Barnsley Oak in Wakefield

Visited today, the bar staff are lovely, polite and hard working. We had a sharing platter which looked lovely, however some of the chicken wings were hot, some half warm half cold and one was completely cold. The nachos were all stuck together with rock hard cheese. It looked like they had been sat inder the grill for the hour that we waited for our food to come. The lovely young lady replaced the wings for us and put them in a tub to bring them home. Won’t be visiting again. Sorry to the bar staff but your cook lets you down and it’s not the first time the food hasn’t been upto scratch.

Had wednesday afternoon carvery and a pot of tea and the food is spot on!! Would highly recommend it.

Who needs toby carvery when you've got the oak... called in today with my sister and received a warm welcome as always... chose to have the carvery and the food as usual was great and plentiful.... staff food and location are fantastic.

We booked here for dinner on our way up the A1. We had fish and chips, liver, bacon and chips, a side of onion rings and a child's fish fingers followed by honeycomb cheesecake and chocolate fudge cake. It was standard pub food - nothing special, but fairly cheap and convenient for where we were staying.

Brilliant spot. One of our locals in fact. Great food and excellent service. Food cooked for you so there will be a wait, but it is sooo worth it . Had hunters chicken and a mixed grill. All cooked perfectly.

Excellent atmosphere and really good food at reasonable cost. Cracking pint of John Smiths too. Miss this place.

Called yesterday staff brilliant but ordered from the Hot selection of the menu chicken and stuffing sandwich and hot beef sandwich both came with chips and salad hottest thing was the plate when the server noticed something was wrong she asked if there was a problem told her my chicken sandwich was cold she then said that's how it was served asked her why was it on the Hot section of the menu she then asked I wanted to change my food just said no thank you and left what a waist should have been good if not my husband beef sandwich was also cold this was have to waiting 50 minutes

The barman Owen was very friendly & polite - thank you Owen.My wife ordered the Lasagne & I ordered the cottage pie - WOW!!, it was the best 2 pub meals we have had for a very long time. the food was cooked beautifully & plenty of it - certainly home cooked food & nothing like some of the pre packed meals one gets from some of the pub chains. The prices are excellent & we will be gong back in a couple of weeks for my Birthday. Also compliments to Diane the chef for the great job she did for us & possibly every other customer who eats there - well done!!

Been visiting the barnsley oak for food during my lunch break for the last couple of months. Food has been fantastic every visit with very friendly staff. Cant recommend this pub enough

Seen previous reviews and am shocked at the comments, yes the pub has changed hands but the staff and chef are the same. The food is the same standard as before, excellent. We have Sunday carvery every week and it is excellent and value for money

Been visiting this pub since 2019, a firm favourite with my family. Went today for lunch, ordered our food, and had to wait for a full hour. When it came, my gammon was as dry and tough like an old boot. I had ordered salad, but when the food came, the waitress said they were still awaiting a delivery of supplies, so why couldn't she tell me that when I ordered. My daughter's yorkshire pudding had green spots. and her chips had hair on the outside. My grandson who is 13 months old, also had a hair in his food. Upon leaving, the delivery driver turned up! Just been checking my bank statement, and the name is listed different as to before, so something has changed. Will not be returning, lost some good customers, and probably many more........

Popped in Tuesday evening for a pint n food. Our first time... I had the Fish n Chips...my partner Chicken Tikka It was delicious

Served by a very friendly pleasant young man. The food was good, (I had the hunters chicken with a side of onion rings) and we didn’t have to wait long for it to arrive.

Awful meal. A family group with various dishes ordered. My rump steak was burnt on one side and uncooked on the other. Had thick gristle running through it so was impossible to cut let alone chew. Tasted stale. Chips were dry, over cooked and tasteless. Mixed grill had poor quality sausages, burger and a grey coloured steak - still not sure what it was. Tasteless. Other dishes were also disappointing. A number of the group were still feeling "off" the next day! Not pleasant.

