The Tannery, Hexham

Situated a five minute walk away from the town centre, the reason being obvious when considering the pub's name (and it was originally called the Skinners Arms): the curing of cattle hides to make leather is a notoriously smelly business. Now a two-roomed pub - and not at all smelly, I hasten to add - but large enough to have been three or more in the past. I went in the room to the right, which also has a corner door that was not open at the time of my visit, but looks like it could be if the weather were warmer. The bar here, back to back with its equivalent on the left, has four hand pumps with two beers from local First & Last brewery, plus Wainwright. F&L Reiver was a very good bitter. The atmosphere, early mid-week afternoon, was congenial, and helped by a couple of displays of "new baby" photos and cards, indicative of a pub that makes a community contribution. A real locals pub.

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