Kings Arms in Wakefield - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Very popular village pub alongside an open green heath. Fairly plain on the outside, but the inside offers an intrigue of dark walled rooms and corridors that are magical. Stepping back in time, this pub has a good selection of beers and friendly staff. It's history is proudly available to read in a prepared folder. Seating inside, including a conservatory, and outside in the garden. Friendly staff and fellow customers. Food is available in the Thai restaurant next door, which is also reached through a corridor from inside the pub.

Always a nice drink and friendly faces when you visit here.

Great beers .new land lady . Still the best pub around

Nice place. Beer excellent, staff superb, location spot on. Lots of room outside and in. Excellent quiz. Nice place to end an extended dog walk.

Best old world pub Sunday lunch wow This has to be one of the best if not the best pub in Wakefield The staff are friendly and always have a smile The food is really very good we are working through the menu so far 6 meals in and 5 snacks and can not find anything bad The ale well Yorkshire blonde do i need to say more It's kept really well I've been coming here for about 5 years and never had a bad pint .

This has to be one of the best pubs if not the best pub in the Wakefield area The bar staff never forget you they are friendly the pub is lovely and clean the bar is really cosy the outside area is just stunning with great views the hand pumped ale is always tip top I drink there at least once a week the food well it has changed somewhat In the last year the old style pub food with a twist was 100% the new just thai is also up there the sweet chilli chicken and salt and pepper chips is soooo good prices the drinks are very reasonable and always top quality the food we've had Sunday lunch this was value for money and the beef was just melt in the mouth now to the sweet chilli chicken this has to be just about the best along with the chicken satay and the bbq belly pork as you can see we are going to work through the menu. The only thing I can Diss is the sweet it was disappointing after such a really good meal and a little expensive for what it was sorry

We were seated and waited an hour to be served then another hour or so for food.Wanted the Sunday roast to say it was disappointing is being kind,veg was like raw no taste whatsoever,ordered sweet to make up for being hungry but after waiting another 40 mins we gave up.total spent £54 .Needs a good look at or it will disappoint so many more.sorry but this is an honest review. Review

Great local pub, Grade II listed building, lovely view and surroundings. Good walks around the area and dogs also allowed in certain rooms. Seating available inside and out. Good selection of drinks available (Ossett Brewery), restaurant now open, Thai on the Heath, great menu. Quiz nights are now back on, every Tuesday night at 8pm with complimentary food. Check Facebook page for prize(s). Live music 'common folk' during summer, check Facebook page for details.

A really awesome pub a bit far out BUT worth the visit. Reasonably priced Real Ales all from Ossett Brewery. Big sorry HUGE car park and grassed area at the front of the pub. BIG enough for a car meeting.

We had seen a menu online of traditional pub food and were disappointed with the new Thai Collab. The sandwiches were pretty poor and tiny and the salt and pepper chips were somewhat disappointing also

Friendly staff in a great pub! The Kings Arms is a great pub all year round. Cosy and warm in winter and great in summer as they have a nice beer garden with a massive field in front to sit outside with your pint!

Haven’t been here for a long time and it’s changed completely! Gone is the wholesome pub food; instead, there’s a newish arrangement between a Thai restaurant and the Osset brewery running the pub. Beer is still great (Osset beers usually are), and staff very helpful and friendly, but the non-Thai food is disappointing. Standards are slipping everywhere these days and the Kings Arms is no exception.

Nice walk round the heath then stopped for a quick drink lovely

We’ve come here previously for a roast when been visiting family, but pleasantly surprised since our last trip to find they now have a Thai restaurant. The Thai bit is a separate part of the pub we sat in, unsure if you can order it and still sit in the main pub or not. The food was really authentic and up there with some of the best Thai food we have had! Mixed starter was a good option, with really fragrant fish cakes. We had someone in our party with an allergy and they handled that really well with clear details on allergens in foods and what to avoid. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

1. Friendly Service with quality fresh food 2. The three courses sublime. Took the rest home in box it was so good. And a pleasant relax in the large conservatory of which was appreciated. Green Fish Curry Sublime !!

Nice pub with good selection of beer and lovely garden

Didn't eat, just stopped off ontway home from dropping family off. First time I've bin since moving to Wakey...absolutely beautiful setting, great for families, great service, great Ales,(Ossett Brewery) a lovely rural feel to the whole place....loved it.

Great pub in an awesome location. It's a little bit pricey but the the view, atmosphere and pub itself make up for it. Didn't actually eat at the Thai restaurant, but everyone that I know has said it was very nice.

