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Nº 616 in 1066 in Wakefield

Nº 98 of 141 British in Wakefield

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..meatpievegetablescookedpuddingroastpotatoes

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Absolutely terrible will not be coming again food was horrible and prices were extortion don't even go there. Aaaaqqqqaa

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Lucy R . 2024-12-01

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Hi I have just visited the best pub in pontefract, I couldn’t believe the warm welcome I received from the friendly bar staff, the place had a lovely roaring fire and excellent food service, I will definitely visit again. 👍

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Leah Mayes . 2024-11-23

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Food made a re-apperance several times later that day, had the carvery (roast beef), bad choice & the deserts were way too sweet

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Keith Cash . 2024-10-19

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Best Carvery i have ever eaten and the price is more than reasonable, cheese sauce Amazing, Beef melt in your mouth, not a frozen veggie in sight and Yorkshire puddings you could sail to France in also enclosed play for kids around the back so parents can relax while kids play. Will definitely be back.

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B B . 2024-09-29

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Food is always great. Service is great too.

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Gordon Hooker . 2024-09-21

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Food OK sometimes very dry and tough meat

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Sandra Milton . 2024-09-20

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Lovely, simple home cooked food, delicious and the staff are amazing, friendly and engaging. Well worth a visit, thanks guys

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Marie Smith . 2024-09-17

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Best Carvery in west Yorkshire,😀

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Julie . 2024-08-30

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Smashing food, great outdoors area

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Ste Mull . 2024-07-28

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Not a bad place. I didn't have food but there were plenty of people doing so

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christine Edwards . 2024-07-24

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Just had lunch here wot as happened to the carvery it's not the same tasteless one piece of meat hard roast potatoes all veg tasteless horrible gravy like a chemical taste won't be back for a long time will try clobbers

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Anderson . 2024-07-21

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Over the past four months, we've been going out frequently to socialize and play pool. We've encountered this particular bar person before, and her approach has always been quite unprofessional (rough around the edges). Yesterday, during our visit, she yelled across the room in front of other customers, reacting to our occasional cheers when we made a good shot. Her extreme rudeness made one of our friends cry in embarrassment. I was informed that the owner's daughter was sitting at the bar, so I approached her, apologized for our outburst of joy, and assured her we would keep it down. When I told the owner that one of our friends ended up crying due to the staff member's yelling, the owner said, "That's unfortunate. I believe we handled it fairly." I told the owner that while we were willing to comply, due to the circumstances and lack of common decency, we would no longer be coming back to The Tavern. The owner responded, "That's great, we don't need your business!" Wow... We will NOT be returning to Tavern.

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Stefro . 2024-06-08

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First time visiting in years, was given good review about the home made food, was not disappointed. Good hearty freshly cooked carvery table, help yourself to vegetable warm very tasty, staff were all so really nice and welcoming. Oooo and to top off free pudding included in the price, defo a return visit in order 🍽

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Jackie Farrell . 2024-03-23

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Lovely food Lovely staff highly recommend 👌

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gary briggs . 2024-02-15

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Fantastic meal, beers well kept, and staff are friendly.

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Laura Arkley . 2024-02-12

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Lovely food and staff are very friendly.

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Rebecca Pawson . 2023-12-16

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Best food I've had in years. Excellent service excellent food Highly recommend it

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Sharon Langton . 2023-12-03

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Very nice food great food for kids free pudding lovely play area for children very friendly owners will definitely be going again

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Jean Beaumont . 2023-11-15

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As always, a delicious Sunday roast dinner that offers a great selection of roast meat, pie and a variety of trimmings and vegetables. Good value for money and under 5s eat free. If I had to complain about something it would have to be the poor quality of soft drinks on tap. We've dared to order both cola and diet cola on multiple occasions and unfortunately it is just poor flavour off brand and results in us ordering lemonade each time. Otherwise though, easily the best quality carvery in the local area.

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Oliver Slater . 2023-10-31

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The food is always great here. Plenty of choice. Highly recommend. Great atmosphere and great choice of beers.

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Andy N . 2023-10-26

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Only called forward drink while out walking

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Jonathan King . 2023-10-24

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Just been for carvery (£10.50 each). This has to be the worst carvery we’ve had. I had corned beef ash with dumplings, couldn’t find any corned beef it was just jelly like gravy. The broccoli and cauliflower was hard. My husband had ham which was undercooked, again the veg was hard as rocks. Instead of removing the containers from the serving area and replenishing it with fresh containers the chef merely put new lot of mash, cauliflower and broccoli on top of the old produce. Poor H&S practice. We used to go regularly but they must have changed the chef. Won’t be returning.

