Pub with 'cult status' among craft beer lovers named one of best in uk

Pub with 'cult status' among craft beer lovers named one of best in uk


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THE RIGG AND FURROW AT FARMHOUSE BREWERY, ACKLINGTON, HAS 4.9 RATING ON TRIPADVISOR 12:11, 20 May 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we


generate from it. Learn more A Northumberland pub has been named one of the best in Britain. Regional teams at holidaycottages.co.uk have analysed and combined ratings from TripAdvisor’s and


Untappd ratings with the number of sunlight hours each area received to reveal the greatest pubs nationwide. The Rigg and Furrow at Farmhouse Brewery, Acklington, has been named third in


the top 10 of best pubs in the UK. Tucked away on a working farm in the Northumberland countryside, Rigg and Furrow is a hidden gem that’s earned cult status among craft beer lovers, with an


unbelievable rating of 4.9 on TripAdvisor, the second highest in our rankings. The taproom, set in a converted milking parlour, pours the brewery’s ever-evolving line-up of small-batch


beers - ranging from crisp lagers and hazy pale ales to complex saisons and farmhouse-style brews. It is open twice a week on Fridays (4pm – 9pm) and Saturdays (1pm – 7pm). KEEP UP TO DATE


WITH ALL THE LATEST LOCAL NEWS FROM NORTHUMBERLAND WITH OUR FREE NEWSLETTER There’s no formal kitchen, but a rotation of street food vans and pop-ups keep things fresh, offering everything


from wood-fired pizza to gourmet burgers on weekends. The vibe is relaxed, family-friendly, and dog-welcoming, with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy a pint surrounded by fields. Though


off-the-beaten-track, it’s worth the detour, just a short drive from Alnmouth or Warkworth, with local taxi services familiar with the spot. There are plenty of places to stay near to


Acklington. Other Northumberland pubs that just missed out on the top 10 were the Masons Arms, Warkworth and The Boathouse, Wylam. Article continues below Elsewhere, Booking.com also offers


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