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 August 27, 2025 and was given a food hygiene rating of 4.

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Source: WhatPub

Reviews

  1. Mollie Keetley says:

    The food was good value for money, and I liked the convenience of ordering from the table. However, the service was disappointing. My partner and I ordered hot chocolates, but were told the machine was broken. That’s understandable, but instead of an apology or refund, I was given chocolate dusting powder and told to make the drinks with that. If the machine isn’t working, the drinks shouldn’t be offered. Staff seemed irritated to deal with us, which brought the mood down. Table ordering is great, but it shouldn’t replace good, face-to-face customer service.

  2. Richard Lemm says:

    Visited for a breakfast before setting off for a weekend away. Poor start to the weekend, thankfully the weekend did get better from there. The large breakfast was just about ok, despite the long wait. The pancakes and bacon were dreadful. Does the chef not want to be a chef? Would have sent them back but was out of time. As always with Weatherspoons, the drinks are great, a large selection at great prices. The pub itself is great, always clean, and a good atmosphere.

  3. Leing streboR says:

    I love to eat at Wetherspoon brighouse🥰 very busy place. I love the interior architectural design. As well as affordable meals is the plus factor. Just a suggestion please make sure toilet is clean.

  4. Jon Chamber's says:

    Call in weekday evenings, become a bit of a regular and needles to say the staff are great. There hard workers and have to deal with some (off) people however they always try there best. The lasses can have a laugh and Ethan has become more familiar and always has a polite word to say. All in all we keep coming back again and again. Beautiful little spot and if you prefer it quieter wait till after 9.30 on a weekend all the idols that are out for cheap drinks run off to the Calder. Big shout out to the evening staff during the week though and oh one lovely lady who was covering one day who cycles to work listening to Deff Leopard (Bravo to you)

  5. Jon Kennedy-Higson says:

    Massive shout out to Smiler aka Riley, just bloody lovely is that lass. Some dude on a weekend always wear his shirt out but by god he’s a bloody laugh the stuff he comes out with is legendary. There is another lass who wears badges on her lanyard she great too as mentioned in a previous post Ethan and June are great. Food is always amazing curry night is smashing it and the chicken bites are to die for. All in all the best Wetherspoons we’ve visited not like Huddersfield where they are licking the windows to get in and your feet stick to the carpet.

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