The Grapes Hotel
Community pub on St Mary's Chare showing live sport daily. Part of Craft Union Pubs with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and regular drinks offers.
About The Grapes Hotel
The Grapes Hotel sits on St Mary's Chare in the centre of Hexham and trades as a community-focused pub under the Craft Union banner, describing itself as being at the heart of the community rather than simply a place to drink. It offers a relaxed, friendly and unpretentious atmosphere with an emphasis on affordable prices on beers and spirits, and it has an outside area for warmer days.
Sport is a major draw: the pub shows live coverage across HD screens via TNT Sports and Sky Sports, taking in football from the Premier League, Champions League, EFL and FA Cup, along with rugby, horse racing, golf, boxing, darts and Formula 1. Alongside the fixtures it runs live entertainment and community fundraising nights, reinforcing its role as a local gathering place. The combination of daily sport, regular offers and a welcoming feel makes it a dependable town-centre local.
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