Spread Eagle in Wakefield

Amazing meal ( best scallops ever) and looked after very well by lovely friendly staff. Would not hesitate to recommend Looking forward to returning 😊 thank you to all

Always excellent at the Spread. The staff are so helpful and friendly. The menu is great and the specials are always very appealing. We have been visiting about once a month for the last 2 years and I can honestly say we have loved it every time!

Sunday lunch Absolutely beautiful good size portions and nice staff. Dog friendly in bat area. Really nice food I will be back

After visiting Pontefract liquorice fair we looked for somewhere for lunch. After reading the reviews on google and Tripadvisor we decided on The Spread. We hadn’t booked but we were given a table and the service was fantastic. We were given a menu for Sunday Lunch. We ordered the roast beef, the lamb and my brother and sister in law are vegetarian so ordered Butter Bean Wellingtons. The dishes came with enormous Yorkshire Puddings, roast and mashed potatoes and parsnips on the plates. Two dishes containing carrots and cauliflower cheese were also put on the table to share along with red cabbage. We were asked if we wanted extra gravy which came in a gravy boat and a pot of mint sauce. The meals were lovely and we struggled to eat it all. The four meals (excluding drinks) were approx £64, amazing for the amount of good food. We all really enjoyed the meals and wished we lived closer A big thank you to all the staff who where friendly and extremely polite

Great lunch everything was cooked to perfection. Chicken from the specials board was superb and the brisket pie never fails to hit the spot. Keep up the good work

First time for Sunday lunch at The Spread in a very long time. Service was excellent - especially Wendy. Quickly seated and given menus. Service at the bar was quick, despite it being busy. Excellent selection of beers and lagers. Food was superb and great value. Portions looked small when brought out, but there was sufficient with the sides. Deserts were great and cheese selection was good. I would definitely recommend the food and the service here.

A warm and friendly pub, nothing is ever a problem. Food is amazing and staff delightful. I have coeliac disease and they are so accommodating and understanding. A wonderful village pub, whether you want a pint with friends or a fantastic meal for any occasion. We are very lucky. Thank you all 😊

Great service and excellent food, always a pleasure to visit, friendly staff that can’t do enough for you. The chefs are really talented. Keep doing what you’re doing.

Went in with a few mates had a few pints and don’t know what happened cause I had one too many. Two days later went in again and the landlord asked for a word. We went to a quiet area where he asked me to drink my drink and leave. I asked him why and he told me that I was racist and that the bar staff didn’t know how to handle the situation. He never once explained or who complained about my racist behaviour, I pointed out that my wife is Asian my son is a half caste and that racism is something I can’t condone. So without explaining his reasons other than my racism he asked me to leave the bar I refused until he refunded my drink and after a few unpleasant remarks exchanged I left. My advise to anyone who has an opinion other than the local obviously biased racist opinion is to avoid this establishment unless you want to be accused of being racist purely because your British. My son said dad I get it everyday from those people but they aren’t racist 🤣🤣🤣

We’ve visited the spread about a dozen times over the last 18 months and it just keeps getting better every time. Excellent food and brilliant service every time 👏👏👏

Excellent food, warm, inviting atmosphere, friendly and efficient service and great value. Thank you - we will definitely be back!

A warm and friendly pub with a really good restaurant attached. The portions are generous, and the flavours superb! Highly recommended...

Great pub lovely atmosphere , had a gorgeous Sunday lunch with friends,, excellent staff super friendly

Our first visit to the Spread at Darrington , and certainly won't be the last from walking in to leaving we were treat brilliantly , the food was amazing and cooked to perfection. Well done to everyone !!!

Drove by a week before and liked the look of the venue, so went back for lunch the following Saturday. The staff were very welcoming, the service was prompt & polite. Food was served in good time, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our lunch, some nice draft beers too. Will definitely be going back to this little gem in the countryside

Warm welcome for our Friday evening meal. Interior really imaginatively and knowledgeably transformed by current manager and team. Serving staff very smiley, friendly, efficient and professional. Particularly pleased with the immediate, attentive response when asked about the ingredients in the Miso glazed salmon steak. The Brisket, stroganoff, Cajun salmon and Miso salmon were all excellent. Perfectly cooked and presented with no more than an acceptable wait. Crème Brûlée and sticky toffee puddings maintained a very high standard. Our party of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our meal at at The Spread, Darrington. Busy, full dining room but managed so very well by the staff. We’ve had several meals here over the last few years and have never been disappointed. Consistent high standards are very hard to achieve. Full Marks to The Spread.

