The Volunteer Arms in Calderdale

Good coffee at reasonable price, very efficient staff, nice atmosphere, venue very clean and welcoming, Parking tight but watch its a one way system.

What a great pub, staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming. They allow dogs 🐕 good selection of beer's, not far off the canal, so great place to stop off from your walk.

Really nice traditional pub with a decent selection of real ales a pool table a dart board nice friendly vibe from thestaff and other punters . Perfect pub to pop whilst on a walk along the canal and dodge the rain. I'm sure I'll be back soon :)

Popped in for a coffee during our walk along the Canal

Proper pub. Darts, pool table, friendly landlord, decent and well kept beer. Really good pub.

Very welcoming staff, nice atmosphere, we were 2 grandparents with a grandson Free enjoyable rxperience

Chris,Lewis and Nicky always look after you well. Local games teams always friendly and ready to make you feel welcome

Been past so many times and thought I'd pop in. Didn't disappoint! Fab service, great pint, definitely worth a return visit 😀

Cracking boozer 👍🏻 Friendly service and nice real ale Cracking pint of Boltmaker 🍻🍻👍🏻👍🏻

Great choice of ales. Dog friendly. Good friendly atmosphere

Brilliant pub with great staff. Darts, pool and always showing the footy. Nice beer garden for the summer and open fire in winter.

Good pint of Taylors Boltmaker & a friendly landlord

Great pub with a friendly atmosphere, looked after a large group of us. 5 stars and a BIG thanks

Good landlord and friendly staff 👍

Lovely warm and welcoming pub with great hosts, get yourself down 👌

Great bottle of New Zealand S. Blanc....excellent choice of coffee. The landlord is very friendly and super efficient. The group of Shanty singers...The Landlubbers.....were great fun...as always.

im hugo and went with miss beale and the squadron recently great do really enjoyed myself however wasnt too fond on when beale kicked off and right hooked the staff member slightly ruining the night lol xx

Great pub, ideal if walking the canal, well kept well poured ale.

Nice beer good atmosphere ...... and a free sop supper .... in the afternoon

Lovely bar staff, very welcoming and friendly

Decent bar this, worth a visit if in the area, staff really friendly and welcoming, we call in usually during a monthly pub walk from another local pub, dog friendly and decent enough selection of drinks.

Our local pub, although we don't get to visit as often as I'd like. A cosy traditional pub serving a great pint and some good food. Children are allowed until 5pm and dog walkers generally get a friendly welcome from the locals who like to give well behaved (and preferably clean) pets some attention. An outdoor drinking area caters for those wishing to smoke, enjoy the sun or sit with dogs who might have been for a dip in the canal. Local bands often perform live music on a weekend which makes for something a little different that the likes of a Wetherspoons can't provide I'd recommend it to friends.

A band was playing so the atmosphere was great. Friendly staff, quick service and reasonably priced.

The barkeep was Marvin friendly it was the first time I've been into this pub and I was made to feel welcome

Lovely old school pub. Nice pint, great staff

Great pub, friendly staff, nice chilled out atmosphere and a smashing range of ale.

Nice atmosphere. Nice beer 🍺too

A very friendly pub with a good selection of beers and lagers.

Great local pub with an amazing decked seating area.

Had a nice drink watching the traffic go by. The lovely young barman was very helpful in telling us where we could get something to eat and ideas where to go during our 2 day break in Halifax

Friendly staff and good service

It oK. It's a pub! No views. Car park. Service ok.

Nice friendly pub and very friendly staff . Been going here for many years and always feel welcome .

Absolutely spot on. Knew Chris for years. I moved away. Came back today. Still as welcoming as ever.

Great bar staff, friendly locals, lots going on

Nice to be in a bar where the bar staff are on the ball, and they serve a nice pint, not to mention they had a fantastic local band on.

First visit, very friendly... and our large dog was welcome.

Nice staff nice pint sat out in beer garden 👍

Fantastic place top landlord cheap drinks 😁😁😁

Friendly village local.... Good parking for dentist and school!!!! Lol. Sorry Chris. 😂😂😂

Although the banner on the canal bridge mentions pork pies and food they do not do anything now. Just had a pint.

