The West Riding Bar

The West Riding is the flagship pub of the Beerhouses family as this is where it all began in 1994 when founder, Mike Field, saw the potential in transforming a disused waiting room at Dewsbury Railway Station into a real ale pub. His inspiration was Stalybridge Buffet Bar – the railway pub at Stalybridge station where he’d spent many hours drinking in while a student.

Despite knowing nothing about running a pub, and everyone thinking that he was quite mad, the ‘West’ is still going strong, serving the locals of Dewsbury and those who pass through the station, whether they be travellers on their way somewhere or dedicated Ale Trailers (who also take in Stalybridge Buffet Bar which, poetically, is also now part of the Beerhouses family)!

All Beerhouses pubs offer a great selection of cask ale, and The West Riding is famed for its various beer and music festivals, which run several times a year. It has consistently appeared in the Good Beer Guide since 1997 and has won multiple awards. They don’t just serve beer, of course. As well as a full bar offering, you can get a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a selection of teas.

Regular events include a weekly quiz night, meat raffle, monthly charity bingo, and Tuesday treats with offers changing every week.

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Homemade pies at The West Riding

Food at The West Riding

We offer food daily, including bar snacks, pizza menu, roast dinners on a Sunday, and a hot food special on a Friday.

CREATE YOUR OWN FOOD EVENT!

You can also create your own food event and go ‘off menu’ by booking in advance. We can offer a much more diverse menu for parties of 6+ when pre-booked, including Ale Trail breakfasts, party buffets, or meals of your choice.

Call 01924 459193 or email carole@beerhouses.co.uk for more details.

Pizza menu: Monday – Saturday 12-9pm

Hot food special: Friday

Sunday roast dinners: Sunday 12-4pm

Bar snacks daily

Events

You can often find live music performances here at The West Riding (see our Facebook feed below or check socials) with outdoor performances on our ‘Platform 3’ stage during the summer.

Our regular events include:

Monday: Quiz Night followed by Sticky 13s, from 8pm

Tuesday: Tuesday Treats – offers on selected drinks

Sunday: Roast dinners served – booking essential. Meat raffle from 5pm

Last Tuesday of each month: Big Beerhouses Bingo Bonanza. From 7pm

Opening Times

Monday: 10:00 – 23:00

Tuesday: 10:00 – 23:00

Wednesday: 10:00 – 23:00

Thursday: 10:00 – 23:00

Friday: 10:00 – 00:00

Saturday: 10:00 – 00:00

Sunday: 10:00 – 23:00

OUR CHOSEN CHARITIES
Each Beerhouses pub nominates its own charities and causes who we support with events and fundraisers. The West Riding’s charity is Dewsbury Community Outreach who is a social enterprise, providing housing, health, and care.

We also sponsor various community groups, including Dewsbury Arts Group.

The West Riding Customer at Bar
West Riding Beer Garden
The West Riding Bar
Clock at The West Riding
The West Riding Refreshment Rooms
Vintage Railway Light
West Riding Bar Seating Window
Dewsbury Station Pub

The West Riding Refreshment Rooms

Dewsbury Railway Station, Wellington Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1HF

Telephone: 01924 459193

General enquiries: westriding@beerhouses.co.uk
Food bookings: carole@beerhouses.co.uk

News & Events

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🍻 Pub classics, now without the ABV 👌
Whether you’re pacing yourself or just skipping the booze, these non-alcoholic brews bring the flavour without the fuzz:

🍺 Budvar Nealko – The classic Czech lager, minus the alcohol but full of crisp, clean flavor.
🌲 Sierra Nevada Trail Pass Hazy IPA – All the juicy hops you love, none of the hangover.
🍋 Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager – Smooth, malty, and refreshingly grown-up.
🥭 No Worries Mango (Can) – Bursting with tropical mango goodness, this one’s summer in a can.

What’s your favourite pint without the punch? 🍻👇
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🍻 Pub classics, now without the ABV 👌
Whether you’re pacing yourself or just skipping the booze, these non-alcoholic brews bring the flavour without the fuzz:

🍺 Budvar Nealko – The classic Czech lager, minus the alcohol but full of crisp, clean flavor.
🌲 Sierra Nevada Trail Pass Hazy IPA – All the juicy hops you love, none of the hangover.
🍋 Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager – Smooth, malty, and refreshingly grown-up.
🥭 No Worries Mango (Can) – Bursting with tropical mango goodness, this one’s summer in a can.

What’s your favourite pint without the punch? 🍻👇

Looking for a summer pick me up? Our Coffee Cactus Juice is THE PERFECT pick me up!

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Looking for a summer pick me up? Our Coffee Cactus Juice is THE PERFECT pick me up!

Aaaaariba!!

Craving a delicious Sunday dinner?
No problem — book now to avoid disappointment!
Home-cooked with love by yours truly, Danny.

Good food. Great vibes. Guaranteed satisfaction 🍽️🍺

To book:
📞 01924 459193
📧 carole@beerhouses.co.uk
📧 danny@beerhouses.co.uk
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Craving a delicious Sunday dinner?
No problem — book now to avoid disappointment!
Home-cooked with love by yours truly, Danny.

Good food. Great vibes. Guaranteed satisfaction 🍽️🍺

To book: 
📞 01924 459193
📧 carole@beerhouses.co.uk 
📧 danny@beerhouses.co.uk
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The West Riding Team

We’ve got a fantastic team here at The West Riding, but these are the people you’ll see most often:

Danny Munt, The West Riding

Danny Munt

Manager

Holly Loftus, Assistant Manager

Holly Loftus

Assistant Manager

Carole Hemming, The West Riding

Carole Hemming

Kitchen Manager

Jim Ibeson, Cellar Manager

Jim Ibeson

Cellar Manager

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