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Masonic Centre, Chester le Street

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Opens at 7:00pm
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Station Road, Chester le Street, DH3 3DU (View on Google Map)
(0191) 388 4905
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This is a club, which means that the bar may be only open to members.

Guests welcome.

Guests are more than welcome at the Masonic Centre just off Front Street in the heart of the town. As well as up to five changing cask ales, you will also find one of the biggest selections of single malt whisky in the area. Sunday lunches and Friday fish suppers are popular. There is an impressive mural down the left hand side of the bar depicting the River Wear. Local CAMRA Club of the Year 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2025. CAMRA North East Region Club of the Year Runner-up 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Durham County Council
Last updated
04/08/2025
Last surveyed
01/06/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
DUR/6897
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
7:00pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - Midnight
Saturday
3:00pm - 12:30am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
No Service
Friday
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Club serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Black Sheep - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8%
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Masonic Centre, Chester le Street.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Cheviot (varies) , Darwin (varies) , Firebrick (varies) , Oakham - Citra

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sunday only
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Friday fish supper only
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Accessible WC
Parking Parking
This is a pay at the machine car park but is free after 5:30 and on sundays
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Code displayed at the bar
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Annual beer and cider festival in July
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
A pint of cask ale will be 50p cheaper with the use of a valid camra 50p off voucher and a valid camra membership card in the holders name. (This promotion may be revoked at any time and is currently available on a trail basis)
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Go North East: 21; Arriva: X12; Go North East : X21
Adjacent station
Chester-le-Street

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