The Brown Cow in Wakefield

Been today for Sunday lunch I've given 3 * the pub and eating area was freezing we told the staff it was freezing she did say il check to see if the heating was on it clearly wasn't I'd like to ask why the fire wasn't lit if the fire was lit it would have made it 100% better our meal went cold very quickly has the place was cold and un welcoming we won't be visiting again until the summer months where it will be warming the Sunday lunch was OK the mash wasn't great but the turkey was tasty just a bad atmosphere because of the cold we had to sit and eat with our coats on not good my recommendations are heat the place either put the heating on or lit the beautiful fireplace you have in the pub to make it a warmer and cosy where you can eat your meal

Came here recently with my partner mostly for food and some drinks. The waitress’ were helpful and seated us. However, I noticed there were lots of flies around most of the beer pumps which put me and my wife off of our drinks a little bit. I ordered the steak pie and my wife ordered the whole tail scampi. When the food arrived it was room temperature and by the time we got to the last bit of our food it was cold. When we finished our food, the plates were cleared. After finishing eating, I noticed the waiters were stroking a dog that had come in and afterwards had not washed their hands. These are the waiters that are bringing out and serving food. I felt nauseous after seeing this and wished I wouldn’t have wasted my money. After seeing these things, I noticed the same cloths were being used for mostly everything. For example, the cloths were being used to wipe down the bar, and the tables. Contaminating the rested, sticky alcohol on the bar with the tables where people eat. It also came to mind that allergies were not being considered here by doing this. The people serving alcohol behind the bar also looked underage but seeing what I did, I would not be surprised if they were. There was no health risk or safety considered here for the customers. I also will not be back here.

Food wasnt good. Peas were yellow, food prepacked in tiny plastic trays. No flavour, Won't go again.

I am absolutely disgusted with this establishment. A good friend of mine, who is blind, came for a meal one week. The service she got was amazing, and she enjoyed her meal and left. The following week, she came in and was told to go and sit in a separate area of the pub with her guide dog. Why didn't she have to the week before, and why was the person so rude to them? I would like to remind the Brown Cow that guide dogs are working dogs, and the same rules do not apply to them as normal dogs. You should be ashamed of yourself this was clearly a case of discrimination

Lovely quaint little pub. Great service and good atmosphere.

great food we'll recommend . Will be back again .best meal out for a long time .

A great looking pub we stumbled upon after a day out. All of the staff were excellent, very welcoming and friendly. All the food was very well presented, and very enjoyable, very reasonable prices too. Top stuff!

Great roadside setting to watch the world go by outside and an amazing ambience inside with a fantastic restaurant area

Sunday dinner didn’t even want to start eating it looked bad felt bad for giving it to dog

AMAZING very clean 5 stars food was amazing

For the price they provide an excellent Sunday Lunch. Ossett beer and Timmy Taylors Landlord on tap. Staff are friendly and accommodating.

Shame not more people supporting this local gem. Food and service excellent. Friendly and attentive staff. Would recommend.

Amazing pub with brilliant and friendly staff that make you feel welcome and also good choice of lagers, we will definitely be coming back 🍻

Food is always lovely, place is always spotless and all the team are wonderful but a very special mention to Molly who is always so amazing with our little boy. Thank you everyone for our Friday night tea! Xx

Lovely food and always able to get a table. Convenient after a visit to Nostel priory. Good prices and service too.

Friendly, no nonsense pub, doing a cracking value Sunday lunch Always 2 great real ales to enjoy too

Quite a long wait for our food, even though they didn't appear that busy. Food was okay but not great.

I never leave reviews however I feel this is needed..... My son & I had dinner at the brown cow this evening. Upon arrival I noticed the menu prices were so much more expensive than the menu prices on their website for the same meal. when I mentioned this to staff I got no response. Our meals were poorly presented & cooked terribly poor. When the waitress asked If everything was ok with our meals I had no option but to give negative feedback. Again I got no response to my complaint. At the very least I feel I should have been offered a small discount. But the full bill arrived. Safe to say we will not be returning.

Excellent food & very tasty. The service was 1st class, warm welcoming and a very happy atmosphere. We have already booked to eat here next Sunday. Do yourself a favour and visit the brown cow, you will not be disappointed.

Great pub, friendly bar staff, great choice of ales, lovely car park and top snap.

Chips dark limp mire than cooked once should have been thrown out and chips should be crispy and made to order. This is the 2nd time of going we thought it may have improved but sadly no. Will not go again

We went to this establishment and it obviously hasn't changed since last time. We won't be going again. The chips had been cooked more than once. Chips should be crispy and cooked to order. I worked for wetherby whaler and all orders are cooked to order and are crisp and fresh now limp and very dark in colour like very well over cooked. Left them all.

