The Percy Shaw in Calderdale - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Well, out of all the Spoons I've visited, this has to be the best. The food didn't even taste like a Spoon's breakfast. Everything was warm for a start! Tasty sausages, with actual flavour! Toast in a basket (posh!) Sauce in a bottle, not sachets. Free syrup for coffee. Lovely view. Great service. And clean! Spot on.

A great Wetherspoons next to Halifax bus station

Very similar to witherspoon around the same price also

First time we've been here and we were quite impressed. We had fish and chips and a Steak pie and chips and both were much better quality and presentation than Spoons food but at similar prices.The drinks were good and the bar service friendly and the only drawback was the long wait for the meals (55 mins), not sure if this is normal or whether the kitchen was short staffed but it did seem a bit excessive.

Had a lovely traditional breakfast and refills of coffee here this morning, Not over priced either I will definitely be coming back again.

I haven't been to The Percy Shaw for over 12 months but has been told its still good. So I can't make a comment about it

It was OK. Staff were good and efficient

Great value drinks and food. Friendly staff and clean facilities.

Descent pub, and nice atmosphere.

Now not a Wetherspoon so please update google with closing times

Do not buy the margherita pizza - dry and tasteless

Good place to start a night out. Sensibly priced beers in a relaxed atmosphere.

bright clean and cheerful pub -good food and excellent beers something for everyone -i prefer the fizzy lagers and smooth beers but wetherspoons pubs have been supporting micro-breweries of real ale since they opened the doors of of their first pub in 1979, working with local brewers up and down the country to put local beers on the pumps.Wetherspoon’s pubs are synonymous with real ale – and the resulting awards and recognition received are testament to the company’s passion for serving a great pint.-and creating the perfect pub -this is as close as it gets--arise Sir Timothy- its only a matter of time before the queen invites you to the palace and taps that sword on you shoulders this pub should be renamed the Sir Percy Shaw -who never recieved a knighthood he deserved despite his invention saving many peoples lives -absolutely gutted that this pub is closing -the only memorial that i know of to the great Percy Shaw -or Sir Percy Shaw as i like to call him................has now been taken over by another pub chain and selling more variety of beers and the food is excellent

What a lovely pub. The outside seating area is quite small which was a shame because the evening of our visit was a rare sunny treat and it would have been lovely to sit out. Service was prompt, despite the pub being busy. And I have to say that I LOVED their Purple Rain cocktail. We called in to the pub both nights of our stay and I had it both nights because it was lovely.

The place has really gone downhill since it was sold. The menu is tiny and has very limited options for someone who doesn't want a very meaty lunch. Although the building was quite nice inside and has been renovated, it is just a cover up for what is a very mediocre pub.

Food was good and the staff were very friendly

Regular Wetherspoons experience. Clean, tidy, cheap. Nice views. Big glass frontage so plenty of sunlight can get in. Great! 👍👍

Thought we’d visit a local well know cafe but it was full so we opted for Percy’s. It was pretty dead which I was surprised at but haven’t been in since it’s been under new ownership. We got drinks served by a nice lad at the bar and ordered 2 large breakfasts. When the food arrived at our tables we were surprised to see the beans, or should I say lack of beans, they had been put in the smallest pot I’ve ever seen beans served in, it was one of those little pots I’d expect tomato sauce etc to be served in, both plates had the same pot of beans so it wasn’t an error, they’re just blumin tight when it comes to the cheapest thing on the plate, totally don’t understand their logic with this as they could fill a decent size pot and it would still cost next to nothing, the other thing was lack of tomatoes, since when does a full breakfast exclude tomatoes, not one tomato, again something cheap that could make a plate look a lot fuller. The sausages & hash browns were really nice, the bacon was tasty but absolutely full of fat and sat in a massive puddle of grease, just give it a dab with kitchen roll or something instead of plonking it straight on the plate dripping in grease, then 2 nicely cooked eggs which were the best thing on the plate. It was an ok breakfast that could be massively improved with minor tweaks.