Lovely pub and great service. Owner is friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend

Lovely pub with a good range if drinks and good prices

Very friendly, big screen ⚽ good pub.

Great little pub, very busy as there was a band on Saturday night.

Nice pub with a good selection of real ales

A very friendly local pub atmosphere with a great selection of beers. Chris behind the bar couldn’t have been more welcoming. Would call in here again anytime.

Chris the landlord always makes you welcome and will ALWAYS take your money. Top fella, top place.

Best pub around, locals are so welcoming and bar staff are brilliant, especially the little young man, oh the landlords not bad either.

Nice friendly pub, good atmosphere, although rugby was on! But they put out free Sandwiches which was appreciated by all !

Great service for visiting fans!

Better than the Cafe de Paris in Monte Carlo.

A regular rotation of guest beers

Fantastic night the open Mick night was great place was packed

Top place to chill out in front of real fire and watch sport

Great village pub, friendly staff serving a great range of beers and cider.

Most miserable bar woman we've ever come accross. In this day and age you would think that a pub would be grateful of customers however this is not the case here! Rude, unwelcoming bar attendant who clearly was put out by having to serve customers. Even the locals have advised this pub has gone downhill. If your thinking of taking children I wouldnt bother. Although there is a sign saying they are welcome in reality there anything but welcome! What a shame!

Can’t fault the trip to the Volunteers Arms, Copley. Top service and top people! Land Lady amazing 👍🏻

Welcoming pub and it may sound silly but the highlight was warm ladies loos. Perfect place to call in when walking along the canal

We stopped on the canal and came up for a pint. I asked about food and was told they don't do food, but there were free pork and stuffing baps tonight. Right good they were, too! They also had an interesting gin menu but we were too tired to try that! Friendly place, with a few sociable dogs in evidence. If we hadn't been working locks all day, we'd probably have stayed longer.

We pop in a few times a week for a quick drink. Really like it, friendly cosy feeling about the place. Miss the veggie kebabs. Cute dog with one eye ! 👁️😃

Great pub for post bike ride pints!

great pub good selection of beers and lagers good bar food nice staff

Stopped in for a pint a a bit if lunch after a long walk with my dog. Bar person was standing behind the bar and reading a book. Made me feel like I had interrupted her when I asked for a drink. Sign said food was available; pies and sandwiches.Cold pies were in a mini fridge to serve yourself. No offer of a plate or napkin was forthcoming. Pie ok but won't be back for more. Surly staff need training to be customer friendly.

Watched the world cup here great atmosphere and free bar snacks

Stopped here for drinks with the lads. A very good pub with a good selection of ales and lagers. Friendly bar staff. Good sized beer garden to the front overlooking a busy junction.

Great proper pub, brilliant ambiance. Decking area is fantastic to sit out in when it’s sunny even with a busy road next to it.

1st visit very nice clean pub great decking area for when the sun is shining! Only thing that let this place down was the rude barmaid we just found her abrupt and not very polite would of been nice of her to smile and be welcoming when she served us all.

Great local sports bar. Excellent selection of music. Friendly staff. Don't go expecting a gastro pub experience, watch the game instead.

Fantastic pub, great staff and atmosphere.

Nice food would recommend the hot beef baguette and tuna cheese melt. Nice pub. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Shows sky sports.

Huge portions and delicious. Staff were lovely, highly recommended

Not cheap, not overly expensive. Just popped in for a Coors £3.60 Didn't taste right, maybe the lines need cleaning. Seemed like a friendly cosy pub though so I won't​ score it lower.

If you haven't eaten here yet then you really should, great food great staff friendly atmosphere. Thank you Chris and Nic. See you again soon. Jx

Went for breakfast to watch the Lions in there first match. Was fab. Defo worth a visit and I believe open for all the forth coming games

Having finished a 30km walk o'er hill and dale, we decided to stop off the the Vol' for a cheeky glass of wine as a reward for our efforts. What we got were really friendly staff, a nice welcome and our Frenchie was okay to pop in too! Didn't eat but the menu looked decent and well priced too. The wine however was delicious!

Really good gammon and poached egg from the specials menu, best that I've had for a long time. And a nice pint of Blond Witch to go with it. Fabulous pub and as good ad ever.

