Carleton Hotel in Wakefield

As usual the staff are always pleasant and helpful. A nice place with a good atmosphere, the only downside was the chips. The meal was fine except the chips were undercooked. We have noticed this before. Regards Laurence.

Friendly staff and nice food. Overall cleanliness was excellent…all staff are very welcoming and friendly and I would recommend you visit them!!

Once again excellent service by excellent staff that are very down to earth and love the banter, excellent choice of ales and a fair priced menu (the pies are yummy), fantastic entertainment on Monday and Thursday nights by Quizmaster Entertainment, again plenty of banter with some good games. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My friends and myself called into The Carleton on Bank Holiday Monday. We were hoping to sit in their fantastic beer garden, but, alas, the sun was not out!! We got a lovely, warm welcome when we first went to the bar. We spent all afternoon chatting and catching up. We all had some food, I had fish and chips and they were delicious. The batter on the fish was so crispy. The staff were very friendly and chatted to us as they were clearing other tables. It was very busy as we left, but even then we felt we had been very welcome. A brilliant bank holiday afternoon had by all.

Called in here on a Saturday evening. Quite busy and a lively atmosphere Staff friendly and helpful but forgetful Menu not brilliant My partner wanted her usual Steak chips and trimmings. The trimmings offered here for the pricely sum of £15.99 was chips half a tomato onion rings and some rocket ???...no peas or mushrooms and no option to pay extra as a side dish. Whilst sat at out table in the conservatory I noticed the outside wall (see photos) Not sure how long it has been like this but children were walking and playing on and near it. It wasnt coned off or marked as a hazard in anyway so an accident waiting to happen Requires immeadiate attention.

We come here every couple of weeks but last night was very disappointing. We were sat in the conservatory like we always to to be away from dogs and was a dog in so that was a big let down, by the looks off it you’d a baby shower on (yes helps the business) but the state of the floor and tables were disgusting, were we was sat we had ping pong balls under table , popcorn all over the floor. It was a right mess. My egg on the gammon yolk was hard and the white was black burnt , don’t know what your chef does with the peas as they never have any colour in them and tasty disgusting. The young lad who was serving needs to tie his hair up and to be told not to take places away until everyone as finished as he came and took one plate away while we were still eating. We went out of the door where the ramp is and oh my lord what a tip this was, we had to watch wear we was walking as Books all over place , crayon on floor broken.

So we went again to the Carleton for a bite to eat. I had already decided what I was going to have before I arrived I had had them before so thought about them all week. We had a kilo of wings and I had the Buffalo fries with mine. I was not disappointed they were beaut. The chips were amazing I've never had chips like these ever before. In a sauce and cheese with a small breast of chicken in a lovely sort of batter. I will definitely be going back again. P S we didn't manage them all but took them home and ate them for lunch the next day. Thanks for a good meal and drink. See you soon

This is the second time we have been here. As this is my local gave it another try but staff were just rude to me. Not sure if it’s because I left a negative review before. The food was under cooked and there was a hair in it too

I go to The Carleton, sometimes with my husband, and sometimes with my friends and every time that we have been we have always had good service and good food. It is always very clean and tidy and the staff are always very helpful and polite. They have a good menu and cater for people who need to have a'free from' diet. They also have a good selection of drinks. We like it so much that 8 of us are going there for the 'Seniors Christmas Lunch', and I'm sure that it will be just as good as it has been for the last few years. This year there will be Castleford Male Voice Choir entertaining us. The lunch is on 2 days, Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th December. There is different entertainment on the other day, usually a very good female singer. And, there will also be bingo. A FUN TIME WILL BE HAD BY ALL. *****

Was full of screaming kids and service was slow. Was expensive too - didn’t accept blue light discount but reasonable selection of draft beers. 1.5 star / 5

Great pub , staff always very friendly and amazing beer garden . Good selection of drinks. Dog friendly pub with treat station and water bowls galore. New additions to the summer menu look interesting and will be trying them on our next visit.

A great local for a casual dinner. Small plates were a big hit. Great with dogs too! Will certainly be going back again with it being so close to home.