If you are pushed for time, don't come here, service at the bar was excellent, unfortunately I ordered our food and almost an hour later we received it, I had asked one of the staff twice if he would check how long it would be, but he never got back to me. When the food came, again, I was disappointed, the steak was excellent however the fries were luke warm at best and the peas hadn't been anywhere near any heat, also it was served on a board, how do you get peas to stop on a flat board? They were in a very small ramakin so couldn't eat them from there, even if they had been edible. My husband's pie chips peas and gravy came in a small bowl minus the peas, and smothered in gravy, (this should have been in a jug like the other sauces do) if we had been told when we ordered that there was a wait then you can decide if you want to stop or not, and when the food eventually came there wasn't an apology. My other observation, whilst I was waiting was that the only people clearing the tables were the customers that wanted to sit down.even the staff taking out the food didn't bring any glasses etc back with them. I have been here several times since it changed hands and have always been perfectly satisfied, unfortunately this last experience means I won't be back again unless it improves.

After waiting 50 min for pie chips and peas, and asking twice when it was coming, it turned up with lukewarm chips and no peas, and with no appolalgis, and a waiter unable to clear glasses on his way back to the counter, won't be going back soon

All the staff are lovely and welcoming. Food is on point and comes out quick. Bottles are cheap. I drink fire ball shots. Like loads 🫶🤦‍♂️ they run out.. so 1 of staff went to reload me some. U can beat service like it. 👍

This is our first visit since new ownership. Staff friendly and helpfull. Looks a lot lighter and nice music playing. Food was lovely. We both had loaded mixed grill and it was lovely, cooked just how we asked really tasty and all meats were wonderfull. This was a late lunch as we had been to The Vue will definitely be back. Prices were good as well

Great staff members a bit cluttered Food is terrible whoever is cooking can't do eggs very well and also they are using cheap frozen pizzas Won't go again until sorted

Went for the first time since it was taken over, all I can say is that it was a really good menu, price good and quick service, give it a try

The manager is very rude the service was very bad food was very average will not visit again

Good to meet uo....probably a good atmosphere with a big group.

Didn't have food since its been changed owners

Went to The Percy Shaw on the strength of a Wetherspoons meal being safe and value for money. The news that the pub is no longer in the hands of 'Spoons had passed us by and so we were left to sample the goods in an ex-Spoons. We weren't overly impressed to be honest. The pub was right on the mark of average and had nothing to add that made us want to return. Our meals were deeply unimpressive and we were far from impressed. It was all a bit bland and dull.

Five of us came for a meal n Sunday teatime….we were all impressed with the food,also it was hot and served on warm plates (hate it when food is served on cold plates) 👍

Was dead for a Saturday at 830pm

Nice friendly bar in Halifax open from 09.00 till 01.00 ( ex Weatherspoons ) Same prices same good service

Nice place, menu okay, some decent offers on.

Gone downhill since being taken over, service wasn't great, appearance of servers was not good, white trainers caked in mud, touching food on plates, as we sat across from serving window we saw a lot of not nice habits, so much so I didn't have a big meal, just had chips. Won't be going again now.

This meal was really nice steak and ale pie with mash, veg and gravy if u go on a Tuesday. This 1 is on offer they also have other items on offer too, friendly staff quick service

Been a few times now for food since the pub has changed hands,always been good, nice and clean and pleasant staff

Very friendly staff great service great price and great Quality food befo would good back recommended to anyone

Reasonably priced food and drinks a decent range of real ales

Wasn't so quick on clearing table between meals. Sent adult meals first before childrens. Also same with puddings adults came first before kids

They were very short staffed but the ones that were working were ok. The food was not good cold thrown on the plate it was nearly inedible

I went here with family also the name of the place is iconic, we had breakfast and the lunch 😋 it also provides free top ups of tea or coffee ☕️

Percys is no longer a wetherspoons, however the prices are still very reasonable and the food is to a good standard. The menu is alot smaller than wetherspoons and drinks are not included however it's still reasonably priced and well worth a visit. PLUS at the moment kids Menu is £1 on a Monday !!

