The Dam Inn in Wakefield

Meal itself was nice but when it came to paying we were overcharged! Not sure if they stuck a service charge on which I believe should be asked instead of forced. Probably won't go back because of this, find it quite cheeky but didn't want any aggrevation!

Yummy and runny yum yum in my tummy tum

We visited for a carvery, ordered a table but arrived early to find parking as it's dire. Whilst waiting for my friend to arrive after parking, I stood by the bar. The filth on the floor behind the bar was disgusting. A couple came in with a very wet dog, shaking itself, and barking which continued for the NEXT HOUR. Dogs in a restaurant??? We were put on the tiled floor area very near the counter for the carvery. There was an exceptionally strong smell of fish! Our waiter continually thought I was a man, calling us "guys" it was embarrassing. The Christmas lights next to our table were lovely until they started flashing. Are you not aware of epilepsy and flashing lights? Our carvery food was poor. I had a huge lump of gristle in my gammon. The roasted potatoes were unseasoned and soft because they were cold. Boring choice of veg, the cauliflower cheese had no sauce on it! The stuffing was bland, and the carrots not cooked enough, all cold. However, the icing on the cake was the disgusting ladies toilets. Rust, mould, rotten wood, filthy floors....... On paying, we found the service charge was already added. I asked for it taken off, as we prefer to choose and we're not sure the service charge is actually passed on. The final insult was on the receipt - "NO TIP LEFT" in fact we did tip, how bad is that? The Dam food has seriously gone down the pan recently. I doubt we will be back.

Thanks to Josh and all the staff at The Dam Inn for a fantastic evening. Twenty of us enjoyed delicious food with entertainment provided by James Lomas. A great night and we'll definitely be back next year.

It is OK it is difficult to keep the carvery fresh. I do not like the idea of paying for parking on a pub car park

Children and animal friendly. Great atmosphere staff fantastic and food excellent.

Friendly staff and a good atmosphere, food very poor. Roast potatoes very hard, peas dry and looked like currents, mash was dry and hard.

Been here a few times lovely staff lovely food

Flew all the way from the United States to have a pint here, it was fantastic and the bar man was a delight! 100% recommend to tourist and locals alike!

Great food and the staff always go above and beyond. We will definitely be back

Always a delight going here great atmosphere

A fabulous place, staff were really friendly and there was a good atmosphere. We had the plant based P&J burger which was amazing, I have to say it was the best burger I have had. I would highly recommend this pub, it’s just a shame I am not local as I’d love to visit The Dam Inn more often.

Couldn't fault the service at all. Annalise is a credit to the business and looked after us very well

Starter was lovely but main meal was terrible sorry to say,really disappointed

great place to eat!! comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff A+

The atmosphere makes this pub it's so electric the team are so friendly and lovely every time I visit. Best pub around.

Cask ale is best around, same goes for the atmosphere open fire lit ready for the cold evenings, staff are fantastic we come every weekend and we wouldnt go anywhere

Great bar, live music is phenomenal best in the area, the team are brilliant can’t wait to comeback

We come every Saturday, the live music and the cask ale is amazing, all local and the open fire is always lit and welcoming. Josh and the team are doing a great job. Always welcoming and happy.

Great pub great staff good food highly reccomend

Great pub, staff couldn’t do enough for us, and the live music makes it even better

Lovely pub with very dog friendly staff and atmosphere. Food is nice and well presented.

Absolutely the best pub in Newmillerdam, great customer service from the lovely team, it’s great to in and be welcomed with a smile every time. Cracking new menu, amazing mixed grill just an all round proper pub. Very community focused and it does go a long way

Excellent pub, staff are always so friendly, strongly advise for any biker to pop in 👍

Absolutely shocking. Wouldn’t come here again on a Sunday if someone else paid me. Staff unprofessional. Food was of a bad quality. General service unbelievable sat here waiting for a desert menu while our table is still full of plates… staff too busy say talking.

very nice place to eat lovely food too, always nice to come in for a few drinks and has very friendly staff too especially josh w and amelia is always so lovely.

Absolutely fantastic day out with friends walking did let my disability stop me from enjoying the walks up and down the hill around the dam

Staff slow with drinks then charged us a service charge of £9 not good don’t think we will be back food was good though well the carvery

We were only calling in to use the loo but decided to try the carvery. The food was delicious. Three choices of meat massive Yorkshire puddings and the veg and mash were cooked to perfection. Three choices of gravy. It was superb. Had a walk round the dam afterwards.

A perfect location especially on a sunny day. Great atmosphere with helpful staff and the good food is reasonably priced.

