Beer & Ale Week is back, shining a spotlight on Wakefield’s brilliant pubs, bars and night-time venues. From traditional favourites to late-night gems, the trail guides you through the city’s best independent spots to enjoy a pint or two.

Whether you’re looking to explore somewhere new or revisit an old favourite, this is a celebration of the local venues that make Wakefield’s nightlife special.

Plan Your Trail
Over 35 pubs and bars are featured on the Beer & Ale Trail. Scan the QR code on posters around the city or visit eyupwakefield.com to see the full map and explore each venue.

While not every venue is participating in the prize competition, all are part of the trail and worth discovering.

Win a £50 Bar Tab
To be in with a chance of winning, simply check in at participating venues using the QR code inside. Every check-in counts as an entry. The more venues you visit, the better your chances of winning.

Pubs on the Trail

• Black Horse – Westgate
• Black Rock – Westgate
• Black Swan – Silver Street
• Blind Pig – Bull Ring
• Calder and Hops – Northgate
• Elephant & Castle Hotel – Westgate
• Hogarths – Westgate
• O’Connors – Bull Ring
• Rainbow Inn – Lower Warrengate
• Strafford Arms – Bull Ring
• Supper Club – Silver Street
• Talbot & Falcon – Northgate
• The Griffin – Union Street
• The Hop – Bank Street
• The New Union – Almsgate
• The Raven – Westmorland Street
• The Six Chimneys – Kirkgate
• Union Bank – Westgate

Bars and Night-Time Venues on the Trail

• Afterdark – Westgate
• Brick & Liquor – Westgate
• Cosa Nostra Lounge – Westgate
• Counting House – Westgate
• Durty ‘o’ Dwyers – Northgate
• Jocks Cavern – Bull Ring
• Mex Bar – Albion Court
• Nocturno – Westgate
• Now Serving – Market Street
• Popworld – Westgate
• Qubana Bar & Grill – Wood Street
• RBT Video – Northgate
• Shooters – Kirkgate
• Stereo Bar – Albion Court
• The Establishment – Westgate
• The Hilton Lounge – Wood Street
• The Lobby Bar (1867) – Unity Works
• The Lockwood – Bull Ring
• The Priory – Back Lane
• Venue 23 – Smyth Street
• WX (Wakefield Exchange)

The Big Jolly Beer & Ale Weekend
Taking place at Wakefield Exchange from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 July, this weekend event will bring together great drinks, music and atmosphere in the heart of the city. It’s just one of many ways to enjoy the week.

Explore. Discover. Support local.
Visit www.eyupwakefield.com to start planning your Beer & Ale Week.