We have used this pup a few times as it is local to us. Ordered beef baguette but the meat was very chewy to the point of uneatable. Gave feedback to the server who said she would tell the chef. Will not be returning I'm afraid. Very disappointed!

Three of us ordered their beef burgers which were supposed to come with bacon , however there was none. One of the party ordered baked potato, however , it wasn't cooked properly and half of it was still hard . This was a very disappointing visit.

Warm welcoming environment, staff very friendly. A really great choice of menu, fantastic home cooked food. Lovely outdoor area, plenty of car parking. Highly recommend.

Had a pint of inches cider as it was a hot day. Friendly staff good sence of humour. Nice pub.

We had Sunday lunch. Choices of beef. Gammon. Pork and turkey. Couldn’t eat the mashed potatoes. Beef lacked taste. The roast potatoes were very tasty. You did get a pig in blanket. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert.

First time visit for Sunday lunch but will not be returning. Very basic meal that was Luke warm although plates were hot.

Slow food 40 minutes for a baguette - found a piece of plastic in my meal. Wanted ketchup with meal went to find waitress who I could see washing up hung around for 5 minutes she didn’t come out so just went without. The gravy looked like dish water Waited half hour for plates to be cleared which didn’t happen so went to the bar to pay explained the foreign object in my meal which was met with a sorry. Won’t return

We had booked a table elsewhere but their power went off. They fitted us (9) in for food and didn't have to wait long to be served. Steak & ale pie with real homemade chips was delicious 😋

We went here after it being recommended by a friend and unfortunately have to say it was disappointing. Unfortunately the service was not good at all. Initially drinks spilled slightly on table. Waitress apologised but didn't wipe up. 40min wait between finishing starters and main course arriving. Had request a second drink from the bar as had waited 10 min for it between courses so presume the waitress had forgotten. When main course arrived again waitress struggling to carry 2 plates at a time tipped it towards me. I had to grab the gravy boat to avoid it spilling all over me. In doing so burned my hand. Again waitress apologised and left. Leaving us to clean up the mess and me to go to rinse my hand under the tap. Waitress was very young girl and whilst understand these things happen on occasions the spillages were not isolated to just our table. This needs addressing and training given along with accident reporting as I could have received a very nasty burn (I'm fine but it was sore). Lovely pub and nice atmosphere, but the food average at best so won't be returning.

Family friendly and Dog freindly pub with good food and helpful, happy and polite staff. They also have a large car park and beer garden.

Staff very friendly , Sunday dinner , first and last for me , frozen everything, nothing fresh , gravy straight forward granules, vegetables ok but so basic garden peas and Carrots etc , roast beef I'm guessing maybe cooked Friday, sliced Saturday served sunday.

A dog that came out of the kitchen was petted by staff who continued to serve customers food and drinks none washing hands. Food came after over 45 minutes despite the pub being quiet and no other meals being ordered or served. Staff unhelpful and denying what we had seen and stating food always takes about 45 minutes as it is cooked fresh.

Dog friendly great food great beer

Been here a couple of times now as its a bit out off the way for me so it's family get together. Never an issue, service and staff attitude is very good. Food good and probably better in a smaller group, priced good too. Large carpark is another plus. If you are after pub grub give it a go.

Sunday Dinners are beautiful and staff are so friendly.

We visited with our friends for a meal and drinks after recommendations and cant believe the disappointment. The pub was virtually empty save for a group of workers having a drink. Not the image we expected. We were shown to a table next to them. The room was really cold, really cold, and too brightly lit, which doesnt help , the cobwebs on the upper walls are hardly hidden then. We ordered, the staff were friendly enough. The meals were average at higher prices, and not as described on their own website, the prices being much more inflated. It wouldn't be that bad if the meals were good, I believe out of the four meals, only mine was what I would describe as good, that was the Cajun Chicken. The Gammon meals were breakfast gammon and too thin. The sandwich was average. It is so upsetting and disappointing when someone recommends a venue and it just fails to live up to your expectations, we won't return , another crossed off our list.

First visit to the Brown Cow tonight and it won't be our last! Had a lovely night, great food, warm friendly atmosphere & lovely staff. Dog friendly too bonus. Thank you for a lovely night. X

Only called for drinks while out walking

Nice place. Can't rate atmosphere, was there for a wake but the buffet they prepared was spot on given the circumstances

Have been here twice; once for a steak, which was really nice, and once for a Sunday lunch, which although not expensive was very disappointing. I really hope the proprietors take the feedback on board about this as The Brown Cow has all the makings of a cracking village pub, which we would visit time and time again, if they can improve the roast.

This is a nice pub with a big car park and good drinks range, but the Sunday Lunch was a huge let down. Price was low, but the 'roast pork' was like baked, thick cut bacon with the rind on (not crispy), turkey was better but nothing to write home about. Yorkshires and potatoes were likely from frozen. Overall, disappointing, nothing fresh and none of us finished their meal. Would stop in for a drink or possibly try their weekday food menu, but wouldn't go back for a roast.

