Brighouse Pubs

Richard Oastler

This Wetherspoon pub is an interesting conversion of a Methodist chapel built in 1878. In Autumn 2014 the pub was extended into a later chapel annex not previously occupied by the pub. This room is available for private functions. The main bar area is lit by two chandeliers hanging from an intriguingly decorated ceiling. Organ pipes, pews and even hymn book numbers can still be seen on the upper floor which is not open to the public.

  • Lunchtime Meals
  • Evening Meals
  • Pub Garden
  • Family Friendly

Bethel Street
HD6 1JN

(01484) 401756

Food Hygiene Rating

Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons) was reviewed by Calderdale on November 20, 2025 and was given a food hygiene rating of 5.

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Source: WhatPub

Reviews

  1. Graeme Walton says:

    Impressive old building, with high ceilings and a balcony. Wetherspoon pub, with the usual Wetherspoon range of food and drinks 🍸. The food was nice😋 pleasant atmosphere.

  2. Eddie McEvoy says:

    Surprisingly nice interior, which was originally a Church. High ceiling, look up to see the Church organ pipes and pews. Unlimited refills available on hot drinks. Constant ale and beer variations available, particularly during regular events. Staff are cheery and quick to serve and great table service. Outside seating available during the summer. Food prices are great!

  3. Carl Sayer says:

    Fantastic pub in wetherspoons venues, well worth a visit and a stunning historic building.

  4. Michaela Truelove says:

    A busy place where the food is mediocre but cheap. You get what you pay for in a place like this...... decent portion sizes at a good price and service without much communication. There are better places a Stones throw away, although Wetherspoons at its best.

  5. William illingworth says:

    Me and the wife thought we would save on the washing up and cooking and pop out to our local spoons in brighouse. You know what to expect when you enter a weatherspoons, reasonable food at affordable prices and a great selection of drinks. We settled on a mixed grill and a tuna Panini with some extra onion rings and a couple of pints of Budweiser. The food came in under 15 minutes and was cooked well and tasted good. There were a few rowdy people in there who looked and sounded like they had been there all day but I found it more amusing than annoying. It wasn't the cleanest with quite a few tables with empty plates and glasses but eventually they were tidied up. Overall we will obviously go back as we got exactly what we expected. Good drinks and good food for the little we spent

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