The Trading Rooms in Calderdale

This place looks lovely but that's as good as it gets. We booked and arrived on time. The waitress took us to a table but didn't say anything. The table wasn't clean, no drinks menu. We waited for over 15 minutes before we had to be asked to be served. The waitress was horrendous she didn't look interested and got our drinks order wrong. The main meal was good but we hadn't even finished our food before she tried to take it away. It then took us another 30 minutes to get the bill and another 20 minutes to pay. Overall: not great, the staff need training in actually serving people... Another good course would be... How to greet people.

Our second visit to the trading rooms. I ordered the Thai style chicken burger and my other half the belly pork. My burger was absolutly tasteless very dry and luke warm. One piece of lettuce some tasteless shredded red cabbage and onion. No sauce no flavour. The belly pork was a joke the tiniest piece of pork with a tiny bit of potato and nothing more. It was £18 for less than 2 mouthfuls. Such a shame as its a lovely setting. Sadly won't return. We did express our disappointment but no one was interested.

Great food this evening with friendly welcoming staff

Nice food but…if I’m paying £18 for belly pork which is a cheap cut .. with absolutely nothing else other than a nice sauce .. and it was nice .. holy sh@t I’m never eating out again far too expensive for me’ wife had rib eye very nice but had to give me her accompaniments cause my belly pork for £18 came with naff all ! If you want a feed stay away .. for nice ish , expensive food then you will get that here 🤷‍♂️ oh and stay away from the spirits £9 for a Bacardi and coke , not surprisingly it was empty, won’t be returning.

My mum unfortunately got confused by the staffs questions regarding allergies and said she was intolerant to milk. The staff then took it upon themselves to refuse to serve her anything trying to convince her to have a completely dairy free meal (of which there are very few btw in case you are vegan looking for a meal) that she did not want. They refused to back down despite clarifying that there were no allergies. Very poor service and argumentative manager.

We had booked a table for the evening however, decided to call in for lunch beforehand. Young waitress was indecisive whether there was a table for us at that time of day until her colleague took over. I requested the peppered pastrami sandwich without salad on. I was offered skinny fries or chunky chips and chose chunky. Sandwich arrived with skinny fries and salad on which I mentioned. The waitress apologized and took it back. Back it came with chunky chips but still salad. She apologized and said it was her fault but didn't offer to take away again. I took the salad off myself but this unfortunately took off the cheese. Left half. Only good thing were the chips. Asked her for the bill but had to ask another member as kept waiting. Needles to say we cancelled our evening reservation.

My mum unfortunately got confused by the staffs questions regarding allergies and said she was intolerant to milk. The staff then took it upon themselves to refuse to serve her anything trying to convince her to have a completely dairy free meal (of which there are very few btw in case you are vegan looking for a meal) that she did not want. They refused to back down despite clarifying that there were no allergies. Very poor service and argumentative manager.

Good food and big portions for children too

I've dined here many times and the food and service has been awesome, that said I went with a group of friends this Saturday 28th September, the service was very slow and the food was awful, the steak was so fatty and not cooked as requested it was inedible, we waited an excessive amount to even get a drink , I felt given how lovely the food has been in the past very cheated, I really hope this just a one off

Lovely place to stop for some delicious food whilst visiting the piece hall

Cesar salad was awful - chicken was dry and tough, salad was limp and brown and the croutons could break teeth. The pork belly was nice except the leek was almost raw. Service slow.

Scandalous to charge £3.75 for a mixer to a vodka priced at £5.50. I used to like this place

Went for a peaceful lunchtime meal here on a muggy Thursday and was very impressed. Great decor, with a grand looking bar and an open kitchen. The food arrived promptly and was nice, but best of all was the service we received from a beautiful waitress named Emma. She was very attentive and even fixed our wobbly table!

Lovely restaurant but disappointed with the food. Roast beef was well done, but asked for rare. It came with carrots, mash and roast potatoes (surely one type of potato is enough?). Wife had 'crispy' pork belly but there was no crispy..was soggy fat.

