The Newmarket, Leeds

Down to earth town pub, with banquette seating, rough plastered walls, and chatty locals. Three pulls with Ossett White Rat, Taylors Golden Best and Black Sheep Bitter, although more Taylors clips were behind the bar, the beer mats, yes it has them, are from Taylors as well. Range of usual kegs plus a couple of curved balls. Big clear windows, navy surplus grey painted furniture and piped music detract a little from the reverie. Big screens on silent news although BT Sport is advertised. Still it’s friendly and the beers fine. Being mistaken for the ghost of a deceased regular didn’t harm my pub cred’.

Traditional locals' town pub with bar to left, a semi-open room to the right and a games room behind, Also has its own Indian restaurant accessed at the rear. Courtyard garden area down alley at side. Three ales on offer: the Timothy Taylor's Boltmaker was sampled and was drinkable, if a little flavourless.