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The Black Bull, Hexham
Wark
Postal town: Hexham
NE48 3LG
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Will Larter left this review about The Black Bull
A good-looking village pub which has turned itself into a hotel. It's very smart, with prices to match. There's no sort of pub atmosphere, and I imagine local drinkers would be likely to frequent the Grey Bull rather than its Black neighbour, but it wasn't open in the afternoon. Although there are a couple of hand pumps on the bar counter-cum-reception desk, only one had a pump clip showing, the other being hidden behind a leaflet or menu of some sort when I approached. Service was friendly and the beer in good nick, but at £2.20 for a half, I'll not be back any time soon.
Date of visit: 2nd May 2017
On 28th July 2017
- rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Black Bull
Behind the attractive terraced stone facade, one finds a 'L'-shaped and partially modernised bar with sports TVs and a pool table. Separate lounge behind closed glass doors. Tidy beer garden to rear. One of the two handpumps was working, offering Old Speckled Hen (£3.50). Overall, a slight disappointment, but it was busy enough with regulars.
On 9th February 2013
- rating: 6
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Black Bull Hotel
Disappointed not to find any real ales served here and such an inviting looking place. Very modern interior and a few of the locals complained that they ruined the traditional pub and also taking out the open fires which they enjoyed on a winters eve.
On 4th October 2011
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3645 recommendations about 3645 pubs]