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OC Freehouse, Mirfield (Old Colonial)

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Opens at 5:00pm
Operator: Independent
Dunbottle Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9JJ (View on Google Map)
(01924) 496920
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The OC Freehouse is housed in a former working men’s club, now transformed into a cosy and welcoming venue with comfortable sofas gathered around the fire. The award-winning garden provides an attractive outdoor space, while the pub continues to support local charities. A spacious conservatory is available for functions and meetings.

The focus is firmly on quality rather than quantity, with around three regularly rotating and well-chosen real ales, which showcase independent and local brewers, with the new management team, in place since July 2025, passionate about expanding both the real ale and real cider offering while supporting small independent producers. Brewery tap takeover weekends are also planned for the future. Winner Pub of the Season Summer 2026.

Street food vendors visit every Friday and Saturday, while live music has become a regular weekend feature. Quiz night takes place every Wednesday from 8.30pm, followed by “Play Your Cards Right” with a cash jackpot. Mirfield station is approximately one mile away. Opening hours are now consistent with those advertised.

Information for this venue is provided by the Heavy Woollen District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Old Colonial Club; Towngate WMC
Local Authority
Kirklees District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/11/2023
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
WOO/109
Asset of Community Value
Monday
5:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm ‑ 10:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm ‑ 10:00pm
Friday
5:00pm ‑ 11:30pm
Saturday
2:00pm ‑ 11:30pm
Sunday
2:00pm ‑ 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Nailmaker - Mosaic TasteMatch Prediction

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Nailmaker - Mosaic
Nailmaker - Mosaic Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 5 times
Nailmaker - Mosaic
Nailmaker - Mosaic

Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at OC Freehouse, Mirfield.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nailmaker - Clout Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Nailmaker - Clout Stout
Nailmaker - Clout Stout Strong Stout • 5% Spotted 3 times
Nailmaker - Clout Stout
Nailmaker - Clout Stout

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at OC Freehouse, Mirfield.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Craven - Yorkshireman Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Craven - Yorkshireman Bitter
Craven - Yorkshireman Bitter Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted twice
Craven - Yorkshireman Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Craven - Yorkshireman Bitter

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at OC Freehouse, Mirfield.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

mostly from Yorkshire breweries, but many specials will make an appearance. Well worth a visit.

Changing beers typically include: Craven (varies) , Nailmaker (varies) , Stancill (varies)

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Sunday 3pm
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
until 9pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step free entrance via a ramp, and an accessible toilet.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts & Doms, pool
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Transport
Close to bus routes (25m)
Arriva: 202; Longstaff: 205
Closest station (1350m)
Mirfield
Directions
Off A644 up Church Lane, 1 mile NE of station

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