The Westgate, Halifax

A good looking stone built pub that takes its name from the street leading to the West Gate of the Piece Hall. The ornate frontage used to be the Town Hall Tavern with which the Westgate was merged about 50 years ago. Inside is a split level pub with the downstairs area being the main bar and a separate area with a pool table. The upstairs area is a comfortable lounge. The friendly barmaid/landlady and locals made this a welcoming place. Three handpumps selling Tetleys, Hobgoblin & OSH so it doesn't look like these change as they were the same when OB visited 5 months ago. The Hobgoblin was a decent pint though and this is one of the better pubs in central Halifax. It's also listed in the GBG2010.

nice traditional town centre boozer with a good local following. Built on two levels with a central servery, it has three handpumps with very good Tetleys, Hobgoblin and Old Speckled Hen plus a keg range. Traditionally furnished with Britannia tables, benches and stools in red plush with Axminster type carpet. Walls in tobacco colour with the inevitable old photos. The staff are very much on the ball and the locals a mix of ages. One side of the lower section is seating the other is home to a pool table and the door to a rather ripe smelling Gents.