The Best Restaurants in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Wow, I wanted to do something a little different for my birthday this year and the whippet and pickle didn’t disappoint. I booked a bottomless brunch for 4. We had more than enough food, a brunch board and a waffle of our choosing. Excellent range of drinks. It wasn’t like the usual bottomless drinks where you leave legless and hungry. We left feeling full and happy. Thank you to the waitress’. A wonderful day with good friends, good conversation (that I could hear that wasn’t drowned out by loud music) and fantastic food.

Went for brunch with 2 adults, 2 children and a dog. Great menu choices, something for everyone. Lovely place and service was friendly and welcoming. The food is top rate. Thank you

Unusual place in many ways. Decor is fun. Cosy upstairs with quite a lot of seating. Food was excellent. Every course was delicious. Didn’t think I’d manage all three but I did. Had nice local beer (canned). Tricky access. Either up a cobbled steep street or steep steps and once inside more steep steps to eating area. We needed to pay £10 a head deposit to book but that’s kind of nice as your meal seems cheaper on the night. Staff friendly.

Was really impressed with W&P, not only for their beautiful food but also for how they looked after us a large group booking, especially dealing with the bills. Each of us had our own bill, no faffing around doing calculations, who had what, the lovely waitress had sorted it all for us, it was such a breeze. Thank you. Back to the food, there were great preorder food options for a group booking, they catered for gluten free and vegetarians well. High quality, fresh ingredients. Probably the best falafel dish I've ever had, a mountain of food! Had mocktail options for the drivers, refreshing to see not to be full of sugar either 🙂 Will love to come again. Thank you for having us

Hide out organised the perfect party! If you need a venue that has everything they are the place to be! The vibe is very good everyone enjoyed the music and the very aesthetic decoration. The food is very good with brilliant presentation and portion. The communication is outstanding and very fast response. They even baked me my birthday cake! The staff are all very accommodating. They have everything you need and they sure did the extra mile to give us the best experience. Definitely coming back again! Well deserved 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Popped into the Hideout a few weeks ago for a quick drink with friends and like it so much I came back last night for a sharing board with another friend. The food was delicious and plenty for 2 of us. A warm welcome and a lovely chilled atmosphere which is rare for Holmfirth on a Friday night. The Hideout should be busier than it was for a weekend but then I guess the feel of the place would totally change.

The best bottomless brunch! From start to end the service has been 5 star. Cannot thank the staff enough for the effort they put into the brunch. Will be back and would recommend to anyone querying where to go in holmfirth.

Great food. Highly recommended. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Edit: Visited again recently and had ribs starter for the first time. Unfortunately these were terrible. Like chewing through rubber and struggled to separate from the bone.

Big fan! Returning customer! I came to try the salad and mocktails today. I was so so impressed. The salad was LOADED and I asked for a few changes which were catered to without making me feel a type of way. I LOVE solo dining and would recommend this place for solo, dates, family and even just for dessert because these churros SLAPPED! I don’t like cinnamon sugar so the photo is without cinnamon sugar. The extra guacamole is worth it too. Look at the size of that portion. And the chips are SO GOOD here! Crispy and salty and delicious. Special shout out to Nat who showed me to my seat and was lovely on arrival SUCH a warm welcome and to Amber who was THE best waitress. Super attentive and just had the nicest temperament. Will 100% be back!

Ooh, good Mexican restaurants are few and far between so I was thrilled to discover Mexicali in beautiful Holmfirth. We had a beef burrito and beef tacos with draft Corona and a side of the best mac n cheese I've ever tasted. The whole experience was fun and absolutely delicious. We sat in the outside area with our dogs so were lucky to get a warm September day. Will definitely return, thank you!

The best Mexican food I’ve EVER tasted! So good! I would 1000% recommend! Staff are super friendly too! Dogs are allowed outside which is a plus! Great music and atmosphere! They also have a full vegan menu!!

Went here for a carvery one Sunday and was excited to eat. Staff were very friendly and chatty, the atmosphere was nice and the interior of the pub is well decorated. The carvery would have been amazing, however, the mash they had is a mixture of potato and vegetables and ruined what would have been a great meal! I think the omission of plain mash is a very odd choice for a carvery, as it just tasted of mushed vegetables rather than the buttery creamy stuff you’d hope to eat with your meal! Wouldn’t put me off another visit, although I’d probably go for a menu item instead. My girlfriend at the chicken and loved her meal!

This is how you do it. From the minute you walk in. to the second you walk out. The service at this lovely country pub. The Fox House is impeccable. And the food. Oh the food! Perfectly cooked. Well presented. And generous portions. Give my compliments to the chef. Also pass on my thanks to your attentive staff. Cannot wait to return (again).

Lovely food, very attentive and friendly staff, a great place, however the only downsides are that there is only one person on the bar which can cause long waiting time and if you want a drink whilst eating your food it will be cold as it takes so long in the queue. Serving staff cannot take dessert orders or coffees, it has to be done through one person who also manages the table bookings, answers the phone, manages staff and takes all payments which again can result in big queues and it becomes a bit stressful and feels a bit like a school canteen.

Came across this place on the way from Holmfirth, we were very pleased with the fantastic meal as well the lovely staff and good service. My partner had Liver & Onions and I wanted a vegan option, I had a pasta dish with garlic bread which was one of the best meals I have had in a restaurant. Highly recommended.

