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Sun Inn, Beamish

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Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, Beamish, DH9 0RG (View on Google Map)
(0191) 370 4000
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Must pay entry to the Beamish Open Air Museum to visit this pub. Note opening times of the museum vary between the summer and winter months. Check web site for details.

Situated in Beamish Museum’s 1900s Town, The Sun Inn was moved brick by brick from Bishop Auckland. It has a bar and a snug reproducing the era and will transport visitors back in time as they enjoy the atmosphere of an Edwardian pub.

The Sun Inn features ales from local breweries, as well as an expanding offer of drinks including bespoke wines and gin, as well as whisky, vodka and cider.

Visitors to the Sun Inn can also enjoy traditional pub snacks, including a range of locally supplied and bespoke Scotch eggs (including a vegetarian option).

Settle in next to the pub’s roaring fire and pass the time playing dominoes or cards, while sampling some of the tasty treats on offer.

Museum admission charges apply, please see www.beamish.org.uk to find out more about visiting the museum.

Real ale is not regularly available during the winter months when the opening hours of the museum are limited.

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Durham County Council
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
07/07/2022
Leasehold owner
BEAMISH MUSEUM
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
DUR/25
Asset of Community Value

Museum

Situated in The Edwardian Town area of Beamish Open Air Museum, The Sun was moved brick-by-brick from Bishop Auckland. It has a bar and a snug reproducing the era. An entry fee is payable to enter the museum grounds and to visit the pub. It is worth it for an authentic and delightful representation of an old pub. There is real ale but no food. Open only during museum hours and not in the evenings.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

The pub sells its own bespoke light, dark and bitter beers, which have been developed with local Firebrick Brewery.

Changing beers typically include: Firebrick (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Traditional bar snacks
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Games Games
Dominoes, cards
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
OCR Pub OCR Pub
LocAle LocAle
Firebrick regular plus guests
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Go North East: 28 (from Newcastle City Centre, Gateshead, Birtley, Ouston and C), 8 (from Sunderland Interchange, via Washington, Chester-le-Stre)
Travel to Beamish Museum on any Go North East bus and get 25% discount on a standard individual admi
Directions
Follow signs for Beamish then catch the tram.

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