A place for people; serving up an atmosphere of niceness, with good stuff happening everyday.
The Tap and Barrel is a proper pub, just a hop and a skip from the old market place in the historic town of Pontefract, Yorkshire. We subscribe to the old maxim “Think Global, Act Local” and offer a wide range of good beer sourced from breweries just a few miles down the road to the best craft ales on the international market. We love local culture and the many events we host reflect that, but we welcome customers, musicians and folk with something to say from wherever they come from.
The pub itself is divided into two main rooms; a comfortable lounge with a bar, a book case and chairs by the real fire and an intimate candle-lit theatre space which hosts a wide range of entertainment.
The atmosphere is unique, timeless and designed to speak to our customers through all five senses, from the groovy sounds, to the smell of good incense and woodsmoke, from the art nouveau details on our exterior to the fresh flowers on our tables, the tasty beers and wines and of course a space to sit, stand, chill, converse and enjoy friendship.
We believe in tradition as well as vision and the pub as a focal point for community and family. We love history and at the same time embrace what’s coming next. We love music, good ale and a warm place to sit, think and join in with the simple pleasures.
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Great atmosphere - Northern Soul & Mod/scooter themed bar
Was a little quiet when we went in but the music is brilliant if you like Ska and Motown. People were dancing so we all joined in. The bar staff were jovial. They even offered another pint to a friend whose drink had been taken by them in error. We do always enjoy it but you need to time it right
Arrived early so quiet. Very good staffing and northern soul music.
Fabulous place. Amazing old building, full of character. Great service, prices and atmosphere, lovely and clean. Superb staff. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will be calling in again. Highly recommended.
What a great venue / pub for Mods, Soulies, and Rudies. Proper subculture decor and tunes to match. We, The 5:15's, played live here Sunday 16th April 2023 to a very receptive crowd who danced and cheered from the outset. Very friendly and welcoming venue. Highly enjoyed it, and I hope we get asked to play here again 👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾
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Opening Times
| Mon | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Tue | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Wed | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Thur | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Fri | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Sat | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Sun | 12:00 – 00:00 |
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Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8