Nice social space,staff pleasant and welcoming.Atmosphere in day time is relaxed and friendly.Value very good.Didnt eat here, just met for drinks but plenty of popular choices for breakfast, lunch etc.

Great place good prices for drink and food .

Unfortunately not the place it used to be . Real ale choices not as good . Prices have gone up . Last pint had to take back as cloudy and tasted funny . Such a shame . As enjoyed a pint and views .

Went in for breakfast. Was told 35 minute wait and it wasn't that busy. So we left

Good to see open again and doing well. Great beers and staff

Absolutely disgusted, my wife came in and ordered the VEGAN BLT and was given the non vegan one! Shes not eaten meat product in 15 years this would be considered a hate crime if she was vegan for religious reasons!

Like the place. Cheap drinks. Not changed much since it was a wetherspoons.

Only had coffee but it wasn't the best. Very weak, couldn't taste coffee. Just like drinking hot water & milk. That said, the place is lovely, just need to sort out the coffee.

Quick service and friendly staff

Great food great atmosphere and welcoming even though I was dressed common and sound it too ha haa 😂 I felt comfortable and I don't visit pub's at all. Thanks for having us also it cost 52 quid and fed 5 plus a 4year old bargain okay okay someone else paid for dessert and another for drinks so still less than 100 easy.

Good beer, good service, great music

A decent pub. Cheap and cheerful! Good for pregaming and food!

Great start for new ownership definitely out shone the former spoons owner's. Food was good and the service was great It was definitely worth a visit.

Once we found a seat/table for two we were able to get to the facilities.

Great shame wetherspoons selling out.

Was in on the 15-04-2003 Nice place but put off by the chef scooping chips on to a plate with his hand Not good at all

Excellent place with friendly staff

Top class food definitely recommended chef a magician loveded it 😊👌🏻

Not a fan, friendly staff, just lacks atmosphere, very open, with very little character. But a good selection of wines and beers and spirits.

Waiting 45 minutes from a breakfast. Never had this before it was sold. I'll be going to Wetherspoons in the town centre from now on. Looks like theu can't keep the standard of witherspoon. Shame

Great pub lovely and clean, food was good, better than the previous Percy shaws, mom rates the coffee so hard she's been telling everyone about it. Good prices too. Lady who served us was very friendly and polite and had a chat which was a nice touch. Good luck for the future.

Only just realised it existed.. good find though,used to be a weather spoons, didn't eat here but food looked good

The food service was terrible with 3 aspects of the mixed grill missing. Our food sat on the pass for 10 minutes and us all getting parts of our meal at different times.

Some dirty tables, no cask ales at the time. Quite busy, not very warm.

Much the same as Wetherspoons was. Out of our party of three adults all commented the food wasn't quite as good and wouldn't be coming again in a hurry.

The food was awful. The lasagne was swimming in oil.It was the worst lasagne I've ever had Would definitely not recommend.

Food absolutely horrible everything was deep fried waited extra 10 minutes for onion rings couldn't even cut my fish fingers won't be going back

Brilliant service, food was brilliant will visit again

Nice modern clean pub, used to be a Wetherspoons but not anymore. Food lovely , quick service for drinks and good prices.

My husband had the steak and Ale pie with mash and gravy and he said he really enjoyed it. I had the chicken tikka massla with chips was delicious, the place seemed quiet so maybe needs more advertising to say its open. Would definitely recommend here.

Very disappointed had a mixed grill the chicken breast was a chicken chunk the steak wasn't much bigger the egg was hard and got no peas to be honest it was totally disgusting

Had a brunch. Bacon under cooked looked boiled and flashed on the grill for 1 minute. Sausages were white with no sign of been grilled or fried.

