor. La decoración era perfecto para un pub británico y estaba lleno de gente a mediodía. No podría elegir un estupendo menú de empanadas de carne con cerveza, pescado y patatas fritas a las hamburguesas increíbles. Aros de cebolla y patatas fritas servidos con la comida una comida en ellos mismos. Todo por un precio razonable. Recomiendo encarecidamente una visita si estás en la zona.

La última cena la noche tenía con tres amigos, compartimos un tablón de pescado para el arranque y había una gran variedad de pescado (abadejo, gambas, maltratado, vieiras, rape) y suficiente para cuatro para un principiante. Se sirve con lechuga, col y limón cuñas.

Lo que una noche de placer para el gastrónomo más exigente! Opción de menú de precio fijo o incluso a la carta no eran lo suficientemente fuertes que nos refresca con el menú de degustación con una bebida cada campo cuidadosamente seleccionado para hacer la noche perfecta de comida y vino peleón que te puedas imaginar.

Primero de todo me gustaría decir que los alimentos no es normal, es bueno, pero no me dejaba poner 3. 5 estrellas. Yéndose de que podría haber sido mucho mejor, pero para algunos errores es imperdonable por el chef. Lo positivo es que las bebidas estaban bien juego con los platos aparte de quizás el Sherry. 2 de los platos eran excepcionales (plato de gambas y pez espada) la salsa con el pez espada era para morirse y pide que en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. 1 muy bueno (escalope) muy bien preparado. 3 promedio (Venado, perdiz, tabla de quesos), el venado estaba muy bien preparadas, pero la salsa de chocolate con leche no funcionaba en absoluto, la perdiz paté era pasable, y la tabla de quesos era sosa y aburrida. Ahora a la 1 plato principal, el terrible desierto era un fondant de chocolate. Uno de mis favoritos y tener preparado este en casa, sé que no es tan difícil. Entiendo que quizás más difícil hacer múltiples cubre todos a la vez, pero estas son destinadas a ser profesionales. Lo que nos sirvieron fue una torre estrecha de seco, pobre pastel de chocolate. No una deliciosa salsa que irradie de chocolate para ser visto saliendo de la abominación. Realmente no puedo creer que deje que se salir de la cocina y el Chef debe avergonzarse por hacerlo. Cuando se paga buen dinero por este tipo de comida no esperes principiante hora. Cuando me quejé de la camarera se disculpó y luego volvimos y nos dijo que el chef se disculpa y aquí está un poco de salsa de chocolate. No era lo suficientemente buena, especialmente porque era tan recocido la salsa no podía salvarlo. Fue una pena ya que este menú con un poco más de pensamiento y habilidad podría haber sido excelente. En el otro lado no experimentar algunos excelencia aquí así que estaría abierto a probar el restaurante nuevo.

La comida es perfecto. El personal es excelente y muy amable. Muy cálido y acogedor restauran. Recomiendo el Brie frito y también el almuerzo de domingo

Booked a table in the restaurant for Sunday lunch and got served just that. Four courses that tickled all our taste buds.Would we go back- YesWe're the staff tentative - YesWas the setting pleasant - YesWas it value for money - YesThank you to all a big thumbs up Ps would you consider opening another restaurant closer to Shelley

After considering several options for our Golden Wedding lunch we chose 1885. From our first discussion of the menu through to the end of the meal everything was perfect. We were offered a wide choice of dishes to preselect, but a last minute request for a vegetarian dish presented no problem. The large square table in the private room made it a very social gathering, with everyone involved in our reminisances, while the service was efficient and unobtrusive. !885 has a reputation for high quality food and the meal was of the anticipated hgh standard, bringing favourbale comments from our happy guests.

When Sunday meal and staff excellent had meal in bar all tables book but staff managed to fit uses in as long as we finished by 4 pm would go again

Had a fantastic meal at 1885 staff were very good and courteous food of high quality and a great atmosphere

We held my birthday celebrations at 1885 The Restaurant on a Saturday evening, having booked the Restaurant for our exclusive use for around 50 guests. The food was very, very good. We planned ahead with Nathan and took his recommendations. The fish platter looked stunning and tasted fabulous, the hot courses were excellent, lasagne, chicken curry and macaroni cheese. As for the creme brûlée, it was to die for. All in all a fantastic night, with very attentive service, I cannot fault it. Victoria was the hostess on the night, good job done, Victoria.I can only heartily recommend anyone considering this location as a venue for a party or wedding.