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Lynn Rose . 2023-10-20

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Great carvery we'll recommend this place

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Steve Mason . 2023-10-03

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Lovely hot plates and food was hot very frendly staff happy to held

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Marleen Hill . 2023-09-28

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Amazing carvery with free pudding. Excellent quality food, hot and delicious. Definitely coming again

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su green . 2023-09-28

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Fantastic food great atmosphere very friendly staff

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Gail Crossley . 2023-09-07

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this was the most expensive carvery and thenworst ive ever had. It was powdered mash. The whole dinner was awful. The place was nearly empty. They didnt do small plates of food for people who dont eat much like oap"s, or people with small apetites. Ill never go again. Didnt even get a free pudding in the price. Givenit a very wide birth. Deserves to close. Never again. Disgusting pricenat £10.50. i wouldnt even eat there if it was cheap. Yuk.

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Ted Smith . 2023-08-02

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We went on a Saturday night so didn't have food although the owner brings some sandwiches and roast potatoes out later in the evening. There is karaoke on a Saturday night too.

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Dawn Bundy . 2023-07-31

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Great carvery,staff are salt of the earth-Maggie has been there forever which says a lot. Lovely place to call for food,socialise or just enjoy a pint

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Ricky Dockerty . 2023-07-18

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Great carvery as always, chilled atmosphere, cheap prices too.

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franky franks . 2023-07-18

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Me and the hubby just been, the carvery was beautiful. Nice garden for kids too.

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kayzi taylor . 2023-06-04

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Was value for money had Carvery beef gammon ice cream for dessert mid week 1050 very good food recommended to food lovers

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Alstair Reid . 2023-06-04

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1st time here. But great food and lovely staff. Will be back

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Shirley Walker . 2023-05-26

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Amazing carvery dinner highly recommend

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Ben Lockwood . 2023-05-17

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Decent food. No real ales . Other drinks a bit pricey

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Ian Horsfield . 2023-05-12

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Updating previous review as the man serving was incredibly rude telling my mother to stop moaning while she was just speaking with me about something totally unrelated! Very offensive! Then as she tried to explain what she was talking to me about put his fingers in his ears saying blah blah.. then the puddings were black as charcoal and food was bland.. unbelievable! Was a favourite place but we will not be returning! Shocking!

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Lee Amos . 2023-05-09

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Gone down hill a bit, veg was so hard could eat it .

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Christine Townsley . 2023-04-26

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I was not totally impressed by the Sunday roast, it is a very popular place, with plenty of room. The price was same for everyone, Adult, child above 5 yrs and Seniors. We had 3 kids and our elderly mother who eats very little. Maybe smaller meals and reduce the price. We did not leave the leftover meat but took it home for the cat. It lasted 3 days. The quantity of meat you get is very good but far too much for us. You can help yourself to the veg. The cauli and broccolli was too hard for us but some like it that way. There is a good variety of veg but only a choice if Beef or Pork when we went. The yorkshire puds were burnt and there were no roast potatoes but fried little potato cubes. All in all it is worth the 12.99 you pay if you can eat that much.

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linda barker . 2023-04-23

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Brilliant chilled pub brilliant food and staff will deco recommend

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lee thomas . 2023-04-03

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Went for 2 Sunday carvery best we've had in a long time 10/10 and waitresses very helpful 10/10 all round a great experience will be returning and recommending to family and friends

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Diane Simpson . 2023-03-12

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Food is absolutely spot on, best Carvery ove eaten in a long time! 100% recommend

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Lucas Snowden . 2023-03-07

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After years of being regulars with Dad at The Olde Tavern in Pontefract we're so disappointed. Not only was the food cold/bad but after Dad complained, it wasn't even acknowledged. I commented on their Facebook page two weeks ago but it seems they only approve positive feedback & my question has been left hanging! Guess where we're not going again!! 😡

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Claire Waddington . 2023-02-26

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A big thank you to Julie and all the staff for the warm welcome and providing great food and excellent service for Mick Moores funeral.On behalf of the family and Tony and Brenda

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Anthony Paton . 2023-02-23

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Excellent pub and excellent grub..

