The Junction, Barnsley

Slightly below the level of the main roads and roundabout, the Junction is a nice looking pub, originally half the present size. It has been extended to the right and has recently been the victim of a very smart refurbishment, including some sparkling but unused hand pumps, and some dreadful modern pop music. My half of Guinness was £2.65, so I reckon I've contributed at least 40p towards the cost of the carpets, walls and fake fireplaces. But that's it - I'm done with giving.

The Junction is a decent looking stone built pub. Once inside there was a single room which ran the width of the pub,this was divided into three areas,the bar was in the middle area,this area had bare boards and bench seating with bucket chairs and small stools,the area to the left was also for drinkers this was smallish with normal tables and chairs,the right side was the largest this was for diners. There was some really rubbish euro type music playing in the background There were two real ales on the bar,i had a drink of Caledonian Flying Scotsman which was a decent drink,the other beer was Caledonian Autum Red. This is a very smart upmarket pub that leans more to the dining side. Pub visited 7/9/2013