Visited for the first time this weekend, cracking selection of lagers and spirits, loved my mojito made to perfection, sat in the bar and got talking to a couple who were also here for the first time and we all were saying that it was just the most genuine warm welcome and service that made the experience. Will definitely be returning, have heard brilliant things about the two and three course menu, cant wait to come back. 😀

Hands down best pub I have been to absolutely love it. Brilliant food and outstanding service from Josh x2 and Annalise.

The food was delicious.not alot of parking outside some disabled bays. Music was playing inside and chairs were comfy and they didn't have fish and chips or hunters chicken. Staff were really kind. And that's it

Food was perfect as always! Had a lovely spot in front of the fire love the relaxed homely feel. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful.

Really like the fact that the carvery gives two options for a vegetarian carvery. Not many do this . I chose to just have a meat free carvery as I didn’t really liked the nutless roast or the beetroot wellington. Happy at the price as that was my chose to not eat meat.

I lived there for a week, and before that in many other and different places, but I never met a waiter like Ben ANYWHERE. The guy even made the Full English breakfast himself when the cook was away. I recommend this hotel 1000%

I lived there for a week, and before that in many other and different places, but I never met a waiter like Ben ANYWHERE. The guy even made the Full English breakfast himself when the cook was away. I recommend this hotel 1000%

Fantastic service from Josh and the team, top tier food and dog friendly. Well done guys !

Fantastic service from Josh and the team, top tier food and dog friendly. Well done guys !

Place was really quiet and calm on my visit which is preferable for my autistic brain. Nice food, although a bit expensive

Cannot speak more highly of everyone who works here, whether we come after work with the lads, my partner on a weekend or with the family they make every visit special. The team are fantastic and they make this pub what it is.

The Dam Inn, Location, Location, Location! After a refreshing walk around Newmillerdam under the rare but glorious sunshine, my friend and I decided to pop into The Dam Inn for a bite to eat. Having not visited in a few years due to moving away, I was pleasantly surprised by what awaited us. From the moment we stepped inside, the warm ambiance instantly felt welcoming. The staff were friendly and attentive, setting the tone for a lovely dining experience. Though we only had time for a quick snack, but the food far exceeded our expectations in both flavour and value. We ordered the Halloumi fries and the Sharing Nachos with Beef, both of which were nothing short of a taste sensation! The Halloumi fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and wonderfully chewy on the inside, while the nachos were loaded with flavour and generously topped. It’s not often that you find such fantastic food at such reasonable prices, making our meal all the more enjoyable. The Dam Inn’s location is another highlight — nestled in a scenic area, it’s the perfect spot to unwind after a walk around Newmillerdam. The combination of great food, value for money, and excellent service truly made for a memorable afternoon. I can't wait to return for a more substantial dinner soon. If you're looking for a place that ticks all the boxes, location, delicious food, and incredible staff The Dam Inn should be at the top of your list to visit.

Not very good at all… sat at least 1/2 hour waiting for a steak sandwich…not even that busy, sandwich arrived, not even a offer of condiments… had fetch own knife’s and fork serviette etc ourselves Service not good at all 😡

Brilliant service, very friendly staff and food was lovely! 🥰

Gravy a massive let down on carvery, ruined it in all honesty. Was like water.

Such a great night with friends the live music was amazing l. Josh, Annalise, Josh and Lucas are fabulous hosts. We would definitely recommend!!

Good value..good choice of meat and veg...food cooked well and tasty.michelle was our waitress and was cheerful and helpful

Very happy with the service staff very polite Josh the manager was very polite. The food was beautiful. I will be coming back. I am a regular customer here.

Had a carvery, food was excellent

Good value..tasty food..lots to choose from ..staff helpful.. we had Michelle who was cheery and friendly

Great little pub, good food and not badly priced.

Lovely friendly atmosphere. Our server Jamie provided top tier service, food was great, we also booked last minute and had no issues.

I had a beautiful sunday lunch with family had top service from molly! Would definitely recommend! Service, food and atmosphere was great. Bar staff and waitresses were lovely!

Absolutely love this place, the young man welcomed us on arrive at the bar, took our drinks whilst we found a table we wanted to sit and then our waitress Michelle took over and looked after us throughout the afternoon! The hunters chicken was brilliant and the lemon tart is to die for. We will 100% be returning.

Absolutely love this place, the food is always yummy and I cannot fault any of the staff. They are so attentive and even when you've only been a few times they remember your drink order and greet you like family. Also Josh always says hello and goes out of his way to make sure you have had a good time. Ive been to a few of the nights with entertainment and it's been great. Would definitely recommend. A great all round country pub with good food and excellent staff..

Nice place for a drink, we went on a Friday afternoon/evening. The staff are friendly and service is fast. I was hoping for a view of the water from the pub, but you either get a view of the road or the car park.

