Presentation of our Pub of the Year 2024 runner-up award to a flagship pub which has been the winner on numerous occasions.
Expect a great selection of real ales on nine handpulls plus some real cider.

Presentation of the Pub of the Season award at the West End, Gomersal.
This pub has been run by the same family for many years and has consistently provided a selection of well-kept ales in the atmosphere of a proper, friendly traditional community pub.

Presentation of the runner-up award for branch Club of the Year 2024.
The club welcomes all and has a homely atmosphere and comfy seating, with usually four well-kept fine cask ales on.
Beer range varies but usually has Taylor's Golden Best, Ossett Yorkshire Blonde and Wainwright, with varied guests including Taylor's Landlord often appearing.
Ample parking space and the 268 bus passes by.

Starting 7pm at the George (up to 4 ales), roughly 8pm Halfway House (up to 6 ales), 9pm Golden Fleece (up to 4 ales).
The 283A bus leaves Dewsbury at 18:45, through Birstall at 19:12 to arrive in Birkenshaw around 19:30 at a bus stop opposite the George. The 255 bus leaves Cleckheaton at 18:17 and 19:17, arriving in Birkenshaw around 13 minutes later. Around 8 minutes’ walk takes you to the Halfway House, then another 2 minutes to the Golden Fleece.
From there, a 5 minute walk towards Leeds takes you to Birkenshaw Lane, where to the right you find the bus stop for the return 283A to Birstall-Batley-Dewsbury, leaving roughly on the hour up to 23:00. The return bus to Cleckheaton is the 254 at 22:21 and 23:21.

Starting at the West Riding ready to catch a rail replacement bus at 12:56, due to arrive in Halifax at 13:41
We will visit a selection of the fine pubs in Halifax, starting with Ossett's excellent Three Pigeons and taking in the Victorian Craft Beer Cafe (current branch Pub of the Year), then returning when we feel like it.
An off-peak day return costs £8.50, £4.25 for bus pass holders.