Nineteen times local CAMRA Town Pub of the Year and North East Pub of the Year 2015 this gem of a pub is located in one of the towns historic Yards. A lively bar with nine handpulled guest beers from local and regional breweries and two changing real ciders. This friendly, welcoming pub is a popular music venue, it caters for all tastes from acoustic to rock. Live music, days available through website. Free entry to all music nights. Music quiz every 1st Tuesday, when pub open late. Home to Mad Scientist micro brewery.