Castle Barnsley Rd Wakefield in Wakefield

Sunday roast was horrible. Food came cold and the veg was raw. Chef clearly doesn't care past 7pm. If you do not care why do you serve it till that time? Very disappointing. Normally quite a good pud but the later in a day you go, the worst treatment you get. Prices are still the same though. Not nice at all.

Called to try this place for the first time. Moving to the area. Good quality food. Disappointed that Chunky chips and Pate were off the menu. Not good for a Saturday Night. Slightly expensive for what it was. My wife had the pie and mash..That seemed the better option.

Had Sunday lunch there with friends. Great service friendly,staff lovely food.

Really poor experience for a family Sunday dinner we were all looking forward to. Food shocking, service poor, regret to say I would not recommend.

Would you believe The Castle serve's breakfast? Weekends only but a good selection and great quality produce. Full English for the other half, and avocado on artisan bread with a. side of poached eggs for me, staff friendly and welcoming, would recommend giving them a try.

I have been here before and enjoyed it every time. This time was to celebrate my son's and grand daughters birthday. There were 5 of us. Service and food is excellent but when the mains were nearly 40 mins late we wondered why and were told that one of their ovens had failed and so the delay. The manager (sorry I didn't get his name) handled it very well, except in my opinion he should have let us known earlier. We got the great food 15 later and as an apology he reduced the cost of the mains by 50%. My thoughts were on how they dealth with their Sunday customers minus one oven. We will be back.

Nice modern style pub with pet friendly seating area. The food was quite good. The goats cheese tartin was nice, but very small. The meat pie was good, as was the burger. Staff were nice

Came for a lunchtime beer in the bar area. The staff working were so friendly and chatty with me throughout my visit. Thank you Hayley for taking the time to talk to me.

Gorgeous place. Really looked after a private event for me and great food! Highly recommend to people for a meal out or event

Great food, great service from Louis and Josh, who were both very enthusiastic and polite. Would definitely recommend the dirty burger to anyone who has never visited. Can’t wait to come back again!

Although the food let us down during our visit as it didn’t meet the expectations we were given by a friend. This was made up by our service from a young gentleman named Louis he was extremely attentive and caring and bonded with my wife over their passion for football it is for this reason we will definitely be booking again. Thank you Louie you are a star. x

I was recommended the pub by a friend, it did not let me down the food was brilliant however the main attraction of the night was the customer service, truely unbelievable. Louis a true star and stand out member of the staff made my wife and i feel very welcome and involved in the atmosphere making sure all throughout our stay we were always looked after. This is a brilliant place to come i came with my wife id recommend this place to anyone looking friendly for a friendly environment and food.

Amazing food and service. me and my girlfriend felt very welcomed and very looked after all night. Special shoutout louis who looked after us very well. would definitely come back and would recommend the pork belly!

Attended a meal last week, excellent service from a young lad who served, Louis. He was very professional and charming

Went in last night and both service and food was impeccable. I was served by a young gentleman called Louise who made my night enjoyable.

Went in last night and was extremely happy with how everything went. Food was top notch and the service was also brilliant. We were served by a waiter called Louis who was very efficient.

Amazing food and great service! Hayley was a star, and made sure me and my wife were happy throughout

Went for a roast dinner on Sunday and the food was lovely. Also our waiter Josh looked after us very well and always made sure we were doing okay.

Was a great experience Sunday as I went for dinner with my family was served by two very kind gentlemen called Louis and Josh. Would definitely recommend the roast beef dinner for anyone who’s never been!

Great place, great atmosphere, lovely staff especially aimee, leona and oran. Really made the night 👍🏻 thank you.

I went in on Sunday with my wife and the experience was wonderful my server Louis was great he was efficient and polite .Food was better because he served it type shii

A spectacular return to form, we used to love this place, it seriously went off the boil, but if anything it's better than ever today. We had drinks and 3 genuinely interesting small plates / starters, all 3 were superb. Hats off to Hayley, Leona, and Rachel, we'll definitely be back, great food, drinks, service and atmosphere 👍

Lovely Cosy place. Food was fabulous the lady who seated us Hayley was very nice and the girl Caitlin that served you was knowledgeable about the food and quick service

Went yesterday and it was great! I was served by Louis and Caitlin, who were both extremely attentive. Would definitely come back again!

Had a lovely family Sunday lunch. Service from the whole team was fantastic. Hayley greeted us and took us to our table, Caitlin served us and was very playful with our son and then oran was very helpful with the selection of beers at the bar. Now for the food, we all had Sunday roasts. Food was lovely and hot and the Yorkshire pudding was the size of my head. Ample parking and an easy screen to pop your registration number in to.