Had one of their best sellers, Burger with cheese and bacon, the Burger was dry the Bacon was like old boot straps, the chios were OK but it is just an overpriced pub.

Fantastic pub/restaurant, the food is amazing, something to suit all tastes with a twist on ordinary to make it extraordinary. Staff are super efficient & friendly nothing is too much trouble for them. The menu changes weekly & everything is cooked fresh, I would highly recommend you pay a visit, you won’t be disappointed! Looking forward to returning again soon.

Great food the pub is back to its best several beers to choose from a great atmosphere particularly Friday early evening would recommend

It’s a great pub, buzzing with enthusiastic, and kind staff, and happy locals and visitors. Good selection of wines, lager and ales. Varied food choices, made by a capable chef and served with care. We had car trouble and stumbled upon it purely by circumstance and ended up spending a good few hours here with the kids. They had a charging point for phones that was so helpful. A cosy sit in and spacious sit out with a car park. Relaxed atmosphere. Clean facilities. Thank you so much to everyone for looking after us!

Went for a family meal and had some gorgeous food. Me and my partner had the special, 16oz chateaubriand for two people. The beef was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing with the wild mushroom and port sauce. Was reasonable priced and filled us both up. Others had a rump steak, which looked good and tasted good as well. We all has the chef homemade cheese cake, salted caramel and it was delicious, would highly recommend. Been to the Spread a few times now and every time it’s fantastic. Service is great and price is good as well.

Thought we would try it as had a long journey left for Sunday lunch and sadly very very average. Pork was cooked ok but no crackling whatsoever and it’s why I ordered it. Also non on any others so not a one of. Cauliflower cheese was lacking any cheese and carrots must have sat for an age and service a little odd especially waiting for cutlery after food ordered. Think it’s trying to be something it might not be but seen some great reviews so maybe I caught a bad day.

Now called The Spread at Darrington. Food was superb and very good quality ingredients. Lovely atmosphere and varied menu. We have been quite a few times now as live locally and highly recommend.

We called in with our young granddaughter for lunch. The welcome was pleasant and we were shown to a table. Our orders for drinks were taken very quickly and we were given ample time to select our food. We were very pleased with the service and the quality of the food. Overall a pleasant experience and we are hoping to return soon for the evening menu

Had a meal last night, and it was amazing. From start to finish, the landlady and staff were fantastic, was seated straight away nothing was to much trouble. The food was fantastic really really good. Would highly recommend this place.

The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. We were seated straight away and drinks brought to the table. Glad we booked as the restaurant filled up quickly - most of the tables seem to be reserved already. Prices reasonable but not cheap....

An absolutely stunning pub! Not only do you get a place with a great atmosphere, friendly staff, beautifully set out and spotlessly clean, but the food is absolutely AMAZING! The three course meal that we had was stunning and so much better than the food...

I visited spread eagle at Darrington this weekend, with my family - some who live a far distance away, and I couldn’t believe at how bad our experience was. Upon arrival, we were shown to our table and seated, with no approach for drinks or...

Called in for a Friday afternoon lunch. We haven't been out that way in many many years. What an excellent choice. Superb in every category. It won't be too long before we make our way there again.

Do not call yourself a dog friendly place if you can’t handle it! This place is a disgrace to call itself that! Our dog did an accident in the pub, not the eating, area, a few weeks ago and we got kicked out when tried...

Traveling on the A1, I picked the Darrinton junction for no other reason than after 3/5 hours of driving I was in need of a break. Never been to that area before or even heard of the place. Turned left at the junction slip road...

Can't think of a nicer pub in the area, landlord keeps a great cellar, they make such a fuss of my dog and there's treats on tap and the food is another level for WF8.

Went for Sunday lunch, it was absolutely delicious! Fresh homemade food beautifully presented. The Yorkshire puddings are out of this world! Service was great & nothing was too much trouble. We were a party of seven 5 adults & 2 children & nothing was too...

