The King's Arms in Wakefield

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

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

Called in for a Thai meal and a Sunday lunch. Overall very nice food and staff were great. Overall it was great 4 stars ✨✨✨✨

Had family visiting who were Vegans so chose this restaurant because of Vegan options. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Setting very nice. Food of good quality and value.

Brilliant meal with the family. The Thai food was absolutely delicious - probably the best we've had since a visit to Malaysia, and beat other well respected Leeds venues hands down. Slight criticism was that it was very dark. Some might like the cosy feel but was too dark for my tastes, but I wouldn't let that put me off - it didn't really affect the enjoyment of the evening I had.

Love this pub, we have visited several times and have never been disappointed with food or drinks. Sadly however I’m not a fan of Thai food. Miss the wholesome British pub grub ☹️

Top Thai food. Ate here last night and it was fantastic If anyone says they are small portions then I am not sure what constitutes a good portion for you. 4 hungry adults 4 very full adults Great service Great food Lovely flavours Had 4 mixed starters and then 4 individual dishes. All gorgeous Will be back

Visited Kings Arms to dine at the new Thai restaurant. The restaurant was excellent, good Thai food & a large selection to choose from. The staff were great, helpful & very friendly. Only a couple of small moans, the lighting is pretty dim, not good for the food photos. One young waitress who was very eager to offer advice on the menu didn’t seem to know much about the different meals, like I said the menu is quite large. The pub itself is as always a nice place to visit, decent selection of drinks & good staff if a little stretched at times as it often is busy. Perhaps some of the regulars a little abrupt. I got the impression some thought it was their pub in their village and should be served first. Could be wrong they might not even live there but got the impression ! The Thai restaurant is great and I will return.

This is a lovely old pub, great ales on tap. Great beer garden. The Thai menu looked great but with no separate children’s menu wasn’t particularly family friendly.

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

So glad I tried here, food was lovely, service great. Did not disapoint, would highly recommend, will be back

The introduction of Just Thai is a master stroke! Fantastic food and service with great Ossett Ales. A destination worth the visit

Not authentic food. The food was awful. Warm ups. Only three pieces of chicken in the main course. 2 couples and nobody enjoyed the food

Visited here today with my partner and we decided to try the Thai food which turned out to be excellent, the food came out fast, was delicious and the staff were very attentive, in particular staff member Kendra who was very professional and attentive, we ŵere very impressed with the whole service and experience, we will be returning without doubt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sitting in front of fire in a cosy lounge drinking fine Osset ale and eating chicken pie was a good way of celebrating my birthday. Staff were great and food good 👍

We’ve loved the kings arms for years but called in last night and the usually roaring fire at this time of year was barely in ? It was miserable and cold outside and although we had jumpers and coats on we were cold . We...

Very good service good food Happy smiles from all the staff Will be back soon we hope Telling rest of family to give it a try

This is a gorgeous pub in a good location, but the service is shocking. Barmaids are as miserable as sin. Food is dire and overpriced and there’s nothing for vegans. Our last visit was on Easter Sunday and only wanted a hot drink. Apparently the...

Called in for a drink and sandwich. I sat and listened to staff telling customers they were short of staff, they were out of salad, they were out of this and they were out of that. The main chef wasn’t due in until later that...

Horrible place, grubby, rubbish beer. Toilets stank and doors wouldn't close so the aroma carried through beautifully. Went there because we had been before. Will not be going again.

Called in for a few drinks on New Years Eve with our 90 year old dad, his opinion was “this White Rat in the best beer in Yorkshire and I have tried a few over the years”. Well done to the Team at Kings Arms...

Rude ignorant staff. Overpriced. Over rated. I put a bar tab on and when I asked for my bank card back and my bill the woman serving told me she'd used my card to pay my bill. ( WHAT ) I challenged her in a...