The restaurant has a comfortable waiting area to have a pre drink. We decided on the Prix Fixe 3 courses for £24.95. The 3 courses were all excellent. The10 oz flat iron steak was superb, perfectly cooked. The only criticism is why serve macaroni cheese with heaps of broccoli and then give a side dish of vegetables with even more broccoli?. I love broccoli but that was too much.We were seated near the swinging kitchen door and on reflection we should have requested one of the other vacant tables as the door was non stop with staff constantly going past, so don't accept or choose this location if other tables are free. First class, attentive staff. Recommended.

We held a family and friends buffet lunch at 1885 The Restaurant to celebrate our Golden Wedding and our grandson`s christening. Everything was just perfect. The buffet was exactly what we wanted and everyone without exception was very complimentary about the food. Victoria was front of house with her staff and never once did we have to think about everything being done, because the staff were so attentive to people's needs. We would highly recommended the venue for any family or friends gathering confident that if at all possible all needs will be met. Thank you 1885.

I had previously overlooked this restaurant as i initially thought it would be expensive as it offers the 6 course taster menu.However, after seeing it advertised through the gourmet dining card, offering 25% off total bill, i thought this the ideal time to try, and booked a family meal for 4, to find that it had a wonderful menu choice for 2 or 3 courses between £18-£20 per head in the restaurant, or similar choices in the attached pub.We chose to dine in the restaurant which had lovely decor and ambience and were well attended to by the staff. Tasters were provided in the bar seating area before being taken to our table in the restaurant.The food was outstanding.I am so pleased to have discovered this little spot and will certainly dine there again

Our first visit to the restaurant, but hopefully not our last. The setting is lovely, and the food and service are fantastic.Two of our party had pork chop which was tender, tasty and really well cooked, others had fish and said that was excellent. The service was first class and the bill very reasonable. Certainly worth a further visit.

Went last night for the tasting menu. They are still turning out fantastic dishes at great prices. Who'd have thought salmon and coconut would taste so good together?

Took my mother here for the Mothers Day roast deal on Sunday. The restaurant is lovely inside and nicely furnished. The staff were absolutely excellent, its hard to think of a time I've been so impressed.Food was delicious and just enough time was given between courses. Very reasonable for the high quality food we ate. We will definitely be returning.

My gravlax starter came warm, which I have never come across before and I found it unpleasant. The steak that I and another party member went for was amazingly taste free and the vegetable portion was tiny. Maybe we were just unlucky but I had expected more from 1885's reputation.On the upside the wines are well priced.

fantastic staff, lively atmosphere - we also stayed in the hotel which again adds credit to this establishment. We will be back soon!

This is a great themed night. We returned once again to experience this meal which was well supported. As usual the food was first class as was the Beaujolais. The wine was an excellent accompaniment to the food. Service was very professional headed up by the attentive Vicky.

We stopped of at 1885 The Pub on our way back from the cinema Saturday early evening. Even though it was wet, dark and windy outside, inside was light and bright and airy. The menu was pub grub with a twist. We both fancied burgers but there were other pub favorites such as fish & chips. My partner ordered the pork & chorizo burger and I had the mushroom & brie one. We didn't have to wait long until they arrived, served on a wooden board - the centerpiece was the burger, piled high with fillings and on either side a tower of crisp onion rings and a tub of chips, all homemade. What a delight! We were silenced whilst we ate the tastiest burgers we have ever had. We are definitely going back! What gem to find on our doorstep - wish we'd visited sooner.

Table for 6, 3 generations, had a great time. Greeting always friendly, drinks and a relaxed start. Managed to book the "round table" and find a perfect menu choice for everyone. Deal going on with a bottle of wine between 2, more than enough! Staff professional as ever, even the young 'ens!We will keep coming back ! Intimate surroundings HIGHLY recommend

Not been here before...decided to go somewhere we'd not visited previously. Very nicely turned out restaurant with extremely pleasant and efficient staff. Nice simple menu...not overwhelmed with choice. Both courses excellent, and rather substantial, no room for dessert sadly! Surf n' turf highly recommended...the steak was perfectly cooked (rare). Definitely coming back.