The pub says dog friendly but why say dog friendly if you cannot deal with a dog having an accident… Today we returned but got asked to leave / sit outside as my dog had an accident in there the other week which accidents happen...

Honestly this is the best food we have had in a very long time cannot believe we have never been.. knocks the spots off any Sunday roast we have had .. absolutely perfect.. I cannot recommend this place enough.. there were 17 of us celebrating...

Seven of us ate here. The pricing is quite strange with steak at £16 but bangers and mash £15. I have never in all my years seen a mixed grill for £28.50. Anyway the steaks were good and the haddock. I had chicken in rosemary...

On a work trip, were staying nearby at the Wentbridge Hotel. Having become exhausted by hotel food, we were desparate for something better. My colleagues are fussy southern b*ggers so whine at the slightest food discrepancy. I personally just look for good value and something...

Ate here last night. Excellent service, waitress had great knowledge of the menu and recommended a few dishes. Glad she did as the food was amazing 😋 good price for the quality and quantity of the dishes. Will definitely be returning soon. Thanks for a...

Excellent service,, only criticism would be baby sweetcorn doesn't go with roast dinner, veg would be better in bigger dishes,,also y.puds offered with all roast meats,as I had roast beef,the y.pud was wonderful....I would definitely recommend it for a visit...I will definitely be going back....Thankyou...

New owners doing a good job here..........Gorgeous Sunday lunch. We booked for a family birthday and everyone commented on the food...Superb! Crispy belly pork and sticky toffee pudding exceptional. First Class hospitality from friendly staff made for a memorable birthday meal. Highly recommended and will...

Ate here twice last week. The place has just been taken over and the food was lovely. Very tasty home made pie and lovely sandwiches. Well done to the new owners. Keep it up. Will definitely be back and recommend to others.

Excellent home cooked food. Service was fantastic. A great village pub serving fine cask ales. Always a friendly welcome

Attended one tea time last week. Food ordered, sub standard meal, my wife had a burger, very dry left half of it. Prices too expensive for what you get. The staff were pleasant albeit service was rubbish, pot of mayo heavily placed on table, my...

We went for a meal here on a Saturday night in July. When we went to book they said don't worry (1st alarm bell). When we went in early evening more staff than customers (2nd alarm bell). Ordered drinks on tab and found table, it...

My opinion of this pub before our visit was that it was a local drinking pub, I had been briefly to check out a room for hire for a christening party and I was less than impressed. BUT that was years ago. It has new...

Lovely pub! Local to us, cosy and friendly. Had Sunday lunch today by the new chef and it was delicious! Loved this place anyway but love it even more now we can get a great Sunday lunch! Thanks

Not happy, pork scratchings were banging tho we had a decent time like but they didn’t bring my coke out in over 30 minutes, so I’m aggravated with the service however I would recommmenf the pork scratchings, rah banging geez, also the vodka was lovely...

Great selection of ales, good atmosphere and very welcoming. The decor is very fitting to its location love it!

Good Saturday lunch with starters including squid which was certainly not frozen calamari rings. I had steak which was delicious and my husband the burger. All good and with a small menu food was excellent. We will be back now and this place deserves to...

We booked a table for four to celebrate a family member's birthday with a lavish Sunday lunch. We were all very excited having poured over the menu online, all of us full of anticipation for a great meal. Well that didn't happen. With no communication...

A busy Friday night. Thought we’d booked a table to eat at 8pm but drunk landlord Andrew told us they don’t take bookings... 2 tables had a reserved sign on them! Ordered our food at 8 only to be told by even more drunk landlord Andrew at 9pm that his chef had just quit so he couldn’t honour our order. Disgraceful management of what should be an amazing local pub. If Andrew was my landlord I’d sack him.

Friendly staff, warm welcome and tasty food - we had the small plate options which were perfect for a lighter bite.

We pre arranged a Sunday Lunch on 25/08/19 for 12 adults & 4 children & were kindly put in a private room which was very cosy. Andrew made us very welcome & we placed our order while we had a drink & due to the...

we where made most welcome by host Andrew a lovely pub to call at will be going again when in the area

Went to the Spread today and had one of the best Sunday lunches I have had in ages at a pub. Glad to see it’s on the up with lovely food and busy. Will be going back...