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Glenn Kershaw . 2023-02-14

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Lovely carvery Plates could have been a little warmer but beef and vegetables were lovely Plenty of choice Made me some gluten free gravy and advised on food Let themselves down a bit with choice of pudding for caeliacs It was either icecream or custard on its own which was bit dissapointing Coffee ☕️ after was good too

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Jackie Lawton . 2023-02-10

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Just had Sunday carvery it was the worst dinner we have ever had ere meat to thick and fatty no taste potatoes full of lumps not worth 12 50 won't be back for a long time

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Karen Anderson . 2023-01-22

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Just had Sunday carvery here was the worst dinner we have ever had meat to thick and fatty potatoes full of lumps roast potatoes no taste very disappointed won't be back for a long time not worth 12.50

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Anderson . 2023-01-22

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Great bar meals reasonably price good old fashion pub with so excellent beers on offer. Small tap rooms with a lovely wood burning fire in the one we was in. My partner is Vegan and they made a special meal off the menu and she loved it definitely going back.

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Steven Burton . 2023-01-20

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Absolutely brilliant service and food was amazing

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GILL Rudge . 2023-01-08

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Went there with my brother from another mother, it was the best Sunday dinner I've had in a long time, would definitely be going again even though it's an hour's drive from Backup.Highly recommended.👍👍👍

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David Kevin Griffin . 2022-12-09

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Food excellent.and very reasonably priced.

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gordon simpson . 2022-12-01

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Not bad place good food will go again

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george stenton . 2022-11-23

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Excellent food and even better service can't fault these guys even new staff are lovely and polite

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J D . 2022-11-21

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Amazing food n good value. But doesn't do bookings so carvery gets too chaotic, otherwise would have been 5*

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Mick Hill . 2022-11-16

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Great meals & great prices. Lovely carvery too.

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clairelou73 . 2022-10-21

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Food was lovely and well worth the money.

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Nick Williams . 2022-09-24

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Staff very friendly and the food was gorgeous, well be returning again

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Lynne Ward . 2022-09-18

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Food very good home made only thing was cant get children meals had to get adult meal so cost us 10 pounds each per child

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Pathfinder627801 . 2022-09-12

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Well nice place staff friendly so are customers

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Stuart Firth . 2022-09-04

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Mu Sunday carvery was divine!!! The beef the pie the gravy the roasts! Yum!

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Lisa iliffe . 2022-09-04

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First time visiting today for our anniversary. What can I say but excellent value for money 2 carvers with 2 puddings £17.00. Size of plates are huge, well good choice of potatoes from roast, mash and new , plenty of vegetables to choose from. The beef melted in your mouth. Yorkshire puddings are big. Gravy very tasty. Landlady was very lovely and friendly Will definitely come call back again. Thank you.

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Debra P . 2022-08-18

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Delicious restaurant with warm welcome! I recommend it to all French speakers visiting the surrounding area.

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Sarah Michelle . 2022-08-08

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One of the best carvery for miles around definitely be back.

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Peter Barrass . 2022-07-31

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Very nice meals cavrey is very nice and friendly staff and great for families

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Sheila Westwood . 2022-07-28

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Absolutely gorgeous food, the best by far, was a bit warm in the room, but to be expected with so many people wanting your lovely food x

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Kay Duggan . 2022-07-27

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Went at lunch time through the week, the food is delicious ( home cooking). Portion size whopping, I had a carvery the beef was so tasty and tender, the gravy omg absolutely gorgeous we will definitely eat here again.

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Clare . 2022-07-24

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Wasn't a very nice experience, I had mash potato, mushy peas and scampi. The potato had that much butter and milk in it, it was like eating a tub of butter. Then my husband didn't want his dessert and because it was free with his meal, I was going to eat it. Only to be told by a very snobby waitress, you can't eat that.you haven't paid for a proper meal. My comment was, what does it matter who eats it, it has been paid for. No, you can't have it. So unprofessional of them. All she had to do, was ask the management. I'm sorry, but it's one pub that we as a family will not be going back to.

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Susan Smith . 2022-06-30

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Always cracking food and great service .

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Gary Stocks . 2022-06-24

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Very decent sunday dinner, served all day

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Dandy Brand . 2022-06-16

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Lovely food good price very friendly staff

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susan tucker . 2022-06-16

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Great wee pub, and super carvery at a very reasonable cost 👍

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Michael McMahon . 2022-06-15

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Quality of food - excellent. Large portions. Dessert - puddings were superb. Customer service could not have been better. After all that praise I must not forget to say - exceptional value for money. Recommending to all friends & family.

