Sportsman - Kirklees

Group visit, not been here before. Good variety of bitters and mild. Stuck to the 4% range, and the beers were good and flavourful, tho I thought a bit pricey for Yorkshire. Staff friendly and efficient, and there was always someone coming around to clear the tables. Food only pork pies and pasties, but that was fine for us. Pub filled up pretty quickly, and the locals welcomed you into all manner of conversations. A few kids in there, adult-supervised and well-behaved, drinking pops and juice. No problem to me. Convivial atmosphere, I could have stayed longer, but had somewhere else to be. Some of our group returned later.

I visited the restaurant on Wednesday and was impressed with the selection of beers and the attentive staff. However, I was disappointed to find that the toilets were in poor condition, with flooding on the floor and waste around the toilet. The cleanliness of the facilities, particularly in the ladies' restroom, left much to be desired. My husband also noted the lack of cleanliness in the men's restroom, with a small toilet seat covered in stains. While I understand that staffing issues may be a factor, it is important for the restaurant to prioritize cleanliness. Additionally, I would suggest that staff be more mindful of hygiene when handling drinks, as I observed some practices that were concerning. Overall, the experience was marred by the lack of cleanliness in the facilities.

Went for a friends wedding, nice reception room with views out onto the moors and nice garden at the rear with nice bushes for photographs. A nice touch was that they reserved tables in the bar for wedding guests even though the pub bit was very busy.

Lovely traditional pub. Clean and tidy with some original architectural features. An excellent choice of ales to choose from across a variety of styles.

Dropped in for a pint and ended up with pie. The beer is good and has a good selection, we shared a pie and the kitchen staff came out and asked if we wanted an extra plate. She threw a couple of extra chips on as well. Oh and it was beautiful