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The Forum (JD Wetherspoon), Hexham
Hexham
NE46 3PB
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J D WetherspoonReviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Old Boots left this review about The Forum (JD Wetherspoon)
One of those spoons converted from a cinema it’s long and thin comprising three areas. Entering from the Market Place is a seating area with tables and chairs, then a wider area with the counter to the right, booths to the left and tall seating between. At the far end is a lower seating area with tables and chairs so all very standard spoons apart from the rear view across the Tyne Valley. The toilets and a dart board are in this lower area too. Usual beer arrangements of two groups of five pulls interspersed with T-Bars of various configurations. There’s also a fridge of craft cans at the end of the counter. The carpet is in a deco pattern to fit in with the age of the building, other design features and artworks also reflect this especially in the lower area.
On 18th September 2026
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Quinno _ left this review about The Forum (JD Wetherspoon)
Old cinema and a tidy JDW conversion with some Art Deco stylings – the entry level area is very nice and the lower level has a lovely sunblast window. Sadly there’s a lot of wear and tear and a bit of grubbiness that needs addressing. Astonishingly just the one guest ale which pulled murk and I got it taken off. Made do with a fair Abbot as the replacement (NBSS 3). Feels like slack management here – this should be a premier Spoons.
On 15th February 2024
- rating: 4
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Aqualung . left this review about The Forum (JD Wetherspoon)
Another cinema conversion but at least this one is recognisable as such especially in the lower area at the rear.
I only had time for a flying visit here but noted that of ten hand pumps one was unused and there was much doubling up. I noted two from Allendale, Cardinal and Wagtail. I went for the Cardinal which was in good nick.
Despite only a fleeting visit I though this was a decent JDW.
On 6th June 2016
- rating: 6
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jp cumbria left this review about The Forum (JD Wetherspoon)
Smartened up, staff friendly and efficient.4 local ales plus Doombar on. Nice banquette seating in top half. Good.
On 9th July 2015
- rating: 8
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Forum (JD Wetherspoon)
Rather bigger inside than the former cinema façade suggests, with a split-level layout featuring a lower seating area beyond the elongated bar and some interesting reminders of the building's former use. Probably caught it on a bad day, but a very poor selection of real ale from the two small banks of handpumps. Nothing wrong with my pint of Prince Bishop Ale from the Big Lamp Brewery (£2.15), though.
On 9th March 2014
- rating: 6
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peter ashworth left this review about The Forum (JD Wetherspoon)
Originally The Forum cinema, built in 1937 and was chosen due to the area's Roman connections.The Roman link was also reflected in the interior designs with Roman Centurions driving chariots modelled in low relief on the walls and floodlit from the base.The pub is a long thin affair with the bar on the right as you walk in, and at the bottom after descending down quite a few steep steps,the room opens out with a high ceiling and displaying the best features of the pubs Art Decor work.Found this place ok,which we used as a base camp before our annual trip to Hexham races.The toilets are handy as well with not the usual trek up about 3 flights of stairs.
On 25th April 2012
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Forum (JD Wetherspoon)
Formerly a cinema, this Art Deco style building was well worth a look in. Five real ales on handpull Abbott, Big Lamp Sunny Daze, Maxim Double Maxim, Derwent Golden Oats and Cumberland Corby Ale. Will call again.
On 7th October 2011
- rating: 8
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