The British Oak is on the A636 Denby Dale Road at Calder Grove. There is a good homely feel to the pub, and hand-pull Tetleys, Pedigree and Calders on the bar.

The opening hours are 11:30 am to 11 pm (Monday to Saturday), and 12 to 10:30 pm on Sundays. Thursday is Karaoke night (9 o'clock start) - all entrants are entered into a free raffle.

Wednesday night is quiz night (9:30 start with an entry fee). The winner gets eight pints and runner up a bottle of wine. There is a free supper for all entrants, and all proceeds go to the Wakefield Hospice.

On the grub front (all home made) there is Turkey, Ham and Leek pie (£5.25), Spanish Pork Casserole (£5.30), Chicken Madras (£5.75) and Rogan Josh (£5.95). There are Sunday lunches also.

Outside sees some play equipment and sand pit for the children, together with many tables for when the weather is better than when I visited.

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