Great village pub with friendly locals, dog friendly with friendly dogs happy to say hello. Food was decent just what you’d expect nothing less, good choice of beers. Good bar staff friendly and smiling, great back ground music. Big car park to the rear. We will be back.

My friend has gluten free and the menu is best gluten free menu We had started and main everything cooked fresh and very tasty

Too expensive on drinks £9 double G&T

Excellent service. Food very good. Freshly cooked and tasty. Spur of moment decision .never been to ackworth before. Avoiding A1 queue. But would definitely return.

Staff were fantastic and lovely food

Lovely lunch. Would definitely go again if we were in the area.

Large packed building. Nice staff & perfect for Templenewsam visits. Bus stop opposite, taxis available. Upstairs dining also. CCTV cleared the area.

We were looking for somewhere for lunch for my Aunties birthday and decided on the Brown Cow, none of us had been before so we didn't know what to expect.

This pub is local to me but I never really go in when passing by. Today I thought I’d give it a try and it did not disappoint. I had the hot beef baguette with home made chips (which is something you don’t see much these days) which was really tasty with generous portion sizes. Great value, and the staff were really nice too. I will definitely be coming here more now. I sat outside, but the pub was really nice inside too.

Food was decent and car park was to the rear/right hand side. They have a disabled entrance too. Lady behind the bar on 5th July was really polite which is a big bonus nowadays. Gents toilets clean but paper dispenser was broke. Menu could’ve done with a wipe or even formatted a little better. The sauce was missing from our food order which we had to ask for again (came out after a few mins) and dessert came out quick which is always a plus. Will be back again 👍

Sunday roast was cheap and cheerful but nothing special, the gravy and Yorkies were particularly disappointing. Service was quick and staff were polite.

Came to Ackworth with my 95 year old dad who lived here as a child ,we called into The Brown Cow for lunch it was a nice day so sat in the beer garden,my dads a fussy eater so wasn’t expecting him to like much he ordered fish and chips and what a surprise he ate every morsel and even had ice cream for afters ,I had cheesy chips and my husband sausage mash and my dads dog a complimentary sausage …..we all said how much we enjoyed our food chips were yummy …staff lovely and friendly which is always nice ..the lady who took our order was busy but took time out to listen to my dad he sometimes forgets people are busy at work ,but she listen to him and took time to have a little conversation with him ..we will definitely be calling again .

Lovely staff great pint and best home made chips ever

Fabulous meals ,food and service outstanding, highly recommend

Excellent food and excellent service.

Quiet place friendly staff good size carpark didn't see or try food

If you fancy going out for Sunday lunch I can highly recommend The Brown Cow Ackworth...

Brilliant little pub ..just stopped off on a Sunday afternoon for a quick one while we was passing. Brilliant decor and the Staff was nice and polite. If passing would highly recommend!

Beautiful food, lovely friendly staff.

Food was fantastic Knickerbocker dessert was to die for. Not had one of those for 40 years!

Lovely pub with a nice friendly atmosphere. Great food.

Chose from senior citizen menu, prawn cocktail and salmon in cream sauce. Tasty.

Went for a birthday lunch the steak was amazing perfectly cooked, onion rings to die for and a fantastic peppercorn sauce .

Stopped in a cycle ride for a pint.

Great food love fish and chips lovely staff and claire fab keep up the good work

Lovely pub in Ackworth, has a selection of good beers on handpull as well as on tap. I haven't tried the food yet but I have heard good reviews. The drink I normally have is White Rat on handpull.

Good pint of John's, good food and friendly staff. Very good

We came for Sunday lunch, we won't be back, the staff are lovely. The service was slllloooooowwwww! The food wasn't good, the beef was so tough, the veg wasn't drained properly, the yorkshire's were frozen as we're the roasties, the mash was shaped in to a quinnell in some sort of attempt to make it look better, it was barely warm, the stuffing balls frozen, the food was served on chipped plates and bowls, the wine glasses where dirty, but if you look at the glasses above the bar, they were dirty and dusty, and the women's toilet, there was only one, as one was out of order, the remaining one was covered in mud, I hope! needless to say we crossed out legs and left. If you like warmed up genetic frozen food go for it.

Called today while out walking with the dog. Very lovely staff, food was lovely and great atmosphere x

Best lasagne I've ever eaten in the UK! Proper home made food. Delicious. Friendly staff. Highly recommend!

