The Whippet & Pickle in Kirklees

A group of us visited during the day for coffee and again in the evening for dinner. All our needs were catered for and the most difficult thing was deciding what to order as everything sounded delicious. The food did not disappoint; it was good quality and freshly prepared. The staff were friendly and attentive at all times without being intrusive. Excellent place to eat and would highly recommend.

We went here for breakfast! It was nice, staff friendly but the food did come quite slowly (probably 30 mins wait), considering we were the only people in there and we all ordered the english breakfast, food was good when it came, great portions but sausages and bacon wasn't cooked enough for us, but as we had waited so long I didn't want to get them to take away again! Drinks were also nice!

The food was delicious, beautiful presentation and the service was excellent. However there was a damp mouldy smell in the atmosphere, which was even worse on the ground floor. Very off putting

Been here before for breakfast and must say it's got even better, definitely a must try for anyone, friendly staff even moved us to a warmer spot to make sure we were comfortable, so a big Thankyou And definitely coming again

Quiet cost quirky and helpful staff good prices attentive to df gf allergy and kind when we went a little past closing

Has to be one of Holmfirth best kept secrets . Walk up the little lane way right out of Harry Potter and you will come across a single door entry. To one of the best foods places in Holmfirth .

Excellent service and food & friendly staff. For anyone who normally drinks stout, the local Nook Oat Stout is highly recommended.

It wasn’t until we ordered our food that we were told all beef dishes were off the menu. The reason was because it was such a large piece of beef to cook! Decided to just have cherry waffles instead. Looked really nice, just a shame it was raspberry compote not cherry. Mentioned it to the waitress and got a woeful sorry. Very disappointing

Wow, I wanted to do something a little different for my birthday this year and the whippet and pickle didn’t disappoint. I booked a bottomless brunch for 4. We had more than enough food, a brunch board and a waffle of our choosing. Excellent range of drinks. It wasn’t like the usual bottomless drinks where you leave legless and hungry. We left feeling full and happy. Thank you to the waitress’. A wonderful day with good friends, good conversation (that I could hear that wasn’t drowned out by loud music) and fantastic food.

Fantastic service, food, atmosphere. What a delight of a place. Me and my daughter visited before attending an event in Holmfirth, we had the best meal and time here. You are getting Michelin star food for local restaurant prices. Stunning wine and cocktails menu too! The treacle bread is a must!! Like cake!

We both had an absolutely lovely time. We enjoyed excellent service, food and wine. Nothing was too much trouble. I asked for some miso to compliment my dessert and they were happy to accommodate me. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Love this place. Starters always beautiful, good well priced wines, friendly feel. Unfortunately the mains always feel heavily salted and dry. Please sort.

Went for brunch with 2 adults, 2 children and a dog. Great menu choices, something for everyone. Lovely place and service was friendly and welcoming. The food is top rate. Thank you

We had a wonderful meal at the W&P. The food was beautifully presented and super tasty. The staff were really attentive and made our evening with their friendly approach and knowledge. We'll definitely back, we really want to try the brunch dishes!

We came late and were accommodated-family group of five. Three of us had the breakfast platter .The other two had eggs Benedict and the tortilla dip. Excellent large tasty portions. Good to see that the tortillas were homemade rather than out of a packet. Excellent service . Well done.

As a girl group of 4 we have just had the bottomless brunch at Whippet & Pickle. This was outstanding to say the least. The food (breakfast platter) was amazing, along with the range of waffle choices that you have. I’d advise for the sweet option after the breakfast platter! The range of drinks (espresso martini, margarita mimosa, Bloody Mary & Prosecco, larger, if you want) was amazing too, proper cocktails and not from the pump. The level of service was also fantastic & attentive too. Not a bad word to say…. And I advise people to try this hidden gem!

A beautiful restaurant with some absolutely gorgeous food. Enjoyed a wonderful night and will be going back.