Two of us, 10 am, looking for a nice tea or coffee and maybe a slice of cake? Big sandwich board outside - Coffee and Home made Cake. Exactly what we were looking for. Parked, went to the door. Locked. Tried another door. Peered through...

We were looking for a venue for my Fathers funeral wake and my Wife suggested the Spread. She contacted the landlord and he couldn't have been more helpful. We were unsure of the numbers but he said not to worry he would make sure we were catered for however many people turned up! He was as good as his word and put on some great food for everyone at a very reasonable price. We were made welcome all afternoon and into the evening and it was a genuinely great experience. We went back for lunch a couple of weeks later and had another great meal and the staff even remembered my Dad's name. Nice people, great food.

We stopped off here for a pub lunch as we wanted to go somewhere different from the run of the mill carveries and fancied a Sunday lunch with some vegetables. This place looked appealing and we thought it would be a nice place to go. Our experience was really bad and we won't be returning.The food was basically raw, from the meat - served completely blue - it looked as though the chef had just taken a piece of raw meat and slapped it on the plate. In a Yorkshire pub, you just would not expect this to even be an issue. The roast potatoes were severely undercooked and chewy, the veg was not even vaguely cooked it might have had a minute in a microwave but was all raw. The cauliflower cheese was quite literally raw cauliflower with some cheese sauce tipped on it to warm it.The Yorkshire pudding was nice and well cooked and the chicken seemed to be cooked through, however the rest of the meal just spoilt the experience for us.We didn't receive any kind of check back until one of the very young members of staff - they all were - came to clear the table. When I told her how the meal had been, she didn't even apologise, just said she'd go to speak to the chef. I asked for the bill and was bought the full bill - again with no apology. Other tables were receiving check backs and friendliness from the staff however we had not, right from the start.We paid the bill - by card - and insisted on speaking to the manager. He refunded the full meal and said he'd speak to the chef, however there was no further offer of anything to remedy what had occurred or get us to consider visiting another time. The attitude of the staff also spoiled the experience for us - I suspect this was down to youth and lack of experience of how to handle customers.In addition to the food fiasco, my partner ordered a shandy and it was quite obvious the (again) young staff member had no idea how to assemble one. The drink was completely flat and looked like a pint of urine!There was also a young child wandering around the pub in the food area who was quite inappropriately dressed for a guest food service area. She was then leaning against the bar - I thought that children were not supposed to be at bars in alcohol service venues?We were really saddened by our experience as we've not lived in the area that long and are trying to experience new places near to where we live. This experience has not left us keen to return.

Second visit here and was just as lovely! Great choices on the menu, delicious food and really friendly staff. Well done guys!

Just off the A1 an excellant place for good food and drinks,and friendly service.We had a homebase pizza and burger both were excellant ,had also apint of Timothy Taylor which was also excellant.The price was resonably too.

We booked a last minute mother’s day meal here. As it was busy when we walked in I wasn’t excepting the food or the service to be up to much. I was very wrong!!!

Went in for a meal after work,. I really want expecting the food, service and whole pub to be as nice and friendly as it was. Best pies. Evening walk from Pontefract is manageable. And they let lots of dogs in!.

a good sunday menu with good starters and outstanding desserts.Roast beef exactly as order, pink and succulent.Polite young staff and a good pint of beer

What a lovely welcome and absolutely beautiful food. Spotless pub and had the rib eye steak which was superb. Kids loved it too Keep up the good work

If you like lukewarm food with gritty vegetables and served in small portions then this is the place for you,given the prices for a lunch menu we were expecting good food served well but sadly this was not the case.we probably should have complained but we're not that type,we just paid up and left then called at a local cafe for coffee &cake;.

We have today enjoyed a wonderful meal with family who we meet up with at this time of year.We had heard good things about The Spread,so we plumped to put it to the test.What a wise decision,between us we had a variety of dishes covering all three courses and all agreed that the quality,ingredients,and presentation were top quality,and therefore we must recommend this venue.I’m sure we will be visiting again in the near future.

