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Polka Hop, Wakefield

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Operator: Independent
60 George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1DL (View on Google Map)
(01924) 609760
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This Pub is Temporarily Closed

After major refurbishment the pub re-opened as the Polka Hop in Autumn 2018. The Polka Hop is a dance performed by Morris Dancers, the new owner is a member of the local dancers. The bar has been relocated to a former recess creating a comfortable seating area with secluded corners and a real fire complements the warm welcome. Numerous board games are provided. Access from street problematic for wheelchairs. A recent change in operators sees new leaseholders.

Historic Interest

In 1874 this pub was the Bull Fair House then Bull & Fairhouse, becoming Friar Tuck's in the 1980s. It then became O'Donoghues, Irish themed with a focus on the music. This was followed by a reversion to the Bull & Fairhouse, tied to Great Heck Brewery. In early Summer 2018 it reopened as the Polka Hop with connections to morris dancing.

Information for this venue is provided by the Wakefield Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Bull & Fairhouse; O'Donoghues
Local Authority
Wakefield District (B)
Last updated
13/09/2025
Last surveyed
17/02/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
WAK/000032
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Thursday open mic Saturday live music
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Folk music first and third Sunday in month
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Around the back
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Side of bar on wall
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (60m)
Arriva: 443/4
Adjacent station
Wakefield Westgate
Directions
Turn right out of Westgate Station, left at Westgate then right at the traffic lights, bear left at the bottom of the hill, the pub is on the left after 200 yards.

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