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Breweries In The Ceremonial County of Tyne and Wear

We list 21 breweries in the Ceremonial County of Tyne and Wear. Of these, 11 are open breweries, 9 are closed breweries and 1 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).

Breweries whose names are used on beer in production

Big Lamp Brewers A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Newburn, Tyne and Wear 1982-Still Brewing)

Bull Lane Brewing Company A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Sunderland, Tyne and Wear 2005-Still Brewing)

Cullercoats Brewery Ltd We have received new information about this brewery in the last month.
(Wallsend, Tyne and Wear 2011-Still Brewing)

Darwin Brewery Ltd
(Sunderland, Tyne and Wear 1994-Still Brewing)

Delavals (Brewers) Ltd
(Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear 2010-Still Brewing)

Double Maxim Beer Company Ltd
(Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear 2007-Still Brewing)

Dry Brewing Company
(Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 2000-Still Brewing)

Hadrian Border Brewery
(Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 2000-Still Brewing)

Jarrow Brewing Company A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(South Shields, Tyne and Wear 2002-Still Brewing)

Mordue Brewery
(North Shields, Tyne and Wear 1995-Still Brewing)

Ouseburn Valley Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 2010-Still Brewing)

Toon Ale A company that beer brewed for it by another brewery.

Tyne Bank Brewery Ltd
(Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 2011-Still Brewing)

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

Buchanan's Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Dunston, Tyne and Wear 1920-2004)

The Dog and Parrot Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Newcastle, Tyne and Wear 1982-1989)

Dunston Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery that is included for completeness despite the majority of beer brewed not fitting the definition of real ale.
(Dunston, Tyne and Wear 1920-2010)

Federation Brewery Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Dunston, Tyne and Wear 1920-2004)

Four Rivers Brewing Company Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 1996-2000)

Hackerberry Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Winlaton Mill, Tyne and Wear 1996-1996)

Hadrian Brewery Limited Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 1987-1997)

The Newcastle Brewhouse Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Newcastle, Tyne and Wear 1982-1989)

Riverside Brewery Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Pallion, Tyne and Wear 1996-1999)

Tyne Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 1890-2004)

Vaux Breweries Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Sunderland, Tyne and Wear 1837-1999)

Last Updated : 3rd February 2012

Footnote - Other categories of "brewery" include, amongst others, breweries where production is currently suspended or it's status is uncertain and probably not brewing, contract brewers, closed breweries whose brands are produced elsewhere and brewery groups non-brewing headquarters.