First visit. Not busy and fancied the Sunday lunch. Seated straight away. It was a bit dark but we could cope with that. Started with the sage and onion soup which came with a generous portion of toasted sourdough. We also had the Toasted House Bloomer, Olive Oil & Aged Balsamic, Olive & Jalapeño Butter. This was very good. We followed these with roast beef and Yorkshire pudding from the Sunday menu. A very very enjoyable meal and reasonably priced. Service was excellent. We will definitely visit again.

The most wonderful dining experience I have ever had, in Halifax, in my 60 years of eating out. I have to say, I had lunch at The Ritz in London recently, when I arrived from Australia and the quality of the food, and the overall dining experience, was most definitely on a par with The Ritz.

We travelled from Leeds to eat here, based on a recommendation and the website. When we arrived the menu we'd seem when we booked had been replaced with a couple of burgers, a couple of pasta dishes and a couple of salads. We asked why and there was some mumbled excuse about the gigs at the Piece Hall (there was no gig that evening). They gave a weak apology when we asked why we hadn't been warned about the menu change. They also tried to charge us for a meal we didn't order. Food was good but visit was a disappointment.

My first visit to the Trading Rooms, having lunch with friends whilst on holiday from Australia. I had the pastrami sandwich. It was tasty. Nothing special. The fries were a bit underwhelming. The sandwich would be better paired with chunky chips.

Food bland and disappointing. Took 40 mins after ordering to let us know that they were short of ingredients for our order. A shame because have had a much better experience previously.

went today for sunday dinner and the food was amazing . I would say the best sunday dinner i have ever had . There were 4 of us and not one of us could fault the food or service . Total value for money well worth a visit . i can`t wait to go again .

We stood outside by the lectern for a couple of mins waiting to be seated, eventually asked a member of staff is we should wait there or go inside to be seated, she said we should just go inside. We were seated and were brought menus and water. Our drinks order was taken, there was no drinks menu in the table so we had to ask what was available. Then nothing. For 15 minutes. No drinks appeared, our food order wasn’t taken. The waiting staff are so inattentive! Numerous members walked past our table and didn’t even glance our way. We decided to leave and let a member of staff know, she said they were having to change a barrel so that’s why the drinks hadn’t arrived, I’ve worked in bars, it’s doesn’t take that long to change a barrel and still doesn’t explain whey nobody had been back to let us know or take our food order. As we left a gent from another table went up to the same member of staff and said ‘And after all that you still haven’t taken our drinks order’. Absolute shambles Explains why I’ve never spent the £5 voucher I get every year when I renew my Piece Hall member ship!

The Trading rooms is the only conventional restaurant in the piece hall and it aims to provide an element of fine dining. The service at lunchtime was excellent but the food let the place down. I started with panfried scallops and truffled ham hock with pea puree and pancetta 'crisp'. The crisp wasn't- boot leather springs to mind. The ham hock overwhelmed the scallop as well. Then the roast butternut squash risotto was bland and underwhelming. It's a real pity. I didn't attempt a dessert, but the coffee was fine. I just hope the chefs were having a bad day

Brilliant service amazing girls who llooked after us so well . Food 10/10 x

A lovely place to meet with friends! Food was very nice and location is fabulous 😁

We have been here many times and always good, however we visited this afternoon for drinks and decided to sit outside in the sunshine. On going to the bar we were told someone would come outside and take our order. After 10 minutes nobody came so we left. There were only 3 other people sat outside and 1 small group inside. Very disappointed.

Excellent service staff and food what more could you want 👍

Went for sandwiches today, 3 of us, was OK but really not worth what they charge, the pastrami in sour dough was very dry had to put mayonnaise on the sour dough bread to make it better, the flat iron steak was a bit of cubed steak again on dry sour dough bread and the fish coujons were the better of the 3 but came with a large blonde hair in it, they took this off the bill but the waitress was quite sharp and rude. Will go back to "La Luna" from now on , better menu, better atmosphere and better price for your food.

Great quality and sensibly priced meal. Profits go back to the piece hall apparently so a real win win.

