Jacobs Well in Kirklees

We went for Sunday lunch today - 15 of us, all together in the Peacock Room. The food was good and the staff were very friendly and efficient. Thank you very much.

Been twice now not the cheapest but good quality tadty food and good service I'm sure I will visit again soon.

Went on Mother's Day. The service was very efficient and the food came out quickly. One of the specials, the ribs, was probably the letdown but purely down to taste. It was expected they would be more dry ribs with a chew to them. But the meat did fall off the bone. The stand out was the fish and chips. Everything was delicious, and the chips were spot on. Other dishes were the cheese pie, which got rave reviews, and the beef Sunday dinner.

Thank you for serving food and water to a weary traveler on my political pilgrimage on 3rd Sunday in Lent, when the gospel reading is "Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well" (John 1: 1-42). You provided a free glass of water without question, and even though you were fully booked you found me a table. I did the cycle ride as a protest against Israels's total destruction of the Gaza Strip and the continuing destruction of communities and theft of farmland in the West Bank to allow the building of more Jewish settlements. Wearing my "Palestine" hoodie and with "Palestine" flags sticking out of my panniers I cycled to Bradford Cathedral (where their west window shows Jesus talking to the woman at Jacobs Well, and then Jacob's Well at Honley, and back to Jacob's Well Bradford. Total distance traveled was 48 miles (I came back via Halifax) and I was on the bike for 4 hours.

Great food, great staff and good atmosphere.

Amazing Sunday lunch as normal x

Great pub food with friendly, helpful staff. Choice of a Sunday roast. Pub food and changing specials throughout the year.

Not been in for over 50 year due to relocating, 4 had meals and drinks Superb food. Wine and beer and great staff excellent Well done folks your doing a great job in one of the hardest industries to work in

Excellent food and atmosphere, shall return 👌

We moved over to the other side of Huddersfield about 15 years ago and haven’t been back much since. Many things have changed thankfully not The Well, same good food, warm welcome and nice atmosphere. We intend to work through the whole menu before we emigrate!

Absolutely delightful food and staff. Great customer service and the food was clearly cooked and presented by a chef who has a real passion for food. Can't recommend highly enough!

I visited for sunday lunch with my wife and daughter. The food was delicious and service impeccable in a comfortable and cozy environment. A great find, well recommended.

Parking on a busy main road. Full house on a Friday night! Lively atmosphere (very noisy!), lots of groups dining. Staff were all excellent, really attentive and efficient. Food was fantastic, superior quality dining in a stylish, comfortable pub dining room. My chicken, ham and leek pie with chips (special) was exceptionally good, I virtually licked the plate clean! Fish and chips looked lovely too. The dessert menu provided some classy choices. Prices reflected the quality. We had a great evening. Can’t fault it!

Lovely Sunday roast shame the portions are on the small side! Could eaten two but the flavours are outstanding 👌

Good food, friendly staff, reasonable prices.

Another visit with friends and never disappoints… sea bass was milky and perfectly cooked. Fish pie is apparently better than mine 😳 cheeky… I would always recommend visiting to eat. Fabulous..

We love this pub, the food and the service are always 1st class

A fantastic meal for the family lovely food and drinks and a great atmosphere will be going back. I'm curious to know if they are open for Christmas

Fantastic food and lovely staff

Excellent pub with great food and brilliant table service. The staff were all lovely and friendly.

Fantastic food, service was great thank you so much 🙂 can't wait to come back!

I personally didn't rate the food that much, but we had great service throughout

We came the night before Christmas Eve for a big family get together- and we were completely impressed. The food, the staff and the service were all second to none and we can’t thank you enough!! Definitely recommend.

Very friendly pub with excellent food and service. Have not been to a better pub than this one on my travels throughout the UK.

