The Catchpenny in Wakefield

We went to the catchpenny on the 21st of July for my wife's 60th birthday altogether there was 20 of us we all had a different variety of meals including Sunday roast fish&chips pie and mash some had starters as well and I have to say we weren't disappointed the food was lovely and the staff bless them couldn't do enough for us all I had taken some banners and balloons in prior to us arriving and they had decorated the part of the room where we were all sat. Thank you for helping to make Julie's big day very pleasant. Clive and Julie Brewins

Came to the catchpenny for a festive bottomless brunch with 4 friends and the food was divine! So much better than any other bottomless brunch I've been to (which were up to twice the price, so superb value for money). There was a great selection of drinks available and the table was yours for 2 hours, so no rush to leave. Staff were friendly and the chef even came to talk us through the food. Will definitely be back.

Lovely meal for my mums birthday this evening in the bar area. Yes the decor is a bit dated and an update would improve the general atmosphere but we couldn’t fault the food and its very reasonable for the portions and quality!

One of my favourite places to go for lunch. The menu is varied and not too large, with something for everyone. The plated carvery is generously portioned, there is medium or large, however as the medium is so big we have never ordered the large! There is a choice of meats, beef, chicken, gammon, and this is a plate that is cooked with love right down to the home-made Yorkshire puddings, roasted root veg, stuffing ball, green veg and beautiful roast potatoes with a thick and rich gravy pot to help yourself to. I love a steak, and the evening restaurant, The Hide, specialises in steak. Such a shame that they have taken the steak off the lunch time menu due to lack of demand, but I asked if I could order steak and the chef was happy to cook one for me. I got a beautiful large sirloin cooked medium rare and gorgeously seasoned served with skin on thick steak chips, home-made enormous onion rings, beefsteak tomatoes, juicy mushrooms, roasted shallot and a portion of dressed green salad. It was absolutely fabulous, compliments to the chef for their exquisite cooking skills for each element of the dish. The bar staff are welcoming and friendly and can’t do enough for you. Can’t wait to go again. Bravo chef and The Catchpenny. Come on treat yourself, let’s get steak back on the lunch time menu, you won’t be disappointed folks.

Arranged to meet a couple of friends for drinks on 23rd September. Not been to this pub before but it looks really nice from the outside. This is where any pleasantries end. Went inside and approximately 8 travellers in being loud and messing about ordering drinks then saying they didn't want them to get them for free. They were dancing around and grabbing women customers as they came to the bar. They had used the toilets and they were left a disgrace. Must be the only establishment that let's them come in. We left as it was spoiling the evening, not just for us but everyone as it becomes an intimidating atmosphere the more they drink. 2 young ladies on the bar left alone to deal with them. The owner should be ashamed for allowing this. They have recently put a poll on Facebook asking for recommendations as to what people want from a local pub. No option for keeping travellers out though. Wouldn't recommend and would certainly not return. It won't be long before it has a reputation as a place to avoid. Would give no stars if I could. Spoilt my and my friends evening.

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here - good gluten free options and the roast dinner was fantastic. Generous portions, lots of choice and fair prices. First time visiting but we will definitely be back!

Fantastic first experience the Malbec for me was spot on. The food delicious and plenty of it. Staff really friendly and the customers too. We'll be back 💕

Family meal, 10 plus people so a big order and everything came perfect, everything was cooked fantastic, home cooked food done very well, we'll definitely be back

Called in for lunch young man behind the bar gave great service most helpful and friendly Food was freshly made well cooked with good presentation reasonably priced Home cooked chips a bonus You can see improvements being made and looks like it’s work in progress

The food here is average at best. But what ruins the experience more than anything is the decor and the locals. The bench seats are absolutely filthy. Almost as filthy as the mouths of the locals who’s every other word begun with F. Kids play area needs the ground work doing. Left as quickly as possible. Won’t return.

We went there for lunch and ordered fish and chips. The fish was very very greasy and the chips were ok. The chairs in this establishment are very grubby and are in need of a very hood clean or replacing. The carpets too need replacing.!! We will not be going back again.