What a fantastic day here, a lovely place and great service from great friendly staff and the steak pie was amazing! And they serve Moretti

This was our first time to the kings Arms and from the moment we stepped inside this wonderful period pub we had a very warm welcome. We ate in the Gaslight restaurant with our parents. We all opted for the different homemade pies and gastro...

Visited on a Saturday lunchtime as a family including my 86 year old mother. The staff were exceptionally friendly from the moment we were greeted at the door. They were particularly good at accommodating my mum. Food was delicious, we had three starters and five...

Lovely location, friendly staff but very long wait for ok food and very small portion. Was unfortunate as we've been previously and food was better. Probably wont be returning to eat.

Can never fault this place I come as often as I can even though it’s not local as this is one of the best places around a real hidden gem! Stunning location and the service is perfect nothing is ever too hard for staff! The...

I would like to point out before I have the displeasure of writing this negative review, the bar staff were great at their jobs! This is totally about the manager. I’m a regular visitor to Ossett Brewery Pubs both for leisure and business purposes. I’ve...

Manager of the bar (Laurie) decided it would be a good idea to challenge my wife about apparently being rude to her staff, which she is adamant she was not, in front of me and seven friends, a totally unprofessional and over the top reaction...

first time seeing family together. staff were welcoming, attentive and food was lovely. the staff organised for a gluten free meal to be cooked for myself and my step mum. everything was perfectly timed and drinks flowing. we felt relaxed and not rushed. lovely old...

Called into Kings Arms at lunchtime today with a friend for lunch at 12.00. Excellent service, could not fault it at all. Food was just about the best I've tasted in a long long while. Carrot and coriander soup and steak pie. The quality was...

We went to the Kings arms as it is such a lovely pub and position. Unfortunately it was a terrible experience. The food was cold and we had to wait a few minutes for cutlery which made the food even colder, i mentioned it to...

Went for a Sunday dinner and to be honest it wasnt exactly great! The beef was tough, the roast undercooked and the veg very undercooked. Looked a bit like a frozen TV dinner The staff were polite enough but I wouldn’t recommend here for Sunday...

I’m not sure where to start , we hate it when a meal out ends up being poor, especially when it was avoidable . We weren’t told the menu was so very limited when we booked . we arrived and queued to get in because...

Visited in the evening as two couples. We were made to feel very welcome & the staff were really friendly & helpful throughout. The pub is steeped in history and the interior is really quirky and interesting. The hand pulled beer was as good as...

I felt like i needed torches and candles - this bar is so dark - some seats are in complete darkness. Visited before and it had a cosy ambience- now it feels like all the bulbs had been removed except behibd the bar. Hardly anyone...

Went for family lunch but we were all very disappointed with the food. It was poorly presented and the chips looked and tasted as if they had been recooked. One of the worst meals I have had but didn’t say anything as we were taking...

There is no better pub, to my mind. The staff are friendly, the beer selection wide and strong, the wood panelling and open fires are welcoming in winter, the open common and benches outside just as welcoming in summer. And the food is always tasty,...

I've visited this place few time and I'm absolutely delighted with quality of the food. The pub has many rooms and is absolutely cozy and the atmosphere like proper old British. Love it. Would it be even greater if the waitress more friendly face. However...

This place is seriously overrated and not good value. The fish was overly fried and had lil flavour. Not family friend, made my child feel unwelcome. Manager rude. Nothing special over rated.

8oz Rump with chips, The 8 oz steak came it was OK but Undercooked chips same with the half! of grilled tomato also undercooked. The beer-battered. The fish came it was just tasteless/bland white fish undercooked chips but with no mushy peas! when the mushy...

Being here so many times and every time is as nice as the last. A lovely family pub with a great atmosphere and fantastic food. Perfect for the winter day next to the fire, fantastic for the summer in the beer garden.

We visited here last night and to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. Very small menu but some specials offered. The garlic prawns for starter tasted of vinegar from the salad dressing but was consumable, the main meal, duck was tough and not...

We went for Sunday lunch as a party if 3 and all opted for the sunday roast. Unfortunately we all felt exactly the same that the food was nowhere near even acceptable, every item tasted like it had been reheated. The vegetables were soggy and...

