The William IV Inn

Walk into the William IV and you'll clock immediately why this place has earned its loyal following. It's the kind of pub that actually feels like a pub—no theme nights or gimmicks, just solid hospitality and the sort of atmosphere where regulars nod hello and strangers become mates by closing time. King Cross Road isn't the flashiest stretch of Halifax, but that's precisely the point. The William IV sits comfortably in that neighbourhood rhythm, pulling in everyone from after-work drinkers to folk after a proper pint and something decent to eat. The real ales rotate with actual thought behind them, and the kitchen takes its job seriously without getting precious about it.