‌As a regular at The Fourth Fiend, the popular craft ale bar in Meltham run by the same owners, I arrived with high hopes. View 4 Images The Sixth Fiend, Slaithwaite (Image: The Sixth Fiend)We called in during a busy spell and the space immediately felt overcrowded. Temperature might sound like a small detail, but on a chilly evening the bar felt noticeably cold, which only added to the sense that we couldn’t quite get comfortable. View 4 Images The Sixth Fiend, Slaithwaite (Image: The Sixth Fiend )‌The clientele was a real mixed bag, which in itself isn’t a negative, but combined with the cramped layout it made the space feel even more hectic. But for now, The Sixth Fiend hasn’t captured the same magic as its siblings.

Source: Daily Mirror February 21, 2026 16:01 UTC