Not been here for many years now. It's quite local to me so after a drive about we stopped off for a quick bite to eat. We settled on the sharing plate of fish. It was snakes salmon roulade, crayfish tails with rocket and a...

A really nice environment to eat in ,however the food very disappointing, had a Sunday roast the meat was chewy the roast potatoes tasted quite stale and bland have eaten far better roasts at the Toby carvery for £3 less than this, sorry but would...

I have been to this pub before and the food has always been amazing. It was again this time, but the booking experience was extremely disappointing. When I booked the table for 6.00 they told me I could have my table until 8.00. We arrived...

This is a traditional "olde" pub with beams, panelling, and small intimate rooms in the bar area. We were shown to one such room which just contained one large round table. It made for a more private/intimate dining experience. I had the crab cakes followed...

Recently enjoyed a good lunch with 4 friends.We sat in the conservatory to which we were grateful as the other rooms were small and dark. we all agreed the food was very tasty with large proportions. Two of us had the fish which was huge...

Quirky pub, gas lights! Excellent food, massive pub meal portions cooked well. Three people drinks and less than £50. Excellent value.

Great home cooked food and toasty warm fire on a winters day. Very friendly staff. Home cooked pudding with lashings of custard

We had Sunday lunch here It was a very good meal and great value especially the starters and the drinks We will definitely return

I've called here for a drink before but never eaten so we decided to try it out for a family meal. The food was delicious and plentiful. The only downside was how busy it was (not the biggest pub in West Yorks). Overall, we enjoyed...

As a group of eight we booked and were glad we had as it was busy. There is plenty of parking outside. We were in the conservatory which was bright and had a pleasant breeze on a hot day. Setting up an account by lodging...

Went here to celebrate sisters 50th .. nice cosy pub rooms and restaurant rooms.. Food is very nice . Staff are friendly and helpful .

Quaint Olde England pub with traditional hand pump ales and food. If you dont go for the food go for the location, a lovely big traditional village green outside the front door. Lovely to sit on when you get a sunny day.

Been here before ! Very average went today at lunchtime couldn’t sit in the restaurant ( we did last time on a Saturday lunchtime) Told it didn’t open until evening,asked if we could sit near bar told it was for guests waiting to go in restaurant! Bearing in mind they had just told us the restaurant wasn’t open !The two tiny rooms we were allowed in were really dark ! The far one had flies in there so went to the conservatory that was sweltering!Couldn’t be bothered to accommodate us so we will not be going again Very poor customer service!

Visited last night for diner and the beer and food was, as always, excellent.First of all the beer, I chose the guest beer from the Castle Rock Brewery in Nottingham which was a stout called Sherwood Reserve which was served in excellent condition and was very tasty indeed.Foe starters I had the grilled cajun chicken skewers which were absolutely scrumptious, Sue, my wife had the smoked salmon and prawn roulade which she enjoyed very much.For mains we both chose the steak and Ossett ale pie and what a wise choice it was, the pies are no less than excellent and are packed to the gunnels with steak and the pastry is very nice too, they came with home made chips and fresh vegetables and an individual jug of gravy.It will not be long before we are back to sample more of the food on the menu, the prices are, I think, very reasonable and the portion sizes on the generous side, that along with the friendly service and array of choices and qualities of the real ales, not just the Ossett Brewery ales but guests as well makes the decision to visit again a no brainer.

This was my first time here at this Ossett Brewery pub. The pub is in a great location and is a grade II listed building. It seems to have little rooms everywhere and apparently lit by gaslight. A group of four of us sat in the conservatory. The menu is quite varied but not overly extensive. Our meals were ordered and came promptly. In general all was ok apart from one meal...the red pesto monkfish. When it arrived we all looked in disbelief at the size of the fish portion. It was probably just over 1" square and 1" thick.(I know monkfish is an expensive fish but It just looked very small). This was mentioned to the manager and she promptly had a word with the chef who agreed to supply a second piece of fish. This eventually was delivered but had no pesto sauce on. After further discussion the cost of the meal was refunded.Other meals we had were perfectly satisfactory and tasty. Here is where I have to congratulate the manager as she was very professional and very courteous in her dealings with us and things were sorted amicably.Overall a reasonable visit. Will definitely have to give it another try as the pies looked super.

