I love a good pub.
At the end of a long day of walking there’s nothing better than a big plate of wholesome food to revive you. These pubs are my favourite places to visit during the Summer and Winter – you can even stay at a few of them if you fancy it!
Milecastle Inn
Just half a ‘click’ from Hadrian’s Wall, the Milecastle Inn is one of my favourite places to stop for a drink at whilst I’m having a kick around the wall. Unsurprisingly this charming little place is consistently packed out with tourists and walkers, but it’s also supported by the local community who are more than happy to prop up the bar. I often stop by to say ‘Hello’ to Clare and Kevin who, after a few years away, have recently reclaimed control of this thoroughly excellent British pub.
| Opening Hours: | Monday-Sunday: 12-11pm |
| Rooms for Hire? | No |
| Telephone: | 01434 321 372 |
| Address: | Milecastle Inn Military Rd Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9NN |
| Website: | http://www.milecastle-inn.co.uk/ |
The Twice Brewed Inn
If you’re someone who likes to go ‘all out’ when they dine in restaurants then I can happily recommend Twice Brewed Inn as the place to do that! Not only are you within spitting distance of some truly epic scenery but this well rated pub offers some of the best food and drink. Whenever I have friends visiting I always make sure to take them here for at least one dinner, the food is always carefully prepared and the service is excellent. If you’re thinking of staying the night you can also make use of their affordable B&B accommodation too!
| Opening Hours: | Monday-Sunday: 12-11pm |
| Rooms for Hire? | Yes |
| Telephone: | 01434 344534 |
| Address: | The Twice Brewed Inn Bardon Mill Hexham Northumberland NE47 7AN |
| Website: | http://www.twicebrewedinn.co.uk/ |
Carts Bog Inn
The Pennines are well worth a visit if you’re passing through Bardon Mill and The Carts Bog Inn should certainly be your pub of choice whilst you’re in the area. Just outside the pleasant village of Langley, The Carts Bog Inn can be dated back to the late 18th Century and takes its name from the boggy area that would waylay cart drivers in the local area. Today it exists as a picturesque country pub that boast pleasant panoramic views and lovely food. The Famous Bog Pie is a personal favourite, just the thing to warm your cockles after a mid-winter hike.
| Opening Hours: | Monday-Tuesday – Closed Wednesday-Friday – 12-3pm & 5pm-11pm Saturday – 12-11pm Sunday – 12-10:30pm |
| Rooms for Hire? | No |
| Telephone: | 01434 684338 |
| Address: | The Carts Bog Inn Langley Nr. Hexham Northumberland NE47 5NW |
| Website: | http://www.cartsbog.co.uk/ |
The Bowes Hotel
There simply aren’t enough establishments like the Bowes Hotel anymore. Staffed and run by local people, this is a truly old fashioned pub in the very best sense of the word. Visitors from out of town are always welcome here, in fact the pub actively invites newcomers to drink at the bar and get to know the local people! The food menu here is not what you’d call extensive but everything is home-cooked and perfectly prepared.
| Opening Hours: | Monday-Sunday – 12-11pm |
| Rooms for Hire? | Yes |
| Telephone: | 07547 630009 |
| Address: | Bardon Mill Hexham NE47 7HU |
| Website: | http://www.cartsbog.co.uk/ |
Manor House Inn
Although closer to rural Newcastle than Bardon Mill, the Manor House Inn is too good to miss out here. I often stop on the way back from visiting relatives in Durham on a Sunday, their roast dinners are truly sublime and the ale is so good that you will wish you’d booked out one of their cosy rooms to stay the night in. From this you charming country pub you have free reign to explore the North Pennines – perfect for a relaxed Sunday out in the great outdoors!
| Opening Hours: | Monday-Sunday – 12-11pm |
| Rooms for Hire? | Yes |
| Telephone: | 01207 255268 |
| Address: | Consett DH8 9LX |
| Website: | http://themanorhouseinn.com/ |