The Percy Shaw, Halifax

Ultra-modern JDW amusingly located above the job centre. Big plate glass windows with great views over the valley. Light wood slats are everywhere, including being used to divide the room in two. Otherwise it's black tiles and red walls, all rather tasteful (if a bit American diner) for a modern fit-out and has the vibe of being the ‘family’ Spoons of the two in town. Three guest ales, my Moorhouse Blonde Witch was in good form (NBSS 3.5) and the Wethergrub arrived in good order and with a smile. A good Spoons, and both in the ‘Fax are decent examples. Of interest is the name – Percy Shaw invented the cat’s eye in the 1930s.

The main feature in here was the large windows along the right hand side, giving a panoramic view. A collection of wooden bobbins made a nice display near the entrance, which made a decent tribute to the once thriving textile industry. The bar was positioned along the left hand side and had an acrylic white counter and the bar front was oak lathes fixed vertically along the front. Ten pumps along the bar, with three out of action "cleaning in progress". So the remaining choice wasn't all that, so settled on a Bridgeside Holy Cow.