Hope & Anchor
📍 2 N Baileygate, Pontefract WF8 1ES, UK
About Hope & Anchor
The Hope & Anchor is a highly-regarded bar located in the historic market town of Pontefract, boasting an impressive Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Known for its warm, friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff, it's a popular spot for both locals and visitors seeking quality drinks and good company.
Guests consistently praise the excellent selection of real ales, alongside a good variety of other beers and lagers. The bar frequently hosts live music, creating a lively ambiance, particularly on Sundays. For those who prefer to enjoy their drinks outdoors, there's a pleasant seating area, part of which is covered. It's also noted for being dog-friendly, making it a great stop after a walk, and customers appreciate the clean facilities.
Visiting Information
The Hope & Anchor is open Wednesday to Sunday, with extended hours towards the weekend. Opening times are: Wednesday 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Thursday 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM, Friday 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM, Saturday 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM, and Sunday 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM. The venue offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance and accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
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📍 2 N Baileygate, Pontefract WF8 1ES, UK
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Showing 5 of 208 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
I generally call in with the dog after his early evening walk. Staff and customers are friendly and welcoming. Real ales and a good selection of other beers and lagers. There is an outdoor seating area with a section under cover - great on warm sunny days.
Surprising variety of cask options. Clean toilets with fancy doors. Live music on sundays while you charge your car at the osprey. Tight gravel floored beer garden with music from indoors repeated on speakers outside.
Was really nice atmosphere and the beers lovely, nice little pub
Lovely dogs friendly pub, very friendly staff, couple of nice cask ales and ciders to choose from
Traditional pub atmosphere, friendly locals, Sky sports is on but in the background, 1 mile from our house, but worth the walk. Decent selection of beers and spirits, especially good for whisky and bourbon. Dog friendly Highly recommended.