I throughly enjoyed my Sunday roast. I had beef and gammon both which were very tasty. Service was quick and the food was a good portion and great value for money

Been to the barnsley oak a few times now, seems to be better each time. Extremely friendly, polite and helpful staff, fantastic food at great prices and a lovely dining atmosphere and experience. Had the mighty mixed grill this time around... wow, absolutely amazing and quality food, and there were loads on the plate. Beautiful!!

Been here on quite a few occasions, always good food at a very reasonable price and plenty of It. 4 of us dined tonight, and the food was really really good, fantastic portion Prawn Cocktail, Lovely Teryiaki Sizzlers, nice Gammon and Lasagne. 1 starter, 4 mains, 2 deserts, 9 drinks £74, exceptional value for a great meal. Would recommend it to anyone.

Wow! Fabulous steak served with chips, salad, enormous mushroom and onion rings, vine tomatoes. We added Diane sauce & chose rump steaks, friends had rib eye & rump, same cost. Cooked medium to perfection. Lovely staff, good parking, excellent value.

My favourite place for good food and a brilliant atmosphere! Been waiting for this steak all week and it didn’t disappoint! Not to mention the great staff who couldn’t do enough for you! It’s definitely a MUST go to if you’re looking for a great...

Been in barnsley oak tonight with family Had a fantastic meal very covic safe and first class service would well recommend

Well we have called to the Barnsley oak tonight and Wow!! The food is amazing the drinks are amazing and the staff are amazing, absolutely 5 star they can not do enough for you, brilliant 👍🏼

visited the barnsley oak today for some food and wow! staff were so friendly and the food was amazing! ordered one of the summer salads the chargrilled chicken and bacon one, it came looking amazing and tasted even better! my grandad ordered the chill con...

worst sunday dinner of my whole life! microwaved mash, hardly any veg selection, yorkshire puddings burnt too a crisp, awful roast potatoes tasted like plastic. the turkey tasted sloppy and under cooked, definitely not worth the money, and definitely not a 'sunday roast' really disappointed...

The Barnsley Oak is by far a favourite local restaurant. I went in with my family on Saturday evening, table service only due to recent covid restrictions - but service was fast and staff members couldn’t do enough for you. We ordered chinese chicken curry...

Absolutely brilliant place to go if you want to feel safe in these unprecedented times, it’s totally covid aware but still a great atmosphere serving good food and drinks.

Not my 1st time to the Barnsley oak but my first time since lockdown,fab measures in place, temp check track and trace etc, brilliant menu, amazing food and staff very helpful, the place was spotless booked again for next week 👍

This was the 1st place we visited after lock down. Everything was in place to be safe. Food as normal was lovely and service brilliant. A*******. Well done everyone at Barnsley Oak

Went to collect some food for takeaway. As I pulled into the car lark the landlord was stood outside. He comes across as really arrogant. He just stared at us and when I went over to say I was here to collect some food I’d...

This is becoming a regular for us when we visit yorkshire. Lovely pub and lovely beer and food. Open all day. Staff are very welcoming and the pub is run well.

We visited Barnsle Oak tonight and decided to have some nibbles. Ordered chicken bites and cheesey chips, eack £2. We waited over 50 minutes for their arrival(check ya cctv Mark) When they finally came I was extremely disappointed only got 4 chicken nuggets!! Neither staff...

Called in for a quick drink after a long day at 4-30 ish to be greeted with ‘ was you wanting a drink we’ve closed ‘ guck look around and plenty of people with a few drinks on the tables , very rude and unfriendly...

We came from Leeds for lunch last Sunday to meet some friends that we met on holiday. The welcome we got was really nice, the Sunday lunch was amazing but what really stood out for us was the team you have working there. There was...

when to Barnsley oak with good sunday lunch different options 3 different meats on carvery or pie or sausage casserole plenty of hot veg would recommend always busy sunday lunch book a table or you probably won't get to eat

Been going to the Barnsley oak for 20 years it's a wonderful place for food and drink called in one Sunday it was beautiful as always

This country style place is just up the road from my home and is on the top of a hill with lovely views over the village and fields beyond .Lovely as a pub for a quiet drink and great for food throughout the day and into the evening. Good selection of food and drinks at reasonable prices. Staff are very friendly and service is great. Give it a try. You’ll love it!