We had a great time at the Dam Inn, lovely atmosphere and great food! Annalise was incredibly helpful and couldn't do enough for us. Jamie was also brilliant and super friendly! Would definitely recommend.

had a lovely carvery, efficient and friendly

Had carvery for four people today. Nice relaxed atmosphere, great food, staff and service! Have been to The Dam Inn before and will definitely be back again 👍 😊

This is my local. I walk down with Harry. I enjoy my pints .👍🏻 my dog enjoys the free water and biscuits and being on the dam inns instagram. On a serious note the staff are great, they make a good atmosphere and make everyone welcome.

Had the carvery here today. Probably not been for the carvery here for a fair few years. I can say I won't be going back again. The beef had blood running out of it when it was being cut. It wasn't like it was even rare, it just want cooked. We asked for the end piece instead as this may have been cooked properly but the man serving it just rudely said no. There was cauliflower cheese all over the floor. My mum slipped on it but luckily didn't hurt herself. She told someone about it so no one else would slip. The person didn't seem in interested who she had told and didn't rush to clean it up. The gravy was watery with no taste. The roast potatoes were tasteless. The broccoli was like mush. To be honest most of it tasted bland. Only thing half decent was the cauliflower cheese. The waiters and waitresses were lovely and totally understood when we complained. They did knock some money off the bill but we would have rather paid full and had a nice meal. Certainly won't be returning for the carvery again.

Had a lovely meal here at the Dam in this Sunday with my family, the young carver at the carvery was very polite and friendly, the meat and Yorkshire puddings were delicious and the choice of vegetables were great too. The staff were all busy and smiling making sure we were well looked after. We noticed there was a Motown night the night before and it seemed a brilliant night from what we were told. We will be sure to book again very soon. Thank you.

Great company, food and service. A welcoming, friendly landlord with courteous response from all staff we spoke with. We shall return!

Well what can I say I've been for a carvery many times here but will never go again. when I approached the counter I saw the beef was not just undercooked it had blood swimming out of it which I can't eat .I asked if I could have it cut from the other end which was more well-done but he point blank said no which I thought was very rude the food was bland and didn't have any taste. The service staff was very nice when I complained and offered us a free pudding which we refused.they did knock us a bit of money off but I would have rather paid full price and have good food the chef needs to get is act together people deserve good food when paying for it

Decent interior, nice atmosphere and good quality food which arrived fast, but not too fast! Staff were friendly, and receptive to our request to lower the volume of the music. Respectable portion sizes and balance. Good location, with beautiful walks available nearby (so you can burn off the pudding). Would recommend!

Nice meal, just me and my partner for my birthday. A little girl who wasn't supervised stood at the side of our table throughout the meal, asking 20 questions and asking if we had finished yet spoiled it slightly, so we skipped dessert. Not against children at all, but she was hampering diners whilst they are trying to eat and have a conversation, asking for 'coins' for the machine we were sat near to and for us to roll her yoyo back up. Maybe just a word to the caregivers from the staff would have helped.

Nice place. In a lovely place. Easy parking. Nice atmosphere but I think nearly £12 for a chip butty and 2 coffees is a bit expensive. Still it's handy for New miller Dam. Probably going again though. Been again and this time the coffees and chip butty were much larger, and much better value. Thoroughly enjoyed it 😁

I reluctantly come here because my partner likes it, however every time we do the staff disappoint. Drink never arrived with the meal even after a reminder and when paying there was no apology, just a blank expression with the words 'ok'. Made matters worse when the blonde one decides to almost push past me without the normal 'excuse me'. Such a shame because the food is generally nice. Guy serving the carvey is superb though. Polite and friendly.

Super little pub, great selection of food on the menu with great service.

Brilliant service and food.Fantastic place and surroundings

Always a warm welcome from Josh and the team at the Dam. We visit weekly and have never had a bad experience here. The food is fantastic and always a great atmosphere and always clean and tidy. Would highly recommend trying this place as soon as you can!

Myself and my wife absolutely love visiting here, the team are so welcoming and friendly every time we visit. The food is just as good as the service - brilliant! We have never had a bad visit. The tribute nights are a great addition to everything the pub has to offer. Thank you to the whole team for looking after us.

Always a brilliant night and it's much improved from a few years ago. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. There's a great beer garden outside and plenty of room inside when the temperature drops. Make sure you get there for the tribute nights on a Saturday!

Sunday dinner was very nice, young ladies serving were very helpful 👌

My favourite local pub, live music, lit fires and a decent atmosphere

Came to the Dam Inn had a lovely experience, the hospitality and food from the staff was top notch. Will definitely be returning and spreading the word of the Dam Inns excellent service. Thank you all for a great evening.

I came with my family and friends last night the food was hot and it was delicious, the team who looked after us could not have done anymore and the service was excellent.Big shout goes to Izzy who looked after us. She even talked me into have the Trillionaires Tart and I would definitely recommend it.

