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The Shepherds Boy, Westtown, Dewsbury
Dewsbury
WF13 2RP
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Shepherds Boy
Busy but cosy Ossett pub on the western outskirts of Dewsbury.
After the disappointment of the West Riding Refreshment Rooms, I found what was to be my favourite pub of the day in West Yorkshire next up.
Different sections and rooms can be found around a central bar. There were very few seats available when I arrived and it continued to fill. A few were also sat outside, despite weather not being the best.
All beers were from Ossett and their associates. In addition to Ossett Yorskhire Blonde & Silver King, Rat White Rat & Riverhead Butterley Bitter, they also had Ossett Excelsius. They also had a couple of real ciders - Snail's Bank Strawberry & Lime Cider & Celtic Marches Wild Berries Cider.
Staff were reasonably friendly. The combination of decent ales, cider, cosy interior and friendly and welcoming atmosphere makes this a decent pub to visit.
On 10th July 2021
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about The Shepherds Boy
A large roadside Ossett brewery pub a good few minutes away from Dewsbury town centre but conversely not that far away at all from the WRLRR if you take the right route. The two together make for a great combination. Seven ales and two interesting local ciders (Burnards and Udders) on my visit. The three ales I tried were in all good condition and competitively priced. The pub has a multi-area layout with a different feel in each area, presumably these were all properly separate drinking rooms back in the day. To the right is a small area with flagstone flooring and fabric banquettes in which I settled, decorated with old ale bottles plus black and white pictures of various professional celebrity Northerners. A larger area to left has floorboards and some tasteful brewerania. To the rear is a further area with a dart board, which leads out into a beer garden. Take outs are prominently available and loads of CAMRA mags from far and wide are available to peruse. It’s also a friendly place - the pony-tailed barman was up for conversation in between tasks and I also got chatting to a couple of elderly locals who had popped in for their afternoon drink. Be aware that it doesn’t open until three in the afternoon most weekdays.
I really liked this place and it has a lot going for it - would recommend missing a train to sample it…
On 6th September 2011
- rating: 8
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James Joines left this review about Shepherds Boy Inn
An Ossett Brewery House.
Guest ales also available
Food offering
On 23rd February 2011
- no rating submitted
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