Reluctantly giving this place 3 stars instead of the 5 the food deserves. Visited on a very hot day and ordered at the bar. 10 minutes later our friend’s’ fish and chips arrived but 20 minutes later the other two dishes hadn’t. Went to the bar and was told the chef was playing up and that he was sorry. Around 5 minutes later, the food arrived. So 25 minutes after the first lot of food arrived and our friends had finished their meal, our food arrived. When the food did arrive it was incredibly tasty and fresh. I well recommend the chicken and leek pie (Wednesday is pie day) with their super tasty chips! Haloumi sticks to start were also very good. The bar area was also really overcrowded and it took 15 minutes to get served for drinks, which added to our frustrations. Shame about the service but would definitely try this place again to try another pie as the setting is lovely and there is lots of outdoor seating.

Went Sunday afternoon for late lunch. Food was excellent, had the Steak and Ale pie, really good quality. Service was good. Would not hesitate to return

Excellent. The food was perfect the staff exceptional nothing was too much trouble. A perfect place to eat.

We booked only on the Sat for Sun lunch I the bar and were offered a choice of rooms as the pub has a number of different areas. It was busy both inside and in the beer garden but service was efficient. We shared the prawn and crayfish cocktail to start and it was delicious. Both roast dinner mains were well-cooked and tasty. Too full for pudding but a nice coffee/tea afterwards. We will visit again- the village is a really interesting spot with lots of historic houses and a green common.

Called in on the off chance for lunch. As usual the restaurant staff who are a young team are very polite and friendly. Food was lovely we started with prawn cocktail which was more than a starter, lots of prawns in a bed of salad , this was served on a large plate with a big chunk of buttered bread. We then had roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings. Unfortunately we couldn’t manage a pudding as we were full to bursting. The pub has a great atmosphere and the manager has a great team working there. Always a lovely experience.

Visited the kings arms yesterday for the first time . We met up with my daughter and her husband who came down for the weekend from Lancashire . We ate the meal in the restaurant where we were approached numerous times throughout the meal by polite young staff to ask if everything was ok with the food (too much really)We told a member of staff that we was going to have coffee in the bar area as the room was getting hot and claustrophobic as we was sat in a little panneled area in the restaurant .She then replied in an abrupt manner that we must settle the bill immediately, which we did We moved to the conservatory as it was empty and ordered more drinks I think we were expected to leave at that time as the manageress came bounding through very angry and aggressive shouting at us that we had to leave we was still drinking our drinks We asked her why and she replied that my 9 year old grandson had played with the sand around the candle she shouted at him and scared him to death bringing him to tears At this point my son in law asked her politely was it because we are gypsies she replied yes it is and your barred and leave now we left the drinks still on the table half full She's a very aggressive woman not very good for your pub at all and she's prejudice And I will be taking this further

Called in for lunch midweek lovely pub could be in the dales but very close between Normanton and Wakefield. Nice menu choice I had lamb rump wife had lemon chicken both were superb. Wife had cheesecake and cream for dessert I had another excellent pint. Beautiful meal nice surroundings couldn't recommend enough.

we booked into the Gaslight restaurant, very busy on arrival. We waited for a short while in the bar area for the restaurant, only 2 of us sat there. A couple asked if they could also sit there are there was nowhere at all to sit in the pub for a drink, they were told no as they weren't eating. All those tables empty and they were turned away. On to the meal, same menu as for the pub. I asked for steak, rare to medium with hand cooked chips. My meal came with frozen fat chips and a steak almost well done. When asked if all was ok I said that no, my steak was not as I had asked it to be cooked, waiter, very polite, apologized and offered to change my meal. By the time my meal was replaced both my friends had finished their meal and sat chatting. At last, my meal arrived, Steak almost well done again, dry, no sauce. Never have I sent 2 meals back and not had anything to eat. Waiting on staff very apologetic, but a dreadful meal, the chef just cannot cook a steak rare to medium.

