Shears Inn, Stoney Royd, Halifax

Only a short walk from the Cross Keys, this was another good pub and well worth a visit. This pub does have a good selection of cask ale. This is mainly a food led pub, with the majority of the customers dining. However you don't feel out of place just popping in for a drink. Six handpumps serving TT Landlord, Boltmaker, Knowle Spring, Stancill Blonde & Climax and Black Hole Golden Ale. Obviously I went for the Climax.

Right down in a now quiet valley in the shadow of Shaw Lodge Mills, with no real indication that you are actually relatively close to the town centre. Also looks like a country inn as you approach, although it has been opened out at some stage (and extended slightly at the front) to leave a single combined bar and dining area. With four of the six handpumps in use, three regular Timothy Taylor beers - Landlord, Boltmaker and Knowle Spring - plus Pennine's IPA as the changing guest on my visit.