The new owners Black Star Pubs have done a great job. The decor is fresh and inviting. The new menu is similar to Wetherspoons as are the prices, although you must buy drinks separate now. The food quality and presentation are far superior to anything Wetherspoons ever provided. The burger was moist and juicy, onion rings crisp, bacon was tasty, the chips were crisp yet fluffy. As for the gammon and eggs. It looked like 5* service. 2 thick slices of gammon, 3 fried eggs, plenty of crisp fluffy chips dressed with fresh herbs. The gammon was great, full of flavour, and so thick. The eggs were perfect. Definitely worth coming back for. My only issue is done tables are not wheelchair friendly. The door was hard to get through and the new seating area near the bar makes it hard to get to the bar. Especially in a wheelchair, my wife tried and ended up being skipped over by staff as they couldn’t see her over the high bar. But that doesn’t detract from the amazing food and great prices.

Unbelievable. Waited 50 minutes for a beef burger and chips. Burger was pink in the middle ( I check with staff if it was steak or normal..... normal!) And no chips. Told it would be awhile to replace so just cancelled and asked for a refund. Not even a heads up about the wait time. Won't bother again

Excellent place with friendly staff

First visit since new owners took over from weatherspoons, the English breakfast was spot on, the service was excellent, the place was spotlessly clean, and good value too. 👍👌

Used to visit the Percy Shaw regularly before a cinema outing when it was a Wetherspoons; no, it wasn't 5 star dining by any means, but you got a meal that was good value in a friendly atmosphere. I had misgivings when I heard the place had been sold to another pub chain, and waited several months to pay a visit for breakfast today. First of all, there is no app to order from your table; you have to queue at the bar and wait for a member of staff to acknowledge you, by which time (if you're by yourself and it's busy) someone else could be sitting at your table. No salt or pepper, so if you require these basic essentials I'd advise you to take your own; I saw someone else mention this lack of condiments in a review 5 weeks ago, so it's clearly not something the new owners are worried about fixing. What I really didn't appreciate was a member of staff trying to hustle me into eating up and leaving when I still had a fair amount of food left on my plate; I noticed that he wasn't trying to evict the tableful of men who were already half cut at quarter to eleven in the morning, so it's fairly clear what sort of clientele the Percy Shaw's management team are trying to attract. Next time I have a movie outing planned, I'll eat at home or bring a sandwich to the cinema.

I only gave one star for food as I never have eaten here but have to add the food coming out looks amazing ... but this is my couple of drinks before food place .... staff are always soo polite and good at there jobs (hope you all get paid decent) ....never ever had a marked or dirty glass always clean inside and packed and busy all the times I have been here ... Great place to meet up for a bevvy with friends and family before food !! Hope this continues your doing a great .....no FANTASTIC job .... 👏 👍

The food was impressive and staff were friendly. Prices are extremely affordable for a pub. I was sceptical when it changed to a new pub from Wetherspoons but I've been pleasantly surprised on 2 occasions now. The chicken burger I had was clearly cooked from scratch with house made batter. It was a generous portion and tasted amazing. The new owners have certainly given the Percy Shaw a huge upgrade in my eyes, especially in terms of food, and I will certainly be back. I highly recommend you try it out if you haven't already. I have been to no other pub with this quality of food offering at this price.

Bacon needed 5 more mins under the grill

Great bar,close to the premier Inn. It's an old Wetherspoons pub. It was a very well finished and comfortable place to eat and drink.

Although no longer a Wetherspoon's pub, little has changed. The menu (on a rack by the entrance) has similar fare to the Wetherspoon's offerings. I ordered a jacket potato with cheese and the potato was bigger than what Wetherspoon's used to serve up and the accompanying salad was bigger too. The meal tasted fine. There is (decent) music now throughout the pub which may not appeal to all and at present there is no WiFi. Those aside, still a nice place to eat.

Great breakfast, great service, affordable cheap prices and looks very nice. Definitely will come again.