Always great, we love it here, as I've said before in previous reviews we usually eat here once a week. My point is you can't say that about many places. Jx

Friendly place with great lunch

Friendly, great value, uber tasty. Recommend the beef baguette. Chris the owner always has a smile and a friendly word of welcome. Even for me!

What a great place to have lunch following a walk along the Calder and Hebble Canal. We received a warm welcome, muddy boots and dog included. Lunch was amazing, reasonably priced and with lots of vegetarian choices. Service was quick and with a smile. The real ale was well kept and served and there were plenty to choose from. The surroundings were brilliant, the open fire so inviting on a cold day, everything was clean and well cared for. We will definitely call in again - soon! Thank you to the landlord - job well done.

I love everything about this place. Thanks once again for a great lunch. I'll review again in a month, by which time I'll have eaten here at least 3 times. Jx

We can't stop having lunch here. When we just need a really good spot of lunch we turn up at The Vol. I'll admit, am in a bit of rut where the meat and potato pie is concerned and can't stop having it, it's so good. Give The Vol a try, you will love it!

we had lunch here on friday after moving my brother to copley first time we have eaten here,food very good,staff very friendly would recommend it,

A slightly belated review! A group of us booked in just before Christmas for a celebratory pre-Christmas lunch. The quantity, quality, and variety of food provided was of the highest standard. The service was wonderful. My companions were all equally impressed with the food and service.

Another great lunch. You really should try this place, it's great food, or just pop in for a drink. We eat out a lot and The Volunteer Arms is the one place we visit once a week ! Jx

Nothing is too much trouble. Lovely food at really good prices. Booked a table for nine including two under two. The children were welcomed and catered for. Highly recommended

this was the first visit for me to the volunteers arms as I have lived in Halifax for 40yrs, I was in a crowd of 11 volunteers who volunteer for the canalrivertrust, we had got our xmas dinner booked there. i stepped inside and was amazed with the décor, it was clean & tidy, we went to our booked tables and had our xmas dinner, it was very well presented and tasted very nice, and the landlord and chef was very welcoming, if there normal meals are as nicely presented as the xmas dinners then why isn't it busier?10/10 volunteer arms

I go on about this place and the food because it's so good. We eat here once or twice a week, I would leave even more reviews but only allowed to review once a month. You really should try the food here. Nice friendly atmosphere with efficient friendly staff. Jx

Saturday lunch...food served later on Saturday. Still as good as ever from hardworking Nicola and Chris!

Another great lunch. We like to eat here at least once a week, because it's so good. You really must eat here. Enjoy. Jx

The staff and the locals are really friendly. You will not fail to have a good night out here. A great selection of beers on tap.

Great beer and nice food at very reasonable price. Dog friendly.

Another great meal at The Vol. Great veggie food for me, plenty choice for veggie or meat eaters. Lovely friendly staff, thank you very much. Jx

Went here other week, friendly staff and lovely food. Good portions too. Would definitely come again.

Fabulous pub...great food, beer, wine and company!

It's such a shame that more people don't eat here because the food is superb. Quick service and very reasonably priced, too. We had the curry and king prawn kebabs off the specials for mains, and the children had two (massive) portions of sausage, chips and beans. All of the food was very tasty and there was plenty of it.The land lord and lady are also very welcoming and the pub itself is very clean. We will definitely be back to try the other food that they have to offer. Thanks for a great lunch, guys. And thank you for making us feel so welcome in your little pub.

Really tasty food .. Chilli pepper and king prawns and salad was even slimming world !!! It's a stones throw from the canal path on a walk or sail between Halifax and Sowerby Bridge so definitely worth a detour. It's a proper pub , with a lovely atmosphere that made us feel welcome. They have all the football matches on the TV and a pool table. A pub that reminded me of being 18 again! The music was good too. Glad we found it cos we'll be back

Went for a quick drink after a long walk tried the new rhubarb gin which was amazing. The food is so good (homemade but we didn't eat on this occasion) lovely welcoming pub and dog friendly highly recommend

Great food, great music, great atmosphere. You will love it here at the friendliest pub in Calderdale. Thank you Chris and Nic. Jx