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The Black Rock, Wakefield

19 Cross Square
Wakefield
WF1 1PQ
Phone: 01924375550
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Punch Taverns

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Reviews of The Black Rock (Average Rating: 7 of 10) Add Review see review guidelines

Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Black Rock

Attractive frontage to this narrow city centre pub with a half-bay window and tiled entrance. Once inside, you find a cosy 'L'-shaped bar with very traditional furniture and decor. Younger and more diverse clientele than on my last visit in 2016. Six real ales on handpump, including the regular Tetley's Cask and Au from Three Brothers (£3.60) as one of the good range of guest beers.

On 10th July 2023 - rating: 8
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Will Larter left this review about The Black Rock

A narrow street frontage which opens out, via a corridor with a few seats, into a larger room towards the rear, with another entrance from the back street. Originally a draper's shop, with living quarters upstairs, commemorated as the boyhood home of a future archbishop of Canterbury with a blue plaque on the building. There are some interesting features, including the front window and some good quality tiling, and I am surprised that it doesn't seem to have bothered Camra's heritage group.

The bar counter faces towards the rear and has six hand pumps. I failed to note all the beers as I always go for the Tetley's Bitter when I call in here. It is, as I told the licensee, the best Tetley's I've had since the brewery in Leeds was abandoned. He's well aware how good it is, as he fired back "Best Tetley's in Yorkshire!"

I must come back some time and try the other beers too. Acorn Gorlovka seems to be a regular and should make a perfect nightcap, and it's only a short stagger to Westgate station.

On 12th June 2023 - rating: 10
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Black Rock

A cosy traditional pub with some old fittings and regulars, plus a good selection of beers and a barman (landlord?) who actually showed interest in them. Beware the surprise steps down to the gents, but there is a splendid urinal when you get there. On handpump were Stancill IPA, Oakham Citra, Roosters Baby Faced Assassin, Acorn Gorlovka Stout, Theakstons Summit and Tetley Cask. One of the better ale pubs in the centre.

On 24th May 2023 - rating: 8
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Jim Smith
Wakefield Westgate, 0.43 miles, 8 min walk (show)
Wakefield Kirkgate, 0.58 miles, 11 min walk (show)
Sandal & Agbrigg, 1.85 miles, 35 min walk (show)
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Beer Garden : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Car Park : No last updated 03 July 2014 by aleand hearty
  • Child Friendly : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Darts : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Dog Friendly : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Function Room : Yes - According to Facebook page - last updated 21 July 2015 by Dave McNally
  • Hot Food : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Jukebox : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Karaoke : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Live Music : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 03 July 2014 by aleand hearty
  • Micropub : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Pinball : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Pool Table : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 29 July 2018 by Aqualung .
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 03 July 2014 by aleand hearty
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