Beautiful food and service from Hayley and Megan!

Food was great and had a very friendly atmosphere!

Went here on the Monday thoroughly enjoyed it. The rib eye steak was cooked beautifully and the service was amazing by Amy and she very kind and friendly

Great place, lovely food, and very nice, helpful and attentive staff. Thank you

Front of house staff were polite, friendly and efficient. Sea bass was tasty and well cooked. Creme brulee delicious! Good way to celebrate our wedding anniversary.

Lovely evening at the Castle. Tracy and Alicia were outstanding - great service, they remembered our drinks order all night and that we were vegetarian, even bringing the lunch menu in case we didn’t fancy the (brilliant) veggie options! Thanks guys!

We ordered the buttermilk chicken burger, very tasty could of been done on a lower heat thats the only thing I will say apart from that it was very nice & yummy with lovely & friendly service very pleasant, I loved the decor very well presented they allow dogs and children there too

3 of us went to the Castle last night and oh my goodness it was terrible 😫 We have been many times before and it has usually been OK to good but last night there were many issues. We decided twice on which bottle of wine we would like only to be told they didn't have that one rather than telling us which ones were not available. There were no dauphinoise potatoes so mash was the substitute, which was ok, but when the meals came they were cold, dry and you could see they had to been stood for a good while! The belly pork was luke warm as was the steak pie. The only vegetable on the plates were 5 green beans, we were told there was no brocolli, carrots or peas, they had run out!! We had asked that they put plenty of green beans on the plates then but we got 5!! and they were cold too!!! The gravy, in it's own little pan was also, yes, you've probably guessed, was also cold with a fatty skin settling on the top 🤦🏼‍♀️ The manageress was apologetic saying they were moving to new suppliers hence the lack of products, however this did not account for the food being cold and small quantities of what was available. She did say that they also had new staff and young chefs who needed more training, but really, you don't need much training to know if food is is hot or cold and if there's enough on the plate! She offered to get us more food but by this time it was getting late so we declined as we couldn't guarantee it was going to be ok when it arrived. She did not charge us for the wine we had as part of the apology. I really do hope they overcome the problems they are experiencing and improve the quality and quantity of food for their customers otherwise they will definitely lose a lot of custom.

Fantastic Sunday roast. Everyone enjoyed, Yorkshire puddings huge and gravy was great. Belly pork was tasty - if on the small side but the chicken was fantastic! Has vegan options as well which is handy. Staff were very friendly and spot on. Ella and Alicia were fantastic. Would recommend and will go again!

Amazing meal and fantastic service. Best Sunday lunch ever. 5*

Fantastic Sunday roast, great service and friendly staff

Very poor value for money. The food took 50 minutes to arrive from ordering, the roast dinner was lukewarm at best and the cuts of meat were very small. The only thing warming the food was the boiling hot gravy and plate. The food didn't taste of much, very bland, so for a 'luxury' establishment I was left extremely disappointed. In addition, the bill came and VAT was not even included in the £22 roast and £18 pie. There must be better places in the local area.

The burger was over cooked and feels reheated. Arrived cold. The bottom half of the bun was soggy whilst the top half was dry. The chips were cold. Delivered late with the delivery time being changed numerous times. Waste of time and waste of money.

We had a great evening. The Castle is dog friendly too and the staff are really accommodating, they even have their own dog blankets! The food is always spot on and the staff are great. Big thanks to Tracy!

Food was amazing , we had the camembert starter and fillet steak for main . It was delicious, really love the ambience of this establishment.

Fabulous meal for our anniversary. Food was great and the staff are outstanding. Great service. Special mention to Hayley and Caitlin, they're a credit to the business.

We had a wonderful evening first having a couple of drinks in the bar (great beers!) and then moving to the restaurant. Kieran and Charlotte were extremely welcoming and looked after us. We ordered a variety of mains - each one different but we all enjoyed our food and the overall experience. One item would be the servers to come by more frequently to see if we needed more drinks but they figured it out in the end. Highly recommended

Lovely family meal. Great and service. Will be back

Fantastic place, absolutely lovely staff so friendly and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble - thank you 😌

Enjoyable meal with friendly service by Charlotte.

6.90 for a pint of neckoil. Is this london or the outskirts of Wakefield?

I come to castle pub every week day with my 3 year old before the dreaded school run. Absolutely love the atmosphere and the kind staff. Always friendly and ready to chat with a smile. Tracy is lovely, she always talks to my daughter and my daughter loves to have a chat back. It's like our second home, we wouldn't be without it! You're the best!

