THE CRAFTY FOX • CRAFT BEER BAR & BOTTLE SHOP

4.7 ( 318 reviews )

44 Commercial St, Brighouse HD6 1AQ, United Kingdom

+44 7847 205425

Located in the heart of Brighouse, **The Crafty Fox • Craft Beer Bar & Bottle Shop** has established itself as a premier destination for craft beer enthusiasts. With a warm, inviting atmosphere, patrons rave about the extensive selection of cask ales and craft kegs, highlighting its family-run charm. The bar serves up an impressive range of options, from local favorites like Brew York on tap to exciting offerings on cask, including Hedonistic Existence and Magice Spanner. Reviews consistently showcase the bar's friendly staff, who cultivate a welcoming environment that makes you feel right at home. Visitors appreciate the lively musical atmosphere on Fridays, while others enjoy the quieter upstairs area that is perfect for intimate conversations. The Crafty Fox's commitment to accommodating various tastes—whether you're into stouts, porters, or refreshing ales—earns it high marks from regulars. Moreover, the establishment thrives on customer feedback, often incorporating beer recommendations into their evolving lineup. The Crafty Fox is not just a bar; it’s a community hub for craft beer lovers, dog owners, and families alike. If you’re in Brighouse, this bar truly encapsulates the spirit of craft beer culture, making it a must-visit for an enjoyable pint and great company.

Accessibility
- No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- No delivery
- No takeaway
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed

graham horne

Jun 2,2025

Nice little bar. Good selection of cask ales and craft kegs. Definitely one for the beer enthusiast.

Conway Bamforth

May 9,2025

Lovely little bar in the heart of Brighouse . Nice relaxed atmosphere , good music , friendly clientele and staff , and most of all a reyt good pint .. The sort of bar you just pop in for a couple of drinks , and could stop there all day .

Damian Andrews

May 4,2025

Brilliant family run bar with excellent selection of cask and keg ales on rotation, staff always lovely and friendly, doing a great job keeping everyone safe at present, lots of seating over two floors, really good atmosphere and nice interior, keep up the good work guys, highly recommend ...

Mike Lucas

Apr 5,2025

If you like real ale and craft beer, this is the best place to enjoy it. Its family run and full of atmosphere and nice people. They have music every Friday night at 8pm and if that's not your scene there is an upstairs section with more tables you can use which is a bit quieter but at other times the noise level makes it easy to talk to each other. Highly recommended .

Stuart Wolstencroft

Mar 27,2025

This is the bar that makes Brighouse for me. I was initially told about it by the staff from the Millers who were excited that a local Man and his family were due to open a craft ale bar and bottle shop. I'm a pretty fussy drinker and tend to drink stouts and porters but prefer them to be on the 5 to 12 % Abv. I was even more interested when I found out the owner was a beer nerd and loved his dark ales! Having been coming to the bar now for 4 months I can genuinely say I'm massively impressed with the range of beers both light and dark, Strong and normal abv that have come through the door from multiple breweries. What's refreshing is that the bar listen to what you have to say and will openly share likes and dislikes of particular beers and listen to recommendations of beers tried elsewhere and actually put them on if they can be acquired. All the staff are very pleasant and real characters and would bend over backwards to help you out. Fridays is fantastic for live music and the overall experience on weekend is top notch. Sundays are cool and relaxing with an eclectic crowd of genuinely nice folk. Dog friendly, Beer Friendly , People friendly uber cool bar!

Ian Wilkinson

Mar 19,2025

We love this place. Great beers that change every week. Definitely something for everyone. The people are really friendly and staff are great. Good idea that you can get coffee too!!

Angus Whitehead

Feb 13,2025

A fantastic bar for those who love great beer. Amazing venue with knowledgeable and friendly staff. Can't fault the place.

Barry Brown

Feb 8,2025

This is my regular go to watering hole in brighouse. As you can see from the photo, there's an excellent range of ales covering real to craft to lager. Owner always works hard to make sure there's a great range on and there's a fridge with interesting cans. I think they're working on a downstairs loo, but wheelchair access is a little challenging. There is often a seating area out front so sunny days may be an option. Toilets are upstairs for the moment, where there is a great seating area. Live music is a regular option (check their Facebook), and if you're in on a Wednesday, ask Luke about the pub quiz (he just loves to chat about it!) Landlord is happy for outside food as long as you're drinking his beer, and you can book the upstairs for parties and all that. The part I like most about the fox is its suitability for the zombie apocalypse. Shutters at the front with a good solid rear door, but that window upstairs provides a really excellent vantage point to watch out for the zombie hordes. Plus you've got some beer and snacks to keep you going.

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