Holmfield Arms Hotel

You'll find this Greene King operation perched on Denby Dale Road, just a stone's throw from Thornes Park's green expanse. It's the sort of place that does exactly what it says on the tin – reliable pub food, well-kept ales, and the kind of atmosphere that works whether you're popping in for Sunday lunch with the family or settling in for a proper session. The 24-hour opening makes it a bit of a Wakefield institution for shift workers, night owls, and anyone who's ever fancied a full English at 3am. The dining areas are spacious enough to accommodate big groups, and while it won't win any awards for culinary innovation, the kitchen turns out satisfying plates of fish and chips, burgers, and proper pub classics that hit the spot every time.