Bottomless brunches, live music, huge beer garden and a ghost – this haunted pub in Wakefield has it all
The Black Horse is a vibrant city centre pub, right in the heart of Wakefield’s Civic quarter, in the centre of the famous Westgate Run and close to the station.
Built in 1816 the pub has a long history – but there’s one part of it which could make your spine tingle. The spirits in this bar are not just on the optics – but a ghost has been heard down in the cellar making cries for help.
Landlord Tony Padgett says the spectre is believed to be that of an innocent woman who was mauled to death by a runaway bear in the beer garden at the back of the pub.
Back in the Victorian era there was a zoo at what is now the Orangery, near Westgate station. Legend has it a biscuit salesman was teasing the bear, which became so frustrated it escaped from its pit and went on the rampage killing the woman.
But it’s not just paranormal investigators that are drawn to the pub – the live music, bottomless brunches, huge beer garden, sports screens and famous ‘Sunday Sesh’ all help make this pub the go-to place for a great time.
Sunday Sesh and live music
The Sunday sesh is a weekly live music session with live music and all things Country with local talent.
Sessions start from 4pm and drinks offers are available – 2 for £5 on selected shots for example. It’s what Sundays were made for!
And if you like music Wednesday is Open Mic night with a different guest host every week from 8pm. And Friday is ‘Live Lounge’ with a different act each week showcasing talent from Wakefield and beyond from 8pm
Bottomless brunch
If you don’t leave this lunch date stuffed there’s something wrong! And it won’t empty your wallet either.
The bottomless brunch is available five days a week but booking is essential – and it’s not surprising it’s so popular when you see what you can get.
Enjoy a 90 minute bottomless lunch with drinks choices of free-flowing Prosecco, cocktails, spirits or bottled beer of the day, plus feast on pizza, chicken wings, loaded nachos or loaded fries – all for £29.99.
Beer garden and sports screens
Perfect for families and groups of friends the huge beer garden is a real asset. Here you can make the most of great weather and enjoy live sports on screen.
The pub has Sky Sports, with three big screens showing all the big games. And with a wide range of premium lagers, cocktails, gins, spirits and wines there’s something for everyone to drink and enjoy.
Go with a friend and enjoy great value for money. Cocktails are 2 for £12 –all day, every day. And get a midweek treat on Wine Wednesday – buy two large glasses of wine and get the rest of the bottle and a pizza for free!
Rugby fans
If you’re a rugby fan there’s an extra reason to drop in at the Black Horse. As proud sponsors of Wakefield Trinity and Wakefield Ladies, the pub offers 10% off, all day, every day to season ticket holders.
Find out more
Located at 102-104 Westgate the pub is just 1 minute from Wakefield Westgate station and just 3 minutes from the city centre. It is open from 4pm to midnight on Wednesday and Thursday, noon to midnight on Fridays and Sundays and from 11am until 2am on Saturdays. (Mondays and Tuesdays it is closed)
The Black Horse is perfect for big groups and parties, as well as for couples and families, and private events can be catered for.
To find out more, take a look at what’s coming up or make a bottomless brunch booking visit the website at theblackhorse.pub/about-us or follow the pub on Twitter and Facebook.
Please drink responsibly.