Zapato Brewing — Restaurant in Kirklees

The definition of a hidden gem! This brewery is far enough off the beaten track to deter ale-trailers and wronguns, resulting in a really chilled, family friendly vibe. Alongside their own beers, Zapato serves local independent alcohol, as well as Lancashire squash. The outside seating features tables (some covered) and a large field which leads to a stream, and on a sunny day it's truly idyllic. The indoor seating and bar area has been recently refurbished and is lovely and cosy. Almost every weekend, Zapato hosts a food truck, making it possible to enjoy anything from dumplings to Sri Lankan food via pizzas and Mexican - all a short walk...

A relatively new micro brewery located between Slaithwaite and Marsden, it has an appealing decor and play a selection of chilling background music to suit all tastes. Seating inside is comfortable with a number of picnic style seating outside and it's also pet friendly. Zapato have a varied selection of drinks to choose from, which I believe they produce the beers and ales themselves. Food is fantastic and there have a different style of street food on site every week! A great place to be and look forward to going...

I like it, it's conveniently placed to go on a nice dog walk and have a drink, maybe some food. However, the lack of facilities to dispose of dog waste is bizarre. A lot of people take their dogs there, it must be a huge source of their revenue, so why not allow people to dispose of dog waste? Plenty of places to put a bin and it's massively inconvenient to not be able to.

Nobody likes the smell of it! There are lots of places to put a bin well away from the seating. What a...