The Grapes, Hexham

Now a Craft Union pub with local-ish Corby Lakeland Summit as well as Sharps Doom Bar. I went for the latter, which was in reasonable nick. The lass behind the bar was very engaging and welcoming, keeping her customers on their toes. Snooker was on the TV and the pub felt lively and well used, no doubt helped by the beer being quite a bit cheaper than other town centre pubs. I'm not sure about the grey paint on the traditional facade of this back street pub, but other than that this is one to bear in mind if in Hexham.