Boons, Wakefield

A whitewashed traditional pub that has undergone a sympathetic upgrading in recent years judging by the décor. The interior is cosy, with a granny carpet of reds and blues, chunky wooden furniture, comfy padded bench seating, dark wood beams, green trim and plenty of Wakefield Trinity memorabilia on the walls. To the rear is a pool table. There’s some undressed brick walls, an attractive dark wood curved bar and the interior beams and rails are festooned with old pump clips which testify to the pub’s guest ale policy. Half a dozen ales on at the bar, with Tim Taylors, Clarks, Black Sheep, Tetleys and a seasonal from Wye Valley. All the beers I tried were in excellent shape, served up by a genuinely friendly and enthusiastic young lass. This was a little cracker and it’s well-worth the bus ride from Wakefield to sample.

The Taylor's Landlord is to die for and it's always a good atmosphere. Really like this place, best in Horbury and one of the better pubs in Wakefield.

Beers from John's, Tetley's, Clark's and TT. Always 5 Real Ales available.