We have visited the restaurant many times and always enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We were disappointed to find that apart from our group of four that there was only two more people eating. This lead to a poor atmosphere. We were looked after the ever professional Vicky and staff. The food was not up to their usual high standards, The main course was barely warm.

Sunday lunch, there was no-one to greet us on arrival, no staff at the bar. The menu choice seems to be less than on previous trips. The starters were fine, the portion size of the main course is good but steak knives were needed to cut the beef. The ice cream for desert appeared to have been left out, as it was already melting when it was served. Not the usual high standard!

This was a really amazing night. We have seen this tribute night here previously and never tire from watching this act. There was three sets with one of our food courses between each set. The food was up to 1885's usual high standards. We were served by Vicky and her team who as ever are friendly and professional. Excellent value for money. We will be back.

Living Social half price 7 course taster menue offer but so good we will be back and happy to pay full price. Lovely staff, great food and very accomodation of our little dietary 'quirks'.

Stayed here with my partner . Brilliant. Second time we booked was a prob(not the hotel but the agent we booked through) but the owner was so apologetic and arranged a further booking at our convenience . The food, rooms , service . Everything is first class and at at fantastic price . Nothing is too much trouble. Cannot recommend this place enough . Superb !

After an initial drink in the bar area we enjoyed the taster menu with added drinks per course. Nathan, Matthew, Vicky and staff were fantastic and showed that the art of customer service is indeed not dead!!!The food was outstanding and couldn't fault a thing. The taster menu encouraged you to try tastes but did not disappoint with a wide range to suit all. The drinks came alongside every course and we never went thirsty!Could not recommend this restaurant enough and we will definitely be back again and again. Well worth the visit! Thanks to all who looked after us!

I visited at the weekend to have the groupon tasting menu. The food was delicious, refined but comforting but really the atmosphere and surroundings let this place down. We added the wine flight which was a nice touch but felt the surroundings were not worth the £65+£50 that we paid. Overall a little disappointed with the experience but cannot fault the food.I would return for more of a casual dining experience but not really for a posh celebratory meal.

Very happy to find pub in the local area that was actually open and serving food!Took the chief exec in for lunchFriendly Staff and nice welcomeHad the open fish sandwich whilst the CEO had the beef ad as it was a Wednesday had an extra bowl of Onion rings.Both sandwiches were v good & chips and salad were both excellent - good portion size too!Only minor problems - my poached egg was too hard and I do prefer my food on a plate rather than a plankOverall very nice - would recommend for a good lunch

If you ever want to impress someone , but keep their feet on the ground, take them to 1885. The staff are friendly and so welcoming, so relaxed yet professional right down to the minutest detail. Have a drink, take as long as you want over the vast creative menu. We had a great meal, such brilliant service - a cool blend of fun, humour and accuracy ! No rush, best value for a quality night out in Yorkshire

Bought the groupon deal £65 for 2. Went with friends who hadn't bought the deal but the restaurant agreed to do the same deal for them. Booking a table was a little difficult with the restaurant only opening fri, sat and sun lunch, however that was the only blip. The food was delicious, beautifully presented and each course tasted lovely. The service was excellent we were asked if we wanted a break between courses which was very welcome. The Turkish delight dessert was the course which we left a little of, not being our favourite but the sorbet was very good. My favourites were the sea trout with crayfish and the lamb spring roll and fillet. Having said that the belly pork was fab too with perfect crackling. Had a good Malbec or 2 and a lovely sauvignon Sat down at 7.45 and left at midnight a leisurely and perfect evening.

Been a while since we dined here, but continues to be excellent food, Prixe Menu offering good choice as well as a la Carte. Excellent young staff from a great welcome to efficient pleasant service. Lovely ambience and whilst in no rush to leave at the end of the evening we didn't feel pressured to.Must return sooner than later!

