The Dale Tavern

The Dale Tavern
Worsbrough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 5PG

Unfortunately on this occasion one of the Judges (Emily Hewitt) could not be there as she decided to go back to The Station Inn. So this verdict had to be decided by the remaining 3 of us.
The Dale Tavern is my local and I have always heard good reviews about the carvery but had never actually experienced it for myself. And decided for my choice of where to go I would choose here. For people who live in Worsbrough The Dale Tavern is always a popular choice for locals and is one of the largest in the area. Again like The Station Inn it has the same look as any other pub but instead of walking into a bar the carvery and the bar area are separated so people who are eating aren't amongst those just drinking.
The room was large and the tables were nicely spaced so it didn't feel stuffy.
Although slightly dated and with a 'Bingo hall' feel to it the room was spotless and plates that had been used were quickly moved and the tables wiped.
Again you paid at the bar and once paid for you were free to sit where ever and given a token to get your carvery when ready.
There was a choice of 2 meat; Pork and Beef. Unlike many places visited the fat was cut off in front of you which was nice. There again was a varied selection of vegetables including sprouts which weren't present at any of the other places visited, Which is good if you like sprout.

Our verdict;

We all agreed the food was to a really nice standard. The staff were really friendly and engaging and at £5.95 we couldn't complain. The meats were lovely and the choice of veg were nice. The roast potatoes were quite small and the carrots were watery but apart from that there weren't any complaints. The stuffing alone is worth a visit as is was just how stuffing should be and the gravy was really thick and tasteful with also the choice of different sauces including Heather Taylor's personal fave, mint sauce.

All in all we gave The Dale Tavern a 9/10 as apart from a few personal preferences to the way the veg was cooked there wasn't anything we could find fault with, but didn't have the home cooked authenticity The Station Inn had. The price was a bargain, and drinks were cheap with a good selection of ciders and largers.
Another local that is probably overlooked but boasts a fantastic carvery.