The Liquorice Bush
📍 8 Market Pl, Pontefract WF8 1AX, UK
About The Liquorice Bush
The Liquorice Bush is a highly-regarded bar and traditional pub nestled in the heart of Pontefract's Market Place. With an impressive Google rating of 4.2/5 stars from 184 reviews, it's a popular spot for both locals and visitors seeking a genuinely friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Its name subtly hints at Pontefract's famous confectionery heritage, adding a unique local touch to its charm.
Patrons consistently praise the attentive and personable staff who ensure every visit is a pleasant one. The pub is well-known for serving excellent pints, including a 'lovely pint of Guinness', alongside a menu of hearty meals. Their Sunday roast often receives high acclaim, with meat described as 'melting in your mouth', and the unique Liquorice cheesecake has quickly become a favourite dessert. It's the perfect place to enjoy a casual drink or a satisfying lunch.
Visiting Information
The Liquorice Bush operates Monday to Saturday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The establishment offers wheelchair accessible entrance and restrooms for convenience. Payment is flexible, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments all accepted.
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📍 8 Market Pl, Pontefract WF8 1AX, UK
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Showing 5 of 184 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
Tonight we met Victoria after deciding to go for a couple of pints. We only planned on a pint, but Victoria's fantastic hosting and conversation kept us in far longer! A proper old school boozer with a proper mine hostess. Lovely pint of Guinness to boot! Thankyou x
Called in for lunch on the day of the Liquorice Festival. Staff were very helpful and attentive. The Sunday roast was good value for money and the Liquorice cheese cake was beautiful(a new favourite dessert). Everyone was very friendly and made us feel welcome. Looking forward to returning at the next opportunity.
Went into pontefract it was a ghost town nothing hardly open so went into liquorice bush was made very welcome so we had our Sunday lunch what a meal chicken and beef the meat melted in your mouth the yorkshire pud was great everything on the plate was delicious we had the pensioners one and I couldn't eat all mine all for £6 each where can you get that any better thank you liquorice bush you made our miserable day brighter we will be back
Really friendly staff. The food was gorgeous. We'll be back the next time we're in Pontefract 😊
Beautiful old town pub. Spotlessly clean but OMG the beer is simply awful. Warm & flat Coors lager again & the Guinness was shocking. Third time in following new owners & keep hoping for the beer to improve but this currently is not the case. Needs serious attention to the cellar.