The second time visited in a couple of months. It's a very small menu but not perfected for some reason. The restaurant was cold and toilets was missing the basics so it was not a good start. As previously, the majority of food was overcooked and dry, some cood to unfortunately. Bit of a shame as I think it could be so good with the right management 🤞

Very pleasant atmosphere, excellent food, not too expensive.

Popped in for a cake and a drink after a morning of shopping. Staff were friendly and service was quick. Kids scoffed the cakes so fast I didn’t get chance to take a pic. Lovely though and no problems.

Avoid if you can! Food is horrid and we ordered a bottle of wine which had clearly gone off and we complained, only to be told that’s how it tastes and there was nothing they could do. So I paid and left, full bottle on the table. Probably ended up in the bin. Absolutely abysmal.

Sunday lunch was awful.roast potatoes awful food cold

Atmosphere lovely but same cannot be said for food. Food overcooked and they didn't have the dishes that we PREORDERED. Staff slow and incompetent. 3 of the drinks we asked for were unavailable.

Niamh and Lara were fast efficient, great personal skills that are inherent, you can’t teach this. Food excellent

Poor value for money along with price and portion size . Food quality excellent. Atmosphere good. Friendly attentive service. Festive menu was menu choice.

We weren’t asked once what we thought of the food. If we were asked we would have said that the salmon fish cakes were dry and lacked salmon, more like potato cakes. The beef was also dry and overcooked, the side of potatoes were very salty. Crème brûlée was ok. Best thing about the night was the DJ.

I’m sorry our meal was rubbish. An hour before food arrived. Risotto was tasteless, flat iron steak overcooked. Oh and a lovely dark hair in the pork belly. Staff tried their best to sort out and were very apologetic. BUT I would not go again!

Shame that today I visited with a friend and the menu was poor overcooked chicken burger minus salad and then the wrong meal given to my friend Nothing healthy to eat it was like a posh Mac Donald’s! Been here a lot over the past 2 years sadly I need healthy choices so will be giving the posh Mac Donald’s a miss

Whatever you do don’t ask for plain pasta for your kids. They’ll bring it out with olive oil and pepper on.

Had Sunday lunch here with my sister today, and it was so delicious! I had made a booking and mentioned we would have a pram and the table we were given had plenty of space and we had obviously been well accommodated. The staff were extremely friendly and professional. We both had the beef. There was a good sized portion of beef but not overwhelmingly so. The truffle mash was delicious, and all the other elements were cooked to perfection. Even the horseradish sauce seemed freshly made. Will definitely be back!

Very strange menu. Why isn’t there some simple items for people to enjoy. Almost every item has some sort of strange ingredient which doesn’t belong. It pays to keep things simple and tasty. Sandwich section is bizarre, where’s the BLT.?!? Why is everything served on vegan bread?!? Onion rings were cooked in some strange batter and were as plain as wall paper. Chips were terrible, KFC does it better. Burger was tasty but the bun wasn’t pure brioche bun, some strange seeds on it. WHY?!? Staff were friendly and good level of service. Restaurant was super clean, as were the facilities. Outdoor seating (dogs allowed outside only) heating available outside.

The food when it eventually came was really lovely. It was a busy Saturday lunch time I ordered one of the specials which was sold out so I choose something else and we waited 45 minutes before we asked where it was. People after us got food before us so I think it was lost in the system. They were very apologetic, offered free desserts but we took cake away instead and something was knocked off the bill. They did everything to try and put things right so I would go back. Nice menu, prices OK. Quality, tasty food

Started off great. We arrived at 7pm, the starters and first bottle of wine arrived within 30 mins, but then we waited over an hour for the next bottle and main course. We had to ask twice for the wine, then 2 main courses were cold and 1 was overcooked and dried out. No apologies, they just said they were busy when we expressed our concerns. The final straw was that they added an extra bottle of wine to the bill.. they were shockingly unconcerned about their substandard service.