Great Bangladeshi menu. Excellent food and service. Really enjoyed our first visit and will be going back.

Recommended by family and travelled from the Manchester area. This did not disappoint, the service was impeccable and the food was simply wonderful. Every taste catered for and the setting created a beautiful ambience to enjoy from start to finish. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Absolutely lovely evening! Me and my husband visited for our first date out in years after having our baby. We’ve eaten curries all over the world and these were definitely some of the best we’ve ever eaten. The staff are SO lovely, especially the young lady that served us, she almost makes the place so I hope they are looking after her! Brilliant food really can’t fault! I think my only suggestion would be to have their bathrooms redecorated as this kind of killed the feel and vibe of the restaurant.

This is an excellent restaurant serving quality food. The food is delicious, fresh, and well presented. All staff are friendly and professional with food and drinks arriving quickly. The atmosphere is wonderful and all this combined make for a five star experience.

Really enjoyed our stay in Grouse. It was spacious, warm and spotlessly clean. A comfy bed, roll top bath, brownies and a log burner - what more could you need? Oh and a little dedicated dog space under the stairs with a bed and bowls! Excellent and genuinely friendly customer service from everyone. We will be back.

Stopped here before as we had come to see Ferocious Dog at the Picturedrome. It was the only place with availability as it's a little way out. Great find. Nice rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great food and plenty of it. Ideal place for walkers.

An absolutely fantastic stay. Good location with ample parking. Just a short taxi ride from town. Beautiful rooms, well appointed with quality bedding and furniture. The food is excellent and plentiful and all the staff are friendly and helpful. The pub section is cosy with a log burner. Totally faultless and we'll definitely be back. Thank you all.

We arrived on Friday at a nearby Airbnb and The Pickled Pheasant was the nearby watering hole. The fire was light making the pub very welcoming, everyone was very friendly not just the bar staff but also everyone who was drinking ... dogs are welcome there is a good selection of beers and lagers. During the whole stay we frequented the pub on most evenings and every time we were welcomed even during the busy Sunday .... we will definitely be back

Just had a lovely stay here at the Holmfirth Vineyard. The wine tour was very informative albeit in the middle of a storm lol! Nigel was great and we enjoyed learning about the wine produced here. The staff were friendly and helpful. Food was good and the accommodation was very nice. Quirky in fact !!

Nigel the tour guide/grape expert was brilliant, so funny and told us a lot of interesting facts about growing grapes in colder climes and the wine making process. The vineyard is in a beautiful area with stunning views. Make sure you wear appropriate footwear as it is a bit steep and can be wet and muddy. You get to sample a white, rosé and red wine and can also purchase them. On site restaurant which does food. The afternoon teas looked wonderful. Parking on site but get a taxi if you are going to drink! I would highly recommend.

Good burger 🍔 place in holmfirth, bigger then it looks from the outside. Friendly staff. Not the cheapest, but where is these days. Amd its in holmfirth, which is a ➕ plus.

What a hidden gem of a venue!! A great size, beautiful old architecture and the 2 different leveled balconies gave a superb view of the stage for Lucy Spraggan's show. Would love to come back here again!!

Cracking little venue right in the centre of town. I was right at the front and the sound quality was very good. Unusually for this kind of venue, there was plenty of seating. Loved the cups people were getting for their beers! I got a water and nice to be able to actually keep the lid with a bottled drink.

A thoroughly delightful experience. Nice venue & my first Undertones gig since seeing them supporting Peter Gabriel @ Crystal Palace football ground in 1983!

Really good venue for gigs, floor is sloped so everyone should be able to see stage easily. Good bar with a wide choice of drinks. Could recommend and will be going back

Really well presented and delicious food. Freshly cooked. Intimate cosy vibe. Music was not too loud!! Lovely friendly and personable staff. And bloomin lovely cocktails! And happy hour prices. Whoop Highly recommend Give it a go for a welcoming friendly and quality night out

As I was halfway through my meal at The Winking Stag I was struck by the fact that after nearly a year of global travel (which involved a lot of eating), here I was eating some of the best food of the whole trip, in a small cocktail bar and restaurant, in a small Yorkshire town. The whole set up and ambience is on the edge of eclectic; a wide range of cocktails with weekly specials created by the staff, who themselves are a young and energetic crowd. There's good background music, well spaced tables and a really pleasant atmosphere. And the food. Oh the food! Japanese fusion, really well presented, layers of flavour, generous portions, served tapas style. I was very impressed, very happy to be there and couldn't quite believe that of all the places I'd been able to go this year, this place was so standout - and in my own home county! I'm looking forward to having the opportunity to go again soon. Well done to all at the Winking Stag. Finally, if you find yourself in Holmfirth, I can really recommend going.

We were warmly welcomed on our arrival by the ever helpful Caitlyn, and shown to our table. Menu's provided and cocktails (large and well made👍) ordered. Caitlyn then guided us through the menu with suggestions and then returned shortly after to take our order. Food was served at a nice pace and everything was extremely tasty and well presented. Would wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone (veggie, vegan, diatary restricted etc). Will definitely be returning. 👍👍👍

Wow absolutely delicious food, beautiful presentation, great music and lovely atmosphere. Thought it was a bit random at first, cocktail bar + Asian fusion + named like a country pub but wow does it work very well. Very impressed with this place, would heavily recommend checking out if you're in Holmfirth.