Food & Drink

The Victorian Tap

Victorian real ale house on the corner of Battle Hill and Eastgate, established 1883. Six cask ale wickets, open fires, a games room, Wednesday quiz nights, live music, and guest rooms upstairs.

Battle Hill, Hexham NE46 1BH Visit website @victoriantaphexham Facebook

About The Victorian Tap

The Victorian Tap stands on the corner of Battle Hill and Eastgate in the centre of Hexham, a traditional Victorian pub full of character and steeped in local history. Inside, an L-shaped tap room centres on a bar surrounded by wood floors, open fires and local memorabilia that reflects the town's heritage. Its position in the heart of a town frequently praised as one of the happiest places to live in Britain makes it a convenient and characterful stop for both residents and visitors.

The bar is a serious real-ale destination, displaying six cask ale wickets. Beyond the drinking, the pub offers accommodation upstairs across deluxe, standard and twin rooms, each fitted with a television, seating area and tea and coffee facilities. A covered rear seating area provides sheltered outdoor space for those who wish to sit out. The mix of cask ales, open fires and guest rooms gives it the feel of a traditional town-centre inn.

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