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

Popped into this little bar while in Holmfirth. Quite small so we went upstairs to another smaller area. Only a couple of tables but what a wonderful little area with lots of quirky things scattered around. Service was quick & the staff friendly. £23 for 4 drinks was probably a little more expensive than the average (for the area) but worth the experience If you visit, make sure you also experience their toilet ...... best public toilet I've ever had the pleasure of using 😉

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Had a lovely brunch here with my wife and our friend. Fantastic welcome from the attentive and friendly staff. Menu is broad but not overwhelming, with options for all tastes. Coffee is high quality and made for those who appreciate a very good cup. Food was made by people who care about flavour and pesentation, and you can see and taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients. The service was quick and easy, and felt tended to, but not pressured. Atmosphere is lovely, with super chill music and pleasant decoration. Overall; clean, tasty, sensible prices and lovely people. Will 100% go back.

We have eaten here many times, but last trip we brought my sister who is coeliac. She thought everything was excellent, and was very impressed with the quality of the gluten free meals. Her only regret? That she didn't live closer so she could come every Sunday for brunch 😀

Been 4/5 times and always had a lovely meal- the specials change regularly and always have a good selection. It’s quite a small place so would recommend booking as it’s very popular and does fill up. Very accommodating and friendly staff. The kimchi tofu rice is fantastic and the Italian eggs were great. They also do a lovely pumpkin spiced latte that can be made either standard or iced (good for me as I love iced drinks!) must visit when in slawit

Very much enjoy a lunchtime visit to Nom. It ticks all the boxes. Excellent menu & food, outstanding friendly service, relaxed atmosphere & usually. . . .rather cool music selection playing. Definitely recommend a visit if in the area.

I visited The Fourth Fiend with a party from work, and Rad Burger were cooking. They are a "pop-up" burger business, and the kitchens of the Fourth Fiend were hosting them that evening. Other nights they have other companies cooking, but Rad Burger was outstanding. I had a nacho chilli veggie burger and masala fries and they were so flavoursome. The pub had a great atmosphere, friendly and merry. We joined the quiz, which was really good fun, especially the quiz host singing garbled songs for us to try and identify !

Absolutely great place! It's unique venues like this that make the small West Yorkshire villages special. Great, friendly service, superb beer & food (the majority locally sourced, including the craft beer). The interior of a very historic building has been sympathetically changed into an environment that successfully combines the vintage & comfortable with the more modern & trendy.

Good selection of beers everyday and Street food at weekends Very friendly staff and good service. I can highly recommend Rad Burgers

Stopped here several times both day and evening. Always a friendly greeting. Plenty of space and seating. Comfy couches at the far end are a winner. A few kiddies games down there too. Solid range of craft ale and beers on tap to try out. Ask behind the bar for a good description if you are not the 'just give it a go' type or even a diddy sample. Do friendly. Guest traders come in to do some interesting street food style menus.

Absolutely amazing food and beer. Stumbled across this place by chance and could not have been happier. The food was exquisite and the staff were outstandingly accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend the muscles and pork belly and make sure you get the potatoes on the side! DOV: 11/01/2025

Nice place overlooking the river, can't comment on food as yet, friendly staff, maybe a few plants to soften the building. My only gripe shared toilets, I know it's a modern world but,having worked in a multitude of places, where most woman wouldn't like sharing with blokes, for reasons best not talked about. Apart from that great space, looking forward to sitting on the deck in summer. Update more seating and space, still needs some plants, real or otherwise. Cake is missing 🍰, you need something sweet with a coffee, scone, biscuit anything, but nowhere to be found? Pardun the pun. I like the vibe in the alley lots of bars of different description.

What a gorgeous meal with lovely service. We can definitely recommend the pork belly, halloumi bites and brisket. But, it was all really tasty (loved the oyster mushrooms too). Plus upstairs the view is great!

