The Black Rock
📍 19 Cross Square, Wakefield WF1 1PQ, UK
About The Black Rock
The Black Rock is a cherished traditional pub located in the heart of Wakefield city centre at 19 Cross Square. Boasting an impressive Google rating of 4.6/5 stars from over 740 reviews, it's widely regarded as one of the best pubs in the area. Patrons consistently praise its warm, traditional interior and the friendly, welcoming community of regulars, with many appreciating its classic pub atmosphere free from screens.
Known for its excellent selection of six cask ales, including popular regulars like Oakham Citra, The Black Rock offers a true connoisseur's experience. The attentive bar staff contribute to the friendly ambiance, ensuring a pleasant visit. From the back door, guests can even enjoy a great view of Wakefield Cathedral, adding to the pub's unique charm.
Visiting Information
The Black Rock is open daily from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with Sunday hours from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The venue features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for all visitors. For convenience, payment is straightforward, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments all accepted.
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📍 19 Cross Square, Wakefield WF1 1PQ, UK
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Showing 5 of 740 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 31 January 2026.
I'm originally from Salop, lived in Leeds 20+ years. Moved to Wakefield a few years back. I can honesty say this is one of the best pubs I've set foot in. The regulars are friendly and offer great conversation. The interior is warm, traditional and in keeping with a what a pub should be. No screens! Just decent music through the speakers. The ale/beer is well kept and fairly priced. The Tetleys tastes great. This is a gem of a pub!
A traditional old boozer which regrettably has its lease up for sale. 6 cask ales on including the fantastic Oakham Citra which appears to be a regular. Gents toilets down some steep steps in the cellar. Great view of the cathedral from the back door.
Fantastic little boozer. Lovely bar staff and friendly locals. I pray these types of pub stay open for years to come, as they really are class 👌🏼
Excellent largely unspoilt old Melbourne Brewery house about 8 minutes walk from Wakefield Westgate railway station. Seven cask beers on handpump when I visited including a porter. The pub which was opened in 1842 is a grade II listed building. There is a blue plaque for Archbishop John Potter who grew up here when it was a draper's shop
Fantastic pub, ales kept and poured very well by the knowledgeable and artisan staff. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the timing involved to pour the perfect pint of tetleys original. I tried the Godiva, citra and proper job, and they were all perfect.