Butchers Arms, Middle Chair, Chester le Street, Co Durham, DH3 3QB. Tel: 0191 3883605.

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The Butchers Arms Pub just off the main street.Has 6 pumps, although only 3 were in use on my visit.One was Hob Goblin which was well kept and delicious as usual. Good beer house.

Cask Task's second visit was really encouraging. The place was buzzing and a few more wooden handles had been added. one of which, the dark and delicious Old Thumper, was supped with great gusto.

Apparently the barmaid from our initial visit has taken over the Butchers and was making a good job of it too. Best wishes from Cask Task.

An even better pub now.