Food is fantastic. The only thing I don’t like is it’s dog friendly. But it seems to be very popular with the locals, as there was plenty of dogs in

Thank you to jodie and the team me and my friend had a lovely couple of hours this afternoon. Athe cocktails were lovely and the bacon n blue burgers was delicious Always a friendly and comfortable place to visit and service with a smile Roll on the sunshine to get in your beer garden

Are here with friends and family. Tried one of the new burger of the month triple burger it was absolutely out of this world and by far so much better than most burger chains/restaurants that you find everywhere. We also had a delicious hunters chicken and a chicken Katsu, again these were absolutely fantastic quality, piping hot when served and delicious. We stayed for coffee and desert and were just as impressed with them. Will definitely be back - can see this becoming a more regular thing either just as a couple or as part of a larger group. Pub was clean, warm and welcoming, toilets were very clean, lovely to see some well behaved dogs with their owners and what appeared to be a running club. The lady who served us (black clothes and glasses - so I’m assuming she was the manager) was incredibly polite, helpful and is definitely an asset to your company. Keep up the good work. We will be back

It’s basically my second home, love the banter with the staff, all are very attentive and happy to help, new burgers look absolutely amazing, good selection of non-alcoholic beverages, the GM Jodie is very accommodating with individuals needs. I provide entertainment at The Carleton with Quiz nights on Mondays and Thursdays, they attend to my requirements and are a great, hard working, under appreciated team.

Horrendous meal making wetherspoons look good. Always bring my family here. Not any more. And when I told the waitress. She was oh I'll let them know. Never saw her again except when she took other nearby table orders. Glad drinks were bottled Fantastic meal eaten by my dog !!!!!

Our daughter having moved to pontefract decided to show us her local ,a clean,dog friendly pub with,good staff,good food welcoming staff and well looked after beer

All things GREAT ★★★★★ Great People ★★★★★ Great Drinks ★★★★★ Great Food ★★★★★ Great Welcome ★★★★★ Great Cleanliness ★★★★★ What more Honey

Been here for lunch with my sister and hubby the food was so lovely and the service was great really freindly staff and bar staff we will be back thankyou x

Beer was flat and service was slow- food we order was wrong too. Greenking has gone down hill for me. There is odd smell there too

Great lunch after shopping. Cask ale was excellent (Belhaven 80 shilling bitter) . Lovely staff. Very friendly and helpful. Nat who was cooking did an outstanding job. Thanks.

Just went for lunch, staff could not do enough for us. They were friendly and happy. Food was spot on could not fault the who experience

I just wanted to say a big thank you to all the staff at my local pub for another brilliant year. They hold lots of different events there, some I attend, some I can't manage to get to. Jodie, the Manager, is so enthusiastic about the local community and drawing customers together. I love the monthly dog walks and have met new friends through this. I attended the Mowtown night in December 2023 and the Elton John night, both nights the pub was packed and the atmosphere was second to none. There was a Christmas Fair back in Dec '23, with a live singer and so many fantastic stalls. The OAP lunch was a massive success too. Let's hope 2024 is just the same. Happy New Year to all the hard working staff and a massive thank you.

Avoid - just find the whole set up odd - needs to accept it’s just a greenking pub and not a fancy restaurant- also expensive for what it is

Fabulous food and service on Christmas Day although was a little noisy for my taste and way too hot inside!

Regularly visit with my Dad on a Tuesday night. It's normally quite quiet, but even on busy nights when popular football teams are showing on the TV, the staff are very efficient and friendly. Always have a smile and a lovely greeting whenever we come in. If they see our drinks are running low, they are always on the ball with a refill. Very patient with me topping up my Greene King card and sorting my discount out with my tab. Excellent customer service from both staff members in question.

Great pub, lovely atmosphere and excellent staff, always friendly and polite. Had my daughters 18th here in October, well organised and efficient. Always a lovely meal here with family and friends.

I take my business here twice a week and have never had any issues, either with staff, food or drink. They have ALWAYS seen to my needs, they are a friendly bunch of staff who like to banter with customers, that is what I like...

My daughter chose The Carleton to have her 40th birthday party there. We all got a lovely welcome from the staff. It was a beautiful evening so ŵe all stayed outside in the very spacious beer garden. We had a DJ and a Sax Player...