Boxing Day 2024 lunch at 3 pm for 10 of us plus our Dog. What can we say - fabulous sums our whole experience up. The Waitress who took our order got everything absolutely perfect, mash potatoes with 1 of the steaks - the medium cooked 1 not the medium rare 1. The peppercorn sauce came with the correct steak too. The meals for the children all came at the time we requested them, with the adult Starters not with the adult Mains. The Grassington Duck was delicious, as was the Belly Pork too plus the Turkey Dinner had all the trimmings. The vegetables were plentiful and served individually in their own pots enabling us to put as much or as little on our plates are we wanted. The staff - brilliant service from all, what a Team effort, thank you. We'll definately be back. Thank you once again.

Reasonable priced drink, great staff and a nice atmosphere and the food was fantastic.

Very nice pub and very nice food! Highly recommend the burger 😁

Really nice place. Will be back very soon!

The food was very nice. Plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options.

This was our second ‘family’ visit to this highly popular gastro pub based in Honley, near Holmfirth. We’d booked for four people but when five of us turned up, they very easily found a table big enough for us without any fuss. The drinks order was taken and delivered very promptly. The cask bitter from Wainwrights brewery was excellent and was the wine, gin and diet cokes! We orders pink sirloin of beef x 3, a venison and a pork…. All with Yorkshire puddings and vegetables with gravy. All came out quickly and piping hot. We had cheese cake for desert. All the food and service was excellent. The price was very reasonable too. We shall return. This place is highly recommended and hugely popular with a great atmosphere and great friendly staff! 😉👍

Fantastic night with friends, service great, food great could not fault it had the early bird 14.50 for 2 courses great value

Great pub in lovely place - fab Sunday lunch

The Jacob’s Well was so lovely inside. Having never been before it was not at all what I had expected from the outside. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Excellent service and food with lovely hot plates. They serve food all day every day too which is such a wonderful rare find in this area these days.

Went to Holmfirth on the way back from Sheffield and was struggling to find a decent Sunday lunch!! Ended up asking a local shop owner and in stepped Jacobs Well 👌 Sunday roast was awesome, I had belly pork and my wife had roast beef. Wow is all I can offer, service and atmosphere are tip notch. Heartedly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Friendly hard working staff comfortable surroundings and lovely food. Will definitely return.

Decent food. Only down side is the instant coffee

Great food and service. We expect to go there when we return to the UK next year

First time visiting, won't be the last! Excellent food and service.

Love eating at Jacob’s Well. Early bird great value. Want to praise the staff who are so efficient, know what they are doing, and are so friendly and pleasant.

The Jacobs is our “go to” place to eat. The food is reliably good and the staff are great! I only once had a problem with some venison and, when asked if everything was ok I mentioned that it was a bit chewy. The staff apologised profusely and the chef insisted that I had a fresh dinner. You can’t say fairer than that. We always eat too much because it’s all so tempting.

Always had a great experience however on this occasion service wasn’t as good as usual as we were too we would have to wait up to one hour for deserts and as this was for a special occasion we were disappointed

Called in for lunch. Friendly staff. Good tasty food. I did have one query with my belly pork meal which came with bubble and squeak. The bubble and squeak was more like mashed potato. Where I come from it is potato and vegetables mixed together and fried.

Absolutely gorgeous meal, great service and lovely restaurant.

Really really nice food and great service - not one thing to fault thank you so much (pate, garlic mushrooms and lamb shank are to die for)

Not been for many years, but so glad we came back as a family. Very welcoming and very helpful too. We did not book, but they found us a table for 4, for our friday evening meal. Very good quality and not rushed either. Would highly recommend, and will be returning

Not been for many years, but so glad we came back as a family. Very welcoming and very helpful too. We did not book, but they found us a table for 4, for our friday evening meal. Very good quality and not rushed either. Would highly recommend, and will be returning

Food lovely Manager/owner very friendly/personable.

Did not book,were very busy,got a good welcome,service was very good.Menu had a good aray of things to choose from as well as specials,food was all excellent, well presented,and hot.was a good price

Just wanted a drink while we looked at the menu but were practically thrown out when we mentioned drink. Not a pleasant welcome at all.

Went with family and Frankie the dog , what a fantastic place the people who work there and the food couldn’t of been any better

Great pub, great food, great atmosphere..can't beat fish and chips,fish pie Sunday lunch....the list goes on....