Phoned the pub to ask about availability of the carvery on Sunday. Was told there was room for myself and my 4 friends. Got there about 10 mins later to a table which wasn’t set up. The staff were very interested in setting other tables up though. After a lifetime someone came n put menus on the table then asked about drinks. We ordered. A lifetime later a lady came to the table with a glass of disarrono n coke but did state to us that she didn’t know what was in it,she’d been ordered to bring it to our table. Doesn’t look good not knowing what drink you’re taking to a customer!! Ping-the kitchen bell had been rung and a huge Sunday dinner was put onto the serving hatch with a tureen of veg and a gravy boat. The other drinks were left on the bar while 2 workers wrapped cutlery. After talking amongst ourselves about the lack of drinks,they were brought over to us. After another lifetime,we were asked what we wanted to order. There’s no carvery so we ordered dinners,medium and large ones. The huge Sunday dinner is still on the hatch with the veg and gravy. The workers were wrapping cutlery and still setting tables while walking to and from the kitchen hatch. Sunday dinners still there. We got offered some starters which we hadn’t ordered. Lack of kitchen/worker communication. The dinners still on the kitchen hatch. Other workers are coming in and out of the room we were in. Customers were starting to gather. They were shown to their set tables. Ping-our dinners were on the kitchen hatch. The previous dinner had now been moved (back into the kitchen) after sitting there for 20 minutes. We received our dinners and for one medium dinner and 2 large,we were given one tureen of vegetables and a gravy boat half full of thin gravy. Yeah,we should’ve asked for more but shock and disgust stopped us as we thought we should’ve been offered more!! The food wasn’t too bad but the mash was instant,there wasn’t a great deal of food on my plate and the lack of vegetables was obvious. I phoned and asked about carvery. There wasn’t any carvery. This should be stated when potential customers call. The amount of workers to the amount of work being done was a bit daft. No tables set (should be set straight up after one lot of customers leave) but 2 lasses stood with their backs to their audience,wrapping cutlery in napkins. Doesn’t look good having no set tables and having your back to your audience. All in all,I have had better service in a local greasy spoon. I manage a bar what serves food and this place will be recommended if anyone ever moans about the service we give. They’d come straight back to my pub. I won’t visit here again and definitely wouldn’t recommend it.

Visited with my son. He had fish and chips and the fish was rock hard burnt as were all the chips. Like a cheap freezer fish and chips. And was £12!!! The wait was lengthy and no one else in. Just made a polite complaint and just knocked £6 off. Didn’t even offer to replace or refund his meal even though we all had burnt chips. Deffo avoid.

Delicious Homecooked food. Hard to find quality at a good price these days and this is now my new fave place. bravo 👏

Having waited patiently one Wednesday afternoon for nearly an hour, we realised something was amiss when the party next to us were served their food despite ordering long after us. An oversight, it seems our grub, one Mixed Grill , one large Roast Beef dinner & one Beef n Guinness Pie, Chips & Mushy Peas, costing nearly £44 had been prepared but not served up. A young girl was sent to our table armed with a little fib 'there's been a mix up with the mixed grill, we are gonna redo it'. Shortly after, a little too soon in fact, the offerings arrived. Mixed grill, wrinkled sausages, hard egg, dried up bacon & chicken. Most certainly not redone. Roast beef, luke warm meat, soggy Yorkshire Puddings, reheated vegetables. Beef & Guinness pie, more supermarket than home made, impenetrable crust like an iron fortress alongside a handful of soggy dark brown chips. Oh dear.mistakes happen , but come on, don't treat your customers with contempt. To simply reheat the food and pretend otherwise does not bode well if repeated custom is desired. A full refund was made.

Just eaten here for the first time and safe to say i wont be doing so again. Serving meat that tastes off and wont offer a replacement or refund. All they wanted was to take money off you. Stay clear. You have been warned!!!

Very good quality food, no frozen Yorkshire puds here!! large portions, friendly staff and awesome service. Can’t recommend enough

Went for Sunday lunch today with family and really enjoyed it. Very impressed with the veggie options and the choice of food on the menu. Everyone was impressed with the menu and enjoyed their meal. Thank you.

I attended a reunion at The Hide at The Catchpenny on Sunday 4 September. Our hosts Simon and his wife Remmy had a smile and warm welcome for everyone. Despite the size of the party they worked tirelessly to ensure service was prompt. They always...

