The Broken Bridge
📍 5 Horse Fair, Pontefract WF8 1PD, UK
About The Broken Bridge
The Broken Bridge is a well-regarded Wetherspoon pub located in the heart of Pontefract, offering a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Boasting a solid 4/5 star Google rating from over 1700 reviews, this establishment is known for its excellent value and friendly atmosphere. While unassuming from the outside, it boasts a surprisingly spacious interior and a pleasant beer garden.
Visitors frequently praise The Broken Bridge for its extremely competitive prices, particularly on well-kept cask ales and a variety of other beverages, with a 'coming soon' board to preview upcoming selections. The pub also serves a wide range of food options, from traditional breakfasts to vegetarian choices, often highlighted by customers for being hot and served efficiently even during busy periods. The team strives to provide a pleasant experience, making it a reliable choice for a meal or a casual drink.
Visiting Information
The Broken Bridge is open daily from 8:00 AM, closing at midnight on Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and at 1:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. The venue is committed to accessibility, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and restrooms. For convenience, a variety of payment options are accepted, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments, alongside cash.
Location
Interactive Map
View accommodation, attractions, restaurants, and events on the map
1 location
📍 5 Horse Fair, Pontefract WF8 1PD, UK
from 1,706 reviews
Google Reviews
Reviews from Google Maps.
Showing 5 of 1,706 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 4 February 2026.
Rather a longer wait for breakfast than i expected, but most of the food warm except for the beans. I had a traditional breakfast with mushrooms and hot drinks for a little over a fiver. Nothing exceptional about the building from the outside, however, deceptively large inside with a small beer garden.
Had an excellent vegetarian breakfast, all items were hot which was quite surprising as breakfasts at spoons can be hit and miss. It came in less than 10 minutes even though it was quite busy. Also had a couple of cups of good quality coffee in total for a little over £5, really can't complain it's brilliant value for money!
An excellent pub with extremely competitive prices. Well-kept cask ale at only £1.99 a pint? Can’t find that anywhere else. They even have a coming soon board to show you which beers you can look forward to. I found that on the coming soon board there were a nice variety of ales; dark, rubys and pales. I had a lovely pint of the St. Georges Day special, “Elgood’s Patron Saint” which as you can see on the photo is in very good condition. A lovely atmosphere and lovely staff who I find to be very accommodating.
Breakfast here wasnt great. Semi cooked mushrooms and tomatoes. Could have put a little more love into it. If I was a chief , id never serve it that way.
Been my local for a few years 1 ov best pubs in Pontefract for price and atmosphere and food staff are very helpful.a big thank you to Gemma for getting me a coffee and bringing it to table when I had a bad knee . Simon is probably the best manager this pub as ever had he always make customers feel welcome.