The Angel Inn, Leeds

Probably the most unspoilt of the alleyway pubs, being a Sam Smith's pub with the usual lack of commercialism and plain interior. A small room contains the bar, with a larger drinking room opposite and an unvisited 'lounge bar' upstairs, with the standard collection of tables in the yard outside. No fripperies at all and, if you can tolerate Humphrey's petty rules, generally a nice pub. Just OBB on handpump of course, but well kept and even better priced.

returned here on Saturday and must say the OBB was outstanding, possibly even my beer of the day, trumping many of Leeds’ more celebrated ale houses. It’s clearly quite a well-run operation here, the service was very good. When I first arrived it had that stilted atmosphere that often pervades Sam’s pubs, a bit like drinking in a museum. Once it filled up it was fantastic - all walks of life from students to jolly pensioners and families. That’s the issue with rating pubs you see, one hour can make all the difference.

typical historic Sam Smiths city centre pub. Multi roomed, a bit rough around the edges, £1 for a half of bitter. much better value than the other pubs nearby if you’re not too fussy about your beer.