Old Halfway House
📍 141 Westfield Rd, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 6ET, UK
About Old Halfway House
The Old Halfway House is a well-regarded pub nestled in Horbury, Wakefield, boasting a commendable 4.3 out of 5-star Google rating from nearly a thousand reviews. This charming establishment is a local favourite, particularly praised by visitors for its inviting ambiance and being an ideal spot to enjoy a drink or a meal when the sun is shining. It offers a relaxed setting perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Yorkshire.
Guests can look forward to a classic pub experience, complete with a selection of drinks and traditional pub lunch options. Reviewers often highlight the friendly staff and the clean environment, creating a pleasant visit for all. The pub's appeal is enhanced by its outdoor seating areas, making it a popular choice for those seeking a laid-back afternoon.
Visiting Information
The Old Halfway House is open daily from 12:00 PM, closing at 11:00 PM Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and extending to 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. The venue is fully accessible, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and restrooms to ensure comfort for all guests. For convenience, the pub accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.
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📍 141 Westfield Rd, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 6ET, UK
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Showing 5 of 938 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 9 February 2026.
All the food was greasy and tasteless. The lemon chilli prawn starter was tasteless other than butter. The garlic mushrooms were swimming in grease, I used 2 whole napkins to soak it off the top and there was still more left. The tomato soup was its own kind of special lumpy wallpaper paste texture. It tasted and looked like they used cheap tinned tomato soup then added a lumpy cornflower mixture to make it go further.
Food not great left a lot. Veg hard & portion size for £18 Sunday dinner was nearly same as a kids. Roast potato’s awful. My daughter’s chicken burger horrible. Dry. Couldn’t eat it. So I had to give her my dinner.
This place is amazing for a sunny day. We wanted a pub lunch, and that's what we got. Didn't look like much from the outside but go around the back, and there's plenty of places to sit. The place is clean, the staff are friendly. We ordered sharing nachos to start with, followed by chicken and bacon burger and hunters chicken (see photo's attached). Portion sizes and the quality of food were great. Food came out pretty quickly, and the service was great as it was busy as well. The dessert was a ok, only thing that let it down was the fudge cake itself was a little over done and dry on the edges but there was plenty of cream and chocolate sauce to sort that out. Overall, this was a pleasant surprise how nice it was, and I'll definitely be visiting again.
A lovely, quaint little place with a cosy atmosphere and a great outside seating area. The service was friendly and helpful and the food arrived quickly and well presented. Everything tasted great and I heavily recommend the homemade onion rings. If you are looking for a relaxing place for a nice lunch, I would definitely check this place out.
Apart from a rude customer, we really enjoyed our first visit here. Not everyone wants to sit and listen to people swearing, (especially when we had a child with us!) Food was lovely and service very good. We will return.