I visited the Barnsley Oak with my family on Sunday 28th july. It was obviously busy due to the carvery. However, we popped in for drinks but whilst my partner was being served i was looking for a seat for my 80 year old dad. We wondered into the eating area as there were tables empty and no reserve sign. My dad sat in a corner which was quite dark when the barman shouted really loudly and abruptly that we couldnt sit there. I was disgusted how he treat my dad. If my partner hadnt paid for drinks i wouldve definitely walked out. Very poor

The pub is lovely and clean and also has nappy changing facilities for little ones. The staff are always friendly and helpful and it's a lovely environment. There is a good selection and choice of drinks and the food is lovely and reasonably priced. The main thing for me is that it is family friendly and has a lovely garden area that is safe for children too.Amazing pub please visit.

Always lovely home cooked food plenty of choice Fab Sunday lunch Ideal location Friendly staff Deffo worth a visit

I read the reviews before we visited,very mixed, and in all honesty should have driven straight past

Great food as always. Mighty mixed grill demolished! Great pub n great atmosphere. Staff always friendly & helpful!

Fantastic food yet again in the Barnsley oak. Great staff. Lovely to sit in the beer garden. Would highly recommend guys

Good Selection of meats pork turkey and beef and vegitables gravy was very thick and salty today theres a mince squre wich you can have instad of meats. Large yorshire puddings with meats or pie and there are sausages for kids would recommend for sunday lunch

Phoned up to book Sunday lunch for 3 and asked if ok if we brought along our very small dog.

Had lunch here today food was 10 out of 10 but a bit disappointed on the service As we were served our food while the lady was still talking on her phone NOT VERY professional ???

We thought we would give the Wednesday steak nigh a try and the food and wine deal was not only one of the best steaks I have had for a while, the deal was exceptional value for money for money. The Barnsley Oak is renown for good home made food and I have to say Mark and the team certainly did not disappoint. Well worth a visit as the menu is extensive, would definitely recommend.

I had the pleasure of eating here again with my family (4 of us) and we weren’t disappointed. The food is always spot on :) fresh and home made. It’s hard choosing what to have as everything just looks and tastes amazing. I can highly recommend the Belly pork as it was so perfectly cooked The chicken tikka sizzler was also very tasty. We saved room for pudding and that was just as lovely and my crumble was homemade just like my mum used to make. Massive compliments to the chef for serving great home cooked food that was fantastic and great value. I can guarantee we will be seeing you real soon. Ps sorry we didn’t do the usual foody photo but we got stuck straight in. ;)

Me and my family attended the Barnsley oak for a meal this evening and recived a very warm welcome and the food was so lovely and tasted home made and fresh. Massive compliments to the chef and can highly recomend the sizzler. I can assure you we will be back soon

Been coming here for many years, food was lovely but have found that quality and quantity has detiorated the last few years and no longer worth what you pay. There is no consistency, meal can be poor with blood spurting from liver & onions and steak, ribeye or sirloin ordered as medium rare to have blood oozing from it on the plate or too tough to eat. Occasionally we got a very nice meal. Some of the staff are miserable and the owner is arrogant and barely acknowledges his customers. Why did we continue to visit the Barnsley Oak you might ask? Certainly not for the food or the for being made to feel welcome, because it’s local and we could leave the car at home and have a few drinks.we’ve finally decided that our money and custom is more welcome elsewhere and are currently enjoying other establishments that serve good quality food and welcome your custom.

Wow I generally use this place like a greasy spoon inn. It’s ok at best for food quality. That said it is what it is a small village pub serving bar food so that’s what you can expect.

I ordered the all day breakfast and it didn’t disappoint. Great option. The staff are welcoming and friendly and the atmosphere welcoming. I will definitely be going back

come here regularly, usually during lunch. latest visit was superb. we were able to sit in the little balcony area with two outdoor areas which was a real sun trap- lovely :) and beautiful views of the villages and beyond.

Well priced, tasty and well presented, had sirloin steak of special menu, both of us agree it was cooked how we ordered it .if we had to find a negertive it would be a steak knife would of been good not that that it was needed the steak was tender looking forward to going back and bringing friends with us

Called to have a late lunch, got stared at like we were aliens by staff and people stood at the bar. We went to sit in the restaurant and took our time choosing, went to the bar to order food and drinks, only to be then told it was too late for food 2.45. No apology, no visible sign, no staff came to inform us, no alternative lunch venue offered! Lovely food last time I came, pity I didn't get chance again!!

Called in for a drink, had a cider, or two, and a chat; it can get busy, but it was hot out; I felt welcome and will go back.

Popped in on the way home from looking at kitchens so was hungry!

Usually good food, but the steak I had last night would have made lovely shoe leather, worst steak I have ever had

This is a great pub if you want quality food or a great choice drink this place is hard to beat fantastic staff always polite the pub is immaculately clean well worth a visit

Staff pleasant & polite, good service, good prices, both my wife & myself had homemade steak pie & what a pie it was the biggest & best pie we've had for a long time, took some eating but we managed it in the end. Will be back for some more of the menu in the future, many thanks.

This is a great local pub. The landlord Mark is a proper gent and the food is beautiful. The place is usually busy with all the locals which is always a good sign. If you’re in the vicinity you should call in as you won’t be disappointed. Try something off the specials board. Fab

My first visit to the area with my partner showing me around the area she lived as a teenager over 40yrs ago. She suggested we try this pub that she had last been to in the late 70's. With due apologies to the licensee, my expectations were very low from the exterior & entrance to the pub, but as we were desperate for something to eat by that time we decided to give it a go.

As a fitting tribute to my recently departed father we decided to go to his favourite local place to eat locally. A party of 10 we pre ordered out meals. They were ready and waiting for us at the given time. The food was piping hot and good wholesome food. The staff were very kind and helpful, no wonder that this public house is popular with the locals. There is a good selection on the menu along with a specials board, and very reasonably priced. The only annoying thing was that the wind was blowing through a small hole in the roof of the conservatory and there was a constant whistling sound. The place is warm and inviting.

Anything with Barnsley in its title has to be good? The Barnsley Oak is a lovely pub, and it serves fantastic food prepared by local people and served to the locals. They have a daily specials board that offers a varied choice at a good price. The place is clean and friendly and I'd be happy to recommend it to anyone. Give it a try.

If you are looking for a special night out and excellent food - look no further. Staff are polite and friendly.

Staff very very friendly, nothing out of the way for them to please, nice cosy pub, ordered fish & chips for my wife (something easy to break up with a fork as she had had a cortisone injection in her hand that morning) guess what no fish oops!. Ordered hunters chicken (even though I had to cut the chicken up for her), she said it was one of the best she had tasted, well done. I ordered mixed grill, one of the best mixed grills I have had for the price - BUT - I asked for hot plates to keep the meal hot while being eaten to the end - no hot plates - got half way through & had to ask for it to be put in the microwave.All the food was cooked nicely - had to take a doggy bag home for some of the food. Just a suggestion Mark, the steak on the mixed grill, while very tender, could have been a little smaller but thicker,maybe 1/2 the size but twice as thick, very difficult to obtain a nice brown outer & slightly pink inside for a medium to well done steak. just looses out on the 5* for the little hickups. Would go back again if in the area or passing it again - recommend - YES!!

Visitamos el Barnsley Oak después de leer las críticas en tripadvisor. Lo primero que notamos es que el aparcamiento está lleno de agujeros de barro. El pub está en necesidad de decoración, pero sí, es barato.

Nada de lujos, pero muy agradable. La comida es bastante agradable. Quieres ir a un sitio agradable comida barata y buena, este es el lugar.

