| Pub | Comments | Location |
|---|---|---|
| BEAMISH | ||
| Sun Inn | Pork pies and pickled eggs on the counter in this museum pub on the main street at Beamish open air museum. Decent real ale as well.
Last visited May 2012. |
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| BISHOP AUCKLAND | ||
| Wetherspoon Stanley Jefferson | A comfortable traditionally decorated JDW.
Last visited November 2025. |
Market Place |
| CHESTER-LE-STREET | ||
| Wetherspoon Wicket Gate | Contemporary decor and crystal chandeliers in this Lloyds No. 1.
Last visited May 2012. |
193 Front Street |
| DARLINGTON | ||
| Darlington Snooker Club | This GBG listed snooker club were holding a magnificent beer festival when I visited on a Friday evening.
Last visited November 2025. |
Corporation Road / Northgate |
| Half Moon | A classic traditional boozer serving excellent real ales.
Last visited November 2025. |
Northgate / Gladstone Street |
| Wetherspoon Tanner's Hall | A wide selection of ales in a pleasant interior with a couple of nice booths.
Last visited May 2012. |
Skinnergate |
| Wetherspoon William Stead | A very attractive and comfortable JDW in a converted warehouse I think. More space and another counter upstairs.
Last visited November 2025. |
Crown Street / Priestgate |
| DURHAM | ||
| Station House | An excellent small pub, a shop conversion, ticked under the railway viaduct. Quality cask ale and delicious pork pies.
Last visited June 2023. |
North Road / Station Approach |
| HARTLEPOOL | ||
| Wetherspoon's Ward Jackson | I approached the bar to find only Ruddles and Abbot clips visible but I was also offered Adnams. "You won't sell much without a clip", I commented. "I know, but we've lost the box of pump clips", was the response. Anyway, the Adnams was spot on. The interior features lots of wood panelling, and some unusual two-seater booths.
Last visited May 2012. |
Church Square |
| STOCKTON-ON-TEES | ||
| Golden Smog | A rather fine shop conversion hidden down a back alley, offering a great selection of cask ales.
Last visited November 2025. |
Ramsgate |
| Kopper Keg | This tiny shop conversion could do with a little more heat, it was quite chilly on my visit. Two handpumps offering quality cask ales, I had something from Two by Two, a delicious pint of murk I must say. The name was a list of the hops used, including Citra. Friendly barman.
Last visited November 2025. |
Dovecot Street |
| Sun Inn | Something of a classic this one, a long narrow space traditionally decorated. Quality cask ales, I had Bass - If you're in the know, ask for a banker.
Last visited November 2025. |
Knowles Street |
| Tipsy Turtle | Another tiny shop conversion, hidden in a small shopping arcade. Plenty of cheerful customers, and, of course, excellent cask ales. The dog was, to my mind, very annoying.
Last visited November 2025. |
Regency West Mall |
| Wetherspoon Thomas Sheraton | Quite small as JDWs go, with very pleasant traditional decor.
Last visited November 2025. |
Bridge Road / Yarm Lane |
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