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Wainhouse Tavern, Halifax: King Cross

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Operator: Independent
Upper Washer Lane, Pye Nest, Halifax: King Cross, HX2 7DR (View on Google Map)
(01422) 339998
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Built in 1877 as a home for the industrialist J E Wainhouse, whose name is now associated with the nearby tower. The pub became freehold in late 2014, serving six cask ales and a comprehensive wine list.

The long front lounge, with its many windows, has horns displayed over the bar. Up a few steps from the entrance is much bigger room with a long bar and plenty of seating, There's a pool table in one corner, two dart boards and pictures of old Halifax for you to peruse. The 6 handpumps are split between the two rooms with a blackboard in each describing all the cask beers available.

The upstairs function room has had a refurb with more work to come starting early in 2015 with the installation of a log burner and new signage & external lighting.

  • Highly Commended in the Pub of the Year competition 2022, 2025
  • Pub of the Season Winter 2018

Historic Interest

Grade II-listed building

Information for this venue is provided by the Halifax & Calderdale Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Royal
Local Authority
Calderdale District (B)
Last updated
17/06/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
HAL/1255
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm or later
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm or later
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm or later
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm or later
Friday
2:00pm - 11:00pm or later
Saturday
2:00pm - 11:00pm or later
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm or later
Monday
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Rudgate - Battleaxe TasteMatch Prediction

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Rudgate - Battleaxe
Rudgate - Cask Bitter - House Beer Rudgate - Battleaxe Session Bitter • 4.2% Based on a reduced strength Battleaxe beer.
Rudgate - Battleaxe
Rudgate - Cask Bitter - House Beer
(Rudgate - Battleaxe)

This beer is served regularly at Wainhouse Tavern, Halifax: King Cross.

Based on a reduced strength Battleaxe beer.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

various range of styles includer Bitter, Mild, Pale or Porter

Changing beers typically include: Mallinsons (varies) , Rooster's (varies) , Rudgate (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
small yard with seating
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Off the road leading uphill from the pub.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Themed evenings and private functions
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Pool table and darts.
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes
First: 579 (frequent and a flat walk to the pub), 586
Closest station (1550m)
Sowerby Bridge
Ordnance Survey Reference
SE075241
Directions
from Edwards Rd off Pye Nest Rd. Buses to Pye Nest or King Cross.

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