Seaham pubs toasting entry to CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2025

The Dun Cow in Seaton, The Coalhouse in Church Street and The Hat and Feathers a few doors away have each been included after being recommended by the town's CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) branch members for the quality of their ales.

Members chose the pubs following regular visits to check on the quality of the real ales on offer. They also took into account customer service, décor and overall atmosphere.

The manager of the Hat and Feathers, Kirstie Wilkinson, said: “I am delighted that The Hat and Feathers has been recognised for the quality of its real ales by CAMRA members.

“We offer our customers an excellent range of real ales at all times, including those from regional brewers and microbrewers, as well as hosting our own beer festivals.

“Staff at the pub work hard to ensure that the real ales on offer are kept in first-class condition at all times and the pub’s inclusion in the guide highlights this.”

A CAMRA spokesman said: “The Hat and Feathers deserves its place in the Good Beer Guide 2025.

“It is our belief that if a licensee serves an excellent pint of real ale, then everything else in the pub, including customer service, quality of food and atmosphere, are likely to be of an equally high standard.”

The best-selling beer and pub guide was published on Thursday, September 26. It also list 20 bars in Sunderland, Whitburn and Boldon.