We have lived in Holmfirth nearly 10 years and have always wanted to give this place a visit. So this morning (Sunday 6th August at just after 10 a.m.) we decided to go for breakfast. We were seated upstairs in a room on our own. The waitress came back with a jug of water and two glasses. I asked her kindly if they could turn the music down a bit (it was far too loud and the music was like something you would play in a nightclub!). It was as extremely unpleasant and not something you would want for a civilised Sunday breakfast . She said yes certainly and then walked off without asking if we would like a drink (coffee or tea). Then we were sat there for nearly 10 minutes and the music had not been turned down and the waitress was nowhere to be seen. We decided to leave and as we descended down the stairs I saw staff members stood around the bar area just chatting and laughing. They saw us leave and didn’t even attempt to approach us to ask us what the problem was. Needless to say they lost custom and we will be telling others about our experience. Despicable.

Fantastic food and service, I would highly recommend the masala cod. Great selection of local bottled beer. Cosy and welcoming decor

Have to be honest and say ….. best breakfast ever! Waffle with a hint of sweetness, avocado and smoked salmon with a mass of beautiful scrambled eggs topped with rocket. Absolutely perfect! Coffee was very very good too 🩷

Had wanted to visit for a while so had high expectations. The restaurant venue itself is lovely and tucked away but we were seated next to some stairs and the light above our heads kept flickering, felt like we were sat in front of a strobe light. Good job we are not epileptic. We had the lamb flatbread and the boar to start, they were ok. We had the seabass and prawn salsa for mains and it was the saltiest thing I’ve ever eaten. Olives, samphire and an olive topping on the fish, too much!! Plus it was seasoned with loads of salt. I did give feedback but not sure the waitress cared as she just looked at me. So customer service definitely lacking. My partner had the masala cod which was massively salty too. Disappointed to be honest.

Food was really lovely despite my initial reservations. It's definitely more fancy than usual pub fair, more a restaurant. Interior very stylish and quirky, characterful building, service very friendly and efficient. On a busier night it might have got 5 stars for atmosphere too but seemed quiet and mostly couples, we were the loudest table by far so felt a bit overheard. Worth a visit for sure.

Great place, beautiful food, beautiful people. Fully recommend a visit.🙂👌👍.

Loved it, we ate brunch, the food was gorgeous and the service perfect

We had a really great night at one of their "Cinema" evenings, scrumptious food, sensible prices and really great service

Nice, slightly unusual, cafe/restaurant - access is not obvious as it is upstairs from street level (and the street is also uphill). The food was good and we happened to be there when there were pop-up shops downstairs.

I had an early brunch here for a bday treat and wasn't disappointed. The restaurant was quiet, but had a lovely vibe, nice decoration and we sat by the window near the bar and could hear the church bells. I had the brunch platter and everything on it was deliciousn perfectly cooked. My wife had waffles and really enjoyed them. Coffee was good as was the oj. Both people working were really friendly and the service was attentive, but unintrrusive. Overall I highly recommend and look forward to a return visit in the future.

Absolutely delicious food, a hidden gem

Absolutely smashing place. Brunch was amazing. If you do one thing whilst in Holmfirth have breakfast here.

Was really impressed with W&P, not only for their beautiful food but also for how they looked after us a large group booking, especially dealing with the bills. Each of us had our own bill, no faffing around doing calculations, who had what, the lovely waitress had sorted it all for us, it was such a breeze. Thank you. Back to the food, there were great preorder food options for a group booking, they catered for gluten free and vegetarians well. High quality, fresh ingredients. Probably the best falafel dish I've ever had, a mountain of food! Had mocktail options for the drivers, refreshing to see not to be full of sugar either 🙂 Will love to come again. Thank you for having us

Difficult to find since the entrance is quite difficult to locate. Persevere because the food and experience is well worth it. Loved the ale, food and service. For the main I had the steak and it was cooked to perfection.

Gorgeous little gem of a restaurant! The food was amazing and it has lovely quirky interior!

Four of us visited on a Friday evening and had a fantastic meal in this quirky, friendly restaurant. We had starters and mains and two of us shared a pudding, everything was tasty, beautifully presented and it felt really special with lovely waiting staff, who seemed to really care that we were enjoying everything. We will definitely return, highly recommend

Wonderful food, very friendly staff. I would recommend 100%.

Food was not good ! Poor choice ! Small portions ! Lamb very undercooked chewy and cold ! Expensive for what we got ! No draught beer or lager !

