I commenced the day in Shildon, renowned as the Cradle of the Railways, where the world’s inaugural steam-powered public railway was established. My visit included a stop at George Samuel Brewery. Subsequently, I proceeded to Darlington, distinguished in the 18th century for its linen manufacturing and as the place where the first Quaker was granted a seat in Parliament. Throughout the day, I explored various establishments in the town dedicated to real ale and craft beer.
Category Archives: County Durham
10/11/23 – Thornaby, Stockton, Norton, Billingham and Hartlepool
A day out running alongside the rail route from Thornaby to Hartlepool. Starting out visiting “Little Acre Micropub”, moving onto Stockton visiting “Tipsy Turtle”, “Golden Smog” and “Kopper Keg”, a short ride out to Norton calling into “Hydes Bar”, and onto Billingham for the “Village Crossing Bar” and “Crafty Cock”. The last call of the day was in Hartlepool to “Rat Race Ale House”, the first Micropub in the area.
09/11/23 – Durham
A short trip down on the train from Newcastle to Durham, firstly visiting Durham Brewery slightly out of town, before heading the other side of Durham to visit “The Hop Knocker”, and finishing off in the centre visiting “The Holy GrAle”, “Station House” and “The Waiting Room”.
Micropub Adventures 