Jolly Tap on the Arcade, Barnsley
Jolly Tap on the Arcade is a compact micropub in Barnsley’s Victorian Arcade and a handy town-centre stop on the Penistone Line Ale Trail.
Pub information
📍 Address
31 The Arcade, Barnsley, S70 2QP
🕒 Opening hours
Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00; Fri–Sat 12:00–22:00; Sun 14:00–22:00
🍺 Beer
One regular Jolly Boys cask ale and four changing cask beers, alongside craft beer and cider
🚶 From Barnsley station
A short walk through the town centre
➡️ Next pub
Nailmaker Tap 1
Jolly Tap on the Arcade sits inside Barnsley’s Victorian Arcade and was the town’s first micropub. It originally opened in a former cake shop before becoming the Jolly Boys Brewery tap in July 2019. Inside, it is small and cosy, with a relaxed traditional look and the focus firmly on the beer. The bar serves Jolly Boys alongside changing guest ales, with craft beer and cider also available. Barnsley station is only a short walk away, making it an easy first or last stop in the town centre.
Useful links
🌐 Website
📘 Facebook
📖 CAMRA
📍 Google Maps
📝 Read about my visit
About Barnsley
Barnsley grew from a medieval market settlement into one of South Yorkshire’s major industrial towns. Coal mining, glassmaking and linen all shaped its development, while its long-running market remains an important part of the town centre.
Other Barnsley stops:
Nailmaker Tap 1 • Old No 7 • Bar Ruelle
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