We stopped at the Whippet and Pickle while on Holmfirth. We only found the venue by accident as we were looking for a dog friendly place. The venue and decor is a bit crazy but fun. The staff are very welcoming. The food was really nice and tasty and of good quality. If you are in the area I would recommend piping in for a bite to eat.

Delicious meal, great setting, and friendly staff

The restaurant is tucked away in the centre of Holmfirth. It is really nicely decorated inside. The food excellent, and the waiting staff were polite and attentive. My wife and I both thought it was the nicest meal out we’ve had for some time, and that we would definitely return. Would definitely recommend.

So love this hidden little gem , such lovely food and very pleasant staff 😊

Excellent food, great service, attentive staff and a very competitive priced wine menu! Menu is small and seasonal too what's not to love?

Really great food, lots of people we’re having a full English, I opted for the breakfast platter which was amazing. Would recommend. Friend had huevos rancheros both delicious.

What a gem this restaurant is. Everything was absolutely delicious, we just wish we had room for pud as they sounded scrumptious as well. The service was superb too, we will definitely be back.

First time we've been to this restaurant, the food and service was excellent. Definitely be visiting again.👍

Best full English breakfast I've ever had.

Only delivered here but very hospitable and friendly people. Would recommend a visit if in local area.

Beautiful meal in a warm and cosy setting. Interior very tastefully decorated with a wood burning stove where we sat. We opted for a Christmas lunch but check the menus on their website, they definitely get your tastebuds going. No loud cheesy music, it was...

We went for breakfast not realising it didn't open while 10am, anyhow we waited and then went in the room was a bit cold so had to keep coats on we ordered the full English as pictured and all in all it was very nice. The only thing I'd say was the bacon didn't taste great and was over cooked and a bit tough but the rest was superb. Staff seemed friendly but didn't ask us about our food afterwards. Definitely go again as quality was excellent

Unusual place in many ways. Decor is fun. Cosy upstairs with quite a lot of seating. Food was excellent. Every course was delicious. Didn’t think I’d manage all three but I did. Had nice local beer (canned). Tricky access. Either up a cobbled steep street or steep steps and once inside more steep steps to eating area. We needed to pay £10 a head deposit to book but that’s kind of nice as your meal seems cheaper on the night. Staff friendly.

We were very disappointed with our visit to this restaurant recently. Despite it being recommended to us, we found the service lacking on our visit. Upon arrival we were seated quickly and then left to peruse the menu for about 20 to 25 mins. When...

Visited for lunch - pretty much average. My partner ordered the burger - had it been mine I would have sent back- way to raw/pink & only warm My understanding is that burgers should be at least 155F on the inside to be safe -...

In Holmfirth for the Stiff Little Fingers gig at the Picturedrome. What a fantastic place the Whippet & Pickle really is. We had an evening meal, midweek at the only spare table available. This restaurant deserves the highest possible praise for its food, all of which is sourced locally. Excellent presentation, superb taste with vegetarian options. Yes, it's a small menu but what a great choice. It's a family run place and they do an excellent job. We had a wonderful hostess whose partner is a god in the kitchen. Overall a 5* visit, thank you very much. It is worth a 10* review. Better to book to avoid disappointment. 👍

Hadn't been for a while and had a lovely meal. Fantastic treacle bread with a generous slab of butter for a starter and beautiful venison for mains. Really enjoyed the gins for appero, the wine, service and ambience.

Absolutely lovely little gem, hidden in Holmfirth. Lovely atmosphere and wonderful food, beautifully presented. Great team there. Be back soon.

Large menu and good breakfast selection nice food and friendly service.

Dined here as a result of Mandy Wragg's Yorkshire Post review - and didn't regret it. Ambience is relaxed + doesn't take itself too seriously. Service is flawless. Drinks good with a great selection - but the food is outstanding, whether veggie (as some of my party were) or not: spicing pitched perfectly, with always something of interest. I'll definitely find room for a revisit.

Great place for either just coffee or a lovely meal. Friendly helpful staff.

Stopped in for breakfast with some friends. Full English, £10, best cooked one I've had in a long time. Value for money, yes. Quality ingredients, which is the vital for me, yes. Solid plateful, yes. All food ordered looked and tasted amazing, right down to the kids brownie waffles 😋 and the smoothie I'm counting as most of my 5 a day. Will go back when next in town.