All staff are super friendly,didn't have to wait too long for food order. Great choice of drinks on offer. Fab place for a night out with friends and family,dog friendly with patio and outside dining areas

This was my local pub before moving away and was great to go back and see that the service is as good as ever!! Great food and drink selection, where things weren't available, lots of options meant that we still had a great meal. A big garden means sitting outside on a warm evening is easy and due to its size, it's easy to find a quiet spot and enjoy the night. Staff are knowledgeable about the food and drinks and able to recommend the tastist dishes on the menu.

Always enjoy our visits to the Carleton weather its for food and drink or just a drink, Never had a bad meal and the selection of cask ales is always well kept. Staff are always friendly especially Lucy who always has a lovely smile. It's a place you want to come back to.

The food was gorgeous, but the season for 3/5 is because the service received by Maddie was absolutely shocking. Her attitude towards us as customers stunk, this reflected in both her physical attitude and her verbal attitude which came across as cleverness. Not what you...

A gorgeous , friendly pub on the outskirts of Pontefract . Very dog friendly , our pug can’t walk past without pulling us in 🤣 she loves the doggy treat bar ! Wide variety of drinks and lots of different choices for food . Highly...

Went with the missus and pooch on a Thursday night, for food and drinks. All well cared for and entertained by a Yorkshire quiz. Sparkling service and staff, and clientele too. Good pub grub and no problems whatsoever, book ahead if possible, but they will...

Came to the Pride Event that the pub was holding. Good laugh, staff were brilliant and everyone left having had such a good night out in our local. Not had to travel for a good night out, a bonus.

Well let's say we won't be visiting again when we move over to the area. Ordreded my grand child's meal no problem. Ciabatta's on the menu wanted a steak and cheese Ciabatta's to be told they had No Ciabatta's but bloomer bread instead!!! I asked...

Nipped in for a bite to eat with family. The steak and cheese ciabatta was really nice and cooked to my liking. Lovely atmosphere and really friendly staff

Attended tonight (15/05) for a meal to celebrate a birthday with friends! New Menu and food was absolutely spot on! Couldnt pick fault with any of it and the service was great as always!

Not very happy with the food only ordered pie and chips it took 40 minutes to arrive and when it did it felt like the pie had been microwaved over and over again when I complained the ladie took my plate only to fetch it...

Great service today from Kieren or Kiera (sorry didn't quite hear her name) thank you for your great service. Food was very nice too. We will be back.

We come here all the time as it’s our local pub. We feel it’s very welcoming with a wonderful atmosphere and is dog friendly. The staff are always very warm and friendly. It’s great to watch sport and the food is nice too.

We visited for a drink and meal. Food good, waiting staff good. Bar staff shocking. I have a blue light card and have never been asked for a code . Was asked here but with no help and was meant to feel stupid. Apparently if...

Great atmosphere, perfect for watching sports event's. Service excellent. Perfect for family is well.

Visited for the Superbowl party. The beer selection is great, the food put on was good and the set up for the viewing party was excellent. I had a great time!

Brilliant night watching the Super Bowl. An incredible atmosphere with great staff and perfect environment for live sports . Great food too 🏈

Went to the Carleton to watch the Superbowl. Atmosphere was terrific, service was great and the staff were fantastic. Food and drinks were excellent too. Couldn't recommend the Carleton any higher.

Visited here for tea with 2 friends a few weeks before Christmas and will not return. We ordered via the app and a very rude lady brought our drinks and told us very rudely not to use the app again as she hadnt got time...

We had another Xmas dinner here with the family and yet again it was lovely. We all enjoyed our meal so much, staff were so helpful on this very busy day for them. It's great to have a local like this, we enjoy our visits...

Visited the carleton this week for our monthly office get together and was greeted by very polite and helpful staff, the girls on the bar were very welcoming and efficient and Maddy who served us was very polite and friendly. Will be returning.

Attended tonight for tea - Rachel couldn't be more accommodating. Ensured the sports channel was on,offered drinks when emptied and went out of her way to ensure a good visit. Tea was burgers and sharers - very well cooked and presented - received a call...