We have had several really good meals at the Kings Arms, checked the menu, spoiled for choice so booked again for a special birthday. On the day we called in the public bar for a drink first and was delayed being served whilst the bar staff took the p*ss out of each other, shouting accross the pub.On entering the restaurant we were handed a the bar menu and told the menu is now the same as the pub. Needless to say, the meals we had been discussing throughout the day and in the car going were based upon the menu on the website when we booked had been removed.No attempt had been made to inform us of this change or we would have cancelled.We ended up having a starter soaked in oil and a small portion of lamb with three strips of burnt carrot. Our special evening was spoiled and were back home for 9pm.We love the place, but the food has been dumbed down and represents the quality of the bar menu.

As a group of seven for lunch we booked. There was a good choice of drinks. The menu was extensive. Service was good. Food arrived promptly and everyone enjoyed their meals . We will go again.

Visited this weekend ,for my grandsons birthday,I had never been to this place before.would go again but might be a lunch better than an evening meal,personally I think the menu was to big,as in to much choice,grandson and his pal had the battered fish,chips and mushy peas , fish looked lovely chips well cooked peas cold ,sent them back to be warmed up came back no better,But this is only my opinion,room was lovely and warm ,staff were friendly,

Having met up with my Brother recently,we arranged to go for a walk together although he did not know where I had got planned.Setting off from our Starting Point at Stanley Ferry, we walked a route down the side of the Waters edge and along a pathway through a Wooded area with many twists and turns along the way, which brought us both out eventually facing Heath Hall along Heath Common.On arrival we called into the Kings Arms,a cosy Dim Lit Building which has many regular visitors because of the many Guest Beers,and a Warm Open Fire.There is also a Conservatory to the rear along with a Beer Garden and external seating,for when the weather is at its best.We both decided after a while to order some Food,and whilst I only wanted something Light at the Time,ordered the Homemade Mediterranean Soup.My Brother on the other hand decided on the Steak and Ale Pie which came with a Short Crust Pastry Lid on top of a Ceramic Dish full of Steak chunks.This came with an accompaniment of Chips and Vegetables,and by the look of the empty plate afterwards,it seems this hit the spot.Two drinks later and we were off on our way back to the starting point to which we had set off.I really like this place as it is Quaint,Warmly,and Cosy,yet the only problem for me is that it is not nearer my own Doorstep.Nice place to take a cosy Meal and Drink.

This has become my favourite pub to eat in. Been a few times before and came yesterday to celebrate Mother’s Day. The menu was varied with lots of choice, though not as extensive as the usual, full menu which has even more selections. Bookings were taken for two sittings which meant that we felt no pressure to gulp our food down, on what must be one of the busiest Sunday lunch days of the year. Service was prompt and very friendly, portions large and food fresh tasting and delicious. The pub has a really nice traditional feel to it and a pleasant atmosphere. Prices very reasonable too. Three starters, four mains, two desserts and drinks for around £65. We’ll definitely be back time and again.

Seven of us visited today for Mothers Day.The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was lovely - really home cooked feel to it. My steak and chorizo pie was delightful (spicy!) and the sunday dinners were great too.We had prompt service and didn't feel rushed to get finished (had that at other places on busy days before).Cheese board was good (but you need to ask for butter). Toffee and banana sundaes a little disappointing in presentation but tasted good.Would recommend!

We visited the pub today for lunch. We got seated straight away and didn't have to wait long for our food which was lovely. The staff were very friendly and would definitely recommend to others.