Stunning food. Top steak and perfect sides to accompany it. Friendly service and a nice atmosphere. Can see straight through to a spotless kitchen. Very reasonably priced for the quality. Only bug bear is that they leave you sat in the lounge until your food...

My wife and I called here as our daughter and her partner have recently purchased a house in havercroft ! We had travelled from Harrogate and received a lovely welcome all the staff were very obliging ! My wife had the belly pork and I...

Totally rubbish, been here many times but today it was awful. Had lasagna that was dry & full of just melted cheese. My partner had steak pie with he’s had many times but today the meat was just full of gristle. Won’t be coming back...

Went today for the first time, 4 children and 4 adults. We sat outside because of our dog. Roast dinners ordered included 2 vegetarian ones and everybody enjoyed the food (even the kids!). I must say it was one of the best roast dinner I...

We only moved into the area last year and the Catchpenny has always caught my partners and my eye. Very aesthetically pleasing externally and we thought this would carry on to the inside. Unfortunately, the pub is tired and very mucky. The leather booth seats...

My wife and I along with my daughters family visited this pub for a birthday meal for one of my grandsons, in fairness he had had a decent meal here before and wanted to go back. It’s not much to look at and on sitting...

We hadn’t planned to visit today but when we got to our original venue they weren’t doing food I’m so glad they weren’t as we found the Catchpenny 😊 Great value Delicious food Friendly staff Will definitely go back again

Called in whilst in the area, had fish and chips fish cake and chips and sausage and chips. All were excellent served with a smile.

Visited The Hide @ The Catchpenny and frankly it's not worth the extra money, might as well just have the same food in the pub. The surroundings were disappointing, we thought it was a themed restaurant and apart from some small gestures to a safari...

I booked Christmas dinner for three people not a bad price thought it would be lovely how wrong could I be. Long waits between getting sat and each course. Dirty cutlery and really disappointing food 4 prawns in our cocktails waited 15 minutes for gravy...

Lovely Sunday dinner today, didn’t book but they fit myself and hubby in the restaurant. Catered for me as a veggie and hubby said meat was lovely. The veg was cooked nicely, definitely recommend it!😀

A large group of us attended for Sunday lunch, we travelled a distance as we had heard it was under new ownership. The bar & dining room looked like it had been refurbished however it was really cold so we had to keep our coats...

Had a very disappointing Sunday lunch here yesterday. The starters were fine, but the main meals were another matter. The plates were piled so high with food, it was very off-putting - I was glad I didn't have the Yorkshire pudding - I don't know...

Booked for 12oclock for Sunday Roast. Was the first ones there, actually wasn’t sure if they were open as after waiting at the bar for a few minutes with no staff seen, we went out again and in via the pub entrance as it had...

This is what you want from your pub meal, great food, good beer with a nice selection. Excellent, friendly service and at a very good price considering the quality of the food offered. Highly recommended.

Some of the photos on this profile are way out of date. The food, decor and service has all had an overhaul and the result is well worth a visit.

Not been here for 10 years and heard they had a new Chef so called for Friday diner and it was very good. Two had the pie which was first class and One the Regular diner with the Chicken option. The diner was quite a...

We always call in the Catchpenny when passing through Fitzwilliam.Have missed it so much throughout the pandemic but were able to visit the beer garden last week and experience the usual friendly welcome.Looking forward to things being back to normal.

We had The Catchpenny Burger and Scampi, this was the takeaway service. Arrived on time, well packaged and it was hot. The food was lovely. We had Chocolate Fudge for dessert, this was delicious. We will certainly use the takeaway again, excellent value for money.Thank...

we had a dinner delivered (due to pub being closed for covid) we had 2 chicken dinners and a beef dinner. the chicken was ok, the beef was undercooked and tuff (even tho they were plenty of it), mash wasnt nice,veg and roast veg was...

Suzanne and Simon fantastic service Pull a cracking pint We are locals and we will be returning every Friday for a couple of pints after work Oh and chips are amazing

Visited here for lunch after a walk round Nostell Priory, nice well kept pub all very clean with the usual COVID rules applying. We ordered a burger with pulled pork and Hunters chicken both came with chips, salad and dressings. Food took around 30 minutes...

