The Old Galley Kitchen: providing a community space for book clubs, afternoon teas, and other exciting events
The Old Galley Kitchen is warm and welcoming café in the heart of the historic Old Courthouse in Pontefract.
They opened their doors in October 2025, and have become a strong pillar of the local community with their local events. These include book clubs, afternoon teas, psychic nights and much more.
Wakefield First have supported Vicky for the past three years with curated and experienced business advice and support. She used to operate a café at Meridian and took a short break before our Business Support Manager Sarah introduced her to the team at Elite Prop Hire, who lease the Old Courthouse in Pontefract.
The courthouse needed a new business to take over their existing café, and with our teams support the two were able to connect and benefit both of their businesses in the start of the Old Galley Kitchen.
At Wakefield First, we provide free, unbiased, tailored business support to companies throughout the District. We're eager to help businesses, like the Old Galley Kitchen, establish or expand their operations in Wakefield.
Let’s discover how we could support you and your business today. Email our team at businesssupport@wakefield.gov.uk to find out more.
To discover more about the Old Galley Kitchen, and find out more about their upcoming Psychic Supper and Afternoon Tea events, please visit their Facebook page.