Fabulous place with a lovely outside seating area

Neil, Carol, Katrina, Neil j had a very pleasant afternoon meal @ the Dam 24/06/24 can recommend delightful setting food & waitress Julie very nice, we'll be returning soon. Regards Neil.

We come every week and the staff cannot do enough for us. The food is brilliant and the tribute night was not to be missed. Annalise and Josh looked after all of the team and we had a cracking night. We will definitely be back thank you all.

Great food but lacking attentive customer service. Didn't like the optional tip being added to our bill, would much prefer to pay what I feel the service was worth

Excellent food and customer service.

Always love a trip to the Dam Inn for a nice pint following a walk around Newmillerdam or for the carvery which is always nice. There is some seating outside and plenty in. The staff are always attentive and Julie is a legend in her spare time. She always goes that extra mile to make sure your accommodated.

Always one to give a fair and honest review of anywhere but…. Visited the Dam Inn on a Sunday for the carvery. I never have overly high expectations of a carvery but the Dam Inn is a bit more expensive than some in the locality and expected a bit more than the poor value and quality of what we received. Basically: 1: Extremely dried out food that had been sitting for hours. Barely lukewarm. 2: Even the freshly arrived Yorkshire puddings came out burnt to a crisp. Wouldn’t have thought they would have been that difficult to cook. 3: The Dam Inn seems to have resorted to giving everyone a childs plate which is little more than a side plate. Once you get a Yorkshire pudding on the plate you literally have about 4 inches to put the rest of the meat and veg. What an absolute joke whoever came up with this grand stupid idea. 4: The tables felt as if they had been coated with superglue. Very very sticky which does not give a great impression. 5: The carvery at £12.95 is expensive for the poor quality. When you then get the bill a 10% service charge is added on with a handwritten comment ‘optional’. When paid (in cash) the full amount was taken including the 10% without any further comment. This had to be asked to be returned. The staff were lovely to be fair and I appreciate there was some level of service but it is after all a ‘self service’ carvery. We even got our own drinks from the bar. Just an outrageous idea but maybe the management should just pay their staff a decent hourly rate instead of creaming 10% from customers without a mention. As above the staff were all nice and courteous.

Visited here for dinner with my partner recently & we both left very happy - the staff are lovely (the lady serving us especially was very sweet!), the decor is beautiful & our meals were great. Will be visiting again!

Decent food, priced ok. Tables were a on the sticky side. Overall, had better, had worse.

Food was very, very average, frozen fish & chips. Decent pub if you only want a beer. Toilets in need of attention even hand soap didn't have a cover..

One of my favourite places to go for a drink especially in the summer! Fab drink selection. Super friendly staff and great food.

Love a pint here after a walk around the Dam

Awesome service and a really friendly team. Been down a few times now and can't fault the atmosphere. Playing what's in the box with the bar staff is always a great laugh. Good quiz on Thursdays and locals all seem friendly. Highly recommended.

Lovely Sunday carvery. Warm friendly staff. Good service.

Very disappointing food and very slow service. Ordered egg-free kids burger and it came and went twice before they realised the actual burger had egg in. We were then asked to check qr code for allergen list but it didn't include kids meals... shockingly poor awareness of the seriousness of allergies. Won't be returning.

Flies around food, charged wrong, frozen roast potatoes, tiny plates like starter plates for carvery. Won't be going back.

Beautiful local pub!! Great atmosphere and lovely carvery. Great hard working team especially the one that looks like kevin de bruyne. Couldn’t recommend it enough.

Lovley pub and restaurant, staff are brilliant , Had a Sunday Roast and it was the best , Roast taties were home made and soo tasty, Heard someone say they were frozen ??? They were well cooked and hot when I ate them Definitely worth a visit

Very busy pub at weekends and peak times. Good menu and lovely carvery. Service is good. Decent range of beers. Separate pub and dining area - tables available Al fresco too. Parking is an issue. Worth a check.

I went to celebrate my great nephew`s birthday (18th), and although I was surprised the pub was not hectic for a Saturday evening, (it normally is) the atmosphere was still lovely. We had a wonderful meal, and drinks, and we also had a birthday cake, balloons etc. The staff were very accommodating, giving us lots of attention to make the evening go well for the birthday boy. Love the pub, and the area, walking around the lake is a must!

Always a great welcome. Staff actually care. Food is always amazing. Very pet friendly . Staff go above and beyond. One of Wakefield's gems. Sunday lunch, get in early

Great menu choices and the food was amazing. Food was hot and tasty. Cooked well. Service was great with a lovely friendly waitress. We will be coming back.

Our favourite place to go, the staff are absolutely amazing and so friendly. Love the chicken wings!!