Super disappointed as first visit and was really looking forward to it. The place was clean and looked nice. Bramble cocktail delicious. One toilet per sex (not great for size of place and having to queue in a small corridor with men and women not ideal). The menu had changed since we booked and I had my taste buds set on the prawn and scallop linguine, however it wasn't on the new menu so as there wasnt anything else i fancied I asked for the scallop and ham hock starter as a main and ordered onion rings and fries as sides. I received a few tiny scallops and a piece of (? Breadcrumb coated?) Ham hock that was so hard I couldn't cut with my knife and fork in fear it would fly off my plate, knock some other poor diner out and bring attention to my table yet again - after having a medium glass of rose spilt all over me by the (sincerely apologetic) waitress - so attempted to chomp down on it using my fingers. Classy. Anyway chunky chips nice. Onion rings tasteless. One friend ordered what she thought was a type of posh cheeseburger, but it didn't have any meat in it. She said it was nice it was just odd as she expected some meat in there too. Another friend ordered chicken burger and said it was worth the quite long wait. The other two in party ordered chicken supreme and as theyd never been before either asked what the portion sizes were like and if theyd need to order starters but werent really that hungry. Anyway the waitress went to ask the chef and he said usually they came with about 3 potato's but he'd put 8 on their plate lol however it came with about 3 potatoes. The chicken supreme diner's said although portion very small it was lovely. I won't slate the spillage of the drink too much as it wasn't a glass of red all over the cream trousers I was wearing and we got our first drinks knocked off the bill so I think that was an adequate apology and everyone else on the table was quite happy I had wine thrown all over me to get a free drink! Ha.

Fantastic customer service food was fantastic too

Unbelievably quiet, overpriced and just an absolute shame to have experienced a meal with friends here. The service was abysmal, to say the venue was quiet would be an understatement. They had more staff than customers yet they couldn't be in the slightest way attentive. (I don't know if there was management there, if there was they really didn't make it clear as we wanted to complain but was told by our server that they were "on break") It's a real shame this place is being run this way but after a while i imagine it's easy to adhere to such ways. an embarrassment to halifax really.

Stunning Sunday lunch, four of us shared the roast dinner platter for just £50!! More than enough food (we took home a doggy bag) with seven different veg sides to go with the beef/pork, yorkshires, roasted spuds and chipolatas. Lovely food, service a tad slow but it was v busy and didn't bother us in the slightest. Highly recommended

Sophie was great her customer service was great the steak was cooked perfect the wedges and onion rings were raw still inside such a downer on a meal costing £33.75

One of the best Sunday lunches I've had. Period. Great venue. Lovely staff. Coffee and cocktails were amazing. Family friendly too. Recommended.

We came here to celebrate my partner’s birthday. I will give 5* for the lady who served us. She was very attentive, cheering and warm. I did mention this was a birthday celebration when I booked the table. The lady came to my table and double check who’s birthday it was, and surprised us with such a lovely chocolate cake. Thank you for making this meal special.

Superb lunch with the family. Most of us had the garlic chicken burger ... AMAZING ...best chicken burger ever. Everyone had a great meal and the service and atmosphere was excellent.

Went on steak night, food was excellent, service great and good value for money. Highly recommended.

Bustling, spacious, high quality. (I was part of a party of 30. I ate butternut squash and coconut soup; salmon new potatoes and beans and sticky toffee pudding ( not too heavy, relatively light). Coffee was also good. )

Superb food at a reasonable price and very quick and pleasant service.

Really great place fabulous atmosphere great food and drink located in peace hall highly recommended

Haven't been there but read about them and see how great they are so I felt so pleased about them Nice and cool environment very clean.

Stopped at the Trading Rooms for lunch today, had Roast beef which was absolutely superb. Best roast I've had in a very long time. We also had a chicken burger, and king prawn, scallops and chorizo linguine. All very tasty with efficient and excellent service. My roast potatoes were forgotten briefly but quickly rectified with an apology and a smile when mentioned. We also dined with 2 people with severe nut allergies and the staff went out of their way to ensure we received nothing but the best service and food. Would highly recommend and will be visiting again for that divine roast dinner

Though The Trading Rooms looks clean and classy, I can’t get over the lengthy wait time for my food and the mediocre sandwiches I received. Given the price, I was expecting a lot more - not to mention, everything was lukewarm.

