But while some great venues have opened up in recent years, there are many of the area's pubs that are sadly no longer with us.
Here we take a look at some Halifax bars and pubs that called last orders a long time ago – how many of these did you visit?
9. The Pump Room, Halifax
This picture shows Halifax pub The Pump Room before it was demolished back in June 2015. Photo: john whitworth
10. The Horse and Jockey pub
Located on Warley Road, this is what The Horse and Jockey at Highroad Well looked like inside. Photo: John Gray