Love this place, great atmosphere. Nice pint. Enjoy watching the football here and return on multiple occasions to do just that. The staff are brilliant, friendly and love to have a laugh. That's why I come back time and time again.

Came for food and football. Was served by a very pleasant member of staff when ordering - i had chicken strips, hot sauce, onion rings and fries. The assistant manager - I think her name is Rachel - sorted the football channels for me. Food...

Came back to use a black Friday deal.great welcome from the ever smiling Rachel.melts you even on a frosty day.consistently good food and service.the atmosphere excelled by Rachel's singing!

Excellent value for money. Very friendly staff - even had a little song. Quick service and food very good and plentiful. Will be back.

Great food, great prices (20% BLC discount) great company, we will return! Special mention to the lovely lady waiter, friendly/helpful/polite, thank you!

Second visit and just as good.had another 3 course with same meals because we enjoyed them so much.lovely atmosphere.racheal and staff do a great job.lovely food.racheal was especially friendly letting us know about an offer I'd missed.first name terms already!

Lovely place with a nice atmosphere. Great food cooked by Kat (worked there 11 years and counting if she's on get the fish and chips) and friendly efficient service led by Racheal (9 years) and Michele Been a regular for many, many years but the...

Tasteless food. We had gammon n chips and hunters chicken. Never again. Not a patch on singing chocker.

A lovely family get together for my dads 84th birthday. The staff were fantastic and really looked after us and lit the candles on the cake we brought in and brought it over to the table, joining in with the singing. Food was really nice...

I met my friend fir tea we really enjoyed the food, the staff were amazing and very friendly especially Kiera who could not do enough for us she explained the deals on the menu, Jules was also very helpful and friendly they were so busy...

There is always a warm welcome at the Carleton and Rachel and Keira provide a good bar and excellent service. There is a wide choice of wines and spirits. I especially like the orange gin and tonic or the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. There is...

Such a friendly pub and a warm welcome from Rachel and Keira . A hand-pulled pint of Timothy Taylor’s Landlord beautifully kept and an excellent plate of grilled gammon, eggs and melt-in-the -mouth chips provided a superb lunch. For anyone in Pontefract who’s never been...

We just love to visit this place as a group of mums we try to get together as often as we can. The Carleton never disappoints, the staff are friendly and nothing is too much for them. Had some great days in the beer garden...

Visited to celebrate mother in laws 80th birthday, food outstanding and service was fast and efficient, definitely recommend the signature hunters chicken.

We booked a table here to celebrate our wedding. Had a lovely meal, staff were very friendly especially Rachel and Megan who made our visit very pleasurable.

Very dog friendly and good food. bowls of water and treats for the dog. we had fish and chips and it was lovely

Popped in for a quick lunch today as a family of 3 plus our three pooches. The beer garden out back was lovely and the Sun didn't disappoint. The team didn't disappoint either, they were all super friendly and helpful as soon as we walked...

Really enjoyed the food.. generous portions to my partners delight and good selection of V choices.. not over priced cost £30 to feed and water 3 adults.. also the disabled access is fantastic..I could use every part of the establishment on a mobility scooter 😁😁

Went for Sunday lunch yesterday after reading reviews and on the recommendation of a neighbour. We both opted for the ‘roast sirloin of beef served pink’ as described on the menu. The 2 slices we received were dried up and so well done I almost...

Fantastic, friendly service and always has a lovely atmosphere. Recently been with my family and the food was brilliant.

Lovely local pub, good drinks and reasonable prices. Good selection of food and drink and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend

A cracking local pub with a really welcoming atmosphere that never faulters. When other local pubs have come and gone the carleton has remained strong, doing business and keeping locals coming together. The staff are always really welcoming and know their customers well. Always something...

Had a lovely lunch with two small children. Staff were very friendly and helpful, food was great. Lots of lovely little touches with books, blankets for outdoors. Highly recommend!

Great pub to catch up with friends. This was the first chance I had to see some old friends for several months and glad we chose The Carlton. Excellent selection of drinks and the service was great.

