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About The Red Kite
The Red Kite is a pub on Denby Dale Road in Wakefield, and dogs are welcome inside. The kitchen serves Sunday lunch and offers a Boxing Day menu alongside specials. Ribeye steak and fish & chips are among the mains, and the starters include butter cuttlefish. Gluten free options are on the menu, and cask ales are available at the bar. The pub takes its name from the red kite, a bird of prey, and sits close to local countryside walks. It stands next door to a hotel.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s)
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter cuttlefish, ribeye steak, fish and chips and gluten free options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter cuttlefish, ribeye steak, fish and chips and gluten free options.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, attentive service, with one server mentioned repeatedly for helping a diner choose gluten free options and for adding an anniversary message to a dessert. Another server is described as attentive and polite, and a third as chatty and consistently friendly across several visits. Food comes close behind. One reviewer calls the butter cuttlefish outstanding and says it tasted like the authentic flavours of Sri Lanka, while the chorizo sausage is called delicious. Others praise a ribeye steak cooked to perfection, fish and chips, and good portions at a Sunday lunch. Family groups describe orders served promptly, requests accommodated and clean plates all round, and one Boxing Day diner brought a Labrador, noting the pub is dog and children friendly. The only gap raised is on the menu: a diner who found a good range of gluten free dishes still wished there were a gluten free pizza. One reviewer drops in unexpectedly and is seated straight away, and another says they would love to return for the signature burger.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, attentive service, with one server mentioned repeatedly for helping a diner choose gluten free options and for adding an anniversary message to a dessert. Another server is described as attentive and polite, and a third as chatty and consistently friendly across several visits. Food comes close behind. One reviewer calls the butter cuttlefish outstanding and says it tasted like the authentic flavours of Sri Lanka, while the chorizo sausage is called delicious. Others praise a ribeye steak cooked to perfection, fish and chips, and good portions at a Sunday lunch. Family groups describe orders served promptly, requests accommodated and clean plates all round, and one Boxing Day diner brought a Labrador, noting the pub is dog and children friendly. The only gap raised is on the menu: a diner who found a good range of gluten free dishes still wished there were a gluten free pizza. One reviewer drops in unexpectedly and is seated straight away, and another says they would love to return for the signature burger.
Featured reviews
- Ben Mulhall
“Came for the food, stayed because Cath clearly runs the place! The Red Kite is a lovely pub with great food, a welcoming atmosphere and a team that always seems happy to help. But let's be honest... the real five-star attraction is Cath. I'm convinced if the building caught fire, Cath would calmly seat everyone by the fireplace, take their drinks order, extinguish the flames and still ask if we'd like to see the dessert menu. Friendly, funny, attentive and somehow everywhere at once. I'm not saying she has superpowers, but I've never seen her and Superman in the same room. The food was excellent, the service was spot on, and Cath made the whole visit feel like you were being looked after by an old friend. It's no surprise she's mentioned so often in customer reviews. If you're visiting the Red Kite, ask for Cath. If she's off that day... it might still be worth going, but you'll definitely be missing the VIP experience! Highly recommended.”
- Gail Clark
“We were there Saturday night and was attended by a lady called Veronica. She was lovely very informative and chatty she is always a delight she has looked after us on previous occasions and is always consistently friendly. We had ribeye steak which was just beautiful and cooked to perfection.”
- schmetterling621
“Had a lovely Sunday lunch today. Had our in laws up for the week and took them here. Food was really good great portions too. We were served by James who was very attentive and polite and nothing too much trouble.”
- Joanne Nicholson
“Visited as meeting up with family, ordered different meals and variations.. the staff accommodated our requests perfectly! The food was served promptly, well presented and resulted in clean plates all round! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would happily recommend. 5 Stars!;”
- Joanne Kilgallon
“My husband and I want for tea today as its our wedding anniversary the service was spot on food was amazing very helpful friendly staff and a big thanks to cath for adding happy anniversary message to my desert so thoughtful great experience all round will definitely go again can't recommend enough”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“The Red Kite in Wakefield is named after one of Britain's most distinctive birds of prey and sits close to local countryside walks. With rustic charm and a welcoming atmosphere, it's ideal for seasonal dishes, Sunday roasts and cask ales. Plan your visit.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Parking· 4
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has changing table(s)
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near The Red Kite
- Swan & Cygnet4.12,9060.6 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
carvery, outdoor hut seating, dog menu
- Navigation Inn4.39060.8 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
canal location, jumbo hotdog, outside seating area
- The Three Houses4.37441.4 miWheelchair accessible
pie night, sunday lunch, dog friendly treats
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Red KiteReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.33,330 | — | £20–30 | butter cuttlefish, ribeye steak, fish and chips |
| Swan & CygnetReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.12,906 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | carvery, outdoor hut seating, dog menu |
| Navigation InnReservations · Good for kids | 4.3906 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | canal location, jumbo hotdog, outside seating area |
| The Three HousesWheelchair accessible | 4.3744 | 1.4 mi | — | pie night, sunday lunch, dog friendly treats |
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