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Fox & Hounds

A proper local on Barnsley Road where the ales are good and the crowd's genuine. No pretence, just solid pub.

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Head out towards Newmillerdam and you'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood boozer that actually feels like it belongs to the people drinking in it. This is where you come for a pint that tastes like it should, not some craft beer lecture. The Fox & Hounds has that comfortable, worn-in feel—the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar and conversation happens naturally. It's the sort of pub Wakefield does better than most cities: unpretentious, welcoming, and genuinely more interested in pouring a decent drink than chasing Instagram clout.

Known for

  • Quality real ales and cask beers
  • Genuine local crowd and regulars
  • Relaxed, no-frills atmosphere
  • Traditional pub food
  • Friendly bar staff
4.3(1,264 reviews)
672 Barnsley Rd, Newmillerdam, Wakefield WF2 6QQ, UK