In the heart of Wakefield this basement bar, ‘high end, low brow’ by their own description, remains a popular watering hole. The atmosphere is chameleonic depending on the day, with Karaoke Club, beer pong, drinks deals and more proving to make each night at Now Serving different to the last. Go for a guaranteed good night that won’t break the bank.
Discover the organic inspiration behind the work of Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and others in the new show at the Hepworth Wakefield.
£10, with concessions
‘If Not Now, When? Generations of Women in Sculpture in Britain, 1960 – 2022’ is a new exhibition of sculpture at the Hepworth Wakefield.
from £0.00
Painting one barbershop over fifteen years – Hurvin Anderson: Salon Paintings proves it’s not mirrors but artists who reflect the beautiful mundanity of life.
from £12.00
‘The Art of the Potter: Ceramics and Sculpture from 1930 to Now’ at the Hepworth Wakefield celebrates the gallery’s growing collection of ceramics and sculpture.
from £0.00
‘Erwin Wurm: Trap of the Truth’ at YSP celebrates the work of the internationally renowned artist with the first major museum show in the UK.
free entry
Johnathan Baldock has created a witty and visually sumptuous installation that asks, exactly whose version of history are we collectively preserving?
from £9.00
Daniel Arsham’s large-scale sculptures are making an appearance at Yorkshire Sculpture Park in his outdoor show ‘Relics in the Landscape’.
free entry
Visit Leonardo Drew’s grand, explosive installation at Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s Chapel.
free entry
With over 50 years brewing experience and over 35 years knowledge of the music industry, The Hop Wakefield offers traditional ale plus contemporary music.
One of Wakefield’s coolest companies, book a workshop, visit a temporary exhibition or browse Neon Workshops’ online shop.
Venue 23 is an independently run live music venue in Wakefield, which plays host to both local and international talent.
Hosting international and local talent, Warehouse23 is an independently run live music venue, and widely considered to be one of Wakefield’s best.
Hosting a mix of music, drama and comedy, The Theatre Royal Wakefield is a Victorian theatre with an important architectural heritage.
With an elegant facade and a reputation for excellent customer service, Frank Bird offers premium menswear collections from around the world.
Qubana has an amazing home dining menu with a wide and varied list of fabulous food to feast on at home for the next best thing to the complete restaurant experience. With burgers, fish, salads, tapas and speciality cuts from the grill you’ll be spoilt for choice.
The childhood home of renowned Victorian author George Gissing, whose popularity once rivaled that of Dickens.
With exhibition spaces, meeting rooms and a cafe, The Art House is a visual arts development agency and registered charity in Wakefield.
A homely and welcoming tea room serving delicious food and selling award-winning preserves, gifts and vintage homeware.
Boasting its own top-secret spice and herb mix, Smokehouse is a proud American-style restaurant in the heart of Wakefield.
High quality cocktails and vibrant live music is what makes Jocks Cavern so popular. This underground bar offers an intimate and effervescent atmosphere to indulge in their well-stocked bar.
The end of summer means the start of gig season. From indie legends to the UK’s most exciting young acts, here's who we'll be watching this autumn.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
September's a month of witty and playful exhibitions, complete with larger-than-life installations and that rare thing in the art world – humour!
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
Get inspired to make the most of Autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