Llevé a mi madre para el almuerzo. Estaba un poco decepcionado con el menú, ya que todo parecía aburrido. Elegí steak & grill madre había mezclado mezcla parrilla era enorme con patatas fritas caseras, real Supone que incluyen cordero, pero mi madre dice que no sabe como cordero más como cerdo pero realmente disfrutar de la comida. Mi almuerzo de carne estaba bien. Bistec era de buen tamaño pero le faltaba sabor. De nuevo un montón de papas fritas caseras, que estaban muy bien. Poco de ensalada incluido pero el proximo estado bien av tienen jardín con guisantes. Aros de cebolla también eran muy bonitas. Precio de £11 para la parrilla de £8. 99 para carne. En general, disfrutamos de nuestra comida y la izquierda muy completo que necesite un tumbarse después

Este es, de lejos, el mejor pub local primera comida de primera clase y beber el personal es muy acogedor y dar servicio excelente la selección de cervezas es también muy buena la variedad de comida es también muy buena, bien merece una visita

Lugar encantador, amable y el menú a un precio razonable para una comida agradable.

Great variety of very tasty food, lovely Sunday carvery friendly staff, a great place to eat or just go for a drink,. Lovely outdoor seating area, highly recommend this pub

My family live local to the Barnsley Oak and in an area where pubs aren't surviving it's clear to see why this one is.Really friendly staff and superb homemade food at great prices.Booking really is advisable for the best experience .Will defiantly be returning and recommending .Well done Barnsley Oak team!!

This is a great pub with lots of choice on both food and drink we have use the Oak on many occasions and it's always very good excellent value for money well worth a visit

Simply put...the best Sunday Carvery in the area, and great value for money. Got to book though as gets extremely busy.Highly recommend

Been for a meal here tonight excellent food and good service well value for money . will deffo be goin there again the service was very good .

Come here for my nieces birthday. food was alright ya get what ya pay for. It wasn't that busy and still food came out not that fast. More drinkers than food as it was st patrik's day. Ordered 4 deserts two of them been plain ice cream and took over 15 mins

Ordered lasagna here and it was just disgusting. I couldn't find any pasta in it. When I told the server I thought he had given me the wrong meal he was very rude and indignant. I asked him to return the dish to the kitchen, which he did but then returned 3 times with the same dish. On the third time of returning the plate, the waiter dug around in the food with a fork to 'prove' there was pasta in the dish. I wouldn't have given this food to my dog.

Went there for for my husband's 65th birthday. There was 24 people we all enjoyed the meal but my husband's Rib eye steak was tough when they saw he was not eating it they came up and offered him another the staff are brilliant and worked hard

Good Sunday carvery, decent evening meals. Eat indoors or out depending on weather. Staff very friendly.

Very good car very and very reasonably priced. Nice and friendly staff. It gets vert busy as well so that speaks for itself.

Popped in for a carvery, we were not disappointed, good selection and all lovely and hot, nice service and staff, good atmosphere and a nice pint to wash it down.

Great place. The meal was hearty and very tasty. We had a combo to share which could have been a meal in it's self! I had a Corned Beef Hash in 2 small Yorkshire puddings whilst my husband had the Hunters Chicken. The staff were extremely friendly. Definately a place to return to.

Visit here usually once a week for dinner. Extremely cheap and good quality food. The staff are lovely and welcoming. Would definitely recommend.

Nice spot for an informal pre Christmas work lunch. I had about the most expensive thing they had, a really good steak pudding. Still under 10 GBP. Accompanying veg all freshly made. Highly recommend.

I have started taking my mum there at least once a month for lunch/tea, as she doesn't go out much. The staff Always make you feel welcome and bend over backwards to help my mum ( as She's disabled). The food is always made fresh to order and presented lovely on the plate. I would recommend the Barnsley oak to everyone as the menu caterers to everybody's needs .Well done to all the staff who work there for making are every visit fantastic!!!

