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The Tannery, Hexham
Hexham
NE46 3QD
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Blackthorn _ left this review about The Tannery
A basic, no frills boozer located slightly off the beaten track, meaning it’s inevitably more of a local’s pub than many of the busier establishments on the high street. That said, it seemed to be doing a good trade on our recent visit, with plenty of punters enjoying a drink, as well as something from the menu which consisted primarily of burgers and pizzas> We had been recommended the pizza, and it proved to be decent enough).
It's split in to two different rooms internally, with a central bar counter serving both. The right-hand room was a good size with high ceilings, large windows on two sides, rough wooden boards on the floor and dark blue paintwork on the ceiling. A plethora of beer mats ran around the top of the walls hinting at an ever changing selection, whilst the seating was a mixture of padded banquette seating to the left with regular chairs and high stools elsewhere. From a quick glance, the room to the left looked a little cosier perhaps with Victorian style tiling on the walls, green paintwork around the fireplace and slate style tiling on the floor, along with a number of beer branded padded stools for seating.
Perhaps surprisingly going on the number of beer mats, the only available options were Timothy Taylor Landlord and Anarchy Euro Star, although there were two further pumps that appeared unused, so perhaps on occasions there were more. The ciders meanwhile were Inch’s Medium Apple and Aspall’s.
On 20th July 2024
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about The Tannery
A fine old building (look up and you can see the original name of Skinners Arms carved in stone in 1897). Inside is a jumbo high-ceiling interior over two rooms, public bar to left and lounge to right. Fairly well decorated though the dull dark green paint in the bar is a mis-step, the lounge is the preferable set-down. Cold, to the extent the barmaid had her coat on and neither of the fires were lit. Just the two cask and only clipped in the lounge (why??) with choices of TTL and First & Last Amarillo which was par (NBSS 3). A bit disappointing really, promised more than it delivered given it’s GBG listed.
On 15th February 2024
- rating: 6
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Will Larter left this review about The Tannery
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.
On 3rd April 2022
- rating: 7
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Tannery
High ceiling, two rooms & a small Christmas section. Trad dark wood tables & chairs its a nice bar. Piped punk music on my visit. The beer is ok quality
On 23rd April 2019
- rating: 7
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Aqualung . left this review about The Tannery
This place has clearly changed completely since the previous review. The two separate bars have been retained, the public one having beers and the lounge ciders but obviously any drink can be ordered from either bar. I didn't get to look at the lounge bar but the other side has wooden floors and has been done up in the current favoured style.
Lots of ciders are available but just six beers which were Hammerton N1, Sonnet 43 Seraphim, Hop Studio Pale, Anarchy Sublime Chaos, Allendale GFPA and Consett White Hot. I went for the Anarchy beer and the Hammerton N1 both of which were excellent. I think they were £3.10 with the CAMRA discount but the weaker N1 may have been cheaper.
On 6th June 2016
- rating: 9
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Skinners Arms
A large traditional pub, 10 minute walk from the town centre. Has a quiz night on sundays, also serves food. Two ales on Marstons Pedigree and Timothy Taylor Landlord. Will call again.
On 9th October 2011
- rating: 7
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