The Black Rat, Bradford

In many ways, a stereotypical micro-pub in a small converted florist's shop, with a total of 15 seats or bar stools (if I counted correctly). However, having said that, it has a welcoming atmosphere as well as looking the business. Four cask ales on handpump: Saltaire Citra, Linfit's Special Bitter, London Thunder porter from Rooster's and the seasonal Wensleydale Yorkshire Day (£4.30).

Another visit to this lovely micro, once the only decent pub in Thackley it’s the longest established of the three new/reburbished pubs in the area and all are worth a visit, although the late opening of them all might mess up your plans. Not very big, about 15 foot square, with benches round two sides, a shelf with stools down a third and the counter on the fourth. Four pulls of ever changing beers, usually from Yorkshire, always good quality. Saltaire, Settle, Ilkley and Yorkshire Heart on this occasion. The atmosphere is very slightly cliquey rather than the more democratic standards of micros, perhaps a sign of its long establishment under various owners.

the best landlady ever would give it ten out of ten but you have to pay for your ale