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Good little micro pub. Gets a bit busy at times. Also a bit noisy.

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Martin . 2024-11-26

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Simply the best ! Top beer, top staff, top customers, top craic. Punching waaay above it's weight in every category. Truly golden !

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Ian Scott . 2024-11-26

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My favourite little micro pub 🧑

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jolande mace . 2024-11-26

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Excellent little pub serving great beers at reasonable prices. Friendly, helpful staff. Turn up early evening and you can even sit outside in the sun, perfect!

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AD . 2024-10-29

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Fabulous quirky little pub down a narrow passage. Everyone was very friendly and the beer and cider was good. Free bar snacks on Sunday too.

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Jan James . 2024-10-21

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Micro pub at it's best. Great community feeling and a large selection of various ales etc.

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Jeffrey Marr . 2024-09-21

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Best pub in Teesside wonderful staff customers beer and atmosphere

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Barry Faulkner . 2024-08-22

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Size of a postage stamp, but great atmosphere.

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Stuart Bookless . 2024-08-18

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Proper pub tucked away in the heart of Stockton

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James Phillips . 2024-08-11

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Been in a few times now for drinks, the choice is unsurpassed anywhere around and the staff are superb in their knowledge and recommendations.

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Steve lucas . 2024-08-09

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Cosy pub, great place, lovely people.

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Phil Wood . 2024-06-23

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Great little micro pub in the heart of Stockton. Friendly crowd made us feel welcome.

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Mark McMahon . 2024-04-28

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Great little micropub with lots of craft ale to pick from. Pile of pork pies on the bar for snacks - great idea!

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Richard Storey . 2024-04-16

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Cracking little town centre micropub

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Tom Barron . 2024-04-02

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Great little micropub, dog friendly and a friendly staff.

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GD B . 2024-03-15

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Fantastic little pub, the regulars are very nice and accommodating, one even makes a delightful onion bread and offers it free at the bar!

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Adam Appleby . 2024-03-02

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Great little pub, amazing beers and friendly folk.

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Andrew P_______ . 2024-02-21

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Lovely quirky place, very friendly and great beers.

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Stella Stockport . 2024-02-10

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Probably the best pub in the UK.

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Jim Ennis . 2023-11-28

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The best pub in Stockton, small in capacity, gigantic in welcome.

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Lorrain McCartney . 2023-11-27

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Super staff, super beer, super bar.

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Matthew Cousins . 2023-11-13

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If you like your real ales, then this is the place to be.

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Jon Embleton . 2023-09-08

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Appealing little craft beer place that might just warrant a trip to Stockton by itself. A real locals spot - place was full of old timers waxing lyrical on various issues. Really pleasant, gregarious young chap called Cameron manning the casks was a nice little bonus ball.

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Richard Seery . 2023-07-22

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Great venue with an excellent choice of beers.

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Colin Blythe . 2023-06-14

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Don't know anything about the food but great range of changing real ales and ciders. Very good value. Quite small but not as micro as some.

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Julie Simpson . 2023-06-10

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Fantastic place Gave us samples of the beers before we ordered, great service & atmosphere. We sat outside & watched as a mass of people with flags marched up the alley. The real ale society a great diverse group of people we chatted with.

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Will J . 2023-06-06

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Nice Micro Pub, Nice atmosphere.

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Terry Robinson . 2023-05-14

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The best pub in Stockton. Quality beer served properly and great staff.

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Adrian Jackson . 2023-05-08

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Lovely little pub. Looking forward to going back.

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Richard Brooks . 2023-04-27

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Great pub with friendly staff and a large selection of beer.

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Mark M . 2023-04-20

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Very small but cosy and friendly

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Alan P . 2023-04-16

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Great pub, small and intimate, wonderful selection of beers, lovely staff, recommended

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Allen A Mills . 2023-04-14

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Stockton's finest! Such a welcoming boozer with best beers available.

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Lawn Family . 2023-04-11

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Excellent micropub. Does everything right. Loved the Tim Vine recordings in the gents

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Michael Wynne . 2023-03-23

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Small but friendly pub with good atmosphere, good beer and ale,

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Sim Smoggy . 2023-03-04

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A wonderful, unique and rather small pub with a rotating cast of drinks and a handsome cast of regulars. 2023 update: still handsome. Cracking drinks. Also, the other patrons are decent humans. Plenty of good chat and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Adam York Gregory . 2023-02-15

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Great little pub good atmosphere Great selection of beers.

