The Buck Inn (JD Wetherspoon), Northallerton

Smaller inside than the grander exterior would suggest, it basically comprises a long, thin space in a sort of two room set up either side of the front door, with the bar counter to the right against the back wall. A solitary unused pull sits forlornly at one end otherwise just the usual choice of Stella, Fosters, 1664, both John Smith's and Tetley's smooth, plus Guinness and Strongbow. Booze related adverts as décor and a number of depressing PC generated warning signs about such things as no swearing, or over 18s only. There are two screens, bizarrely one digital the other analogue which is ok unless the sound is only on one and you're watching the other. There is a dart board over the fire and a lightly filled trophy cabinet next to it. It's a friendly enough place with a slightly careworn air and is also a residential hotel; it is very handy for Northallerton's bus station (actually just a few marked bays outside the pub).