The Quakerhouse, Darlington

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Quakerhouse is a small pub found mid-way along one of the yards (alleyways) off Skinnergate, so it’s easily missed if you’re not looking for it. The entrance opens into a tile floored seating area and a step to the left rises to the bar area where the serving counter, in two sections, runs along the front wall facing beer shelves and high tables across the exposed brick rear wall. Another step past the bar area rises to some seating and a fireplace on the left-hand wall, which is where I sat and observed the handful of late afternoon midweek drinkers who were generating a good atmosphere. I also noted some stained glass across the top bar where a white ghost features a couple of times, I then spotted a subtle ghost theme around the pub. I counted nine hand pumps that were drawing Jaipur, Wylam Brewery’s Plain Porter, Wensleydale Brewery’s Crime of the Century, Jolly Sailor Brewery’s Hop Stock & Barrel, Buxton Brewery’s Moor Top, Sambrook’s Wandle, Mad Scientist’s A Bit’a Frost and Mithril Ales’ Support your Pub. Premium and craft keg products were also available from the polite barman. Yes it’s basic, but I liked it in here and will pop back when next in town.

On 6^th February 2026 - rating: 8
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