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Gary Cardwell . 2023-02-11

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Wonderful establishment with superb staff and an all round lovely vibe

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James Rawnsley . 2022-11-16

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Intimate small (tiny: 4-6 tables) micro pub down an alleyway. Friendly people, decent non alcoholic beer.

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Michael Moorhouse . 2022-11-05

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Tiny real ale pub off stockton High Street. Always welcoming with fabulous range of cask ales.

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Michael Smyth . 2022-10-15

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Fab little bar, Fantastic choice of beer and super friendly staff who are very knowledgeable about products would recommend ti anyone

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kirsty pettifer . 2022-09-20

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Awesome Socialist Pub, Great beers and staff and legendary bar top food offerings ✊✊✊✊

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Jake RMN . 2022-08-28

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Friendly atmosphere as always. Nice selection. Great place to spend some time.

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Sean Harte . 2022-08-23

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Good choice of beers, great atmosphere, background music brilliant

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John Flynn . 2022-08-07

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Hidden treasure, lovely staff, amazing ales!

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Sinaed . 2022-08-06

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Amazing music - check Great atmosphere - check Awesome drink selection - check Hospitable hosts - check The Golden Smog is an absolute gem of a pub, with everything you'd want/need from a micro filled with character and personality! Treat yourself to a small escape down a hidden alley in the middle of Stockton-on-Tees! You won't regret it!

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Stephen Seress-Smith . 2022-07-08

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Friendly staff, friendly clientel, and great beers. I'll be back next time I'm in the area

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Phillip Dundas . 2022-07-08

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Small, very welcoming bar. Great beers, well worth a visit πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Ken Smith . 2022-06-27

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Always a friendly and welcoming experience.

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Graeme Duffield . 2022-06-15

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Certainly my favourite pub in Stockton. Great range of real/craft ales and knowledgeable staff. Little bit pricey but quality usually is.

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Ant Smith . 2022-05-28

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Belter of a micropub, friendly welcome, great atmosphere and excellent pint of stout. Nifty vinyl collection too. A real home from home type of feel for a Southerner used to similar Kent micros.

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Jeff Trice . 2022-05-22

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Pub of the Universe and a must visit when you're in Stockton on Tees. Very dog friendly!

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Paul Crilley . 2022-05-21

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Real ales, craft beer, changing selection. Relaxed and friendly. Rewarding for those who seek out this tucked away gem.

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Peter Wren . 2022-05-07

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Cracking little pub, plenty of quality beers to choose from!!

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Darren Wright . 2022-04-05

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Fantastic small pub, wonderful beer , great regulars

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Dave . 2022-03-01

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Well worth visiting. Small, friendly, snug, good range of real ales on tap. Hidden gem in Stockton-on-Tees

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Barnaby Priest . 2022-02-27

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A brilliant pub. Great crowd, staff are all really helpful. Plenty of craic

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Martin Sharp . 2022-02-07

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Best pub on Tesside and beyond . Class range of ever changing beers , brilliant fridge of exotic cans and bottles . Fab landlord and staff πŸ‘

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Martin Deacy . 2022-02-07

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Excellent place for a quiet pint with your girl. Excellent staff. Good place to have a conversation with your fellow drinkers

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Paul Rutland . 2022-02-01

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So happy I found this awesome little pub. Friendly bar staff with a great selection of draught beer and bottled beer. What more can you ask for.

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Lewis Connor-Hardwick . 2022-01-04

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Un sitio genial para tomar una cerveza artesanal

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Mark Cowan . 2021-12-30

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Brilliant pub, great atmosphere and lovely folks. Exceptional.

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Nathan Spong . 2021-11-18

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This is my favourite pub, the staff are fantastic it’s dog friendly and everything is kept very clean and tidy. The casks change all the time and there is always something different for this reason. The fridge is stocked very well with a variety of different ales and I’m never stuck for choice. I always try something new every time I visit.

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Jack Askew . 2021-11-18

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Fantastic bar serving excellent variety of drinks

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Frank Blair . 2021-11-02

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Best micropub on the planet. Great staff super friendly and ace beers.

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Steve Hoggart . 2021-11-01

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Highly recommended if you enjoy beer. Great variety of beers. The bar staff was friendly and very knowledgeable about the beer available, which was really helpful when choosing another beer to drink.

