Oddfellows Arms, Northallerton

Tucked away in an historic corner of the High Street between the church and the cemetery, this is a nice little one bar local with a slightly L-shaped room including a dartboard. Pool is signed upstairs as is a garden at the rear. I was greeted one minute after opening by a surprised but friendly landlady and a small yappy dog, but the place just felt homely somehow. The two handpumps in use offered Ghost Ship and Oakham Citra, which was properly pulled through and in good condition. Worth dropping by.

Tidy little GBG listed local off the main drag by the cemetery. Decor is 'modern cosy' over an oblong room. 80s music TV which suited. Good chat with the Mackem landlady, so much so I forgot to take many notes or grab a quick interior pap. Two Ossett cask, Silver King (NBSS 3) was my choice

The Oddfellows may well have an address on the High Street, but it is tucked away in a village-like location alongside the parish church of Northallerton. We were welcomed in on our Sunday evening visit and chose to sit in the window watching the comings and goings both inside and out. On the real ale front, they were having problems with a Citra beer that would probably have been my choice. Instead, I chose the North Riding Mosaic Pale, which was a very satisfactory substitute. The other ale was Copper Dragon Golden Pippin. A card game was in full swing towards the rear of the pub, with the friendly locals enjoying themselves. Bar staff were friendly and professional. Probably the second best pub we visited in Northallerton.

Main room with bar to the right. Very much a locals pub. Three weak real ales and the usual keg offerings.