We visited the Kings Arms twice in three weeks for Sunday lunch as the first was so good we had to come back! The pub is delightful with a very traditional feel to it. The lighting inside is very dark but this adds to the charm. Sunday is very busy and we found that on our first visit that we should have booked in advance for lunch but nevertheless the staff accommodated us in the restaurant. The second time we did phone ahead but were told that it was booked up but we might be able to get a table a the bar (which we did). We both had roast beef which was excellent. I might have liked home made horseradish but Heinz was ok. They serve some excellent real ale beers including Yorkshire Blonde and White Rat. I would thoroughly recommend a visit.

Called in for a beer tonight, I will only go when it's sunny so we can sit outside as inside is SO GLOOMY!!It could give a haunted house a run for its money.Staff seem nice and I am assured the beer is lovely.We are there once, I wasn't keen again my partner enjoyed his!!

We visited on Sunday and had a lovely 3 course Sunday lunch. 13 of us in total, 4 were children. Excellent service. Food was served in good time which is impressive when there was so many of us. Lovely home cooked food. Will definitely revisit!

We decided to call in on a whim and were pleasantly surprised. Lovely homemade food at reasonable prices. The service was quick and staff were helpful and friendly. Beautiful environment too, steeped in history. Well worth a visit!

We called in this evening for drinks and after reading the menu on the table in the main bar, decided to stay for dinner. We moved to the conservatory which is beautifully and simply decorated with fairy lights and candles. We both had a starter and a roast dinner. Delicious food and great service.

We called on a Saturday lunchtime and were surprised at how busy it was. The pub is in a fantastic location overlooking the heath with plenty of parking available and great walks and open grassland on its doorstep.This old pub is a maze of rooms, some of them tiny and also has a light and airy conservatory. They had a great selection of cask ales and ciders on offer.I had the seafood sharing platter as a main course and was amazed at how large the plate was for £13. There was a pile of prawns/shrimps, and generous portions of whitebait, anchovies and smoked salmon with warm bread and salad.The whitebait were lovely and crispy and the anchovies were meaty and tasted superb.The prawns were a little cold and watery for my tasting.My friend had the fish pie which he enjoyed but the portion size was a little on the small side with only a few vegetables as accompaniment,It must be over 20 years since my last visit and I'd forgotten what a hidden gem this place is.

We visited the Kings Arms early today after a lovely walk in the surrounding area. The Pub is very cosy & has 2 rooms which are dog friendly. Been considerate dog owners, we checked with the other patrons in the room that they were comfortable with us bringing our dog in. We did not dine, the Sunday Lunch menu looked great & the pub had a great ambience. Thank you, we will be back to dine in the near future.

What a quirky place. Really old world, dark wood and labelling everywhere. Looked like gas lighting, surely not.!Had a snack lunch, burger and chips and a sandwich and chips. Good food quickly served at a fair price. Can't report on the beer as I was driving. First visit there not the last. Thank you.

This is a great little pub that we have been visiting for many years. Great location and my husband assures me that the beer is great,(I am not a beer drinker).We have eaten there before, not very often but the food was usually quite good, and good value for money.HOWEVER, this sunday we decided to call for lunch. MISTAKE!.The portion was smaller than a childs portion, 2 very small slices of beef, a small scoop of mashed potato, unseasoned, no roast potatoes, a small yorkshire pudding and a very poor portion of frozen mixed veg with 2 frozen sprouts and a few pieces of totally raw roast parsnip. The plate was stone cold and was only 1 third full.THE WORST PUB SUNDAY LUNCH EVER.We will not be returning.I felt sorry for the very polite staff and we were fully refunded but were told that this was a normal portion given by the present chef who clearly needs to review his supplier as we were told broccoli was hard to get at the moment!I do wish I had photographed the meal to show just how poor it was.I am afraid the chef needs a talking to and needs to up his game!The people on the table next to us also agreed that it was a poor excuse for a sunday lunch!SO DISSAPOINTED.

