The Twice Brewed Inn, Military Road, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN. Tel:01434 344534.

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The Twice Brewed pub is a real ale establishment ideally placed for the Hadrians Wall visitor,

being only 1/2 a mile from a good section of the wall and one of its forts. A busy and well used small hotel with a real buzz about it. Food also.

A must for its real ale choices too. Six pumps including, Twice Brewed Bitter, High House Farm Nettle Beer, Captain Cooks Black Porter(loverly),and more.

Definitely worth a visit.

The Bowes Hotel, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE7 7HU. Tel:01434 344237

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The Bowes Hotel was stumbled upon by Cask Task while looking for the Twice Brewed pub.

We called in The Bowes to find that, unexpectedly, two hand pubs were to be had there. Jennings Tom Fool and Wylams Gold. So we had a pint.

As it happened the barman was a bundle of knowledge on real ale pubs in the area. So, not only did we enjoy a decent drink, but we gained our route plan for the day.

Thirst temporarely quenched, off we went.