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John Turner . 2022-06-11

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Carvery is fantastic, meat so tasty and tender, vegetables cooked to perfection and gravey delicious. I highly recommend this Sunday lunch .

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julie kermode . 2022-06-05

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Excellent value for money and excellent food.

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TeacherToolkitDemo . 2022-05-29

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Nice food lovely outside area good for kids

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Carol Haywood . 2022-05-29

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This place has just got to be the best place to eat in Pontefract. Without a doubt. Great value too. Mid week carvery includes a desert too

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Neil Gorman . 2022-05-24

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Excellent service really good quality food really have nothing to complain about

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Shaun Kent . 2022-05-22

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Great carverys served every day Sundays get very busy so either need to get there.just Before 12am or after about 2pm Food is stopped served at 3on a Sunday 12-7 Monday -friday

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Claire Brown . 2022-05-17

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we were on our way home from caister on sea and we decided to stop off in pontefract for a meal we found the olde tavern and went in to the carvery very good food very cheap £8.50 for carvery and a sweet very friendly staff well done

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john c . 2022-05-10

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Great carvery, never had mushy peas with a roast well when in Rome as they say first foe everything.

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Iain Gilchrist . 2022-05-05

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One of the best carvery I've had plus free sweet with lunchtime serving.

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Alan Shaw . 2022-05-02

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Local pub . Down to earth very good food . Very pleasant staff. Great beer garden , very secure for children .. *****

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Patrick Cahill . 2022-05-01

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First class service..brilliant crowd of people

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Keith Carter . 2022-04-28

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The service was friendly and warm the atmosphere welcoming and the home made carvery just like mams Sunday lunch

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rich golding . 2022-04-02

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I absolutely love the carverys here,I moved out of the area & stopped going but I've moved back now & have started going every Sunday,the food is gorgeous the pie is beautiful loads of meat & the pastry is nice the meats are nice especially pork & crackling,the veg is really nice & fresh not stewed the stuffing 2 types is yum, roasties proper not frozen & the mash is lovely, its all really nice & you can put as much or as little as you want on, the only down side is you can't buy a child's portion,some children don't eat alot of dinner but you still have to pay adult prices so I'd say that's the only down part as some people can't afford to pay for adults meals for a child, i think if they changed that they would have even more customers,but regardless its always packed on a Sunday but your not waiting long for a table,the children's play area outside is nice it's not huge but it's nice for the little ones.

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Sara holly . 2022-03-30

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Delicious food. Proper home cooked

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Clare Hobson . 2022-03-03

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It's a fantastic meal the carvery we have hot roast beef baguette beautiful

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Janet Slater . 2022-02-23

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Nice food and a lovely coal fire to chill out with a drink

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maximes Askham . 2022-02-13

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Really nice food, good atmosphere, and friendly staff

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Graeme Wood . 2022-02-11

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Very friendly people lovely food

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Helen Connors . 2022-02-07

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We eat here quite a lot, both midweek and Sunday lunch. Quite a few times with friends who come 35 miles just to see us and eat here. The choice is fantastic for the price. Never had a complaint. Friendly staff, good size beer garden, well kept beer. All in all, the best food for miles.

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ian sorrell . 2022-02-02

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Very good food value for money and friendly staff

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Katie Murgatroyd . 2021-12-29

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Nice friendly staff great meal and pudding

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Sue Holyoake . 2021-12-22

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Booked here for my mother's 80th birthday party after a recommendation from a work colleague. The food was very good quality and the staff were very helpful and extremely polite. All in all a very good experience, thankyou.

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Martyn Boothroyd . 2021-11-13

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Lovely friendly staff, great food at reasonable prices and feel right at home ☺️

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Abigail Cunningham . 2021-11-08

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Went for Sunday dinner and was very surprised the food was lovely it was a choice of homemade steak pie or roast dinner it was delicious would defo return.

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Kelly Clarkson . 2021-11-06

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We went today for a funeral wake, service was with a smile and the food was amazing 👏

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Emma . 2021-10-19

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Excellent food staff are amazing can't do enough for you. Excellent atmosphere.

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Zoe addison . 2021-10-12

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Great food fantastic staff helpfull friendly great place

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Philip Johnson . 2021-10-09

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Went for a carvery on a Thursday afternoon. Value for money. Would go again

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Bee K . 2021-10-06

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