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Hark to Mopsey, Normanton

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 1BB (View on Google Map)
(01924) 891689
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Pub name said to refer to Mopsey, leading dog in a pack of hunting hounds which actually belonged to Robert Crowther who was the landlord in the 1890's, although Baines's Directory of Yorkshire 1822 cites "Jon Ward vict Mobsey". A roomy suburban local with an imposing façade.

2018/9 sees the building with major refurbishment inside and out

Historic Interest

John Ward victualler of Mobsey in Baines's Directory 1822. Robert Crowther was Landlord in the 1890's. Mopsey was his dog and was used for hunting.

Information for this venue is provided by the Wakefield Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Hark to Mobsey
Local Authority
Wakefield District (B)
Last updated
09/06/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
WAK/000057
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Black Sheep - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8%
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Hark to Mopsey, Normanton.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Hark to Mopsey, Normanton.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ossett - White Rat TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted once.
Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Hark to Mopsey, Normanton.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Garden Garden
outside seating at front
Parking Parking
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
184/5/9
Nearby Station (800m)
Normanton
Directions
leaving town in Wakefield direction on old A655

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