Lovely place we managed to go on a hot day and enjoyed the beer garden, The food was delicious we only had lunch so it was just a sandwich but it was delicious, the staff was very helpful and professional

The food was very tasty, the portions were a good size. You really need to book ahead because it's really busy. Jacob's well was clean, and the toilets were also clean and easy to access. We took my mum (who is in a wheelchair) with us, and they put the ramp out to help with access, which was fantastic.

Nice little pub the staff were warm and friendly, and the food was excellent! Good outside seating area with a higher area with views too. Sure we will pop in again soon

Been here afew times these last few months and this is definitely becoming one of my fav places to eat out. The food has been quality ever single time, the service and staff are amazing and the price for what you get cant be beaten. The chicken burger is by far one of best ive had. Definitely recommend 👌

Food was quite good but think some off-looking pate gave me and my daughter food poisoning

Very enjoyable food, felt a little like we'd gatecrashed a club initially but, all good. Will certainly recommend and return 👌

Delicious food, big portions and reasonably priced. Lovely service.

The staff are always friendly and helpful. The food is amazing with plenty of choice and gluten free options.

Had the slow roasted lamb shank , was beautiful, shared the crab an prawn starter , very nice , not much crab , but loads of prawns, and shared a lime cheesecake, well an truly stuffed , highly recommend.

Great little pub with lovely food. Friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices. We enjoyed our meals very much and the service was good.

This traditional British pub embodies a charming countryside feel. Stepping inside, you're enveloped in a homely and comfortable atmospher. The staff are wonderfully polite, welcoming, and friendly, making you feel instantly at ease. Now, onto the food—absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Each dish is a testament to classic British fare done right, from hearty pies to perfectly cooked roasts. The attention to detail in the presentation elevates the dining experience. For a quintessentially British pub experience with exceptional food and hospitality, look no further. This is a delightful retreat in every sense

Very friendly pub offering good quality food at reasonable prices. Staff are efficient and welcoming. The varied menu never disappoints and we always visit at least once when we are in the area.

Fantastic lamb shank perfect staff perfect food great price will go again. Was one of the nicest Sunday dinners have had in Huddersfield lovely place.

Great Sunday lunch 😋 Just been back in and the food is even better than I remember, absolutely amazing food, and great staff.

Lovely Mother's Day lunch with my mum!

Exceptional service good food reasonable price, had a great time

Our visit was on a very busy Saturday lunch time, friendly very busy young staff were very pleasant , food very good pub grub as it should be,. The pub was buzzing, best lunch time for ages hope to be back soon

Great to have a pub selling genuine homemade food. We visited on a very busy Saturday lunchtime and glad we booked. Booked as a table of 5 and we just about fit around the table (think it would have been better as a table for 4). Delicious food. Reasonably priced drinks. Friendly service.

Lovely village pub with a good menu choice. All food chosen by the 5 members of our party was delicious. Great service too.

We were treated to Sunday lunch by our friends, and what a treat it was . The food was so nice , with friendly happy staff serving us .

Been hear for years always great food and service. Came today food not up to scratch service scattered waiting on pudding had to ask again 🤔🤔🤔 I felt like who is on front oh house to get staff in order. For what I struggled to eat only because I was hungry and price very disappointed 😞

Had a wonderful evening with my family to celebrate my 60th birthday. Staff were helpful, friendly and looked after us really well. Compliments the chef, everyone really enjoyed their meals. Great night! Thank you. Kim

Great Early Bird Special. Good choice of dishes. We had the squid and chilli burger both well cooked and tasty. Good value for money and friendly staff

Great lunch - as usual! Early bird special such good value and varied choice. We had salt & pepper squid and the chilli burger both of which were delicious

Went yesterday lunchtime for my wife's 82nd birthday, everything was first class from arriving to leaving, plenty of choice from an extensive menu, service was first class, will definitely go back

Fabulous food from lovely staff. Would not hesitate in coming back.

