The Kestrel is a popular venue for both home and away football fans in Barnsley. Located just a short walk from Oakwell Stadium, it offers a relaxed atmosphere with multiple large TV screens showing live football, including Premier League matches on TNT Sports and Sky Sports. The pub features three dartboards and a spacious interior, making it ideal for pre- and post-match gatherings. While food options are limited to toast and teacakes, with sandwiches expected soon, the focus remains on providing a comfortable setting for fans to enjoy the game together.
Beer List
John Smith'sStrongbow Dark FruitsTimothy Taylor LandlordWestgate Bitter
Shows Live Football
Yes
Serves Food
Yes
Home or Away?
Mixed
Recent Reviews
reviews from Google
Howard Turner★★★★
a year ago
Surprised when I call in for a lunchtime drink I've not been in since the much needed refurbishment. Personally I didn't like the Silkstone and have not call in for a long time. Bar staff very friendly and polite. The doco is nice with some thought to the layout. Number of large TV screens ideal for sports fan's also there are 3 dart borders. The toilets are down stairs but there is a disabled toilet group level. Nice background music. Didn't seen food menu so assumed drinks only, that works for me. Will call again drinks prices very good
K. Peake★★★★★
a year ago
This was a fantastic venue for drinking and entertainment, with the aesthetic representing the history of Barnsley as a town! The mining display in particular stands out, counter is well-presented and I had a refreshing pint of Strongbow Dark Fruits. Seating is comfortable and the darts was fun, available on deposit!
Sez it Reght★★★★★
a year ago
OK, decent prices and nice wide open area since converted, only just opened up a few weeks ago so still building client base. toilets the same as they were when it was a spoons. Seems like it wants to host the next world final at darts as a massive part of the pub is taken up by a few dart boards (which weren't being used). plenty of TVs around with various sports on so if you want a pint of John Smiths and watch the sports then its ok for you.
Ruby Gelder★★★★★
2 months ago
Lovely, friendly staff and always very clean and tidy. Would recommend to anyone who wants a game of darts or just a pint.
Stephen Jackson★
6 months ago
Not a good pub, flat beer, overpriced and staff don't care.
Tim Talyor Landlord - flat within a minute. Asked Staff for a replacement of what was left (like for like), was told to pay for it after I handed over the original and refused to drink it. Believe it was the manager tall chap with ginger hair. Really poor service and embarrassing. Not a patch on it was a Wetherspoons, friends agree, we will not go in again.
linzi round★★★★★
3 months ago
Absolutely fantastic pub staff are so welcoming brilliant atmosphere
Ian Denton★★★★
8 months ago
Primarily an adults only sports bar with multiple large screen TV's. There are also several dart board set up's with electronic scoring & also a pool table. Prices are fair & there are multiple drinks offers that change regularly. Occasionally there is also live music, details are on posters within the bar.
Ian Cooper★★★★★
5 months ago
Love this pub great for afternoon beers Fri sat sun