4 of us had steaks not the best quite fatty wasn't impressed with the food on this occasion sat in restaurant side not the best atmosphere and sat near a family with not the best behaved children

Mothering Sunday treat from my son. Disappointed with the time waiting for food nearly 50 minutes which even after waiting all that time, looked extremely apertising on arrival to the table but once more disappointed as it arrived cold it wasn't as it it was even busy! At this point we were so hungry we just had to eat what was Infront of us as the thought of waiting any longer for freshly made (which we where offered) would have tipped me over the edge! On the positive side....food looked apertizing and tasted very nice even though cold, no complaints regarding the bar and waitressing staff just needs attention to detail with the kitchen staff

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Percy Shaw. The staff were friendly, the food was amazing and the prices was so good. Can't wait to visit again in June

First time coming since changed hands , unfortunately was disappointed with the breakfast , we ordered a large breakfast that definitely was NOT large at all the sausage were tiny had to order extras to make it a large breakfast . We added blackpudding but this was thin and small , only one slice of toast , no tomato . Plus side not greasy and refill coffee

I recently dined at this restaurant and had an outstanding experience. Despite a minor mix-up with my dietary requirement, the staff handled it swiftly and professionally.The food was fantastic , but it was the amazing service that left a lasting impression. Highly recommend! (Written with assistance of AI)

Went for lunch with my wife, we waited 20 minutes for our food, not bad, but the order was incorrect. When advising the staff, first we were told he had a lot to do( staff member) then said he will sort it out in five minutes. The rest of the order sat on the hot plate waiting for staff to serve them. Ten minutes in my wife approached what looked like the manager, advised what we had ordered, what was wrong and advised the remaining part of our order had been sitting on the hot plate for some time, advised while we were waiting on the rest of the order, the food we had on the table was cold, we got sorry we will sort it. A few minutes later manager came over with frozen peas and undercooked fries and said am sorry don't know what happened there and walked away. We observed the food hot plate while we finished our dishes drinks , we watched the chef take bacon of an already prepared chicken burger and just put it on a meat burger, we watched a member of staff take chips of a plate and eat them stating she hasn't had breakfast and hungry. This was a poor experience and can sadly say I won't be back.

Took an hour to make battered halloumi that was so bland I thought they’d made battered chicken by mistake.

This was our second visit since the Percy Shaw became an independently owned pub. The new owner has managed to keep prices very close to the level that applied when it benefitted from the buying power of Wetherspoons whilst at the same time improving the quality of the food offering. There were far more customers than on our last visit and at times the staff wasn't able to keep up with clearing and cleaning tables as quickly as might be desirable but they did catch up as a couple of large groups left. We will most definitely return to try the entire menu in due course and I can wholeheartedly recommend the Percy Shaw to anyone wanting a good value meal in Halifax.

Ok was not a lot of beers for me when I went.

A quantum leap from the withered spoons experience last month. Food is reasonably priced and service was prompt and friendly. A credit to the new management. Keep it up !

It needs table service and app.

Came here with a friend for the first time, bar staff need more training in friendly customer service. A smile won’t cost anything! Didn’t seem interested in taking our order. Food portions are small and cold and took ages to arrive No salt, pepper or sauces on table. Knife & fork just placed down in middle of table with no care. Tables weren’t cleaned, a male member of staff was walking round getting his steps in and after walking past us he finally took our plate without asking if we were done then left the other plate on table… I won’t be coming back here at all

Used to be a great place to get an inexpensive meal and a drink, but now the place has been taken over by a company clearly set on attracting a different clientele I drink at home instead...

Can not understand the negative posts we been tonight probably one of the best meals we have had absolutely fantastic plenty of it and a good price will definitely be back

45 minute wait for a burger. Short of staff.

This is a review for the percy shaw under new ownership (no longer part of wetherspoons) Fantastic food at great prices. Much fresher and tastier than before. Great choice of beer and lager at great prices Keep up the good work