Great day to eat outside. Nice staff and great service. Food was excellent. Atmosphere is probably better inside. Nice location with views of Piece Hall.

Sat outside in one of the pods as it was a nice day. Staff are efficient and friendly. Menu is limited especially for vegetarians/,vegans but the food we had was good. Soft drinks are on the expensive side, £2.75 for dilute squash is excessive.

The Trading Rooms is a delightful establishment with a lovely and inviting atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by a warm ambiance that sets the tone for a pleasant dining experience. Whether you're visiting for a casual meal or meeting friends for a drink, you'll feel right at home in this welcoming environment. The friendly waitresses at The Trading Rooms are a true asset to the establishment. Their warm and attentive service adds to the overall enjoyment of your visit. They are knowledgeable about the menu offerings and happy to assist with any questions or special requests you may have. Their welcoming demeanor creates a positive and relaxed dining atmosphere. One of the standout features of The Trading Rooms is the availability of tables. It's refreshing to visit a place where finding a table is typically not a problem. Whether you're dropping by during peak hours or seeking a more intimate setting, you can usually expect to find a table that suits your needs. In terms of the menu, The Trading Rooms offers a delightful selection of burgers and vegan options. Whether you're a carnivore or prefer plant-based alternatives, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The burgers are delicious and satisfying, while the vegan options provide a tasty and thoughtful alternative for those with dietary preferences. Overall, The Trading Rooms is a wonderful place to visit. With its lovely atmosphere, friendly waitresses, ample availability of tables, and tasty selection of burgers and vegan options, it's a great choice for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience.

Spend nearly 3 hours watching the world go by on a lazy Sunday afternoon sat outside in the sunshine. Nice setting in The Piece Hall and great service too. They also had some quirky round roofed booths which seemed popular. The food I saw coming out for other people looked appealing.

Food was tasty but not perfect. Could not find any scallops in the Prawn, Scallop and Chorizo Linguini. Others in party disappointed with their food too. Service was good; very friendly staff. Rather overpriced bearing in mind quality.

A favourite lunch place when in Halifax. Great dishes and friendly service.

Very impressed, very nice setting, very nice service, food, pods and outdoor heating, dog-friendly, oh, and VOCATION beer!

This is a great place to dine. After our order was taken we were asked if we had any allergies which my husband has (dairy) so the pasta dish he fancied had a cream sauce which they changed to oil & 🌿 it was delicious 😋. The staff were all pleasant and friendly infact can't fault this place & will be returng ASAP also the piece hall with its lovely little shops delightful

Been a few times when in Halifax food always very nice great atmosphere

Nice for a catch up with friends , and nice outdoor sheltered heated area used

Went for a Mother's Day meal, staff were friendly and food was really tasty. Little expensive for what it was. Only 1 vegetarian/vegan option for main courses on the mother's day menu which I thought was a little tight... and no vegetarian option for the sunday roast as potatoes were in duck fat. Lady singing was really lovely and very talented, but was a little too loud and we couldn't hear each other very well.

Visited Trading Rooms on Mothers Day 2023. Having had a poor experience 12 months prior I thought the issues encountered might have changed however it’s even poorer now. Firstly the choice was poor, the staff were not very professional, me and my children were questioned when we went to the toilet and told they were for patrons only, it took two attempts of explaining we were eating before being ALLOWED to use the facilities, there were no tables inside even tho for the hour and half we were there we could see half a dozen tables empty, it took just under an hour for our food (1x pizza and 2 x bangers and mash) to be served and finally when I asked to speak to the manager to complain I was told they were too busy (probably happens that often their ears are ringing) thus why I’m posting the experience here. I won’t go back again and I would not recommend The Trading Rooms, find somewhere else to eat and drink instead.

Food was lovely but lost a star due to waiting along time for the puddings.

Nice drinks and decor but the food was a disappointment. Had the ribs and they were tough and bland. It felt like they were cooked with no seasoning and then someone squirted BBQ sauce on at the end. Friends had chicken sandwich was similarly bland.

