The Commercial Slaithwaite — Restaurant in Kirklees

Jorvic spotted this pub in the centre of Slaithwaite ( pronounced Slawit). Advertises its dedication to real ale. They do indeed sell a broad selection. I had a pint of Portobello from London and loved it. Jorvic then spotted a Stout from Scarborough brewery which was a new one to me. Good location on the crossroads and opposite the narrow canal. Not all of us liked the inside, maybe needs a small update but 5*...

I went here yesterday with 2 friends. I think this was the fifth pint on our "rail ale trail" so we were already quite merry by this time. It was a good little pub with a decent selection of ales and lagers. It was clean, had sanitizer at the door and table service. Reasonable prices as well. On a side note, If you're not from round here you'll never believe how they pronounce...

Inside and outside seating, had a DJ on but he was playing the same songs on repeat which was a bit naff. Big of aggro with a girl smashing a glass and running off leaving her sandal like Cinderella! Lots of cars revving their engines outside. Not the daytime Slaithwaite I am used to. Will stick to the coffee shops in the daytime. A bit Wild West for me! 😳 Staff were...