Great pub and a lovely guinness! 😍

Love this pub, but have not rated here since Thai menu was introduced so was not sure what to expect. As I'm lactose intolerant I usually check out the vegan options when out, even though I eat meat, as I know they will be lactose free, and was delighted to see all the sauce options here are vegan, (therefore I assume, lactose free) so I could have sauce I knew wouldn't give me stomach ache, but with meat of my choice, if I wanted it! The waitress was extremely helpful talking me through the vegan ( lactose free) sweet options too- for another day, as we were way too full for pudding , having been extravagant and ordered wonderful mixed starter as well as and Thai green curry with salt and pepper chips, as we were celebrating a birthday. The lady who served our drinks took time to top up our fizzy drinks to the brim, rather than giving us glasses that were only full by time fizz had settled, as some places do! Beautifully tasty and filling food, top service, top venue. Well done Kings Arms.👍👍👍

A superb, traditional and historic pub with low ceilings and lots of character. There is also a peaceful beer garden and bright conservatory at the back. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food was freshly cooked, generously portioned and very good quality. We had the Sunday roast and a Thai dish which were both excellent. This is so much better than the many chain pubs nearby and well worth seeking out either for a craft beer and/or an excellent meal

Just Thai - The food was good, and ready quickly. Probably a little on the expensive side, but that's only cos I'm used to burgers n chips at the local, Wednesday night after biking, there's a few people in the pub eating and drinking, it was just ok, a bit of music would have helped liven the place up.

Visited on Sunday 11th Feb for Sunday lunch. 4 in party. One opted for Thai food. Three of us had the Sunday roast option. Larger roast potatoes were RAW in two of the lunches. Mashed potato tasted tired. Veg undercooked. Side dish of cauliflower cheese tasted nothing like cauliflower cheese. Meat for those who had Sunday Roasts was perfectly acceptable. Prawns in Thai dish were not cooked and probably responsible for the person being ill shortly after consuming them. We were not approached for feedback during meal and made appropriate observations when it came to paying bill. Manager was very helpful. We won't eat there again but as the beer was excellent we'll go back for a drink.

Lovely tia meal, relaxing atmosphere & great service

We have been to the kings arms previously for Sunday lunch and recently booked with our children and parents. It has changed to a Thai restaurant with a Sunday roast dinner option. We all ordered Sunday dinners, 2 pork, 3 trio and one roast. During our dinner the power went out and we spent about 15 min eating in the dark. My roast beef tasted rotten, like it was off, and inedible. I had the trio so I was still able to enjoy my meal with the rest of the family, my mother in law also commented on the taste of the beef as tasting funny. When mentioned to the server she got her manager/cook? Who sniffed the meat and didn’t really offer any explanation or resolution. We can only assume that the meat had been cooked, let to go cold and reheated. Now for £17.50 for the trio and £2 for extra gravy, £4 for a few pieces of cauliflower cheese, you would expect a decent Sunday lunch. I understand that errors happen, but the lack of ownership was sad. We were offered dessert which we didn’t really fancy as I was kind of put off after how bad the meat tasted, then 2 pound off- Not really acceptable. The manager/chef was really argumentative when my husband asked for the meal to be taken off. In the end 2 meals were taken off, which we appreciate but it would have been nicer to have that offered in the first place. Maybe it should just offer Thai food, as it seems that is what they mainly offer. Thai food and decor in a beautiful, traditional pub was just odd.

Love this place, did not take any pictures, lots off open fires / wood burners. Lots of real, dogs allow and food Loads of parking Forgot to take pictures as too excited!!

Just Thai on the Heath restaurant at the Kings Arms is the best Thai food I have eaten in years The food is very authentic, the tempura chicken was amazing the batter on the chicken was the best I have eaten, even the onion rings was cooked in the same batter, my wife and I was very impressed with every dish that we ate. the staff was great very attentive and gave you time to enjoy your food. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to try authentic Thai food. I cannot under stand why people are not queuing out of the door.

Great local pub! Very cosy, great beer.

Stunning pub. So Christmassy, lighting is so beautiful and it’s the PERFECT setting for a night with friends or a date night. This pub holds so dear to me, I truly feel so comfortable and warm everytime I visit. Thank you to everyone who makes the atmosphere so wonderful.

Lovely pub. Indoors is traditional (small and quirky rooms) but great outdoor space with great service (we didn't have to wait to order drinks - we got asked frequently). Menu is limited but the food is good (although nothing special). Lots of places to sit outside now they have benches on the common 👍Edit : Ate in their Thai restaurant today and the service was poor. Nobody asked if we wanted more drinks (we did but didn't get any). Asked for the bill and waited 10 minutes to get it and then had to take the bill to the bar to pay it as nobody came back to the table to take payment. Two waiting staff with 16 covers - they should have been on top of things but inexperienced staff resulted in poor service. Food was very good, spoilt by the service. Very well priced though (cheap).