The food was absolutely delicious. I had the burrata and fig to start with and it was gorgeous. My lentil bolognaise was really tasty. The portion sizes were extremely generous and the service was very good. I liked the layout of the restaurant - nice...

Outstanding food!!!!! Absolutely superb service. We haven't had a meal to such a high standard for years. Very reasonable priced with a good selection of wine and local bottled beers.

First of all the food was amazing did not have one single complaint. Miles served us and he was fantastic and very friendly. Will definitely be visiting again!! Recommend highly!!

Nice intimate setting allowing guests to relax and talk. Great menu reflecting seasonal produce so is small compared to others but offers quite sufficient choice. The balance of flavours and subtle nature of the taste is a real positive to other rivals. Good service and...

Excellent food with prompt and friend service. A creative menu and pleasant ambience. Will definitely return and recommend this place.

Four of us went for dinner and were really impressed. Spoilt for choice on the menu - we wanted one of everything! The food that arrived (in generous portions) looked good and tasted delicious. The service was friendly and attentive but we weren't rushed. We...

This is our first time in the area, so had no idea on great places to eat that were dog friendly. Found the whippet and pickle, so glad we did. Had a delicious lunch there, very well priced, hot, fresh and full of flavour, we...

This was our first time here, been meaning to go for ages. We were very impressed by the quirky decor. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food … was delicious. The menu very creative and imaginative and tasted just as good. We will...

To be honest, I cant actually remember what I had to eat but it was very good. As was the coffee. As was the cosy venue>as was the service. Hold on I do remember now, it was lamb & it was ace. I also recall...

Once again a lovely enjoyable meal just prior to Christmas. Innovative use of ingredients and imaginative menu.

Great little restaurant , lovely ambiance, friendly staff and really beautifully presented and tasty seasonal food. Go treat yourself

We were recommended to visit this restaurant by friends. Sadly and it grieves me, but we were very disappointed. We went in as the place opened at 1000hrs and ordered 3 Full English breakfasts. Now mindful that we were the only people in the restaurant,...

What a cracking place to eat. Found this by accident when visiting Holmfirth. Lovely ambience friendly staff and good food cooked really well. The staff were top notch and the food came out piping hot. There's plenty of choice for vegetarians and carnivores alike. We...

We booked for a group of 20 to celebrate a special occasion. We had a lovely private room which was very atmospheric. The place is quirky and different but in a lovely way, friendly and full of character. The food was fantastic and service was...

I'd love nothing more than to say that my experience was great.....I wanted it to be great....I was willing it to be great. But it's the detail that makes it great. The ambience is amazing, a busy, full restaurant, beautifully decorated and operating with good...

Visited this wonderful hidden gem of a restaurant for the second time today for lunch and it did not disappoint at all. Nestled in the winding little paths above holmfirth high street it is a beautifully decorated little place. The food is outstanding and quick...

Best food I’ve eaten for ages. So wonderfully tasteful and imaginative. I can’t recommend it highly enough. The decor is warm and inviting and so well done .

Wonderful food and service. Croquettes were excellent, steak perfect, wonderful vegetarian options. Portions are generous so you won’t be hungry. Loved the desserts. Steps up so might be an issue for someone with mobility issues especially when wet.

Bread appetiser excellent, as were the unusual starters but the mains were disapointingly ordinary. This was not the fine dining experience we were hoping for. Neither was the sticky table.

Had an absolutely fantastic meal in a lovely restaurant with very helpful and friendly staff. I believe the menu is changed every few weeks. Most of us had the rib eye in a lovely sauce with asparagus and truffle and Parmesan mash delicious. Nice bottle...

Good food, nice atmosphere and very covid safe. Staff friendly and helpful . Had a good time with friends all though lots of tourists around which made it not as pleasant an experience to be in the town

What more can I say the title sums it up, excellent food, service, great variety, extensive bar. Can’t wait to return.

We went as a group of friends for afternoon tea. I am GF so had preordered everything in advance. It is rare that my food looks better than normal food but the tray of desserts that came were the best I’ve ever had since becoming...

