Top Lock, Whittle-le-Woods

About us

We offer a wide range of real cask ales, craft beers and lagers, a great wine list and an excellent gin and spirits bar.

The Top Lock is the local for live music, with regular events and band nights. There’s a weekly quiz and we’ll soon be opening our kitchen to offer genuine home-made food with weekly food offers.

Owned by Award Winning Chef Michael Ian Hales and his team, welcome both locals and visitors to the village of Wheelton. The stunning location of The Top Lock, located on the Leeds liverpool canal are pleased to offer the best in carefully sourced produce, expertly prepared and accompanied by a wonderful selection of wines and a great range of cask ales.

Tastefully furnished in country tweeds, leather with real stone and oak floors. We offer a warm welcome to walkers (with or without dogs), cyclists, horse riders or anyone who wishes to pop in for a drink or a bite to eat. We offer a ‘casual feel’ with informal drinking and dining areas.

Six carefully selected cask ales in constant circulation along with a great selection of larger and bottles.

Families are always welcome at The Top Lock and a great location to celebrate, we have a wonderful children’s menu. Not for getting our new Dogs Menu!

The Top Lock also caters for larger parties and occasions including weddings, birthdays and funerals.

Whatever you are looking for we guarantee you can find a professional and dedicated team on hand to create something special.