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The New Inn, Walton — Bars in Wakefield

The New Inn, Walton

BarsWakefield, ENG

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(1,291 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1924 255447
144 Shay Ln, Walton, Wakefield WF2 6LA, United Kingdom
£20–30

About The New Inn, Walton

On Shay Ln in Wakefield, The New Inn Walton is a village pub serving home cooked food from locally sourced produce, with meat from a Barnsley butcher, fish from a Grimsby supplier and vegetables from a Huddersfield greengrocer. Sunday dinner is served alongside the regular menu, and staff check in on tables through the meal. A private dining room called Lock Eleven is available for functions and parties, giving groups a space of their own. The pub is dog friendly, with a dedicated section that includes water bowls and dog beds for visiting dogs. Reservations are required.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

Reviews

4.5/5
1,291 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention dog friendly area, lock eleven private dining room, sunday roast dinner and beer garden seating.

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241
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65
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33

Customer Review Summary

Sunday dinner with beef described as falling apart draws consistent praise, alongside a private dining room booked for celebrations like a wedding meal for sixteen and a milestone birthday, where staff arranged extra room time and off-menu cheese boards. Several reviewers highlight the dog friendly beer garden, complete with water bowls and dog beds provided during meals. Staff across visits are repeatedly called accommodating and friendly, with servers checking in throughout meals. One diner reports food arriving late and some dishes overcooked, though the kitchen removed and replaced the item quickly once flagged. Another notes having to ask for service after a staff member was left splitting time between reception and the bar. A separate visitor found the food good for a casual bite at reasonable prices, though less remarkable than others describe. The evening celebration review closes with a note that the food overall was outstanding despite the earlier mishap.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Nice old traditional pub with friendly and welcoming staff that serves good food Wide selection of drinks on the bar to choose from”
  • Google user
    “First time last night. Beautiful pub and so friendly. Meals were gorgeous. This is the place to go if you want a dog friendly pub and a lively beer garden for a hot sunny day. Well impressed”
  • Google user
    “Amazing Pub. Booked it as it said on the website they had a dedicated section that was dog friendly which the staff went above and beyond for. The staff even through over water, comfy dog beds etc in which the dogs slept throughout the entire meal. The food was excellent and at a great price. 100% recommend.”
  • Google user
    “The food was good for a casual bite to eat. The establishment self is nice, reasonably priced and dog friendly.”
  • Google user
    “Online booking was easy, atmosphere was great. Food was amazing, had the Sunday dinner, beautiful, beef just fell apart. Dessert was stunning too.”

Highlights

“At the New Inn Walton we pride ourselves on being a village pub, and we hope to be a pretty good one. We’re passionate about delivering the best experience we can, to the first time visitors, fine diners and to the regulars and locals who call us home. We deliver home cooked, heart warming food from locally sourced produce. From our butchers, Windsors of Barnsley, fish supplier, Grimsby Fish Co. and greengrocer, Keith Mawby of Huddersfield . . . we simply don’t cook anything unless we know where it comes from! It's our pleasure to welcome you...”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live performances
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
Show more amenities
  • Food at bar
  • Cozy
  • Beer
  • Food
  • Private dining room
  • Table service
Offerings· 4
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Dining options· 1
  • Seating
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Planning· 1
  • Reservations required
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
Parking· 4
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking
Highlights· 3
  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live performances
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Atmosphere· 3
  • Casual
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Location

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