The Trading Rooms has the best steak I have ever had. Professional and exquisite service. Totally lovely experience.

Lovely place, cosy and relaxed atmosphere! The food was delicious and fresh. The staff was very friendly and polite . I highly recommend it.

It’s a nice restaurant. Staff are excellent and food is good as well. I got chicken burger which was alright.. not really great for the price but the fries were nice. Some onion rings they served were nice as well. My friend got some roast dinner and she was happy with it.

What an amazing restaurant you are greeted with a warm Yorkshire welcome. Staff are well trained. Menu is outstanding, as is the food. We were served by an absolutely fabulous young lady whose attention to detail was outstanding. On speaking with her manager, we pointed out this to her. She was only sixteen years old with a very bright future ahead of her. We look forward to returning. I totally recommend a visit you will not be disappointed. Continued success with all that you do.

10z sirloin steak was very good quality, ample portions. It was a busy lunchtime service was really good, staff are very kind, patient and experienced. Seating comfortable and interior decor nicely done. A lovely place to visit as a couple or in a group, plenty of variation with meals and drinks, good prices considering within piece hall, overall lovely and would visit again, recommended. (Should try increase number of wc's as only 1 of each I think? There was a bit of a queue for both ladies and gents) .

Had a lovely night out at The Trading Rooms. Food was excellent, service was excellent as well, a very enjoyable experience all around.

Excellent service and very good food at a fair price. Nothing seems too much trouble for the staff very attentive, would highly recommend .. Perfect Sunday roast.

Had some lovely food here. Will revisit.

Really lovely atmosphere and the waitress was great! Food was delicious, good vegan and vegetarian options too. Cocktails were amazing! Would definitely go back soon 🙂

Something is missing, nothing is particularly wrong, but just not great. Food is average.

First time visiting and was very impressed. I'd have given them 5 stars, but the toilets are lacking in numbers.

Style over substance. What a shame. Lovely ambience and menu looks promising just didn't deliver on flavour. I sent my soup back - how can you get that wrong?. Over priced for the produce. But enjoyed listening to the guys in the kitchen discuss the customers and food....not very flattering, but funny banter. Try harder!

Thought we'd try it new years eve. Not bad pricing but found the food average and nothing to shout about but give it a go, might be a one off. #halifax #piecehall

Staff all kids and need a bit of experience to rally the troops. Food was ok for a works do, but the free bar helped out with that, but the draft ale was poor.

Brilliant food & service in a great setting

Great food, but serving staff over stretched, the lady who dealt with us was very good, but she was covering so many tables it was hard to get her attention, we then got handed a bill with £30+ of drinks on that we hadn't ordered. shame because little things like that let it down

Great food, room was cold though with the constant opening of the doors to serve people outside

Enjoyed Sunday lunch here. Despite being very busy good and service was good. Very good prices and good value for money.

Lovely food, great service, fantastic view

A nice Christmas Party was enjoyed by all Supped several pints of Shipyard 🍻 😋👍🏻

Cooking perfection, polite & friendly service and good value for money. Well done everyone, keep up the great work. Recommended to everyone I know & meet. 10/10

We came for cocktails...they were awful and at nearly £30 for 3 they shouldnt have been. We questioned the bar manager as we honestly believed there was no alcohol in them and the taste was dreadful. The answer was thats how they are made so get on with it..might just as well have said 'who cares!'..The young waitress Imogen was however lovely. We were a group of middle aged women not kids to be fobbed off with the attitude of the management. Save your money and go elsewhere for a decent drink without the poor customer service and the couldnt care less attitude.

I had catch of the day, the portion of fish was very small the squash mushy and aubergine or courgette? hard left hungry. Very limited menue for non meat eaters. The wine at £9 a glass very expensive. The staff are brilliant.

A breath of fresh air! Excellent service, a rarity these days. Food was tasty. Just a bit dark in places. Would definitely go again

Very nice restaurant and outside area, good beers, wines and food. Bit pricey but well worth it.

Kadieh was fantastic and took lots of photos of us and was really smashing with us.

Lots of attentive waitresses seeking to please✅👍