Andrew and his team have done amazing things to what was the Spread Eagle in Darrington but now renamed The Spread- and what a spread they now lay on too! Some amazing, inspired, locally sourced dishes and a fantastic range od wines, spirits & flavoured gins and about five draught lagers but.........and this is where they lost two stars......no craft ales, just a bland choice of Bradfield Brewery’s standard session type, uncomplex ales and a dated Black Sheep Masham offering .Where are those more local wonderful brews from Revolutions in Castleford or amazing Bakewell’s Thornbridge range or even Timothy Taylors in Keighley to name only a few. Even bottled offerings would provide a better and more tempting choice for the real, real ale sophisticates palate.

Sea Bass for 3 think maybe they ran short. 1 small fish, minimal samphire and spinach plus few potatoes. The sauce killed the lovely fresh taste of samphire. Chocolate sweet and ice cream had large tooth cracking lumps. In spite of lovely welcome so sorry food did not come up to expectations

After starting out with a Pizza in the summer the team here have moved on to provide a well-thought out and sensibly short menu. This offers a good range of choices most or all of which were tried by our little group.

Spotted the Spread Eagle when we passed a few weeks ago and decided it looked worth a visit! (Note: we are newly moved into the area)

Just visited on the first night of restaurant opening and we had a lovely meal. Couldn't fault the food, well presented and really tasty. Lovely atmosphere in this friendly pub. Highly recommended

Myself and the wife called in today. Really inpressed very welcoming great selection of ales looking forward to new menu due this month. Shall be back soon. Well done 😏

It now does coffee and great really impressive for a nice coffee reading paper here marks up the kyte standard s of no allowance, in well done spread.full time food soon can’t wait.

To say that the last tenants were appalling would be an understatement. The new bloke inherited a filthy dump and has done a wonderful job of sorting the place out. New furniture, an interesting range of beers and gins pizzas, and loads of new customers. Am looking forward to when he starts doing food.

These guys are really investing time passion and money into making this pub a success! Big improvement inside, good gin selection, nice pizza over out the back!!! Can’t wait to see the finished product

Not been in a while, the work looks really well done, hope it hasn’t lost its charm. Staff were friendly and the drinks were very nice and with lots to choose from, could do with more outdoor seating though 👍👍

Have visited this pub for many years so wasn’t at all surprised to see it close back in Nov 2017 as it was tired, in need of refurbishment with management who couldn’t care anymore, so if you are looking back at earlier reviews there is no comparison to what it is now.

The Spread had been going downhill for a long time which was frustrating given the potential. What a fantastic change since new and very hard working people have taken over - with friendly and smiling staff. Still a way to go before it is the complete article décor wise but what has been completed thus far has been a massive improvement. Looks great from the outside and enhances the village. The beer offering is excellent and the pizza menu on Friday/Saturday/Sunday offers some very tasty pizzas from a wood fired oven. Roll on the kitchen opening for a full food offering. Great to see so many villagers flocking back and with positive reactions. Keep up the good work you deserve to succeed.

The Spread in Darrington is the place to be. Excellent beer and excellent hosts. Will also be selling food soon so looking forward to that.

We visited for a few drinks on a Sunday night and had a great night talking to the locals.

Visited with the family over Xmas and it was heaving. It has a new landlord so has just recently opened up again after being closed for a while. Had a great atmosphere over the Xmas period. Hope it continues.

Just stopped in after a walk.. Great old style pub.. Good prices.. Friendly staff.. Plenty of drink choices.. We will definitely be returning

Look past the slightly worn facade. This is a proper Pub with excellent beers and good honest food. Well worth a try.

Consistently good honest food and drink in a proper pub. good draught beer and reasonable wines as well as an unspoilt setting all at very reasonable prices. convenient for the A1. watty

Este es un pequeño pueblo con las viejas vigas, chimenea, etc. y el personal del bar es amable.

Called in here for lunch on a trip from the Midlands to the North East. Didn't get here until 10 to 2 and they stop serving at 2.00pm but we were assured we'd be fed. Chose the omelette with ham and jacket potato with chili....

15 había reservado para la comida de Navidad noche.

Yes, as other people have said, the décor has seen better times and you might have to walk through some...

Used to be a bustling place but now much quieter.It must be difficult for a landlord to make a living...