A real gem of a restaurant. The service was perfect. My starter was so tasty I don't have the words. Everything we ate was cooked to perfection. A wonderful meal at the start of a lovely weekend in Holmfirth

Popped in for a pot of tea and a dessert as we’d already had lunch. Shared a huge tiramisu with absolutely delicious hazelnut ice cream, wonderful

We stopped for lunch on Saturday as were in the area and have been a few times and have always loved the menu. The food and service is amazing and despite the Covid restrictions of not being able to come with as many people as we wanted the atmosphere was amazing. I hope they continue to thrive. Thanks to the whole team for an amazing lunch and fantastic service.

Quirky place in the centre of Horwich. Probably not a place for those uneasy on their feet as it’s steep steps up to it. Breakfast was good with lots of choice. I had waffles with bacon and eggs.

We visited for Sunday morning breakfast, both the service and the food were fabulous. I had the shakshuka & it was delicious and one of my fav breakfasts so I was super happy to see it on the menu! Coffee is delicious too. Highly recommend

Fine dining in a special atmosphere. Good Covid secure process. Excellent food with a friendly service. Access by quite a number of steps with dining inside using staircase to dining area and steps to exit so mobility could be an issue for those less mobile.

We thought we'd booked. Turns out we hadn't (our fault) but they managed to find us a table. The Manager / Owner (?) asked us to wait for a while with the table empty (C19 restrictions) which was Ok, we sat elsewhere whilst perusing the menu, worked out Ok.Whilst waiting we heard some other customers drop in and were turned away as they hadn't booked and no space available. So I was expecting a busy restaurant when we were seated.We were in the back room upstairs. There were 4 other tables and 4 or 5 in the other room. Now, whilst I concede that these tables had reservation notices on them, in the whole time that we were there (about 45 minutes) there was just 1 other pair of customers in the whole cafe. The staff take the C19 restrictions and sanitising very seriously - there's a 1 way stairs system and sanitiser at the entrance. However it did appear that they could have juggled tables a little more (we left 10 minutes after one of the reserved tables should have arrived - and they hadn't). That little more flexibility would have increased custom for them.Anyway, the food was exceptionally good quality. We'd stayed in town, room only, and I was glad I had. I had breakfast and it was much better than just about any hotel breakfast I have had. The ingredients were fresh and local. And very good value for money.The waitresses were very friendly, service was good, the place is very clean and the decor is pretty cool.If I'm back in town I'd definitely go back. The breakfast was so good, I imagine their other meals will be fantastic too

I’d recommend this eatery Set in a quaint and quirky cobbled back street. Visited during c19 restrictions. Pleasant staff, great food and good choice of ales and wine

We visited the restaurant on a Saturday night and was greeted by a male waiter, he was extremely welcoming, personable and explained how the restaurant operated with the new covid restrictions. This was brilliant and realised how well it was arranged and organised. We had cocktails to start recommended by the waitress as to what I like and they were delicious! My husband had the Malbec which he also really enjoyed. Service was brilliant and as the restaurant filled, we were still received the same service. Nothing was too much trouble and plates were cleared away promptly after eating. Food wise the whole menu looked delicious and we started with mussels, brisket and olives. All were equally amazing, I have to mention the bread which came with the mussels was gorgeous, made and baked on site with their own butter. It was stunning!!!!For mains we decided to both have the lamb which came pink (they did ask us if pink was ok) it completely melted like butter when cut. Sides included gorgeous new potatoes in a mint/butter drizzle. We also had a size of truffle and Parmesan chips which were home made and completely delicious- we didn’t want it to end! If you’re local or coming into holmfirth or the surrounding areas it’s a place to try. Decor is gorgeous, cosy but spacious and some lovely views of the old holmfirth buildings. We can’t wait to come back!

I went for a family meal with my brother and his wife and my partner. Having not been out for awhile due to covid 19 we wanted to have a little catch up. We where seated and waited awhile for drinks orders and the place was not even busy same goes for the food orders. We are chatting away nothing loud just general chit chat, the waiter comes over asking us to be quite which we found quite rude to say the least this put our backs up immediately we ate our food paid the bill and was not even offered our change after our overlay priced food and nothing fantastic. Wont be going again. Think these people need to look at the economy we are in and treat customers with a bit more respect. With this kind of behaviour in business it wont last too long thats even if your at the top of your game and these are far from that.

