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Wills O'Nats, Meltham

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Renowned for locally sourced home-cooked food, it offers four cask ales. Live music events are held on the first Saturday of each summer month, with camping possible behind the pub. There is a Sunday quiz night and a monthly 'doggo of the month' features on Facebook. Situated close to the Peak District and the Pennines, there are stunning views. A welcome stop for families, walkers and their dogs, and a previous Huddersfield CAMRA Rural Pub of the Year. It featured as a location in series two of Happy Valley. Table reservation is recommended and the last food orders are preferred around 7.30. It may close early when quiet.

Historic Interest

In 1852 William, son of Nathaniel, took over the Spotted Cow and it gradually became known as Wills o’Nats.

Information for this venue is provided by the Huddersfield & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Kirklees District (B)
Last updated
18/07/2025
Last surveyed
02/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
KIR/1275
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm or later
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm or later
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm or later
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm or later
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm or later
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm or later
Sunday
11:30am - 11:00pm or later
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Bradfield - Farmers Blonde
Bradfield - Farmers Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted twice
Bradfield - Farmers Blonde
Bradfield - Farmers Blonde

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Theakston (varies) , Wychwood (varies)

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
First Saturday of the month, from May to September
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Level access at front, but no accessible toilet
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Sunday quiz night, monthly 'doggo of the month'
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (850m)
Stott: 335; K-Line: 933; J.R.T: 937
Ordnance Survey Reference

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