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. 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. 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!

  4. 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.

  5. jamie boyle says:

    This place the building itself is one to admire the outside architecture plus inside has amazing features I think what spoons has done with this place is amazing no future added design kept it all with its historic design plus amazing ceiling painting s plus the organ features really makes the place look good.This place is a really good meeting place the service at the bar or on the spoons app so during the week it’s full of oaps plus benefits British but who can blame them for the price cheap has chips to sit down plus drink or even have a meal .The food I have eaten at this place a few times some times the food can be really good or some times just average but you can’t fault the staff the prices are really good for what ya get but the toilets depending on time or day can be a let down but I guess you can’t blame the staff for the cliental not being able to put toilet paper in the right area . The staff have been very pleasant over the years it’s never the same but always polite . The seating is very open but they have a snug at the back which is just mint

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