The Winterburn
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About The Winterburn
Up a steep road from Halifax, The Winterburn is a gastropub at 1-2 Winterburn Ln with views over the valley. Dogs are welcome in the bar area, and a doggy dinner is on offer, so visitors can bring their pets along while they eat. The pub has been under new ownership since October 2024, and the kitchen cooks home-style food. Sunday brings a three-course lunch built around a roast with gravy and the trimmings. The vegan version swaps in a nut roast and leaves out the Yorkshire pudding. Sticky toffee pudding is among the desserts. Beer is served on draught, and the ale comes in an old-fashioned pint mug. The pub is walk-in. Vegetarian options sit alongside a gluten-free burger.
Good to know
“****Under New Ownership from October 2024*** The Winterburn is set in an idyllic setting located at the top of Winterburn Hill. We aim to offer premium home cooked food and a variety of cask ales and draft beers. Dogs are welcome in our pub area where there is availablity for our visitors to eat.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, sticky toffee pudding, vegan nut roast and dog-friendly bar area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, sticky toffee pudding, vegan nut roast and dog-friendly bar area.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws the most praise at The Winterburn, with reviewers describing tender beef, all the proper trimmings and tasty gravy. A vegan reviewer appreciated a nut roast and perfectly cooked veg adapted from the roast, with no Yorkshire pudding, followed by a lovely crumble. Close behind are the starters and puddings, including a smooth, flavourful pâté and a rich, gooey sticky toffee pudding. Another reviewer notes the gluten free burger. Beer also earns mentions, with a decent selection on draught and ale served in an old fashioned pint mug. Views over the valley come up repeatedly, and several describe the staff as friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The one caveat is practical: a reviewer found the roads a bit steep either way in, though still worth the trip. One reviewer suggests booking in advance by messenger or phone, and another was first told there were no spaces, then had a booking confirmed after calling back minutes later. Dog owners report being welcomed in the bar area, where two dogs were served a doggy dinner.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws the most praise at The Winterburn, with reviewers describing tender beef, all the proper trimmings and tasty gravy. A vegan reviewer appreciated a nut roast and perfectly cooked veg adapted from the roast, with no Yorkshire pudding, followed by a lovely crumble. Close behind are the starters and puddings, including a smooth, flavourful pâté and a rich, gooey sticky toffee pudding. Another reviewer notes the gluten free burger. Beer also earns mentions, with a decent selection on draught and ale served in an old fashioned pint mug. Views over the valley come up repeatedly, and several describe the staff as friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The one caveat is practical: a reviewer found the roads a bit steep either way in, though still worth the trip. One reviewer suggests booking in advance by messenger or phone, and another was first told there were no spaces, then had a booking confirmed after calling back minutes later. Dog owners report being welcomed in the bar area, where two dogs were served a doggy dinner.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Perfect place for a relaxed date with my husband. Great location with astonishing views!! Our server was quick and very friendly, same with another lady( i think she was a manager on duty) Food was perfect too! Plus a decent selection of beers on draught. Great bank holiday weekend escape:) We will be back !”
- Google user
“A lovely pub. Very unassuming from outside, but lovely inside. The guy behind the bar was super nice and helpful. Great vegetarian options, dog and child friendly. Beer and food great. Beautiful views... A bit steep either way in on the roads, but worth the trip.”
- Google user
“A lovely, small rural pub with great views. The food menu is extensive and what we had - from the Sunday Roast menu - was beautifully cooked and presented. Service was attentive, but not intrusive and the prices were reasonable for the quality and quantity. We walked up from Halifax and would recommend that for the views.”
- Google user
“Had a lovely meal with family here, been waiting to come up for years and when we finally made it , it didn't disappoint.. always nice to find a namesake place , and even better when it's a nice place to visit”
- Google user
“Lovely place with fantastic food and service. It’s better to book in advance through messenger or by phoning up. Very clean and nice atmosphere. Burger is Gluten free so will look different to usual burger but great if you have dietary requirements.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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- The Ivy House Inn4.44452.9 mi
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- The Junction Inn4.44274.9 miWheelchair accessible
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- Black Bull4.27965.5 mi away
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The WinterburnWheelchair accessible | 4.6607 | — | sunday roast, sticky toffee pudding, vegan nut roast |
| The Ivy House Inn | 4.4445 | 2.9 mi | tandoori chicken skewers, steak pie, chips |
| The Junction InnWheelchair accessible | 4.4427 | 4.9 mi | junction burger, steak pie, gammon and peas |
| Black Bull | 4.2796 | 5.5 mi away | steak and bits, scampi and egg, quick bar service |
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