The Labour Club (Red Shed), Wakefield - pub details
Address: 18 Vicarage Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1QX [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 15198) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Wakefield Kirkgate (0.5 miles), Wakefield Westgate (0.5 miles), Sandal & Agbrigg (1.6 miles)
Pub suggested by Andy on 18 Oct 2004
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> Current user rating: 8.2/10 (rated by 13 users)
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user reviews of the Labour Club (Red Shed), Wakefield
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| A throw back to the good old days – not the music hall – but the labour party of the 60's and 70's. Barman and locals very friendly although a bit Royston Vasey-ish. Beer spot on and extremely quaint surroundings. Considering you are entering a shed I found it surprisingly roomy – bit like the Tardis really. Go here just for the experience. You will not be disappointed. dhekelia - 19 Apr 2011 19:27 |
| Called in 'on-spec', mid-afternoon, about 4 weeks ago. The place was closed but the committee members, who were cleaning, made me feel very welcome. They asked which of the 6 bitters I wanted and put 1 on for me. I had 2 excellent pints before leaving. Needless to say, I was VERY impressed, with the welcome I was given and the quality of the beer. ColinF - 30 Aug 2009 16:45 |
| Lierally, it's a big red shed - an old army hut which has somehow managed to survive the surrounding areas redevelopment. The 'red' is the link it holds to various local trades union movements who regularly meet there (and whose plaques hang along the wood-panelled walls). There's three rooms, two of which can apparently be hired out for functions. The interior is indeed 'spartan' as noted below, which may put you off staying for a long session but perfectly acceptable for a couple of pints - you might see Gene Hunt's ghost if you're lucky. A good selection of (keenly-priced) four ales impeccably served by a friendly barman are offered. Ossett Gold is the house beer, along with three Yorkshire-based guests. It's like having a quality beer in a 70's timewarp portakabin. Odd but great fun. Do make sure you go there if you're passing through the area. I hope this is listed in some way - it's a unique treasure. Quinno - 3 Aug 2009 23:22 |
| Brilliant pub, good selection of real ales and no muppets that you get hanging around the rest of wakefield. bigdog123 - 20 Apr 2009 14:20 |
| A Wakefield institution, the last building to survive next to the new development zone. Red painted weatherboarded "shed." Bar to the right, function room to the left, the rooms are seperated with a concertina door that slides back when live music is played. Wooden boarding, strip lights and heaters, 1950's village hall style. If you were to protect clubs for being original and "unspoilt", then this is one of them. Beer always excellent, selection of 3 or 4 indies. £2 a pint for a session ale, served in an oversized glass. Great place to chat to different characters and one of the best places to go for a solitary relaxing pint and a read of the beer/pub mags. A true retreat. brisk - 23 Jan 2009 13:02 |
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