Jacobs Well in Kirklees

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! 😉👍

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

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!

Great place to eat. Understanding staff and fantastic food. 11 out of 10.

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

Very good service and a nice atmosphere and food.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!

2a party of 21 of us served with such great service and the food excellent. Hot and fresh and vibrant flavours. Will definitely visit again

Yes, very good.i will go again.

What a great Sunday we had, lovely food, great service and a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone. Been for early bird, Thursday tea time, what lovely food and great value. Lovely meal Saturday tea time

Always a strong smell of fish!!! Or garlic, but other than that good stuff

Excellent service great food and nice place to eat

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

Beautiful meal the game pie was delicious and nice thick gravy with it only gripe is not enough vegetables with it 👍👍👍👍👍

Game pie was beautiful and nice thick gravy you should put on main menu only gripe is not enough vegetables 🍆🍆

Great food from a comprehensive menu. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Lovely traditional English pub.

Stopped off for an impromptu Sunday dinner on our way home and it's the best decision we made. The lamb shank and duck breast were so delicious and a special shout out to the amazing Dauphinois potatoes Highly recommended

Absolutely beautiful meal for Hubbies 60th Birthday meal together ❤️ Given a 3 for atmosphere as we booked for the restaurant well in advance as it was a special occasion. After arriving early we were told the restaurant was full and we could sit in the bar ? I said we'll we would rather sit where we were booked. Such a shame we were then sat next to a family with very young children celebrating a young party it seamed. Not very atmospheric for us. The meal was gorgeous though but we didn't stop for a drink after.

Excellent lunchtime venue. Busy but excellent service 👏

Cracking little pub. Very popular and busy when we visited. Group of 11 with kids but still had great service. Food was served very quickly and was beautiful. Definitely recommend. Unfortunately I live too far away to visit regularly

Popped in for a mid week meal. Really good choice on menu and specials. All our meals were excellent and the cheese pie was amazing. Really good service and happy to mix and match our sides Very fair prices and nice ambiance

Good food nice pub reasonable price

Great service, great food highly recommend

Super homemade food, excellent service, amazing staff.

Messed up our booking. Didn't try to accommodate us or make any effort to sort out their mess. Would have just left however it was a Sunday lunchtime and couldn't go anywhere else. We had to go to the other end of the restaurant and rearrange tables to find a solution. Really bad when the customers have to do the manager's job. To top it off the food was well below average although presented well. On leaving the old grey haired chef was smoking with one of his hands down his pants. Stay clear.

What a treasure this pub is. Friendly staff, a varied menu and superb cooking and presentation.

Booked a table with the family for a Thursday night, the place was busy with a good atmosphere. The menu was really good with plenty of choices. We all agreed the food was delicious! I had the cheese pie and it was the best I’ve ever had. The staff were efficient and friendly. Highly recommend.

The food was excellent but the service disappointing which may be down to the young age of staff and/or lack of training. Two requests to order were ignored. It appears from other reviews, this was very much the exception to the rule.

Great early bird special offers

It has been over 2 years since I last visited Jacobs Well. I was disappointed to find that the menu offered me less in the way of meals that I liked. I chose the 10 oz gammon steak with a fried egg, chips, peas and grilled tomato. The gammon steak had about half an inch of pure fat down one edge of it which was a disappointment and the chips were quite soggy - not crispy at all and served with the potato skins on which I do not like. My son in law had the beef burger with French fries and he said it was about the best burger he has ever tasted and the garlic and mushroom sauce was amazing. Based on my experience I will probably choose to try elsewhere next time.

What can I say other than simply superb. They managed to fit us in, 3 adults and 1 small dog, even though we only gave 15 min notice of our arrival All the staff are jovial and smiley even though the place was rammed. Food is terrific and to say the pub was extremely busy only had a very short wait. Can't praise the food and the staff highly enough.

Really nice bar. Lovely food and excellent service. Had a Sunday lunch, and it was very good. Would like to go back to sample some more of their menu. Dogs are welcome in the bar area. (You can eat in this area also).

Lovely food and varied menu. Staff are attentive. Overall a great experience.

Visited Jacobs on Sunday 3rd September for my 70th birthday family meal and I can honestly say it was the best meal we have had in a very long time. The food was exceptional and the staff went out of their way to make it extra special. We will definitely be going again and would highly recommend.