Such a disappointment. The decor is beautiful having been recently decorated under new management. Shame I can't say the same for the food. The vegetables were not cooked, they were are not even al dente. The ham was a piece of bacon, the beef was...

What a Sunday dinner lovely food and staff are amazing liv Chloe and Carl what a star keep doing what your doing you won’t go wrong

My wife and I went for a meal to the Catchpenny and were pleasantly surprised with the changes. We really enjoyed our visit. The whole experience was really nice, we couldn't fault anything. The atmosphere was excellent, as was the decor,food and the staff. We...

Having already eaten at Dill and Bay in Rothwell I knew this would be good, the decor is south African in style and looks really good, the atmosphere is really nice and the play list had me and my friend singing 🎶 along, I had...

What an absolute little gem this is our first visit and definitely not the last. The food and wine was absolutely amazing. The staff were wonderful and so helpful and very chatty. Well done Simon and all the staff that we had the pleasure of...

We decided to try the catchpenny today as we have not been since it has new owners. Firstly we were very impressed by all the staff we came into contact with. All very friendly, helpful and welcoming. You could see that the man in charge...

Price difference between old menu to new menu is a lot,food not as good as old owners,staff very pleasant good service

We’ve always been regulars at the catchpenny and were quite disappointed when it got taken over, however , we’ve been a few times since reopening and have been impressed on every occasion! Food is lovely and reasonably priced, service is spot on and we will...

We decided on the spur of the moment to give the Catchpenny a try and so called in. It was an Eat Out To Help Out day. We ordered drinks at the bar and asked for a menu. We were served the drinks and then...

We came here for lunch with 3 babies! The staff were helpful and patient and the food was lovely. Big portions and all home cooked. Highly recommend.

Visited for a meal last night. The place was busy, but we were shown to our table immediately. We have been to Dill and Bay a few times, so we were interested to see how The Catchpenny compared. The food was excellent and there were...

Been going to the Catchpenny for years, usually Sunday afternoon for the excellent Carvery. However during the lockdown it has come under new management, I kept seeing adverts on Facebook about the Mon - Weds 50% offer and the food looked lovely in the photos...

The catchpenny is now run by the owners of the Dill and Day in Rothwell which we have visited a couple of times Very good food .We booked a table at the catchpenny for 6:30 pm.Ordered food from the menu. Including one vegetarian meal or...

My family and I ate here on Friday as I knew they had outside seats. This has been my first trip out since before lock down. We noticed it was under new managment and has had alot of money spent on it. We sat outside...

Called in on a Friday afternoon with my boyfriend after a walk around Nostell Priory. Two hearty meals for £12 (fish goujons, chips, salad and lasagne and chips). Surprisingly great value for money - we demolished the lot washed down with a Guinness and a...

Self service Sunday lunch, but staff will assist if necessary. Undoubtedly yummiest and best value I've ever had. Choose from 4 meats, Yorkshire pudding, potato three ways, seven vegetable dishes, gravy and sauces. You can even return for more veg if super human. Bar service...

We called in for our tea, we both had the steak pie with chips and vegetables. Lovely home made pie, loads of melt in the mouth steak. Tip though, why not home made chips? Apart from this, recommended place to eat.

We were visiting Nostell Priory nearby and needed a good pub for Sunday lunch; The Catchpenny ticked all the right boxes, it was less than 10 mins by car away from Nostell and had parking onsite though it was busy being a Sunday - luckily...

Went here recently for lunch & will be going again. Seems popular, plenty in having lunch. Meals are reasonably priced with big portions. We had the roast of the day which was beef £7.25, lasagne with chips & salad & cottage pie, which was a...

I went a couple of months back to the catchpenny on my own. It was really nice and enjoyed it. Ever since I have been going through the weeks and on Sundays for a Sunday dinner. I have met the bar staff who are amazing...

Started going here for meals over past six months, been during the week and now go for regular Sunday Carverys too, fantastic food and drinks, never had a problem with any of the bar staff or waitresses and always enjoyed the food and ambience. We...

Great food beef lovely taste and all vegetables great especially the parsnips and cauliflower cheese.

Came for the Sunday carvery.It was delicious. Beautiful tender beef , Turkey , gammon and every trimming you could wish for. Great choice of veg and condiments and huge homemade yorkshire puds. Great price too.

