Very difficult to know how to pitch this. I could have a post as long as my arm. My favourites in Wakefield city centre are all GBG listed so I'll put those aside. Most of the following are within a fifteen mile sweep of home. those in brackets are ones that I've not actually visited (or not for some time) but are highly regarded.
Ledsham: The Chequers Inn.
http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/42647/ Fantastic interior, good food and beer. (Good lunch stop 'wittenden' if you head north on the A1.)