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The Steampacket Inn, Knottingley

Racca Green
Knottingley
WF11 8AT

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Local Pub (Marstons)

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Will Larter left this review about The Steampacket Inn

The only pub in Knottingley that serves real ale, so quite clearly the best pub for miles around, but it would be a stand out pub anywhere. With its beer garden having plenty of bench tables beside the canal it will be pretty busy in warmer weather (when there are four or five beers on) but it was pretty cold for today's visit. There's a small tap room to the left with five hand pumps, but the same three beers were repeated in the much larger room to the right. Here there's a pool table, and two fireplaces confirming that this has been knocked through from previously smaller rooms. The beers were all from Marston's. I went for Hobgoblin Gold, and when this proved to be in excellent condition I tried the 61 Deep as well. I told the licensee that the Gold was the best I'd ever had of this beer, to which he responded with a five minute discourse on how easy it is to keep cask beers, but I could tell he was pleased (NBSS 4.5). The 61 was almost as good, but this one lacked the subtlety of the Gold - probably the brewer's fault rather than the cellarman. Definitely worth the trip to Knottingley.

Date of visit: 23rd February 2024

On 16th March 2024 - rating: 8
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Steve C left this review about The Steam Packet Inn

The Steam Packet’s location by the Knottingley and Goole Canal is taken advantage of by a decked seating area that overlooks the waterway. A slope runs down to the bank where I imagine mooring was once achievable, but the rocks and uneven surface make it look a little treacherous. The pub is found across a large car park which indicated that food would be available. In truth the only food I saw advertised was the Sunday lunch which is available from midday until 16:00 and is very reasonably priced at £6 for adults and £4 for children.
The interior consists of a public bar with dartboard to the left and larger lounge bar with pool table to the right. I do not recall any televisions and live sport was not advertised. There was some background music playing and I noted that a function room that is available for free hire. There is a quiz every Thursday from 20:00 and there is a late license until midnight on Friday/Saturday and until 23:00 on Sundays.
Standard keg products are available from the bar that also supports a couple of hand pumps. During my visit on Monday afternoon last week these were drawing Wychwood’s Jester Jack and Whitstable Brewery’s Rakau Single Hop. I found the service to be very friendly and I would enjoy a revisit to this pub.

On 30th April 2016 - rating: 7
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James Joines left this review about The Steam Packet Inn

Marstons House with a car park and decked area over looking the canal.
Treaditional 2 room house with a selection of Marstons products.
On my visit 12/4/09 Ringwood Old Thumper available on hand pull.

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On 18th July 2010 - rating: 6
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Steam Packet Inn

A large and relatively uninspiring local with the exception of the large boat over the bar and the bar and the decking area outside from which to watch the real the real thing on the adjoining canal. Beers were from the Marston's stable: Wychwood Wizard's Staff, which ran out after one pint leaving only Jennings Honey Bole which was well kept and quaffable. Something of a real ale oasis in Knottingley.

On 30th June 2010 - rating: 6
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Steam Packet Inn

Once inside this pub is much larger than it appears from the exterior.Immediately to the left is the public bar with a seating bench running its full length and tables for dominoes with a shelf below to hold your pint.The dart board is above the victoria fireplace and above the bar there is wooden cladding in the design of a boats bow,reflecting the canalside situation.There is a small screen TV in this bar.The larger drinking area occupies the area to the right of the front door and to the back of the building and has a pull down large screen which is also where the karaoke is held and has its seperate bar access.The pub is a drinking venue and there is little sign of food availability .It's well used by locals,earthy,lively and in the public bar there is a community feel.The ale comes from the Marston portolio of breweries with well kept Jennings ales available on our trip.There is a plaque reminding customers that The Steam Packet Brewery once operated from these premises and there is still a real ale focus in contrast to many other boozers in Knottingly.There is a good size decking overlooking the canal and I would definately pop in for a beer again if in the area.

On 28th June 2010 - rating: 7
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