The Old Wire Works - Kirklees

Absolute sh e full of druggys empty bags In the toilets. Customers allowed to do so. Management didn’t bat an eyelid. Came for food a year back and was pleasantly surprised how the pub had changed clearly go through managers like hot dinners not impressed with the new ones nor the owners for letting this once great pub fall to a shadow of its former days. No food anymore just a drink hole.

Historically have called in for a cheeky beer from time to time...this time was disappointed no real ale available, just a large range of lagers. Very friendly staff, but seems more a lager boozer with emphasis on TV and pool table...good luck for the future but not for me.

I am disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. My family and I went for a meal before a wedding we were attending nearby. Unfortunately, two of our meals were incorrect and had to be sent back. To make matters worse, my grandson discovered his burger bun was moldy. The meals were greasy and the service was poor. When I asked to speak to the manager, she was unavailable and it took them 30 minutes to address the issue. The chef, who was quite young, was unable to provide any reassurance about the quality of the other dishes. Despite the numerous issues, there was no offer to reduce our bill. I decided not to pay for the meals as we couldn't be sure of their quality.

I dined at this restaurant with my family and overall the staff seemed attentive, although there were some issues. My mom requested a plain burger, meaning a beef or chicken burger with no toppings, and the young waiter took note of this. However, when my son-in-law asked for the coleslaw to be served on the side to share, it was approved by the waiter. The kids' plain cheeseburger was supposed to come with just cheese, but one came with salad and the other was plain. We had to send back two meals to get them remade correctly, and my mom's burger finally came back plain. Unfortunately, my 8-year-old grandson's burger also came back plain but with mold on the bottom of the bun halfway through eating it. I had ordered a fish dish that was delicious, but I couldn't enjoy it fully knowing about the mold incident. I had requested chips but received wrinkly wedges instead, which were decent in taste. The coleslaw in a dish was forgotten. The young staff apologized as the manager was off duty. Both my mom and I have experience in the food industry, and we know that moldy buns are unacceptable in a professional kitchen. We ended up only paying for our drinks.

We were seated at a peaceful table inside. The waitress was very pleasant and helpful, although there were moments when we had to wait for her attention.