A “highly rated” pub by CAMRA in County Durham has been crowned among the UK’s top 100, according to new research by the Daily Mail.

The Grey Horse in Consett was praised for its “cracking value” of a pint, currently priced at £3.

Yet it wasn’t the only North East pub to be featured in the best-named guide, with others in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland also included.

Introducing its list, the Daily Mail shared: “The Great British pub, embedded in our culture for centuries and almost entirely unique to our corner of the world, comes in many guises, from village locals that are the beating heart of rural communities, to Michelin-starred city boozers.

“The ones you can’t forget? They’ll woo you in with a pretty beer garden in summer, and a crackling fire and comfy chair in winter, while serving up local beers and hearty fare.

“A gentle evolution in recent decades has seen families, including four-legged members, now welcomed with open arms. However you may feel about the term ‘gastropub’, dining pubs are becoming a bright spot on Britain’s culinary scene.”

To curate the list, the publisher asked some of the biggest names in the British food and drink industry, including Tom Parker-Bowles, Raymond Blanc, Michel Roux Jr and Prue Leith, to share their favourites.

The list also includes hundreds of reviews and food and drink awards sourced by the Daily Mail, which also consulted pub experts across the country, including Ed Bedington, chair of judges for The Great British Pubs Awards.

Find out more about the UK’s best 100 pubs here.

These were the prices of drinks at The Grey Horse in 2019These were the prices of drinks at The Grey Horse in 2019 (Image: Tripadvisor)

What did the Daily Mail say about The Grey Horse?

The publisher explained: “The beer doesn’t travel far at The Grey Horse; since 2005 much of it has been brewed behind the pub by the Consett Ale Works, using Derwent Valley water. And it’s cracking value at £3 a pint.

“The pub itself is one of the region’s most historical pubs and highly rated by CAMRA.

“It’s compact, wood-beamed, with an L-shaped bar and two roaring fires in winter but be warned, it doesn’t serve food. No under-18s inside.”

Over on Tripadvisor, The Grey Horse has a 4.5/5 rating from 57 customer reviews.

One visitor wrote: “Great ale, wide choice of beers & spirits, very warm welcome, mega value for money, all in all a damn good egg. Put it on the must visit list when in the area!!!!!!”

Another added: “Easily the best pub in the area, my favourite place to go for a drink! Great atmosphere and lovely staff. Plus a huge selection of drinks!”

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But where are the other North East pubs revealed among the best in the UK, according to the Daily Mail? See the full list below:

  • Low Lights Tavern - Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear
  • The Free Trade Inn - Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
  • The Feathers Inn - near Stocksfield, Northumberland
  • The Beresford Arms - Whalton, Northumberland
  • The Apple Inn, Lucker - Northumberland

The Grey Horse is located at 115 Sherburn Terrace, Consett, DH8 6NE.