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Fleece Inn, Alnwick
Alnwick
NE66 1PR
Reviews of Fleece Inn (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about Fleece Inn
An A-board on the pavement said "Local ale at the Fleece - three real ale hand pulls". But on enquiring at the bar there was Wainwright Gold, JW Lees Boddingtons and just Alnwick Summer Pale from a local brewery. The latter was a 4.7% hazy beer, both too strong for my last beer of the day, and not to my taste.
The young barman was ever so helpful, directing me to the Tanners just around the corner, the Ale Gate just up the road, and Harry's Bar in the centre of town. Two of which I'd already been to, and the other I'll probably go to tomorrow. I thanked him and said this looked like a nice pub, and he apologised for not having a beer that I wanted to try. With pleasant pub visits like this I'll save lots of money, lose lots of weight and get my GP off my back. Sorted.
That was yesterday, but today I had Alnwick Summer Pale 4.7% at another pub on the edge of town and it wasn't bad at all. Maybe it's the heat - I don't usually like hazy pales. It doesn't have the heft of a 4.7% beer - maybe it's like drinking fruit juice with vodka. So here I am, drinking a fruit cocktail in a very nice town centre pub and being assailed by some of the worst hits from the 80s and 90s. Someone, please make it stop.
On 8th July 2026
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Graham Coombs left this review about Fleece Inn
Good to find something resembling a proper pub for a change. The fittings were a bit modern and straight out of the pubco catalogue, but otherwise a nice traditional feel, with almost separate rooms either side of the bar, and a games area behind with darts and pool. Ales were Wainwright, Black Sheep and Landlord and condition seemed ok. A little worried by the tiny dance floor and glitter ball, but no sign this was actually used.
On 8th August 2021
- rating: 7
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Rob Hunter left this review about Fleece Inn
This is a pub that closes in the afternoon. I was walking past the other day and noticed a few real ales listed on the chalk board outside, so was planning on returning after grabbing a bite to eat and having a look round Alnwick. Unfortunately they had closed early so by the time I was walking back they had closed. WhatPub says they are open until 3pm, however a sign in the window says 2:30pm. I was there for 2:10pm and the lights were off and door shut. I guess they must have been quiet and closed early, which was a bit of a disappointment really, as it appeared to have one of the better real ale line-ups compared to other pubs in Alnwick.
On 15th January 2020
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Darts : Yes last updated 10 July 2026 by Will Larter
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 10 July 2026 by Will Larter
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 20 March 2011 by hondo .