We went to their fish night a few years ago & it was really nice so thought we'd book again for this year. We were not impressed this time, 5 courses with a wine reception for £35 a head. An amuse bouche of Vichysoisse (a soup of creamed leeks, onions & potatoes) which apart from the chef sticking a lump of smoked salmon in it was not fish related. A starter of mackerel three ways followed by a main course of sea trout with king prawns & crayfish tails and that was it for the fish. Obviously I don't expect a fish related dessert but there were another two courses, a chocolate dessert followed by cheese & biscuits, both of which were to share. We have eaten at 1885 several times & have never been disappointed but we thought this was a poor choice of menu, only two real fish courses out of five & both similar types of fish. No complaints about the actual food but we would have liked a third fish course (perhaps shell fish) instead of two dessert courses.

Just outside Halifax is an elegant dining experience. White tablecloths, silver service and a fantastic tasting menu at a reasonable price. Not just for but would ideally compliment a special occasion. Must be formally recognized soon.

1885 kindly squeezed us in at the last minute for a Mother's Day meal. We had an excellent value for money three course meal. The staff were friendly, and accommodating. My daughter was suffering with toothache and would only eat soft food. The staff were happy to speak with the chef to provide her with something easy to eat. I had a white chocolate mouse for dessert with a dark chocolate truffle.....wow it was the best dessert I have had in recent months. We have visited here a number of times and once again we were not disappointed

An excellent lunch time meal in a great restaurant. The food was to their usual high quality served by friendly professional staff. The beef was amazing cooked to perfection.

Have eaten here a few times and enjoyed the pub, however ........ We took two friends who had never been and we're looking forward to the great food we promised them but what a let down. The first course, the fish sharing plank,was amazing. Our friends were then looking forward to their second course, of which, both had ordered the scampi. When it arrived the food was a terrible colour. All chips,and scampi were the same colour and that was a horrible dirty brown, in fact it was hard to distinguish the food from the wooden plates they were served on. I had ordered the chicken burger which I did not eat as I felt the chicken tasted to be on the turn and the batter was so oily and greasy, it was terrible! When the waitress asked how we enjoyed our food we all pointed to our almost full plates and said no, the food was really bad and the colour horrendous. She just sniffed, collected our plates and left. .. There was no apology, no mention of we will do better next time. We felt badly let down and will never take anyone here again and we shan't be recommending it to anyone either. Maybe it was the chefs day off but we deserved an apology instead of a sniff when we gave the waitress back almost full plates.

I've just returned from a catch up with the girls over a meal at 1885 The Pub......... I've eaten here quite a number of times and I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal unfortunately I can't say the same about the service I received especially from the owner ......... It's as though you are a inconvenience to him and he's very abrupt, he makes you feel very uncomfortable, it's as though he can't be bothered and begrudges you turning up to his pub. Though the food is very good I don't think I'll be returning the whole dining experience is about the food and service and one shouldn't be compromised for the other .

1885 has a restaurant, a pub and some stylish rooms for B&B - all are really lovely. We went to the restaurant on boxing day and have returned. Service good and yet relaxed, food sumptuous and ambiance just about perfect. The same can be said for the pub next door, obviously more relaxed and more family friendly and a bit cheaper, but the food remains the same high quality and the service still excellent. To give you an idea of cost in the pub it's about £50 for three main courses (and you really don't want much more!) including a couple of drinks each. My friend from Canada stayed in the rooms and thought they too were were really nice. The breakfast let it down a bit and she wasn't that impressed but hey I'm scraping the barrel to find anything negative. Definitely worth a visit and if you want to stay somewhere good near to Halifax then go there.

Stayed here with my partner and we had a fantastic stay. Meal was lovely, staff and food was lovely and the accommodation was lovely. Beds really comfortable and the breakfast was presented nicely in a basket. We had a lovely stay and will definitely be back.

Pub food how it should be, wholesome, hot, good sized portions and friendly staff. Went on New Years Eve afternoon and my wife and I had two drinks each, mains, sweets and coffee for £40 and we were full. Definitely going back soon.

Went for a family celebration, as usual the staff were superb. Most of our food was excellent, however, the fish pie left everything to be desired, watery sauce, looked most unappetising. When mentioned, this was taken on board and the cost removed from the bill. I think this was just a small hiccup at an otherwise superb venue.