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Set in the gardens of Ponderosa Zoo, Lakeside is a well-established celebration venue and restaurant. The family-owned business is surrounded by rolling countryside within beautifully manicured, landscaped gardens, and within easy reach of the main motorway networks. Lakeside boasts exceptional spaces, both stylish and versatile – ideal for all celebratory occasions. With facilities for up to 200 guests, a relaxed soft seating area, and a delightful, covered terrace allowing guests to spill out into the gardens and down to the lake, we are sure you will agree that Lakeside is the perfect venue for your event.
Address and Contact Information
Address: Off Smithies Ln, Heckmondwike, Mirfield WF16 0PN, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1924 404604
Website: http://www.ponderosa-lakeside.co.uk/
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Reviews
ben B
Lakeside is a hidden gem. Lovely atmosphere and staff. Best carvery we’ve had, delicious desserts and is reasonably priced.
… moreRebecca Mitchell
We visited carvery with santa on sunday, we are a regulars and once again leaving very happy and did not disapoint.
The staff are always very friendly and always on point with service your needs.
Carvery was perfect as always, with a great selection of meat and seasonal veg.
To top it off the Santa this year was amazing, he put so much effort in with the children and looked great, best one we have seen.
Would highly reccomend a visit and we will be back.
… moreThe staff are always very friendly and always on point with service your needs.
Carvery was perfect as always, with a great selection of meat and seasonal veg.
To top it off the Santa this year was amazing, he put so much effort in with the children and looked great, best one we have seen.
Would highly reccomend a visit and we will be back.
Lucy Thornton
We booked the Lakeside for our surprise wedding and it was amazing. The team really went above and beyond for everything! The room looked great, the food was lovely and the service from the team? Unreal.
If you’re planning a wedding, or any event for that matter, I would 100% recommend!
… moreIf you’re planning a wedding, or any event for that matter, I would 100% recommend!
Katie Varley
We have just had our wedding here and all I can say is wow! It was the most beautiful day and every detail I asked for was done for us. Marton was amazing from the very first meeting to book our wedding. He and all his staff went above and beyond and nothing was too much. We had so many compliments on the venue and the food was just perfect, we opted for bbq and there was so much choice. We wanted an outside ceremony and it was just beautifully presented. I cannot thank Marton, Matty and all their staff enough for making all our dreams come true. We will be coming back for our Sunday carveries we they are amazing as well!
… moreChristine Dimbleby
Mowat Court residents Christmas party was festive, well-organized, and lots of fun. Great food, excellent customer service, and a warm atmosphere made it a memorable way to end the year. Thank you to all the staff at Lakeside. See you next year!
… moreLauren G
Visited whilst at the zoo where there is plentiful free parking and plenty to do. Really friendly staff and gorgeous food. It was buffet style today and very good value for money. Drinks were great, nice tables, clean loos. Couldn’t fault it at all.
… moreCharly_ Louise
Fantastic place to go for a family christmas meal, we went yesterday (14th December 2025) for the lunch with Santa for the 2nd year running and ALL of the staff were brilliant! The food was gorgeous and so tasty!
… moreSteve Gater
Quiet a decent carvery, nice surroundings . Friendly staff. Veg nice and fresh and Yorkshire pudding good. Chap serving meat was a bit miserable and tight with the portions.
… moreRJL Wedding Photographer
We were here for the Wedding Fayre, not too big, dance floor, bar, restaurant, beautiful lake, great venue for your next wedding. I am a Wedding Photographer and I would be happy here
Oh by the way the staff were friendly, good service and good food
… moreOh by the way the staff were friendly, good service and good food
James Brewster
Visited on a Thursday lunchtime during the school holidays. Although the Ponderosa Zoo was busy, the Lakeside Restaurant was fairly quiet. The restaurant is spacious and has a bar with comfortable seating. The kids menu was restricted to items such as chicken nuggets, mini fish and chips and a couple of pasta dishes for £4.95. No drink was included and no puddings were available on the menu. We had jacket potatoes with tuna from the main menu which were ok but expensive when compared to other similar restaurants. Would not visit again. A picnic would seem to be the best choice when visiting the zoo.
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