Reindeer Inn, Wakefield

Located on the old road between Wakefield and Huddersfield, with fine views from the rear beer garden overlooking the National Mining Museum at Caphouse Colliery and the ex-industrial countryside beyond. Inside it retains a jumbled multi-room interior with the central servery having three separate counters, with traditional furniture and decor throughout. There is also a pool room to one side and two dining rooms on the other plus two conservatory extensions at the back. Cheeky Blonde, one of two real ales from Cap House Brewery of Batley (£2.40), and Abbeydale Speculation available from three of the many handpumps.