The Coach and Horses is a traditional country pub situated on the A167 outside Durham City. The pub itself originated in 1590 when a farmer named Hutchinson began to brew his own ale. His popular mead was a sweet ale and required honey for its brewing. Therefore the original name was “The Beehive” which was changed in 1801. The name Butchers Race originates from the battle of Neville’s Cross When a detachment of English Cavalry spotted a number of Scottish and French foot soldiers who were spying in the enemy lines. The Cavalry chased the soldiers to the site where the pub now stands and butchered them, hence the name “Butchers Race”.
REAL ALE REPORTED REMOVED MAY 2019
Coach & Horses, Croxdale
Source: National