What a stunning place to eat Thai food. The staff were friendly,food was excellent,the atmosphere and setting was exceptional including gaslights at the table.

A great little pub. Ossett brewery owners. A lovely atmosphere

Beautiful meal and great service

Really great Thai food in a very traditional British pub. Fantastic value for money and a very helpful team. We’ve been a few times now, and it’s an hour from where we live. The location is also great for a walk before or after your meal.

Good atmosphere in this traditional pub with lovely otlook. Particularly pleasant in summer to sit outside. Freindly and efficient staff. Good tuesday night quiz.

Such a beautiful, scenic place.

Just called by this public house for a drink outside on a glorious sunny day , my friend did the honours and bought the drinks , I stayed outside. He says it was like walking into a time capsule, it still had its original fixtures and fittings , including gas lights ( but not working ) I think. The beer was nice and cold , there was outside seating at the front of the pub ,overlooking the very small village of Heath , in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire. The views from this location face south west to north west so on a clear sunny day you can watch the sunset along the Pennines, with the town of Wakefield in the foreground and the Pennine towns and villages (eg. Emily Moor TV mast) in the back ground sky. The pub has a round " Star of David" window at the front. It's a beautiful stone built building, as are all the other buildings in Heath . Heath common to give it , it's proper title, is very ancient and common grazing rights are still used, there are quite a few horses on long tethered lines. It's just the place to sit or walk around and take in the wonderful views , with the option to go for a drink. I love visiting this area and recommend.

Great pub very traditional, good beer lines, Thai food is on the menu, the starter was great, very good quality, started with mixed starter the dipping sauces were fantastic, over all well worth a visit

What a gorgeous pub this is! It's a shame they serve only Thai food now as it used to be pub grub but nevertheless what we had was lovely

Nice pub, good range of Ossett brewery beers. 👍

First time I've ever been I loved it I will definitely go back there I'm gunna go back to try the food wish that pub was in Huddersfield that would be my regular pub great real ale and very reasonably priced can't fault it

Bloody lovely to finally get our for a PINT....beautiful Sunday lunch...

a pub full of history and character

Such a warm welcome. Excellent customer service by Bar staff .Food was excellent. Selection of beer was great and definitely hit the spot .Well worth a visit if you enjoy Thai food .

Beautiful environment. Great staff. Not sure about Thai food only in a small country pub? Personally I believe they should be serving good Pub food... pies and mash, fish and chios etc. Good luck on your choices though.l

Really helpful bar staff ,great food and drinks ,easy to access with my dad not being able to walk far and using his mobility scooter, will definitely be back

3 pints of excellent Real Ale, each one better then the last. Had two Yorkshire blondes and a gluten free Silver King. They also had another Yorkshire Bitter and a white rat which I'll try very shortly hopefully. Walked through Wakefield Common and up to a green popular with picnickers. Best Saturday afternoon for ages. Cheers

Called in for a drink after an 8 mile walk. Service was impeccable and the beer was perfect. Well worth the visit.

Lovely old pub serving Thai food - a first for me! Lots of gluten-free choice too - definitely a winner!

Love it, Sundays and a great place to be. Lovely walks in the area. Nice Ossett Brewery beer, Saltire Blond is nice. The price I set was for Beers, food is nice but I don't know the prices. Been a few years since I had dinner at the King's Arms.

Good choice of beers and friendly staff, however disappointed that they now only had a Thai menu. The main course portions were too small and served in a cardboard carton.

Always a good time to be had. Shame that they have stopped serving proper food and only do Thai, not for everyone's taste. Especially for a country pub.

Wow, what a place. Fantastic location and brilliant Ossett Brewery Ales. Perfect👌😎

Great choice of beers 🍻 - entertainment outside was very good 👍 - chilled and relaxed

Great old Pub slow service Not a particularly welcome service

Best Pint of Guinness! Enough Said!

The only food served is Thai and while the quality of the food is good the portion sizes are very small and it's too expensive. The service was not good, we had to ask for plates which were side plates not dinner plates. We were still hungry when we had finished our meal. There is no alternative menus. We will not be returning.

Brilliant place and loved the Thai food the staff was pleasant and very helpful

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One of the few remaining untouched boozers, which thankfully has a decent crowd despite being in the middle of nowhere. A throwback interior which should probably be in a museum and a carpet which has been carbon dated to be older than the Turin Shroud. Excellent local beer at a reasonable price. I should go more often.

