The West Riding is the flagship pub of the Beerhouses family as this is where it all began in 1994 when founder, Mike Field, saw the potential in transforming a disused waiting room at Dewsbury Railway Station into a real ale pub. His inspiration was Stalybridge Buffet Bar – the railway pub at Stalybridge station where he’d spent many hours drinking in while a student.
Despite knowing nothing about running a pub, and everyone thinking that he was quite mad, the ‘West’ is still going strong, serving the locals of Dewsbury and those who pass through the station, whether they be travellers on their way somewhere or dedicated Ale Trailers (who also take in Stalybridge Buffet Bar which, poetically, is also now part of the Beerhouses family)!
All Beerhouses pubs offer a great selection of cask ale, and The West Riding is famed for its various beer and music festivals, which run several times a year. It has consistently appeared in the Good Beer Guide since 1997 and has won multiple awards. We don’t just serve beer, of course. As well as a full bar offering, you can get a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a selection of teas.
Regular events include a weekly quiz night, meat raffle, monthly charity bingo, and Tuesday treats with offers changing every week.
Want to show your love for The West Riding?
Our famous ‘I Missed the Train at Dewsbury’ T shirts have been pictured all over the world. Get yours from the pub or order online.
International Connections!
The West Riding is twinned with like-minded pubs in exotic places – see who we’re twinned with here.
Food at The West Riding
We offer food daily, including bar snacks, pizza menu, roast dinners on a Sunday, and a hot food special on a Friday.
CREATE YOUR OWN FOOD EVENT!
You can also create your own food event and go ‘off menu’ by booking in advance. We can offer a much more diverse menu for parties of 6+ when pre-booked, including Ale Trail breakfasts, party buffets, or meals of your choice.
Call 01924 459193 or email carole@beerhouses.co.uk for more details.
Pizza menu: Monday – Saturday 12-9pm
Hot food special: Friday
Sunday roast dinners: Sunday 12-4pm
Bar snacks daily
Events
You can often find live music performances here at The West Riding (see our Facebook feed below or check socials) with outdoor performances on our ‘Platform 3’ stage during the summer.
Our regular events include:
Monday: Quiz Night followed by Sticky 13s, from 8pm
Tuesday: Tuesday Treats – offers on selected drinks
Sunday: Roast dinners served – booking essential. Meat raffle from 5pm
Last Tuesday of each month: Big Beerhouses Bingo Bonanza. From 7pm
Opening Times
Monday: 11:00 – 23:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 23:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 23:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 23:00
Friday: 10:00 – 00:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 00:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 23:00
OUR CHOSEN CHARITIES
Each Beerhouses pub nominates its own charities and causes who we support with events and fundraisers. The West Riding’s charity is Dewsbury Community Outreach who is a social enterprise, providing housing, health, and care.
We also sponsor various community groups, including Dewsbury Arts Group.
The West Riding Refreshment Rooms
Dewsbury Railway Station, Wellington Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1HF
Telephone: 01924 459193
General enquiries: westriding@beerhouses.co.uk
Food bookings: carole@beerhouses.co.uk
News & Events
The West Riding Team
We’ve got a fantastic team here at The West Riding, but these are the people you’ll see most often:
Danny Munt
Manager
Holly Loftus
Assistant Manager
Carole Hemming
Kitchen Manager
Jim Ibeson
Cellar Manager
The Latest from The West Riding
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An update on the Stamp Me app
A Stamp Me update
The TransPennine Railway 200 Ale Trail Day
We’re marking 200 years of the modern railway with a celebratory TransPennine Real Ale Trail Day for Railway 200
🎶 Platform 3 is BACK this May Bank Holiday weekend 🎶
We’re kicking off the P3 season in style with a jam-packed line-up of live music all summer long.
Every Friday brings you "Live on Platform 3" and this year we have an incredible line up.
First up — the Dewsbury Music Foundation Weekender: a full weekend celebrating incredible local talent.
Opening the weekend on Friday is a familiar face to the P3 stage… El Toro Loco 🔥
As usual, the final Saturday of every month is our Saturday Socials Series. This seasons Saturday Socials are all about the country vibes 🤠
Because nothing says summer like country music and cold pints.
Launching the series on May 30th — The Folsom 3 - Saturday Social at the West. The Folsom 3, a top-tier Johnny Cash tribute bringing the early Sun recordings to life, alongside rockabilly, country, hillbilly and blues classics.
In the run up to our annual BluesburyFestival - one Sunday a month from June to August, is Blues Club - brought to you by Huddersfield Blues Club bringing you the very best of Blues.
Summer starts here. 🍺☀️
Save the timetable below to your phone and we'll see you in our lovely beer garden on P3.
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🌈 Ley Day 🌈
Join us on Sunday 3rd May from 2:45pm as we celebrate Ley’s life 💛
Live music from Gevaudan Dogs at 3pm and People playing records at 4pm (part of DMF), plus a DJ set from Natalie later on.
We’ll be raising money throughout the day for The Kirkwood hospice with raffles, an auction, and more—featuring prizes like prosecco, watches, vouchers, spirits and more.
A huge thank you to everyone who has generously donated prizes and support we truly appreciate it 💛
LWC Drinks
Yorkshire Beers Ltd.
Spices & Rices
The Luxury Mushroom Company
@__makeupbymara
& Tim
It’ll be a day full of love, light, and bright colours—just how Ley wished 🌈
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Arriving at 19:30 on Platform 3, Friday 8th May is Natural Rhythm Ska Band
A local Ska band from Bradford who are guaranteed to get you out of your seat and moving your feet. Expect big energy and great booze.
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