The restaurant was short staffed, believed only two staff on but this didn't seem to affect the service. Staff were very helpful and friendly

Impossible to contact restaurant by phone, attended in person to book a table for drinks only to arrive on the day for said table to be occupied and no sign of reservation. Female Staff member (manager on duty?) dismissive and rude with a horrific condescending attitude: food awful… this is so called “rustic artisan bread”…. This is 45p Tesco bread toasted on one side only…. A kids sausage and mash meal doused in gravy…. Servixe Awful, food overpriced trash!

Tracy, Charlotte and Hayley were fantastic as usual. Restaurant level food in a nice cozy atmosphere with brilliant service and a friendly, local feel. Will of course be back. Never a problem to accommodate our pram and super sweet with our little one

Excellent food and good service well worth a visit

Liquid mayonnaise and only 2 pieces of croquettes. Burnt

Tracey R and Charlotte very helpful and very good service ..

A very relaxed pub with decent food and lovely staff. Popped in for a bit to have dinner and a drink. We opted to sit in the bar area but there is a large area specifically for diners too. The food arrived promptly and was great pub grub, can definitely recommend the chicken burger. The staff were super friendly and we had a very pleasant evening there.

What a lovely place! Ordered food and expected it to be "just ok". It was actually fantastic! Really nice portions, arrived hot and looked so tasty! (It was). Drinks service was fast too. I literally only went in on a whim but we will be back as a family for sure. Thanks to Sam, Megan and Kieran for being super kind and friendly. Now if you could please move this place closer to my home I would greatly appreciate it 😊. See you soon!

Cosy pub with lovely staff (shout out to Sam, Charlotte and Megan) and a nice, welcoming atmosphere. This is my favourite pub to visit when I’m in the area, with my dog. Lots to choose from on the lunch menu and vegan options are great - the celeriac steak is the best.

Had a great dining experience! Our sever Megan was so kind and professional, ensuring our meal was to our liking. We would definitely recommend this place!

This place is a gem! It has a relaxed, cosy atmosphere, the menu has something for everyone, and the drinks selection is top-notch. The staff awesome, all super friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a visit!

Absolutely fantastic food produced by James and Alisha, for starters we shared the scallops which were cooked to perfection, then when we moved onto our mains; the cod was mouth watering and the burger literally melted in my girlfriend’s mouth. Will definitely be returning. They are both a true asset to The castle.

Very nice pub. Great service for the manager, I believe her name was Sam. Would highly recommend.

First time here and won't be our last. Staff are so friendly and Tracy has been amazing. The food was so nice and great quality Thank you so much for a fantastic dinner experience with our puppy.

Everything about this was excellent. We met with friends as a half-way between our two locations and we will definitely use it again. :-)

Lovely warm welcome, great food and attentive staff throughout making sure we had everything we needed and that we were happy with our meals.

Great food, great drink, Grant, Sam and Hayley a credit to the business

A last minute choice to eat out resulted in choosing the Castle having not been for a while. There is a reasonable choice of food on the menu. The mushroom starter was very disappointing. Not sure really what it was supposed to be, we ate it but thought is was overpriced and underwhelming and definitely would not recommend. The pork belly said it came with tenderstem broccoli and glazed carrots but there was no broccoli and no reason offered. I double checked the menu to be sure I had not imagined it. The food was ok although very small portion and I was tasting the pork well into the following day!! The gravy was quite salty!! I should have tasted first before pouring - lesson learned The burger was good but didnt enjoy the fancy fries wouldnt have them again. All in all food was bit overpriced and disappointing and I dont think we will rush back.

Really fabulous food. Lovely pub with friendly and welcoming staff. Charlotte served us and was helpful and polite. We had a lovely meal and would definitely recommend.

Fantastic service all-round! Thank you Grant , Tracey, Sam, Hayley & team !

We had Tracy in the garden for the aperol sprits party and she was amazing, kept the vibes up by constantly dance and was overall wonderful. The DJ was playing really good music as well

The vibes were immaculate, Tracy was amazing always keeping the party going. At the aperol party the dj was amazing and Tracy kept us all entertained! Will be back!

Excellent meal great service, Charlotte the waitress was brilliant 👍🏻

Great service, came for my girlfriend’s birthday. The team really looked after us and nothing was too much trouble! We were recommended the hake special and lamb rump by Sam, did not disappoint! Very fresh and tasty! We’ll be back more often! Thank you!

