The Wyken Inn
A neighbourhood pub with rooms above the bar
About this hotel
The Wyken Inn is a pub-with-rooms on the eastern side of the city, a short drive rather than a walk from The Wave, and it suits families who want an evening pint and a proper dinner on site after a pool day rather than hunting for a restaurant in an unfamiliar part of town. Its rooms sit above a working local pub, so the atmosphere leans neighbourhood boozer more than hotel chain, which some families prefer to a corporate lobby once the kids are finally worn out from a full day of flumes. It's a budget-friendly, no-frills option that trades polish for genuine local character, and the on-site pub means there's rarely a need to get back in the car once you've checked in for the evening.
- Bar and restaurant
- Budget-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kid-friendly
Our take
This suits families on a tight budget who want a genuine local pub atmosphere and an easy dinner on site, rather than a branded chain hotel with a corporate lobby. It's a simple stay without extras like a gym, pool or spa, so families wanting more amenities or a shorter drive to the park should look elsewhere on this list.
- ✓Book the pub restaurant for dinner on your arrival night, since it saves finding somewhere else after a long drive.
- ✓Confirm room quietness if staying on a weekend evening, since rooms sit directly above a working pub.
- ✓Check the drive time to The Wave at booking, since this eastern-side location is further out than the arena cluster.
Why we love it
- Genuine neighbourhood pub
- Dinner and rooms in one place
- Budget-friendly rate
- Local, unpretentious character
Why guests love itWe weren't expecting much beyond a cheap room, but the pub downstairs turned out to be a proper local spot with decent food, which meant our first evening after arriving didn't involve dragging tired kids out to find a restaurant. The rooms are basic, no getting around that, but for the price and the convenience of eating without leaving the building, it worked well for our budget-focused trip to The Wave.