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Beer of the Week (w/e 17th February 2019) with aleandhearty
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The Black Rock, Wakefield Central, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF1 1PQ
Reviews of The Black Rock (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Aqualung . left this review about The Black Rock
This is an old town local that has almost certainly been knocked into a single room at some point. It's a no frills sort of place consisting of a small L shaped room with a mix of tiles and carpets. There are mostly low benches tables and chairs and a TV screen on the left wall was turned off. There was quite a crowd in before midday on a Saturday.
There are six hand pumps which had Taylor's Landlord, Banks's Tetley Bitter, Stancill Ventura Highway, Acorn Fiesta, Little Critters Nutty Ambassador and Oakham Citra. I went for the Nutty Ambassador (£3.50) which was in excellent condition and nice and cool. The fact it was cool was a boon as it's obviously an attempt to recreate a Ferrero Roche chocolate in a glass and I thought it was successful.
I liked this place and was surprised to see on What Pub that it's owned by Heineken (Star Pubs). That means I've found two good ones in their estate.
It's GBG 2018 listed.
On 30th July 2018
- rating: 8
[User has posted 2101 recommendations about 2096 pubs]
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Black Rock
A vibrant traditional boozer with plenty of people enjoying their Saturday evening with much good humour on our visit making for a fun and lively atmosphere.
Beers on were Tetleys, VOG Dark Matter, Oakham Citra, Hobgoblin Gold and Moorhouse Pride of Pendle. Not necessarily the most exciting of Wakefield selections but perfectly acceptable and the Citra and Dark Matter both went down very well.
Not to be missed if in Wakefield.
On 3rd August 2017
- rating: 8
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Black Rock
A classic boozer,with great exterior glazed tiling .There is a front section with a bay window,while the bar is in the rear with generous seating on fitted benches with stolls and some seperate tables.The flatscreens were turned off with nothing on,leaving a lively atmosphere and a good welcome.The interior may not be as impressive as the frontage but it feels very authentic and the 6 handpumps included a very good Oakham Citra,a perfect pub crawling quaff on a warm evening.
It's rightly in the GBG ,the name refers to the local coal heritage and has nothing to do with Ireland or the asset management industry.One not to be missed on any trip to Wakefield,although mind the perilous descent to the gents with various trip hazards at the top.
On 25th July 2017
- rating: 8
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Pub Details
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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
| Sunday | 12noon - 10:30pm |
| Monday | 11am - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 11pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 11pm |
| Friday | 11am - 11pm |
| Saturday | 11am - Midnight |