Such a lovely and welcoming pub! We were served by the lovely Megan who made us feel right at home, chatting about all sorts! Will be back xx

Tracy was wonderful! Excellent service, very friendly and went to extra effort to accommodate our friends allergy needs. Will be back!

Beautiful food & great service from Aime. Highly recommended.

Just perfect xxx thanks Charlotte

Food was lovely, staff friendly, will definitely return.

Food was absolutely delicious, came quick and fast, was piping hot and staff were lovely. Idea place for a family get together. Plenty of parking aswell. Me and my family will definitely be returning

Called on way home. First time visit. Really good food. Friendly staff. Nice pub.

Our first visit for a Sunday roast and it didn’t disappoint. Lovely food. Great portion size. Staff very friendly. We definitely want to go back.

We'd read some good reviews and hadn't been in a while so decided to give it another try, but really wish we hadn't. 3 out of 4 had steak, very expensive, unseasoned and fatty. It wasn't cooked to our requirements, very inconsistent. Served with thick cut chips which also weren't cooked through, they were edible, but only just. No green (or any other colour) veg served with it at all, for the price £30 each, it was a very bad meal. The peppercorn sauce had soooo much pepper it was inedible. We now wish we'd complained, when eating out it's normal to be asked 'how is your food' or at least to be asked 'how was your food' when the table is being cleared, but nothing from the staff, no questions at all. On paying the bill my hubby did mention how disappointing the meal had been to the girl behind the bar, who said she'd 'mention it' to her manager. All the staff were really interested in was selling us more drinks, which they did. Won't be returning or recommending.

Grant and his team were excellent and attentive. Great service and lovely food!

The food was absolutely beautiful and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone for tastey fresh food. It was a tad late and the food was a tad cold but that still didn't ruin the quality of the food as it was still delicious

Fabulous food and great service. Would recommend 👌

Beautiful food and excellent service from Megan throughout our lunch today. Highly recommend.

Great Father’s Day menu service and food was great

Food was really nice, drinks were abit pricey. A pint, small wine and coke nearly £18

An early mother's day outing. The food was by far the best we've had in a long time. The overall time we where there was worth every penny, the food was lovely and the staff were lovely even though it was very busy.

Delicious, hot, home cooked food in a cosy environment. Tracy who served us was really warm and welcoming and seemed to genuinely care that we were happy with our meals. We will definitely return when we’re in the area.

Came for a Sunday dinner, the service from Tracy, Megan, Louis and Amy was fantastic. Roast trio was amazing too!

Fantastic service throughout the evening from Tracy, Aimee, Leona & Josh. Thank you so much for making our engagement so special!

First time here decor stylish comfy relaxing seating friendly staff food lovely would definitely come back.

Absolutely delicious, so fresh and good portion sizes too, really enjoyed it, will definitely be ordering again or coming for a meal :)

We frequent the castle a lot as it’s close by, dog friendly and has a great atmosphere. We are also always met with amazing customer service where the staff remember our dog and even our new baby. The food today was even better than usual, we were blown away. The truffle cheese donuts and steak sandwich were the highlights, although the squid and chicken starters were also amazing. Big thanks to Jess and Lucy in the kitchen as it truly was amazing today! Overall, the dining experience at The Castle Pub was exceptional. The dedication and skill of Jess and Lucy were evident in every dish, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking delicious, well-crafted food. Whether you're stopping by for a casual meal or a special occasion, The Castle Pub is sure to impress with its fantastic offerings.

Just been for a last minute meal at The Castle before our gig tonight and the food and service was excellent. Sam and Grant were very polite and accommodating, the atmosphere was peaceful and the decor was lovely.

Brilliant service, kind staff and good food

Went in 6pm Tuesday. Quiet. Table not wiped . Food on the floor. Untidy , dirty, messy. Kids running about shouting. Staff disinterested and sloppy .

We had a lovely Sunday lunch. Food was excellent and Kieran our waiter could not do enough. One star just knocked off because where we were sat was a bit draughty. But don’t think they could do anything about the door as it was a fire exit. We will definitely come back.

A hidden gem for Barnsley and Wakefield. Please add more vegetarian options

Wonderful welcome, early seating. Perfect venue. Drinks offered immediately. Great menu Fabulous atmosphere. Food was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. We were not rushed in any way and when I had trouble finding my voucher , they were nothing more than patient and considerate. Thank you we will return

The food and service are usually very nice, no complaints and with it being quite expensive that's what you expect. Our last visit however was not great. But they sorted the bill and were so very nice about it all. I think they perhaps had a new member of staff and that was possibly throwing them off their usual stride. We will be back of course. We all have bad days