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Breweries In The Local Government Authority area of County Durham

We list 21 breweries in the Local Government Authority area of County Durham. Of these, 11 are open breweries, 10 are closed breweries and 0 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).

Breweries whose names are used on beer in production

The Black Paw Brewery Ltd
(Bishop Auckland, County Durham 2011-Still Brewing)

Blackhill Brewery Limited Brewery opened in 2012.
(Stanley, County Durham 2012-Still Brewing)

Consett Ale Works Ltd A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Consett, County Durham 2006-Still Brewing)

The Durham Brewery Limited We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bowburn, County Durham 1994-Still Brewing)

The Four Alls Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Ovington, County Durham 2003-Still Brewing)

The Gambling Man Brewing Company
(Willington, County Durham 2011-Still Brewing)

Hill Island Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Durham, County Durham 2002-Still Brewing)

Just a Minute Brewery
(Spennymoor, County Durham 2010-Still Brewing)

The Stables Brewing Company A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Beamish, County Durham 2009-Still Brewing)

Weard'Ale Brewery A brewery based at a pub.
(Westgate, County Durham 2010-Still Brewing)

The Yard of Ale Brewing Company Ltd A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Ferryhill, County Durham 2008-Still Brewing)

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

Butterknowle 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.
(Lynesack, County Durham 1990-1998)

Cathedrals Brewery Co 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. A brewery based at a pub.
(Durham, County Durham 2001-2002)

Derwent Rose 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. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Consett, County Durham 1997-2005)

High Force Hotel and 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.
(Forest-in-Teesdale, County Durham 1995-2002)

Hodge's 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.
(Crook, County Durham 1994-1997)

Middleton's 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 based at a pub.
(St Helens, County Durham 1996-1998)

Old Barn 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.
(Tow Law, County Durham 1997-2001)

Trimdon Cask Ales 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.
(Trimdon Grange, County Durham 1999-2001)

Wear Valley 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. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bishop Auckland, County Durham 2005-2009)

Whitworth Hall 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.
(Spennymoor, County Durham 1992-1996)

Last Updated : 16th April 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.