The guide rates pubs not only on the standard and range of their ales and beers but on food, atmosphere, facilities and quality of service and welcome.
9. The Alum Ale House, South Shields
"Welcoming 18th-c bow-windowed pub adjacent to the Shields ferry landing," says the guide.
"Open-plan bare-boards bar with fire in old range, a dozen well kept Marstons-related ales." Photo: Stu Norton
10. The Old Elm Tree, Durham
"Friendly old pub on steep hill across from the castle," says the guide.
"Two-room main bar and small lounge up steps, half a dozen well kept beers."
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11. The Red Lion, Alnmouth
The authors describe this as a "Friendly 18th-c coaching inn with peaceful sheltered garden and raised deck giving wide views over the Aln estuary."
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12. The Plough, Alnwick
This 'smart contemporary pub-cum-boutique hotel in Victorian stone building' offers 'Timothy Taylors Landlord and a guest, several wines by the glass and extensive range of gins' and has a 'pleasant streetside raised terrace'.
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