The honey-coloured sandstone Tunnel End Inn is located about 300 yards away from the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, where it disappears into the Standedge Tunnel for its trip through the Pennines. If approaching from our walk along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal from Slaithwaite, walk up past the gates to the Standedge Visitor Centre and proceed over the cattle grid, where you will see the pub about 150 yards in front of you.

Not overly big, the pub nevertheless more than makes up for its small stature by the warm and friendly welcome extended by hosts Bev and Gary. Consisting of a broadly L-shaped lounge and bar area with some dining tables, the Tunnel End also has a small room which offers extra dining space and/or a room for small functions. Outside, every effort has been made to utilise the available space in an attractive manner, with hanging baskets and seating making a pleasant spot to enjoy a pint on a sunny afternoon.

Tipples range from real ales such as Black Sheep and Timothy Taylor's "Landlord" to regular lagers and ciders. 

Bev takes pride in the meals she serves at the Tunnel End Inn. All food is genuinely home cooked, which leads to the menu being a little limited - although the dishes offered do change on a regular basis, with a vegetarian option always available. Bev's motto is "if it isn't on the menu ask, and if I've got it, you can have it".

I ask.  I feel like having a steak, and sure enough, despite it not being on the menu the day of our visit, Bev cooks one specially for me.

The food at The Tunnel End Inn is extremely good, well presented, tasty, plentiful and very good value for money. As well as full meals, bar snacks are available at lunch time, which again, are good value for money.

The Tunnel End Inn is very welcoming, and is definitely a pub a lone female could confidently go to without feeling intimidated. Walker/hiker and family friendly, with well behaved dogs also welcome on a lead.  Everything about the place is nicely presented, and all facilities are clean and tidy.

Yorkshire-Escapes can thoroughly recommend this friendly little pub as a great spot to enjoy good pub grub, a pleasant atmosphere and a relaxing drink. The pub sometimes hosts musicians and is a regular participant in the annual Marsden Jazz Festival, being one of the host venues.

By bus or train, walk up past the station, crossing the bridge over the railway line, and turn to your left to walk along the road parallel to the railway tracks. It's a pleasant 5-10 minute walk to the Tunnel End Inn.

The Tunnel End now has its own website, where you can check out the latest events and what's on at the pub.