We ate here on a trip away to Yorkshire and the food and atmosphere was incredible - highly recommend. Definitely book in advance!

Visited for the first time this evening (28th Aug 2020) and absolutely loved our experience. An extremely friendly welcome from Luke who shoes is to our table upstairs in the very atmospheric dining area. All set out impeccably, drinks brought to us promptly after ordering as was the first course. I had the brisket on a bed of polenta to start and I can honestly say it was one of the best things I have ever had at a restaurant, amazing flavour and the meat was so tender. I had the roasted butternut squash for a main and again was blown away by the whole dish. I would hole heatedly recommend a visit to this restaurant, nestled in the amazingly quaint buildings of central holmfirth. A big thank you to all the staff and to the chefs for such a fantastic meal, we will definitely be returning soon.

Really enjoyed a fabulous evening meal. Menu was considered and has a focus on local produce. Would probably skip the truffle chips next time..and there will be a next time. Service was friendly and helpful. The decor was really lovely and querky. Would definately recommend.

It's taken us 15 months to get around to going here and now we wish we had gone sooner. The food is fabulous and the venue really nice. Three of us visited and all of us were very satisfied with our different menu choices. I ate vegetarian and I had the tastiest vegetarian meal I have ever eaten. Highly recommended. It is however, a little pricey!

Extensive menu for breakfast options, and the full English was one of the best I've had. Service and staff were fantastic, it was extremely clean and the staff were very attentive to COVID-19 measures. Will definitely go again for breakfast and would like to try an evening meal. Highly recommended.

Such a warm welcome, with an attention to detail befitting of its charm and character Stopped in for brunch at 11:30am, good menu / selection offered Opted for the breakfast sandwich - ingredients were definitely of a higher standard, locally sourced and very tasty Two hungry bellies filled nicely with drinks for £19Would I return? Most definitely :-)

My girlfriend went searching for restaurants and found this little delight. From walking in to walking out the experience was exceptional. We had a starter, main and pudding and each course was beautiful. It isn't a big menu but sometimes that is very helpful because it usually means the food is top notch! The staff was very courteous and very attentive while not been intrusive! Will 100% be going back there because it was the best food I have had in a very long time eating out.

After not eating out in so long, this was a fabulous way to get back to it! If you're nervous about social distancing indoors this is a great place to go - there was plenty of space between tables, a one way system, and everything was smooth and well thought-out.The vegetarian options were great, such a treat when so often they are an afterthought. The meat options were fantastic also. We had the buttermilk chicken and cauliflower starters, followed by the lamb and tandoori haloumi.The wine list was plentiful, the food was awesome and our server Luke deserves a special mention for being so lovely and attentive!All in all excellent evening, cannot recommend highly enough - make sure you book ahead!

Had a gorgeous meal on the first Friday they were opened after lockdown. Felt very safe they all had masks, a one way system, and you keep your table for the whole night. Had some unique cocktails including an iced tea and another which I forgot the name but it has pink grapefruit in and was super refreshing. They also still have an excellent choice of gin and wines. The food was amazing and what was even better is they catered for me as a vegan (we did ask when we booked to double check). I had kaarage cauliflower which was just as good as if I got it from a proper Japanese eatery. Then I had tandoori chickpeas with flat bread, the best mango chutney and vegan cheese which they flavoured so it actually tasted amazing which is hard to do with vegan cheese. Then I had rice pudding with rhubarb compote and rhubarbs sorbet which could have been mistaken for ice cream it was thick and delicious. My mum and her partner also raves about their food which was mussels (my mum particularly liked how flavourful the source was and the bread was really good) and they had beautifully presented with the taste to match mains. I have already booked to go back again with my partner as although that time was with my family it would also make a great intimate date venue.The staff are also incredibly friendly and make an effort to remember you so you feel properly welcomed.

Lovely lunch at the Whippet and Pickle on a Sunday. Reasonably priced. Varied menu. Highly recommended