The Black Horse, Beamish Burn, Stanley

Much extended pub / restaurant, probably once serving the adjacent hamlet of terraced cottages, but now part of a much larger estate with other visitor attractions. The main bar is still at the front but most of the floorspace is taken up dining areas in the new rooms at the back. Also has a large beer garden to the rear plus a children's play area beside the entrance driveway. Four real ales on handpump: Bombardier and Wainwright, plus the local Beamish Pale and Bitter (£3.50)