Been to the Kings Arms with the Mrs on occasions and with the family. Real ales on tap and the food is always spot on - even lovelier in the summer having a beer on the Heath

We visited on Sunday lunchtime, which was fairly quiet, and service was good. The battered fish and chips was excellent; the Sunday roast was fine (although diced mixed vegetables always suggest the frozen food aisle rather than fresh) but the mushroom and asparagus risotto, the only vegetarian option, was a disgusting mush of overcooked rice. Like most people we didn't want to make a fuss, but commented to the waiter who collected the plates, the lady who took the credit card payment, and the restaurant manager who was stood by the door. All three offered a shrug and nothing more. We won't be going back, and I definitely wouldn't recommend on the basis of our experience, unless you want fish and chips.

We visited with friends on a Friday night, the food was good but the service was very poor. There was plenty of staff but at times we're talking in groups. The table was booked for 7pm we sat down on time but waited a while for our order to be taken none of us had a starter, then we waited ages for our meal to arrive I asked for vinegar my friend asked for ketchup once again it took a while to come vinegar first then after another wait the ketchup came. To finish our meal we ordered Irish coffees, the young waiter came back and asked what liquor we would like?. It's such a shame because the restaurant is very well done but we all agreed we would go for a drink but no more meals.

Huge plate full of outstanding food served in a stunning restaurant. We had the haddock and chips, massive piece of fish with proper chips and generous portions of mushy peas and tartare sauce. They also sell some excellent beers. A stunning location just outside Wakefield.

All four of us had really good meals. Staff cheerful and helpful. A good selection on real ales. Would have given top marks but some meals which were on the menu were not available. The pub has a lovely atmosphere. You will not be disappointed if you go there.

Today was supposed to be a lunch treat for my friend for Christmas, deep fried halloumi was ok however our sandwiches were very poor (soggy bread and undercooked filling) , the salad was miniscule, the chips were nice but not many of them, I complained about my sandwich and my money was refunded by 2 lovely servers who obviously felt embarrassed at the poor quality of the food.We left feeling very disappointed and I will be treating my friend to another meal somewhere else.

We were looking for a light snack whilst out cycling and had planned to stop at the tearoom next it was shut so we went to the kings arms instead- all was really good . Fish sandwiches with chips and salad, great portion size delivered quickly to our table. I’ve not been here for years but would highly recommend.

We went on Sunday tea for my mums birthday. Everything was lovely until we dare complain about my mums chicken which was ver dry and really not very nice. The young male waiter was telling us about the rules of complaining the best he could bless him, when a young lady came and very agresivly told us we had no right to complain as she had already asked is everything was ok earlier just as she they had placed the plates on the table. Obviously we hadn't tried much on our plate at that point. We were so shocked at her manner! This is a real shame as the rest of the food was lovely and the place itself traditional. I feel their rules about complaints should be listed somewhere on the menu and the staff should ask if the meal is ok at least halfway through the meal instead of the instant they place it on the table not giving chance to try.Please send your staff on a customer care course so other people are not put off returning by her. The chef then decided to give free deserts which was lovely of him.Real shame you let you let your pub down young lady!

Booked a table here before heading to scareground. Reserved in the bar, which was nice and cosy! Food came in great time. Would recommend the chicken burger and most definitely the apple and rhubarb crumble.. amazing . Staff friendly too. Would return if in the area!

Called in a few times for a pint of Yorkshire lass which is kept wellNoticed ‘ploughman’s lunch’ on the menu and couldn’t resist, as it’s seldom seen these days!Lovely lovely lovely!... home made pork pie , plenty of great cheddar, sliced apple, baby tomatoes, peppers and leaves with baby onions and Branston.The only thing to improve it for me would have been crusty bread... however the bread was fresh and warm... but subjective though it is ‘ I had visualised crusty’That aside it was truly excellent and I will certainly have it again.Still full from lunch and skipping dinner tonight. Excellent, down to earth and ‘proper!’

Went to pub with my son as we have 2 nights a week to our selfs .had a great night. Drinks on daught were very good and went down very nice .