One of the best pies ive had in years. Loads of meat. Have to order day before as we wanted 3 but only had 2 left when we ordered day before! Nice pint of san miguel if you ask as its not in the front bar. Rib eye was spot on. Could have had a few more garden peas with my pie but saying that i only just managed the pie. Large table of 11 catered for but as i say you need the menu to book days before to give them chance to get it ready if its a large group.

A really traditional local pub, great service, nice food, always enjoy our visits. Nice to sit outside if the weather is warm and small area for children. Would recommend.

Not a bad place for a Sunday dinner. Child-friendly and nice outdoor area. Young girl on the carvery did well. The food could have been hotter but it was tasty.

Unplanned lunch stop. This place is definitely worth a second visit, the welcome is warm and pleasant. The menu was extensive but the specials board drew my attention and definitely not disappointed. If you want good quality food at a reasonable price then you won't be disappointed

Went to the quiz night last night at the Barnsley oak with friends. Very good light hearted atmosphere with locals and newbies all welcome. The quiz was hard (for us), but we like a challenge and had a good laugh. Open the box draw for 200 quid is well worth a go and a free bingo card included. With a Great beer and lager selection we had a cracking night.

First and foremost, I must admit that this used to be a good pub for chit chat and eating. However, the quality has been declining, the food is barely edible, ordered a steak and it was thin and even the staff admitted the steak was frozen. So unless you like flavourless thin steak for quite a bit of money, you shouldnt get one here. Additionally, the staff is lovely and has had helped get money for local charities. Despite that, the other customers tend to be "ten bob millionaires" resulting in not a friendly atmosphere. P.s. Nice lighting in photo of the pub (as to be honest, usually looks somewhat gloomy)

We visit here a lot for the carvery lunches mid week as we work nearby. the carvery is a great price and the food seems homecooked. great to just pop in, grab your lunch and go. have also eaten from the menu and the food is good, very big portions!staff are nice helpful people, and although the interior is 100% traditional 70s english pub - we like it here! honest pub grub.

Just popped in for a pint before a match and found it packed with diners feasting on large portions of sizzling ribs, burgers and 'specials', even at 6pm on a Tuesday night! More on the menu than beers on the bar.

After looking on here for a local pub serving decent food I opted for the Barnsley Oak. The service was quick both in terms of drinks and food, however the food didn't seem rushed but it was a Friday dinner time. The food was brilliant plenty of choice and all tasted home made with plenty of it. In fact I couldn't manage pudding lol. Deffo be back

cant fault the food at the Barnsley Oak. I often visit the Barnsley Oak and I have never bee disappointed with the food ,I went to a well know restaurant in Leeds last week and the Barnsley Oak wins hands down on quality and price. .

Often visit the Barnsley Oak on my lunch break, the food is fresh and tasty, furthermore the prices are great. I like to sit in the conservatory area rather than the pub, and prefer the menu to the carvery. I try not to pick the same thing each time and have never been disappointed - the specials board is definitely worth a look. As the food is made to order you can easily order and ask for something not to be in it, like no mushrooms in your Chinese chicken curry.I only ever go for lunch, and it can get busy especially on a Friday. If you are short of time they let you pre-order and reserve you a table which is great when you only have 1 hour for lunch. Although I've never had to much of a problem with waiting for the food to be cooked, you have to remember its not microwaved food place so if they are busy you can sometime wait about 30 minutes for food. This to me just shows how popular the place is and that the food is freshly prepared.

Another fab meal at this friendly little pub, excellent value for money. I've eaten here a few times and never been disappointed. Booking a table is advisable as it's quite a busy little pub

At £3.99 for a main course - a burger, and £2.99 for a dessert, the Barnsley Oak is tough to beat on value. I was part of a group eating over lunch time. No problems with the orders which were submitted in advance, all coming out together as part of friendly service. Food is basic, but as I say, excellent value so no arguments.

Top scram and top beer. Friendly atmosphere and nice beer garden with childrens apparatus, Highly recommended.

Been here often and always been satisfied with the quality of the food and the portion size.And the hand pulled beer's good too.

First time at this pub but won't be the last,great food, great value.Will return with friends so they can try this home cooking.