Very old pub , friendly staff, good pint, quirky rooms ,quiz night on Tuesdays

Nicely located on a quiet village green. Plenty of parking. Tried the Thai food and was very pleased with it. Will visit again.

Amazing old pub on the heath just had a few beers which were nice and cold will go again when we visit our friends

We called in just for a couple of drinks, the wine recently has become undrinkable, it's like vinegar, a problem if like me you don't drink real ales or lager. Somewhere upstairs there were large dogs barking, but these were nothing compared to the conversation...

Good place to relax and have a drink also outside area plenty of space

A good traditional pub set on Heath Common with lots of quiet, open space around. Great to sit outside in the summer.

Over the past week me and my partner had visited the pub a total of 3 times. Over this time we had to constantly tell the staff about the dogs in the managers flat continuously barking. No matter where you sat in the pub all...

What a great place for everyone to enjoy

Great place to sit outside with the dog

What’s happened to this pub no morretti warm white wine staff think they are doing you a favour by serving you, it will be a long time before we visit again.

Good food, good beer, good pub. Dog friendly great location.

Great cask ale selection (predominantly Ossett) but kept well and everything I drank was excellent. Beautiful setting with lots of outdoor seating. There was a pizza van serving when we visited (Sunday lunch) but I think normally do food too.

Really great place with first class service and you get a great pint aswell.

Very nice staff and surroundings quaint little pub .

Lovely pub. Stopped by on a long bike ride and sat outside at one of the many tables on the field. Great selection of Ossett Brewery ales on offer.

Update your website!!!! It says on the website open 12pm till 11 pm. Got there after walking five miles to find a sign on the wall kitchen closed pub open 3pm till 11 pm. Ossett brewery get your act together absolutely hopeless.

Warm cosy place on a CD night, staff very welcoming. Dogs welcome in two small rooms. Summer on the common, wonderful

Love this place. Real ales and atmospheric.

Lovely location, great atmosphere, courteous staff.

Very cosy and lovely friendly staff

Great! tasty pub food and plenty of it, you can taste the fresh herbs used in the meatballs i had, yummy!! Of course the staff are very friendly, super location to walk off the food and beer

Good ale at sensible price, good food, very pleasant staff, will call again

Warm friendly service, good ale and decent food

Love the food love the beers love this place

Lots of atmosphere. Lovely food.

Go here regularly my husband is a cask ale fan and its very good here on our last visit we decided to eat here the food was good and i would have given five stars but I ordered a caesar salad that stated in the...

Perfect! Arranged a large booking recently and service was wonderful. Good was delicious, speedy and a great size. Couldn't have asked for better!

Went for late Sunday lunch with family. Very impressed in the service and the food. Large portions and very tasty. Will return!!

Great country style pub with great beer found at the top end of Heath Common, Food was served and looked amazing but we never sampled it

My favourite local pub! Traditional surroundings and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with real fires in the bar and front lounge. Serves real ales at a good price and the food is lovely. Been coming here for years and it never disappoints!

Candle lit drinks in an atmospheric pub. Great prices too!

Great visit from start to finish. Excellent service from all the staff. Food was cooked how we liked with meat tender and vegetable not over cooked like other places that advertise Sunday Lunches. Portion sizes were more than ample. Bar was well stocked with the...

Quiz might at The Kings Arms. Lovely warm and cosy, everyone friendly and welcoming. Nice Yon Lager 🍺, open fire, nibbles and chilli and fries. What more do you want on a dank and windy night. Highly recommended.

Lovely village pub, very friendly staff, dogs welcome in certain rooms. Not eaten there yet, but will definitely be trying, looked good

An olde world dog friendly pub. Real fire in one of the dog friendly rooms. Too warm for us. We used the other room.

A lovely pub inside and out. With great beer and fine food at reasonable prices. Sunday lunch is exceptional whether in the restaurant, which includes private rooms for a table of 6, in the cosy snug, in the conservatory or another cosy bar. Service is great and helpings are generous and beautifully prepared. A range of Ossett beers adds to the attraction, as does the view across the Common.

Lovely place Great food and very nice staff

Lovely dog friendly pub. Lovely Sunday roast

Visited many times over the years, a very popular eating and good beer spot.

Always a pleasure to visit, so many memories over many decades, and especially when visiting now since we live in Worcestershire. Such succulent and tender beef in the delicious pie, lovely proper mushy peas and fab sticky toffee pudding like Yorkshire treacle toffee. Only other thing to add: PLEEEEEEASE... put the gravy in a jug rather than all over the pastry top. I really dislike a plate swimming in gravy making soggy pastry and chips. Please give people a choice...