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Old Cock, Halifax

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Old Cock Yard, Town Centre, Halifax, HX1 1DS (View on Google Map)
(01422) 717069
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Undergone a refurbishment this is now aa sports themed pub. The original features have ben maintained however since it was known as a town house in 1580, this is one of Halifax's oldest inns, parts of the structure dating to its opening in 1668. The back bar-lounge, with its high ceiling, has a vast set of mullion windows that almost fill an entire wall. There are sets of high tables and chairs, a pool table. The front lounge has sofas, raised areas, and a leaded roof dome. The room is divided by an unusual leaded window containing the cock motif.

The first floor Oak Room, where the Halifax Building Society was formed, is now a function room and has oak panelling, a stained glass window with twenty lights and a fireplace of 1581. Outside, note the gallows sign at the lower entrance to Old Cock Yard.

Historic Interest

Grade II Listed. Appears in Yorkshire's Heritage Pubs. Known as a town house in 1580, this is one of Halifax's oldest inns, parts of the structure dating to its opening in 1668. The back bar-lounge, with its high ceiling, has a vast set of mullion windows that almost fill an entire wall.

Information for this venue is provided by the Halifax & Calderdale Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Calderdale District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
20/07/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns
Pub ID
HAL/1196
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 2:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 2:00am
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Every Thursday 3pm -6pm
Events Events
Quiz night Tuesday Pool Night Wednesday
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Pool Table & Darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes
Bus Station
Nearby Station (500m)
Halifax
Ordnance Survey Reference
SE093250

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