Halifax nostalgia: 10 photos of Halifax and Elland pubs that are gone but not forgotten

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?

5. Xess

Here's Xess on George Square in Halifax as it looked back in 2004. Photo: ab

This pub on Salterhebble Hill was once called the Falcon and closed in 1997 and is now a funeral services. Photo: Halifax Courier

The Golden Lion was situated on Gibbet Street. Photo: HX Courier

This picture shows the Stafford Arms on Huddersfield Road in Halifax back in 2004. Photo: Steve Barraclough