Luis Bar at Fernandes Brewery

You'll find this brilliant brewery taproom tucked away in Avison Yard, housed in one of those gorgeous Victorian railway arches that make Wakefield's industrial heritage so distinctive. The exposed brick and steel beams create the perfect backdrop for sampling Fernandes' exceptional ales – their Double Dragon and OSB are properly legendary among Yorkshire beer lovers. The Spanish-influenced tapas menu is a stroke of genius, with dishes that actually complement the hoppy bitters and smooth milds rather than fighting them. Think chorizo and black pudding sharing plates, proper Manchego, and those little plates of olives that somehow taste better when you're three pints deep. The staff know their beer inside out and aren't shy about recommendations, whether you're after something light and citrusy or a proper robust porter.