Dove Inn, Barnsley

Bought by Merry Monk Pub Co in 2002 from longstanding local licensee Mr Ronald Priestley and wife Doreen (1984-2002) who bought it from Whitbread Brewery. The pub was then owned by Old Mill Brewery until they closed it in early 2025. A change of use seemed likely until local pub company, EyUp Pubs, stepped in, reopening in April 2025. Initially, three real ales from local breweries were offered but, following quality control problems, the range was reduced to one. On a recent visit this was Westgate Bitter, breweed for a local wholesaler and sold at a bargain £2 a pint. This is a warm bright pub with plenty of outside space in the rear paved beer garden and veranda which overlooks Oakwell Stadium. Both home and away fans meet up here where the corner bar serves a public bar with pool table to the left and TV area to the right. The smaller back room leads to the smokers balcony and beer garden.