First off, I'd like to state that I am probably biased towards The Wilkes Head, as my dad's best mate owns and runs it.
Nevertheless, when I was there (and I've only been there once) I had the most wonderful time! Everyone there knows each other and tells stories about what the other people have gotten up to - they are all real characters!
There is constant music playing from the various men singing and playing guitars and banjos (seriously), it has a real country-pub feel to it, and I never wanted to leave.
And as for Moggy the landlord jeez, he is crazy! One of the funniest people I've ever met in my life. If you're ever in Leek pop in and say hello, you won't regret it!
Oh I almost forgot.. they have a festival out the back every year, too, with lots of local and not-so-local band playing (see the pictures) which can be a great laugh! read more