The Horseshoe (JD Wetherspoon), Barnsley

The Horseshoe is a Spoons house that is situated in Wombwells main shopping area,the pub has a slight art deco look to it. Once inside there is one large square shaped room which is divided into different areas,the bar runs down the left side,there are the usuall tall tables and chairs here,there is a large raised area to the rear right which has normal tables and chairs,this seems to be the area favoured by diners,the front right is also raised,this area had normal tables and chairs and leather settees. There were ten pumps on the bar,four had waiting signs on them and two had ciders,this left a poor choice of four real ales,this was so bad i opted for the Ruddles best,this was a decent enough drink,the other beers were Acorn Glordover,Hobgoblin and Bombardier. There are signs saying rear beer garden,this is a small walled area at the back of the pub with no grass,this looked very depressing,to call this area a beer garden is a travesty. I have been i many Spoons and like most,this was a very poor one. Pub visited 7/9/2013

A Spoons house with the usual food and drink offerings. Good choice of Real Ales, bar has several areas including an area with leather sofa's. Beer garden down stairs, car parking at the front.