Pubs and bars

Gok Wan DJ set at The Keys Nightclub, Yarm.

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Nightclub bids to 'get revellers returning' in 2025 as festive schedule announced

Prime Grooming, on Yarm High Street, is opening soon

Prime Grooming, on Yarm High Street, is opening soon

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Former micropub with 'UK's smallest beer garden' set to become new barbershop

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May on Top Gear.

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May on Top Gear.

AA Championship

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Jeremy Clarkson snubbed in May and Hammond Top Gear reunion

Here are the best and worst Wetherspoons across the region - based on the percentage of 'excellent' and 'very good' reviews

Here are the best and worst Wetherspoons across the region - based on the percentage of 'excellent' and 'very good' reviews

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The best and worst ranked Wetherspoons across County Durham - from best to worst

Richard Hammond has been banned from Jeremy Clarkson's pub.

Richard Hammond has been banned from Jeremy Clarkson's pub.

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Jeremy Clarkson bans Richard Hammond from his Oxfordshire pub

Hooters restaurant in Nottingham

Hooters restaurant in Nottingham

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Controversial American restaurant chain could open in city as plans lodged

Inside The Cherry Tree, in Darlington

Inside The Cherry Tree, in Darlington

Luxurious new Darlington cocktail bar opens as bosses tease 'grand plans'

Memory Lane in Seaham closed in May after the police and Durham County Council raised concerns with the venue’s management following the incident.

Memory Lane in Seaham closed in May after the police and Durham County Council raised concerns with the venue’s management following the incident.

County Durham bar that closed after 'horiffic attack' applies for new licence

Oxford Mail reporter Ed Burnett at Jeremy Clarkson's pub.

Oxford Mail reporter Ed Burnett at Jeremy Clarkson's pub.

Jeremy Clarkson

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We tried a pint of Jeremy Clarkson’s new Guinness rival at his pub

A pub in Saltburn is set to be auctioned off.

A pub in Saltburn is set to be auctioned off.

Closed Saltburn pub set to go under the hammer with £175k guide price

Ollie and Joe Brack of Brack Burger, STACK CEO Neill Winch, Bao Down’s Alex Hindson and Filip Tachan from Acropolis

Ollie and Joe Brack of Brack Burger, STACK CEO Neill Winch, Bao Down’s Alex Hindson and Filip Tachan from Acropolis

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Bao buns, burgers, and gyros: Street food lineup unveiled for upcoming STACK

The Cherry Tree is set to open in Darlington

The Cherry Tree is set to open in Darlington

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New Darlington cocktail bar confirms opening date as 'exclusive' drinks teased

The Cherry Tree is set to open on Blackwellgate in Darlington

The Cherry Tree is set to open on Blackwellgate in Darlington

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Signs go up for Darlington's newest cocktail bar in latest step towards launch

Inside The Keel Tavern, Sunderland.

Inside The Keel Tavern, Sunderland.

North East pub tavern finalist in international award for concept design

As the weather gets a little colder into winter, we all like to look for cosy pubs across the region and we have pieced together five of the cosiest across County Durham

As the weather gets a little colder into winter, we all like to look for cosy pubs across the region and we have pieced together five of the cosiest across County Durham

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Five of the cosiest pubs in County Durham to pay a visit to this winter

The Red Lion is set to go under the hammer in January.

The Red Lion is set to go under the hammer in January.

Teesside pub to go under the hammer with £125k guide price

The Mile Castle Hotel, which is located beside the Wetherspoon in Newcastle

The Mile Castle Hotel, which is located beside the Wetherspoon in Newcastle

Wetherspoon confirms opening date for new 26-bedroom hotel and beer garden

Police and local authority licensing officers said they have no confidence in Bar 1 operating without issues despite requesting to reopen through a new licence holder.

Police and local authority licensing officers said they have no confidence in Bar 1 operating without issues despite requesting to reopen through a new licence holder.

Bar named 'worst venue in County Durham' refused licence to reopen after concerns

The upcoming STACK development in Middlesbrough

The upcoming STACK development in Middlesbrough

Shipping containers in place as new pictures offer exciting look at upcoming STACK

The former Avalan is set to be transformed into a cocktail bar

The former Avalan is set to be transformed into a cocktail bar

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First look inside former Avalon as revamp works continue on new cocktail bar

'Blight' high street building cleaned up ahead of redevelopment

'Blight' high street building cleaned up ahead of redevelopment

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'Blight' city centre building cleaned up after local concerns ahead of major revamp

Dean Dillon outside the newly refurbished The Sportsman pub in Durham

Dean Dillon outside the newly refurbished The Sportsman pub in Durham

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Popular Durham pub reopens after two years with major investment

The pub is seeking retrospective planning approval for a play area in its car park.

The pub is seeking retrospective planning approval for a play area in its car park.

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Darlington pub submits plans to greenlight play area for children

Sol Tapas, in Darlington

Sol Tapas, in Darlington

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Darlington tapas bar WILL reopen 'soon' as bosses release new statement

Sol Tapas in Darlington has closed

Sol Tapas in Darlington has closed

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Popular Darlington tapas bar announces closure after 13 years in town centre

The William Stead Wetherspoon in Darlington.

The William Stead Wetherspoon in Darlington.

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Darlington Wetherspoon named after Echo editor closes for half-a-million-pound refurb

Durham is one of the most expensive cities to buy a pint.

