Grey Horse in Consett named best pub in region by CAMRA

The Grey Horse in Consett has been named as the best pub in the North East of England.

The oldest pub in Consett, and one of the oldest public houses in the region, the Grey Horse dates back to 1848 and took the North East England Regional Pub of the Year crown in both 2019 and 2023.

The attractive interior of this traditional pub comprises of a lounge and L-shaped bar, with a classic wood-beamed ceiling. 

Boasting the Consett Ale Works Brewery at the rear of the pub, the beer produced is a regular sight among the six changing cask beers on offer.

The Grey Horse in Consett (Image: CAMRA)

With quality beer being brewed on the premises and two roaring fires, the pub promises a great atmosphere and a traditional experience.

The Grey Horse hosts beer festivals twice a year, raising money for local charities, and is a popular stop-off for cyclists, with the coast-to-coast cycle route nearby. 

Now, 17 pubs have battled it out with thousands of pubs across the UK to be crowned the winner in their region, including the Grey Horse.

Pubs in the competition are scored on their atmosphere, décor, welcome, service, inclusivity, overall impression, and most importantly – the quality of live beer, real cider and perry. 

The regional and national finalists will now compete for the UK National Pub of the Year award, with judges whittling the 17 pubs down to just four in late September.

CAMRA’s esteemed National Pub of the Year title is the topmost accolade the campaigning group can bestow upon a pub.

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The overall winner will be announced in January 2025. 

Andrea Briers, National Coordinator for the Pub of the Year competition said: “These amazing pubs are the crème de la crème and I would encourage the public to seek out the 17 winners from across the nations and regions of the UK – they are top-tier pubs serving excellent beer, cider and perry, run by welcoming, hardworking staff.  

“It’s also important to support your local all year round. With constant pressure from stubbornly high energy prices, fluctuating running costs and grossly unfair business rates threatening to drown pubs across the UK, it’s vital to get out and support the licensed trade.”