I recently took my 8 year old boy here as a treat . It went disastrously ......... we arrived at 5pm on a Saturday , the pub was busy, we had to take the worst seating within the pub , situated between the Ladies Toilet and the door to the smoking area , this provided toilet smells and cold smokey air in abundance........ not a suitable place to enjoy your much awaited tea with an 8 yr old ..... we had the cheek to decide to wait until a more suitable seat was available........ eventually a seat was available, we proceeded to the table , when we arrived the land lady was cleaning the table ...she abruptly asked if we were eating with them .......I replied yes and then went to the bar to order , I was told I had to hurry up as her staff had been working all day ........ it’s was 5:45 pm ................... what....? I politely declined ordering as it was clear her staff meant a lot more too her than the actual customer paying for the service they should of being providing. I’m sure I read a sign outside this establishment that stated food was served TIL 6 pm . This is a place to avoid ....... unless your in the click that is . I will not ever use this pub ever again.

we had our do here last night , it was fabulous..couldn't have picked a better place . the music the food (gawjuss) faultless,,the bar staff were great and a big thanks to Julia, shes a credit too you..i will defo go again..

Went with husband n 2 friends for Sunday carvery brilliant service n brill food went to sit outside with coffee n loads of bikers came in ad a very pleasant afternoon chatting to the biker very lovely n sociable people will go again when they are there

It's the second time we have eaten here. The food is ok however on both occasions we have had our experience ruined by a motorcycle gang. The constant revving of engines and the speeding up and down the road spoilt are meals. I would suggest if planning on going for a meal you ring in advance and ask if the motorcycle gang are present.

Come here often as the quality of food is amazing there’s a great choice of meals on the menu including special board. Never disappointed brilliant value for money, fresh tasty food!

5 of us went without pre-booking at 12.30 on Sunday, it was already full in the restaurant but there was room in the bar.

...was taken one Friday tea time, and it proved to be a good choice.

If you like sitting in regimented rows of tables similar to a military canteen or an old folks home then this is the place for you. I don’t understand why clients will sit next to a window with dead flies on the sill, with food on the floor and dried on food on the chairs, hygiene is obviously not a priority here. This popular pub is well known for its carvery, but it nothing to write home about just the normal standard of pub food. Having had a power cut during the night which was not fixed until lunch time I do thank this establishment for booking us in at short notice and then accepting a change to the booking time as when the electricity was restored at home we had a problem with our home alarm which took some time to sort, so we were grateful that we were accommodated and I’d not go hungry.

We go to catchpenny every sunday dinner we enjjoy the food staff are very proffesional very homely atmosphere

Called in for lunch, strange layout with small areas and rooms, but that does give some privacy if you want it.

Had a meal here on the 14th march for my brothers birthday with family and friends , staff very helpful and polite ,food lots of choice and a good price ,service very quickly and all meals came out at same time and piping hot and very tasty and well cook ,would go to the catchpenny again ,really enjoyed it , x

We were a party of nine adults and two children who went on a Tuesday night to celebrate a birthday.The meals were plentiful and hot but by the time the last person got there meal some were nearly finishing theres.Think the kitchen closes too early as we didn't get chance to have a dessert.We were sat in a room down the side of the bar and even though there was a sign saying foul language was not tolerated the occasional F word could be heard coming from the bar

Well today we thought we would try the Catchpenny for a Sunday Carvery lunch as we had herd Quite a few people saying it was good food,at the start we walked into the Bar area as we didn’t know where we was going so we got redirected by a guy to the restaurant bit,he was very helpful and made us very welcome,so we ordered our Drinks at the Bar and got our Carvery tickets for the food,everything that was cooked was Homemade and cooked to our perfection how we would cook it at home delicious in taste even while we was eating the guy who showed us to the restaurant bit came to our table and asked us if everything was okay with the food,I would give it 10 out of 10 for everything and we will be coming back again soon thank you for the wonderful meal and service Gavin & Sonia Clarke

We visited for a carvery it was excellent food was hot fresh and home cooked great selection of meats veg homemade gravy and all sauces. Great value and would definitely return for another home cooked dinner

Following the burial of a much missed relative at Hemsworth Cemetery in near freezing conditions we retired to a welcome bowl of hot tomato soup and buffet at The Catchpenny. Having moved away from this area years ago, the place still seems friendly and the staff were very helpful.