My friend and I had enjoyed a bracing walk around nearby Honley Wood so this ideally situated pub on the main Huddersfield to Holmfirth road was convenient for a healthy and hearty meal and that is what happened. The menu is varied and should surely suit all appetites and palates. I enjoyed a fish sandwich with a choice of white or granary bread and it was accompanied by a delicious side salad. My friend had the steak and ale pie that looked and I'm tasted ideal. All in all, an enjoyable dining experience though I must mention that it is dog friendly. I am not a dog lover but the policy is clearly advertised outside the premises so I had a choice but I'm so glad I took the plunge while I have to mention the staff who were courteous and attentive throughout.

Very good service and a nice atmosphere and food.

Very disappointed with the Early Bird. Having been before I was looking forward for the 2 course lunch. The choices were awful compared to before. Only 3 starters and mains. Soup, Mushrooms or Squid. Chicken Goujons, fish n chips or veggie meal. Sorry but not good enough. Seems like you started off with an amazing Early Bird to get people in then dropped choices & standards.

Food was fantastic and service equally so.

We had a great time, food was tasty and huge portions. Better than your regular pub food, someone in the kitchen definitely putting heart into it. Staff were really lovely as well and made us feel looked after.

Lunch with former colleagues, everyone enjoyed their meal. We will be back!

I'd been trying different Sunday Roast spots with my grandma, this one is the best out of the last five or so places we've tried. Good food, good atmosphere.

Great atmosphere, lovely food, nice cosy setting

Nice place, steak 🥩 absolutely spot on. Down side no need for all the salad on the plate.

Excellent food and drinks with a nice atmosphere would definitely recommend a visit

Went with my parents for Sunday lunch. Had a wide selection to choose from, service was friendly and the food was lovely.

Amazing food. The crab and prawn salad was delicious. The Sunday roast that followed was equally amazing. Would highly recommend this pub. Dog friendly too. Staff very friendly and efficient.

Regular eater here. Absolutely love the food, service and setting. Never disappointed - would definitely recommend.

First time we have been since we came back to live in Yorkshire, went for Sunday Dinner had the lamb Shank was amazing just the roast potatoes let it down very hard and burnt otherwise perfect dinner.

Absolutely fantastic Sunday lunch. Orange cheesecake was beautiful. Presentation and Service excellent.

We visited on Sunday afternoon , Christmas eve , the pub was busy .our party of six were seated efficiently ,our drinks order taken and delivered promptly , the food order was taken and our choices was served promptly , the food was excellent , the waitresses did an excellent job , as usual, and the bill was reasonable at the end , thanks .

A good night was had by all of us. Friendly staff and good food. Nice place will go again 👌 👍

This is the 3rd time I have visited this establishment. The first time there was a draught from a door at the end of her room. Hence we ate our meal feeling cold. The second time the waitress was positive rude, asking us, even before we had sat down, what drinking we would like. Our third visit today ( not my choice of eaterie) was with friends. Again we were asked before we had even sat down what drinks we wanted. Is it not reasonable to actually take one's coat off and sit down before being approached by the waiting staff?Unfortunately this was not the only issue we had. Two of us ordered the turkey dinner. The vegetables were fine but the turkey was not a fresh or even one. It was processed turkey meat which didn't even vague resemble turkey and frankly didn't really taste like it. Is it unreasonable of my friend and I to expect real turkey meat when ordering a turkey dinner?. I doubt very much if I will ever eat here again.

The food that we had was absolutely delicious just a shame that we had to share a small bowl of cabbage and half a dozen bits of green beans between 2 people which wasn't enough for what we paid per meal.

Top notch gluten free food, always busy and the staff are cheerful

Always friendly and the food and beer are great. Meg is a really great and friendly bar manager

Fab food and lovely staff, there is a dog friendly area, we find it very relaxing. You need to book ideally as it is always full

Chose the early bird menu and only managed 2 courses very satisfying and tasty. The bread was swapped without fuss for a unseeded loaf, due to my allergies. We didn't book, it was Wednesday at 4pm.. so thought it would be ok, they kindly got us the last table in the bar area. So advisable to pre-book!