My partner booked thinking it was a valentine menu he'd seen it advertised but was just a Sunday lunch 🙄it was nice a couple of things that weren't too good & they were the potato,s had started to go crisp where they'd been kept warm ,the Yorkshire pudding,s a big let down should have had fresh & the desserts we had a apple crumble with ice cream & rhubarb crumble with custard I would avoid that if I went again. The bar person took that off the bill so we were grateful for that if they take note of our feed back we'd go more often

Delicious food, very friendly staff. Recently moved to the area so can't wait to come bk!

Lovely food, lovely staff, never disappointed.

Went today for lunch with a group of retired friends. I have a very nasty reaction to the allium family so usually stick to fish and chips whenever I go out for lunch. However I decided to try something different, the chef and server were very helpful and attentive, I ended up with an amazing meal that I now know is safe for me to eat. Thank you to everyone. 💕

Tried it Friday night, a nice traditional pub, now mostly set out as a restaurant. Good food and wine at a very reasonable price. Enjoyable experience. good service

We had our valentines meal here, the food was amazing. I am coeliac so have to have gluten free. It’s the best food I’ve had they even did gluten free onion rings where any other restaurant you just wouldn’t get them. The staff are fantastic too. Would highly recommend

Drinks only...but a lovely pub!

Could not remember last time we went was nice then but very nice now will be going back for Sunday lunch

Okay food but the service wasn't good on this occasion, we tried to attract attention of servers who were stood around the bar talking for a while and when someone acknowledged it she looked across very rudely, we simply wanted our plates clearing and the desserts bringing over. Probably wouldn't go again as this is the second time the service wasn't great; maybe an off day though.

We were a party of 14 people and ate off the main menu. There was a good variety of dishes to choose from, the portion sizes were generous plus the food was piping hot! Every plate went back empty! Some of us had desserts which were excellent too. The staff were lovely, checking everything was ok with our meals etc. Nothing was too much trouble from getting extra seats for us to letting us all pay separately!

Long wait for Very disappointing food. When I mentioned the wait and the fact the place was almost empty it was because they were bust earlier? Food warm and naff. Won't go again

Had a lovely lunch here yesterday. Would recommend to family and friends. Friendly atmosphere, great service, good food and good prices.

Charming pub with a lovely atmosphere. We didn't eat, but the food looked amazing and we will return to try it Staff were very friendly and helpful

First time we've been today we had lunch very nice we'll call again

Excellent food at good price. This includes the puddings. Try the rhubarb crumble.

My daughter came up to Yorkshire for a few days before Christmas she is gluten intolerant I entered the Brown Cow and saw the chef straight away asking if he does gluten free food and he said we do and answered that he was gluten intolerant my daughter was so pleased we waited about 30minutes and had drinks whilst waiting the restaurant was quiet as it was a wet and right on lunchtime.The staff were friendly and attentive as my granddaughter was excited for the upcoming holiday she was 7 ,we had already been to one other restaurant/bar for gluten free food on their menu but there was nothing my daughter could eat she could have had jacket potatoe and side salad so we left with a very upset granddaughter. I remembered this pub and said it's not too far away and here we are I recommend this pub and restaurant and will certainly be back . Happy New year . S.Howard ,Knottingley

On a bitterly cold day we were put on a table near to the disabled toilet which I was informed had a fan on constantly, this was the excuse I was given when I complained that I was too cold and would like to be moved to a warmer spot, the whole place wasn't really warm but they had no other available tables although the place wasnt full, consequently I couldn't enjoy my food, it went cold really quickly as you would expect. No one apologised, take it or leave it attitude, I shall be leaving it in future as I have told all my friends

Excellent pub with good food and beers

Very much a rarity nowadays, good staff, friendly, smiley, and efficient. Excellent. Amazing food, fine selection of ales, and very well priced. Thankyou. 😀👍

Always 5 star, even better now with the refurb.

What a nice pub in a Village. Went there after a funeral. Impressive..Drive from Ackworth towards Pontefract approximately three-quarters of a mile it's on the bend in front of you, car park up the side of the pub.

Great food, atva fantastic price.. a husband and wife.. clair is a very warm and welcoming landlady, with a chef husband.. you won't be disappointed.. and a very well decorated and presented public house 😃 👍

What a lovely pub!!!! We went twice in just a few weeks. First time was a weekday lunchtime it was quiet but we went for lunch. The food is excellent and home made. The second time was for Sunday lunch, this is alot busier so I would suggest booking a table. The food again was amazing. The staff are really friendly and keep you well informed if there is a wait time for food. Great place, well worth a visit especially if you fancy a bite to eat.

loved it ...a lovely sunday meal and a lot of it ...service a bit slow but lovely people definitely recommend it ...though for people who do not like children they can be a bit exuberant x

Fantastic freshly made food and amazing staff will definitely be back x

Lovely pub, nice food and friendly staff. Would definitely visit again 😊

Not had a meal there yet I am going to give it a try. I just called in for a drink. When I have had a meal I will give a review.