A great local pub, lovely food at a decent price. The staff are so friendly and accommodating it's always our first choice to meet as a family. It can get quite busy and we always appreciate that sometimes we may have to wait for our...

I’ve been here a few times with friends and after recommending it to my family, we finally got together for a meal here and it was amazing! Wheelchair accessible for my Nan, plenty of gluten free options available for my niece and none of us...

On Thursday myself and 4 friends went to the carleton pub for a meal in the afternoon as we have done on numerous occasions and it’s always been a lovely meal but oh my goodness carleton, what has happened? Double up on Thursday for steaks...

Great food at more than reasonable prices. Home made nachos are beaut and the Katsu Curry really good too 😊

Popped in again a few weeks after our first visit and the experience was just as great if not better. Fab and friendly staff, some new flavours of gin to try and we tried some different food which was delicious! Thanks again

Excellent service, friendly staff, a good range of beverages and the food is great too! Oh, and you can also bring your dog. Winner!

Had a wonderful visit to my hometown to catch up with friends and family and was a great choice in going to the Carlton Hotel. Lovely welcoming staff and a great selection of beers and wines at a reasonable price. We sat outside and what...

I have been visiting the Carleton for roughly 20years and it has never been better than it is right now! The food, the atmosphere and the staff make it the nicest place in Pontefract whether you’re going for a meal, meeting friends or starting a...

Having frequented this pub for nearly 25 years I can honestly say that The Carleton is currently enjoying its finest hour. Post lock down this pub continues to cater for all…….. Recent events including Bulsara & Tyson Fury fight saw the pub bouncing and the...

Visited a couple of weeks ago and left feeling like a regular. Bar staff are incredibly friendly and attentive and the place has a real feel good atmosphere. Everything and more you could want.

Excellent food, outstanding service and a fantastic pub vibe… highly recommend, it’s great for family’s or even if you just wanted a quick drink it’s really welcoming. Very clean and well maintained. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

On our way back from a weekend holiday and came across this little gem. What started as a quick stop turned into a couple of hours sat in the beer garden, such a lovely little place. Shame we live so far away but will certainly...

Went to the the Carlton with some friends had an amazing time everyone is so lovely make you feel very welcome and the food is amazing

Excellent service and food as normal. We come here a couple of times a week. I have to say the chicken wings are brilliant. All the staff are friendly and can’t do enough. Ignore any other reviews about rude staff this is nonsense. Will be...

Called on spec as been in years ago. Happened to be the quiz night, great atmosphere and drinks selection. We were a party of many ages all felt welcome and staff were fabulous. We had a great night and would definitely recommend and call again...

We were told there was a long wait for food orders my brother couldn't recall if they had said an hour. I kindly asked at the bar how long the food might be as we ordered our third lot of drinks. I was met with...

We went to the carlton on Monday night for the quiz we did not win but it was a good night out the staff are really friendly especialy the you girl behind the bar who read the quiz out we will be back again on...

We had a family, Mother's Day lunch today. There were eight adults and two children. Rachel made us feel very welcome and brought a free glass of prosecco each for the mums in our party. The service was great and the food delicious. We all...

Me and my partner have recently been coming here quite often. The staff are friendly, welcoming and always happy to help. Dog friendly is a big plus for us and even the dog now gets excited to come for treats and a cuddle from the...

Absolutely love this pub. The staff are so friendly and chatty. The food is delicious and second to none. There are no long wait times for food and usually get your meal within 30 minutes. Everyone is treated like a regular. I will be coming...

Love this place and the staff, excellent service and a perfect pint. The staff work extremely hard and go above and beyond every day, they really are community spirited it’s the place to be any day of the week. That’s why I visit almost every...

Really great pub. Dog friendly which is a bonus for us. staff are brilliant, and Rachel the manager goes out of her way to help. Definitely becoming our local pub keep up the good work Carleton

We love this place! The staff are so welcoming and keen to make every visit a happy one. The food is great, with plenty of choice. Inside and outside the atmosphere is lovely. So glad that it's close to home so that we can visit...

Excellent meal, I had gammon, eggs and chips washed down with a well-kept pint of Black Sheep. Warm and friendly bar staff and the table exceptionally spotless .