Mejor pinta de Carling Extra frío jamás gusto. He oído las diversas cervezas son bastante buenas. ¿Qué más quieres?!?

no atmosphere bar staff very good landlord and lady misrable why there in a job like this when there not happy so sad use to be a great bar

I took my wife out for a meal today and had one of the best meals I have ever had. I had prawn cocktail for starters, then had 8oz fillet salmon steak with shrimps and chips and my wife had fish chips and mushy peas. My starter had more prawns than expected and my salmon was that well cooked that when I touched it with my knife it broke up lovely. It was so tasty and sorted of melted in my mouth. My wife loved her fish and chips and was surprised at the size of the fish she got that she didn't think she could finish it. The staff were so friendly and warm to us as if we had been going there for years. The landlady was the chef so complemented her on such lovely food and guaranteed her that we would be returning again so we could try other food on the menu, because if it is as good as what we had then we would be returning regulars.

Met there for a reunion with old friends. It used to be a more vibrant pub in days gone by, and our first impressions on entering were not encouraging. The food took a long time coming, but when it did it was well prepared and tasty. The landlord was initially a little taciturn, but he responded when we joked with him and he was very attentive when taking our order and bringing the food. We thought it was good value for money.

Cold and quiet. Could do with music and warmth. Very nice food. Chips hand made and excellent. Large portions and tasty. Could be lovely.

Very unwelcomIng landlord extremely unfriendly needs personality transplant. Place not clean and needs heating turning on. Used to be a great meeting place but not these days.

Nice looking pub on the outside. Dates decor inside which didn't bother us as we walked there and we were looking for a comfortable meal with our friends and kids. Ordered mushroom stroganoff and was served raw onions in a watery sauce. It tasted bitter and not the best. Weren't impressed. Won't be returning!

Other reviewers on this site convinced me to give this place a try. First visit - food was excellent. Made the mistake of having a starter which filled us up so had to leave some of the excellent steak and ale pie. Veg was nicely cooked.Second visit (2 days later) - no starter but the main course (macaroni cheese with meatballs) looked like the dish had been put in the oven a week ago. Baked on sauce up the side of the dish and not much macaroni cheese - or meatballs. Pudding was syrup sponge - I guess reheated in a microwave because the custard was superheated.To summarise - if we had the food on the first visit they gave us on the second visit there would not have been a second visit.

Had a great meal at the spread eagle, 2 guest beers and a warm friendly atmosphere from sue and allan if your passing this rural pub in Darrington pop in and give them your custom

This place is something of a mixed bag. The beer is good with a large selection. I haven't ever eaten here but have heard some good things locally. The people are friendly enough and in many ways it ticks the boxes as a local pub..........however! I have to say that the whole place needs some tlc and investment. The decor is past tired and well on the way to shabby. I wish that someone would come and put some decent investment into the pub - it nees it

First time we've eaten here for MANY years.Had heard very mixed reports over the years but the four of us had a VERY pleasant lunch so we're very pleased we made the effort to visit.Admittedly, we were the only diners in the festively decorated, warm room and well-presented tables by the side of the main bar but we were very warmly welcomed by the lady behind the bar and we didn't miss the buzz of conversation or ambiance created by other diners too much.Drinks were speedily served but we weren't rushed to make our selections from the modest but varied menu on the board.Three orders for Roast Turkey and one for the steak and ale pie.A not unreasonable about 40 mins later we were served with piping hot, very plentiful meals.More than sufficient individual servings of well-presented and certainly not over-cooked veg plus mashed and roast potatoes and two very large steaming gravy boats for the Turkey addicts and a very large, very hot serving of steak and ale topped with a high dome puff pastry 'lid' along with veg and large serving of excellent chips + veg.We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals - unable to finish all the accompaniments!With drinks and food totalling about £15 pp - we judged this to be very good value for the meal and service.Things that could have been better? Well, although we didn't mind being the only diners, it did feel a little strange not to be amongst other diners. More importantly - and the reason why we couldn't go for 5 stars - the loos do need a lot of attention! Urgently for the Gents, It has to be said! For any bar or restaurant, Quality Loos are a priority.Overall, though, very pleased we decided to eat at The Spread Eagle, Darrington, so that we could make our own minds up.Having made this visit, we'll certainly be happy to consider visiting again. Thanks