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Submitted on Tuesday, 25th February 2025
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The Wharf, Thornes, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF1 5RL
Served areas
Reviews of The Wharf (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Wharf
Owned and run by nearby Nailmaker Brewery of Darton, this old pub has been eviscerated and modernised, with grey paint daubed remorselessly on the external walls. The ceilings are held up by the entire yearly output of the British steel industry. The bar counter in one corner has four hand pumps with three of their own beers and one from Acorn. My half of Nailmaker Cardinal Sin was a bit cold but worth a punt (NBSS 3 to 3.5). The welcome was friendly and the service spot on.
On 24th February 2025
- rating: 6
[User has posted 4273 recommendations about 3935 pubs]
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aleand hearty left this review about The Wharf
Reopened 14.09.23 as a Nailmaker Brewery pub.
On 15th September 2023
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 644 recommendations about 624 pubs]
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James Joines left this review about The Wharfside
Closed and boarded up, part of roof missing.
[Admin edit: reported as reopened on forums (http://forums.pubsgalore.co.uk/showthread.php?760-The-Jolly-Sailor-The-Wharfside-Thornes-Lane-Wharf-Wakefield&p=4337#post4337) 10/1/10]
On 10th January 2010
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 841 recommendations about 835 pubs]
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Wakefield Westgate, 1.28 miles, 24 min walk (show)
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 24 February 2025 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 24 February 2025 by Will Larter
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 24 February 2025 by Tris C
- Car Park : Yes last updated 24 February 2025 by Will Larter
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 24 February 2025 by Will Larter
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 15 September 2023 by aleand hearty
- Live Music : Yes last updated 24 February 2025 by Will Larter
- Micropub : No last updated 24 February 2025 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 24 February 2025 by Will Larter
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 15 September 2023 by aleand hearty
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 24 February 2025 by Will Larter
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