We came here by accident really due to fact The Burntwood was so busy that we turned away and we're glad we did. Really good food from the carvery, the chef filled our plates half full of meat and then there's a good selection of fresh veg which was all beautifully cooked. All of this for £7.45 on a Sunday which is amazing value. The bar side of the place seemed to be a bit "locally" if that makes sense but we never felt uncomfortable in there and the staff were very welcoming. We will definitely be returning.

Called in for lunch about 2pm. Had the roast beef. Plenty of meat, 5 types of veg, and very tasty Yorkshire pudding. Disappointed there was only a choice between mashed potato or chips, a roast isn't a roast without roast potatoes. That was the only fault, the meal was served quickly was hot and very tasty. Comfortable surroundings and a pleasant atmosphere with friendly staff.

The CATCHPENNY hotel is located at the crossroads between two villages. HAVERCROFT and HEMSWORTH. serving meals six days a week, including a carvery on Sundays. The meals are excellent most of the time but as it's popularity as grown so has its prices. Where people used to go 2 or 3 times a week, they now only go once. Meals are served in the public bar during the week and in the restaurant on Sundays. The actual address of the CATCHPENNY is FITZWILLIAM. it's a beautiful old building with lots of lighting at night to add to its ambience.

Had been invited to a wedding reception here. Never been befor as we are from Bradford.

A nice pub which is clean and comfortable with a nice atmosphere,the food was nice and hot and very tasty with friendly staff.The prices are decent too and worth the money.Play area outside for the kids which is always a good thing and a decent sized car park.

Visited last Friday for lunch, very surprised. Food was very good, plenty of choice and plenty on the plate when it arrived, may I suggest if you have cottage pie ask them to leave the chips off the plate, there is more than enough with just the pie. No desserts that I could see but after a meal that big , who needs one? Staff very pleasant. My only criticism would be parents not supervising their children, steps, hot meals and racing children are not a good combination.

Had a wonderful lunch - great variety of choice and all food eaten was excellent with a good variety of vegetables.

First visit to the Catchpenny but not the last, nice surroundings and very good food. All four of us had different meals and all enjoyed the food very much.

We often pop in as it is good value food. Very nicely cooked too. The staff are very obliging. Sunday lunch is very good value and plenty of food o choose from.

Having been regulars for Sunday lunch for a good while, we decided to give a weekday lunch a go. And we were very glad we did! While excellent value for money, the food is also tasty and well presented. I'm quite predictable and nearly always choose lasagna as my go to choice wherever I go- and I love the Catchpenny lasagna! A good portion served with chips, salad and garlic bread! My companions had steak pie served with lots of fresh vegetables and both said it was delicious. We also had a reasonably priced bottle of decent Aussie Shiraz. The bill came to slightly less than £30 in total - a bargain and certainly less than the nearby whetherspoons for much better food. We'll definitely return.

Ate here a few weeks ago, best to book if you want to go on a Sunday as the food is fantastic. Car park's not very big which is why it's better to go early. Highly recommended if you want lovely home cooked roast dinner.

First time we have visited but we will go again.

Visited the Catchpenny today for lunch with my wife.

We go most Sundays, it gets very busy with lots of repeat customers so it's worth booking in advance. Sunday lunch is excellent; it's a carvery with choice of four meats and a great choice of vegetables. All the food is wonderfully cooked and the staff are all very friendly and helpful however busy they get!

A lovely place with great staff and gorgeous home cooked meals....Great value for money...Highly recommended.

Go most Sunday's for dinner with the family.. Lovely staff great meal vegetarian options available which is great for me as I do find it hard some time

Just been to The Catchpenny for tea with the kids and the food was lovely and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend The Catchpenny to anyone :) xx

Were on our way to nostell priory and needed feeding! Saw this pub quite by chance and called in. The eating area isn't that big but it was full - a good indicator. After ordering a roast chicken dinner which was inexpensive, well cooked and tasty, we were ready to continue - we'd need no more food today!

Called with friends for lunch, decent pub food, good value, staff friendly and efficient. Didn't have to wait long for the food it was fine. Pub clean with a nice atmosphere and would go again if passing.