A Great Night Out in Wakefield

Eleanor Taylor, Experience Wakefield

Looking to have a great night out? Wakefield might surprise you! We’re not known as the “Merrie City” for nothing: Wakefield’s got cool bars, mouth-watering restaurants and top entertainment so you’ll find your perfect evening, whatever you’re planning.

From sampling a craft beer at a cosy hidden bar to tasting the best in worldwide cuisine at our bustling restaurants, enjoying the ambiance at after-hours gallery openings to rocking out at silent discos – and everything in between – read on to find out how you can have a great night out in Wakefield!

EAT!

WHERE TO EAT

Good food is an essential to a good evening out, in our opinion, and luckily, Wakefield’s got some fantastic foodie options! Take a look at our favourites here.

BEST RESTAURANTS IN WAKEFIELD CITY CENTRE
QUBANA

TASTE THE MEDITERRANEAN

There’s more to our Mediterranean food scene than a bit of pizza and pasta – remind yourself of sun-drenched days and warm nights with our guide to the best Mediterranean restaurants.

MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANTS
Jose's Tapas Restaurant

EAST ASIAN FLAVOURS

Whatever you’re craving, from tom yum to teriyaki, we’ve got a great selection of East Asian restaurants in Wakefield!

Top East Asian Restaurants in Wakefield

DRINK!

COOL COCKTAIL BARS

Time to taste some tempting tipples! Wakefield promises to shake, stir and satisfy with its outstanding cocktail bars.

BEST COCKTAIL BARS IN WAKEFIELD

REAL(LY AMAZING) ALE

Chocolate Chilli Stouts, tropical-fruit inspired IPAs and Rhubarb-infused brews: the district’s passion for a good pint shines through in these venues serving up fantastic real ale and craft beer.

REAL ALE AND CRAFT BEER IN THE MERRIE CITY
A pint of beer beside a pink keg badge on a bar optic at the Exchange Tap

GARDEN VARIETY!

Is there a better way to start an evening than with a cold glass of beer in a warm garden as the sun sinks gently below the horizon? We think not!

Beer Gardens in Wakefield

Sober Superstars

It goes without saying that you don’t have to drink alcohol to have a great night out – here are some of our favourite non-alcoholic spots for a fantastic evening.

NON-ALCOHOLIC NIGHTS OUT IN WAKEFIELD
Kabana

BE MERRIE!

THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT!

Wakefield is a hub of live entertainment – from live music and comedy to a unique dining experience, showstopping theatre and lots more.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN WAKEFIELD
Two women with their hands in the air, making heart signs, at an outdoor music festival, like the Good Times Festival.

ART & SOUL

From late-night gallery openings to craft workshops, drinks receptions and art in quirky venues, the city makes an ideal setting for an evening of culture!

ARTY NIGHTS OUT IN WAKEFIELD
People enjoying a drinks reception at The Art House to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition