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The Commercial, Slaithwaite
The Commercial is a short walk downhill from Slaithwaite station in the centre of the village, locally pronounced “Slawit”. It is a traditional real ale stop with a strong focus on cask beer, including local Empire Brewery ales alongside changing guests from Yorkshire and further afield. Inside, the pub has several seating areas around the main bar, keeping a relaxed local feel even when the trail is busy. Traditional cider is also usually available, while warm pork pies and pork scratchings have long been a popular extra here. It remains one of the best-known stops on the route.
Pub information
📍 Address
1 Carr Lane, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AN
🕒 Opening hours
Mon–Thu 12:00–00:00; Fri–Sat 12:00–01:00; Sun 12:00–00:00
🍺 Beer
A strong cask range including local Empire beers and changing guest ales, plus traditional cider.
🚶 From Slaithwaite station
A short downhill walk from Slaithwaite station.
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About Slaithwaite
Slaithwaite has two pubs on this trail, both along Carr Lane.