Very pleasantly surprised I had not expected this. Classical English Sunday roast on a high level of culinarily experience taste and presentation wise. Nice German beer, also quite surprising in deep Yorkshire. Pleasantly interested but not obnoxious or snobby personell..just a place to BE and enjoy. Definitely coming back

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

The portions are huge and the food is all fresh and delicious. I love the chocolate flapjack, it's as big as a doorstop and not too dry or sticky

Always serve fresh hot food and other things on offer with a cheerful smile, we always go here when in area

We came over from Wakefield to pick my Sister up and called in for some bacon sandwiches and I have to say were not disappointed some of the best we've had

Harvey's Holmfirth in the old White Hart remains what it was but is now opened up into a great open space in the loft to eat and meet. Staff are brilliant, food is delicious and drinks are plenty, book in to avoid disappointment as it is consistently busy and it's no surprise

A table for ten on New Year's Day might sound like a tough gig, but the staff at Harvey's could not have done a better job. Ten out of ten on all fronts. The menu is diverse and well considered, and you'll likely find it hard to choose because they all sound so delicious. Then, the food was perfectly executed by clearly a very skilled team in the kitchen - every dish, faultlessly tasty. The whole party unanimously agreed; totally scrumptious. And finally, a huge thank you to the front of house waiting staff, especially our server, who took such fantastic care of our group and was clearly very good at her job indeed. A credit to the business. These guys are getting it all right - we'll be back!

My lady and I rocked up out of the worst weather. We were warmly welcomed into this lovely loft! Let's cut to the chase. Top 5 steak i...my partner has ever had. Ok I had a nibble. We both agreed it was perfectly grilled. High quality and locally sourced. My pizza was excellenta but firm dry sliced gherkins failed the three pigs. Pulled pork fries not to be missed. Every employee worked and conducted at a top level. We will return for steak, you should.

Had all but given up hope of finding both great food and service. The food and service here weren't just great, they were exceptional. All of the staff had personality and clearly enjoy their job. They were all outstanding in all aspects of customer service, never once forgetting or neglecting us despite it being extremely busy and the fact we were up 2 flights of stairs in the eaves. Seating us in the eaves was an act of consideration, as there was a large party of rather merry young women downstairs, very much enjoying themselves. As for the food, wow. Chefs clearly very skilled and on top of their game. Everything creative, full of flavour and cooked to perfection. I didn't think £70 for 2 x 2 courses, including 2 cocktails was pricey at all. The portions are generous too. An obviously very popular restaurant, with a vibrant vibe. All in all very difficult to fault in any way. Needless to say, we will be returning.

Very nice spot for a drink. Came recommended. Lots and lots of outside seating with views across the fields and valley. Naturally gets busy in good weather especially. Good selection of real ale. Best nominate a driver if you fancy a few as the walk up to it can feel a long one! Would have been 5 stars and stayed longer if food was offered for sure.

A great pub set atop of the hill leading out of Meltham if heading towards Slaithwait. Great views of the surrounding countryside with a very nice well kept beer garden to the rear. Lovely internal space with modern yet traditional feel. A very nice selection of ales and largers and you can tell the system feeding these taps are well looked after, perfect pint every time. A lovely pub in a very nice location.

This place is without a doubt the best around! Finished to a very high standard, Liz & her team run a good pub 7 days a week. The whole place both inside and out is spotless minute by minute, the drinks selection is awesome which includes a great choice of their own beers along with a regular selection of guest real ales, premium lagers and ciders. This is complemented with by the extensive back bar consisting of Fine Wine, Whisky, Brandy, Gin, Vodka to name but a few along with all the other wines and spirits served with high quality mixers as you would expect.

Warm, friendly, happy people and service awesome as always! Even in the snow it's booming with lovelyness!

Another visit with friends and never disappoints… sea bass was milky and perfectly cooked. Fish pie is apparently better than mine 😳 cheeky… I would always recommend visiting to eat. Fabulous..

Not been for many years, but so glad we came back as a family. Very welcoming and very helpful too. We did not book, but they found us a table for 4, for our friday evening meal. Very good quality and not rushed either. Would highly recommend, and will be returning

Fantastic food, service was great thank you so much 🙂 can't wait to come back!

This was our second ‘family’ visit to this highly popular gastro pub based in Honley, near Holmfirth. We’d booked for four people but when five of us turned up, they very easily found a table big enough for us without any fuss. The drinks order was taken and delivered very promptly. The cask bitter from Wainwrights brewery was excellent and was the wine, gin and diet cokes! We orders pink sirloin of beef x 3, a venison and a pork…. All with Yorkshire puddings and vegetables with gravy. All came out quickly and piping hot. We had cheese cake for desert. All the food and service was excellent. The price was very reasonable too. We shall return. This place is highly recommended and hugely popular with a great atmosphere and great friendly staff! 😉👍