The Market Tavern
📍 2 Ship St, Brighouse HD6 1JX, UK
About The Market Tavern
The Market Tavern is a highly-rated real ale bar situated in the vibrant centre of Brighouse. Boasting an impressive 4.7/5 star rating from over 300 reviews, this popular spot offers a welcoming atmosphere right next to the canal. Its prime location near the market, train station, and bus station makes it an easily accessible and ideal destination for both locals and visitors seeking a quality pint.
Renowned for its extensive selection of cask ales, The Market Tavern provides a comfortable and inviting setting, often described by patrons as feeling like a 'front room'. Guests frequently praise the knowledgeable and friendly staff, who are dedicated to making everyone feel at home. The establishment is also known for being dog-friendly, further adding to its warm and inclusive charm.
Visiting Information
The Market Tavern welcomes guests from Wednesday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The venue features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for all patrons. For convenience, a variety of payment options are accepted, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.
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📍 2 Ship St, Brighouse HD6 1JX, UK
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Showing 5 of 319 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 7 February 2026.
I believe this was the first real ale bar in brighouse correct me if I am wrong but it attracts a different clientele but that’s always a positive to have plus it’s next to the canal not far from the train station or bus station I think the location is key plus it’s bang on where the market is so the name is just the right thing to have . I think there having a refurb but definitely inside is comfy n welcoming I would highly recommend I believe dog friendly also some good Ales on top
Ok real ale pub in centre of Brighouse. Room a bit like your front room where everyone hears your conversation and joins in so if you want a quiet chat just you and a mate it's not the place for you. £4.20 for a nice porter was top end of the price scale so unfortunately wouldn't be having a session more like the odd pint
What a gem of a place right in the centre of Brighouse,large selection of cask ales and really comfy seating, staff and management very knowledgeable and friendly and get to know you on first name terms and dog really made welcome.
Absolutely superb real ale pub run by a lovely couple, instantly you are made to feel welcome when you walk in, this bar has a great selection of cask, keg and bottled beers and ales, it's a dog friendly pub too so after a canal walk pop in and support this brighouse institution, keep up the good work snap, Debs & Adam👍🍻
Micro pub/ bar near the town centre. Half a dozen or so well-kept casks ales. Liked it. 👍