Durham is one of the most expensive cities to buy a pint.

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Durham is one of the most expensive UK cities for a pint of lager

The Fire Station in Sunderland is set to host a winter wonderland throughout the festive period.

The Fire Station in Sunderland is set to host a winter wonderland throughout the festive period.

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North East bar to host pop-up festive 'wonderland' experience with street stalls

The Corner House Pub, Darlington.

The Corner House Pub, Darlington.

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Darlington pub hits the market for £20k - just months after refurb and reopening

The pub has been put on the market for £175,000.

The pub has been put on the market for £175,000.

North East pub near popular shopping centre on the market for £175,000

Generic image of a restaurant

Generic image of a restaurant

Food Hygiene Ratings

'Charming and cosy' restaurant known for 'delicious' food given 2* hygiene stamp

Inside the new Coco & Rum restaurant in Middlesbrough

Inside the new Coco & Rum restaurant in Middlesbrough

First look inside stylish new Thai-fusion restaurant as opening date is revealed

THE TUNS: The Tuns at Sadberge. Picture: STUART BOULTON. (27315723)

THE TUNS: The Tuns at Sadberge. Picture: STUART BOULTON. (27315723)

Food Hygiene Ratings

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Pub admits 'mistake' as 2* hygiene report details expired cheese and dirty cloths

Looking for somewhere to go for a cosy Sunday roast?

Looking for somewhere to go for a cosy Sunday roast?

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‘Best roast ever’ – County Durham pub among Britain’s best for an autumn lunch

Cheers: A penny off a pint in the pub was a bright spot for many in the autumn budget

Cheers: A penny off a pint in the pub was a bright spot for many in the autumn budget

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Will a penny off draught beer duty mean a reduction in prices for customers?

People can see how the beer is made with a brewery tour

People can see how the beer is made with a brewery tour

Tickets available for tours of popular North East brewery - details here

The Grange Bar, in Hurworth, has banned children from entering without an adult

The Grange Bar, in Hurworth, has banned children from entering without an adult

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Beloved bar near Darlington bans lone children after 'disgusting verbal abuse'

Billingham masterplan

Billingham masterplan

North East town centre owner unveils plans to turn bank into a bar

Avalon, in Darlington, has confirmed it has closed for good

Avalon, in Darlington, has confirmed it has closed for good

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'End of an era': Darlington bar closes for good as work starts on cocktail bar

We take a look at the story behind why it's believed that The Black Horse in Beamish is haunted and the history behind the pub

We take a look at the story behind why it's believed that The Black Horse in Beamish is haunted and the history behind the pub

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Is this historic County Durham pub haunted? The story behind the myth

The first shipping containers have been brought onto the site of a new Stack in Middlesbrough,

The first shipping containers have been brought onto the site of a new Stack in Middlesbrough,

New Stack venue 'on track' for December opening as shipping containers arrive on site

Si King is set to open a restaurant in the North East in the next year.

Si King is set to open a restaurant in the North East in the next year.

The Hairy Bikers

Hairy Biker receives support ahead of first venture since co-star's death

The building of popular Middlesbrough pre-match location Hit the Bar is up for sale

The building of popular Middlesbrough pre-match location Hit the Bar is up for sale

Popular match-day drinking spot on the market for £90,000

Plans to change a Consett pub into a restaurant have been approved by the council.

Plans to change a Consett pub into a restaurant have been approved by the council.

Plans approved to convert Consett Irish bar into restaurant and flats

K2/ Union in Consett, County Durham, had applied to stay open until 3am but had its plea refused at a Durham County Council licensing meeting on Tuesday.

K2/ Union in Consett, County Durham, had applied to stay open until 3am but had its plea refused at a Durham County Council licensing meeting on Tuesday.

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Nightclub loses bid to open until 3am after police raise disorder and safety concerns

The Wobbly Goblin, in Stockton, has introduced a new dress code

The Wobbly Goblin, in Stockton, has introduced a new dress code

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Neck tattoos, big rings, and Christian Louboutins barred from popular pub

Corridor Bar, in Darlington, is set to reopen

Corridor Bar, in Darlington, is set to reopen

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'Fantastic' Darlington bar to reopen after years away - and punters 'can't wait'

Should children be allowed in pubs?

Should children be allowed in pubs?

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Should children be allowed in pubs? Readers of The Northern Echo debate

Number Twenty 2 Coniscliffe Road in Darlington

Number Twenty 2 Coniscliffe Road in Darlington

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Number Twenty 2: Remembering 30 Years of Darlington’s landmark pub

Greggs is opening a Champagne Bar.

Greggs is opening a Champagne Bar.

Greggs to open champagne bar inside Fenwick selling £425 bottles of fizz

The Fairfield Pub in Stockton has been put up for sale.

The Fairfield Pub in Stockton has been put up for sale.

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Pub described as 'easily the best in Stockton' for sale

The Falls, a cafe by Aysgarth Falls, has been put on the market.

The Falls, a cafe by Aysgarth Falls, has been put on the market.

North Yorkshire cafe near National Park up for sale for £475k

Cleo's Bar, Sunderland

Cleo's Bar, Sunderland

North East bar hit with hefty fine for illegally screening Sky Sports

The newly-opened Blacksmith's Arm near Heighington

The newly-opened Blacksmith's Arm near Heighington

Rural pub gets new lease of life as part of development at County Durham Castle