The County Beerhouse, Huddersfield

Refurbished from a slightly tired old pub, although lacking the character of the old pub it’s a comfortable and in many ways sympathetic treatment. Fairly standard line up of six pumps and two lots of five kegs on T-Bars, all Yorkshire beers on cask on my visit. Much banquette seating has been reinstalled with modern glass and wood dividers added. Victorian tables on cast iron bases although the arte deco lights detract from the 19th century vibe it’s a decent place. There’s a small sitting room tucked away out of sight beyond the toilets.

Called in last night for a swift half on the way to the football, so will maybe expand this review when I go back for a more leisurely visit. The interior is looking very smart, though I'm not sure how much of a change this will have been as previous reviews don't suggest that the older version of the pub was at all tired. A major change is on the bar, with six hand pumps and the beers all from Yorkshire breweries. We went for Theakstons Old Peculier, and this was in excellent form; we could have had beers from Timothy Taylor, Salt, Wishbone, Brass Castle or Vocation. As Andy says, definitely one to watch.