Wakefield
The Malt Shovel

The Malt Shovel

417 Bradford Road, WF2 0QW, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Salad • British


"Visited this pub today with my husband and sister in law. We initially sat outside as we had 2 dogs with us. However, a couple who were just leaving told us they weren’t happy as they had been served their food on paper plates as they had been told this was company policy for eating outside. This seemed a bit strange as we had been given proper glasses not plastic ones. My husband asked if we could sit inside as we did not want plastic plates and he was told we could move inside with the dogs. We went inside and ordered our food. After quite a long wait the food arrived a jacket potato, 2 pies and a dish of chips as ordered. We were also given a dish of boiled potatoes. On asking why we had been given these, there was no reply from the waitress. About 10 minutes later a woman appeared at our table (not sure if she was the manager or the chef). She interrupted our conversation and said that in future we should eat food that we had not ordered as quite a few of their customers took food we had not ordered without paying. We explained that we had asked why we had been brought the potatoes but had not received a reply so we thought they were a side for one of the pies. At this stage, in view of the fact that she appeared so annoyed, I twice offered to pay for the potatoes. She said if didn’t matter, said she would “sort out” the member of staff who had brought them and stormed off. We could then hear raised voices in the kitchen. I must say I have never experienced such poor customer service and will not be returning. I just feel sorry for the member of staff involved who made a genuine mistake that could have been dealt with much better. I would like to say that all the young waitresses and bar staff were polite and welcoming and the food was OK but the rudeness of this person spoilt our meal."

Pizza Canoe

Pizza Canoe

100 Carlton Street, WF10 1EE, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Pizza • Halal • Cheese • Chicken


"Download the pizza canoe app, you receive 20% discount by ordering this way. Delivery is always reasonable 20-45 minutes and I can’t say we’ve had a bad meal yet. Both the peri peri chicken wings and hot or BBQ wings are spot on, tried numerous takeaways in castleford and haven't found anywhere better for fried chicken! The chips come with American spice as standard, their pizzas, burgers, kebabs and wraps are all tasty. The sauces come separately so you don’t have a wet soggy wrap/kebab like you get elsewhere and the salad is a generous size, again packed separately. The only thing I can pull them on is that you don’t get a proper naan bread with the kebabs, it’s a large chapati that’s wrapped in foil separately but again it’s fresh and warm and not dripping in sauce/grease. We’ve placed 11 orders since 22nd September, they’ve never got an order wrong and the food’s always been spot on no matter what we’ve ordered. I weigh 9 stone 10, I’m not a slob I just have a very busy work schedule and can’t be bothered cooking when I get in. I checked the difference between ordering the exact same dishes through just eat and the pizza Canoe app... £20.50/£14.70 including delivery and that’s for 2 mains, sides, and a large bottle of pop. At these prices I could easily afford to order 7 days a week! The only other gripe I have, which I’m sure will be shared by others, is that when I order a bottle of coke I want a bottle of coke... not a bottle of Pepsi! Might sound petty to some but they are 2 completely different drinks! I’ll cut them some slack however, maybe coke’s been harder to source throughout lockdown! Give them a try, you won’t be disappointed!"

The Darrington

The Darrington

Estcourt Road, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Fish • Wine • Chicken • Ice Cream


"I've seen over the years the terrible reviews against the darrington and never understood them because our food we have actually always enjoyed, we've eaten here for years sometimes twice a week, but the last times have been horrendous since the change in menu...it seems to be change in suppliers or something because the food is disgusting Im not a serial moaner and think this is the second time I have ever left a review anywhere!! Tonight was the final straw unfortunately and will not be returning until we hear of major changes, the chicken is clearly frozen ****, steak tastes foul, sausages god don't even get me started on them anaemic looking things, everything looked so under or over cooked wish I got more pictures but I was just so disgusted, no tikka masala hasn't been for last couple of weeks and the lady at the till told us they only get on their delivery a week so have to save them for their Wednesday curry night!!!! Yet again frozen .... the waitress asked the table behind us if everything was okay with the meals the older gentleman was polite and said definitely not to his pallete but never mind and she walked off and said sorry about that, when she came to our table it was clear we didn't enjoy our meals but she didn't ask us if everything was okay, I'm not one to cause a fuss or embarrass anyone hence the review I am still fuming hours after leaving, our bar tab Is just short of each time we visit as a family of couple of drinks each, sides and dessert, didn't even bother with dessert tonight state food came out, as I say we've been coming years never really had a problem but don't waste your time or money for the future it's horrendous!!!! Shame it's not letting me upload the photo I do have"