The Pack Horse, Leeds

One of the 'famous four' alleyway pubs, but probably the one which retains the least original character. Semi-modernised interior, with seating areas in front of and at each end of the bar, but the dark-wood panelling in some parts of the layout does little to add interest. Also has some patio tables out in the yard. Eight handpumps, on this visit offering Saltaire Pride and Cascade Pale Ale, Hobgoblin, Brain's Bread of Heaven, Leeds Pale, Copper Dragon Golden Pippin, Theakston Paradise Ale and Orchard Pig Explorer cider.

Another of the four alley pubs off Leeds's Briggate, not as narrow as the Ship or Whitelocks. Seven handpulls with regular UK and local micro beers as well as the usual band of kegs. You enter past an outside smoking / drinking area into a large square room. To one end is a panelled snug with tasteful pictures, to the other is a raised area with modern furniture in the Ikea identikit style, and a big screen. Any charm the pub may have had in the past has been lost through modernisation, for atmosphere Whitelocks or the Ship are far better. The beer quality is as ordinary as the pub, I fear the level of custom is not sufficent to support the seven pulls. The toilets are upstairs.