THE HEAD OF STEAM • HUDDERSFIELD

Walk into The Head of Steam and you'll immediately clock that this is the kind of place where people actually know their beer—but won't make you feel bad if you just want a lager. The interior has that comfortable, lived-in pub feel; wooden floors, proper lighting that doesn't blast your eyes, and enough character to make it feel like a local's spot rather than a chain operation. You're right in the heart of town here, close to the station and the square, which means it gets busy on weekends but never feels uncomfortably rammed. The rotating taps are genuinely worth paying attention to; they take their selection seriously without the wankery you sometimes get from craft beer places.