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John Barnes . 2021-10-31

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Considering the small size of the pub, the beer selection was excellent and very well kept. Extremely friendly and helpful staff and friendly customers, made us feel very welcome. Also great advice given on where best to eat in Stockton.

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Robert Aldred . 2021-10-17

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Fab micro pub, small and cosy. Great staff, extensive range of real ale from UK and further afield. Dog friendly. No TVs We worth a visit.

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jeanette swallow . 2021-08-08

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The best pub in Stockton . A gem

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Simon Haresnape . 2021-07-02

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Fantastic little oldie worldy pub with a great atmosphere

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J Walker . 2021-06-24

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Ideal for great pints & other beverages but the seating outside is uncomfortable,inside is ideal.

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David Pollard . 2021-06-13

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lovely bar +so friendly . full of caracter. ill be back

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Ian Waller . 2021-05-21

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Top night in the Smog, great service under the circumstances πŸ‘πŸΊ

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steve williams . 2020-10-01

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No I sharnt, nd you'd can't make me !! πŸ˜‚ Just don't go but if ya do , don't get in my way !! πŸ˜†

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Jon Davey . 2020-09-18

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Great micro-pub just off the High Street. Regular guest beers. Friendly staff and customers.

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Ray Penn . 2020-09-17

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Lovely friendly place to have an afternoon of drinks, lots of choice and staff are great

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Neil McGee . 2020-09-01

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Always a good pint in the Golden Smog

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Jevon Rayner . 2020-09-01

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Great little bar hidden away. Fantastic selection of beers at a good price

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As Nails . 2020-07-31

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Amazing place really good friendly staff love the bar snacks especially the bread on a Tuesday, great wide selection of beers also a great bunch of friendly customers

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Anthony Sheldon . 2020-03-09

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Superb beers , nice and snug , great staff

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walter graham . 2020-02-26

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Always a great variety of beers everyday.

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David Hepple . 2020-02-19

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Loved it every time iv been here

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Kevin Henderson . 2020-02-08

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Perhaps the finest pub in Teesside. Friendly staff and locals. Superb beer!

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Patrick Johnson . 2019-12-04

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Lovely little bar as an outlet for a micro brewery, I believe. Friendly, atmospheric and a chocolate stout to write home about!

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David Mumford . 2019-12-02

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Fantastic pub! The staff were really nice and even tried speaking some German with us

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Aidan Douglas . 2019-11-23

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It has a warm, friendly, relaxing atmosphere

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Jojoe Cronin . 2019-10-19

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Micropub centrally located in Stockton. Excellent beers, phenomenal prices and friendly locals.

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Colin Allan . 2019-10-17

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Quality beers and friendly helpful staff

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Anthony Southern . 2019-10-11

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Belting pub. The hidden gem of Stockton

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Andrew Killeen . 2019-08-31

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Great drafts and ales. Really enjoyed it. It's a tad small inside but has a lot of character.

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Rob Sykes . 2019-08-22

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The beer is ALWAYS perfect the talk always flows freely. It's a great typical brown bar. Don't expect luxury and you won't be disappointed

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Mike Darbyshire . 2019-08-01

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Nice little micropub. Helpful barman

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Stephen Murray . 2019-07-14

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Always 5/5 for me. Staff always friendly and very knowledgeable about all the beers they stock and they do have a lot!

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Keith Etherington . 2019-07-12

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Fantastic pub, best in Teesside these days

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A.J N . 2019-07-05

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The first and best micro pub in Stockton.

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Richard . 2019-06-22

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Disgusting drinks and pub was tiny.

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Jim Alvis . 2019-06-13

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Always a fantastic place to visit, great ales great beers and in particular today were a few live acts outside in the alley in homage to Stockton calling. Great day had by all

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Mike Dent . 2019-04-20

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Yeah. Golden Smog. Yeah. Beer. Woo.

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David Artley . 2019-04-12

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In Hambleton alley close to Shambles Toilets Has different beers/lagers/ciders mainly from indepedent small brewerys prices reasonable place is small-micro pub .place clean ,toilets upstairs.

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MARK DUNN . 2019-04-11

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Like the beer, staff. Nice environment; you can sit out.

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Rizwan Hafiz . 2019-03-30

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