Despite Heaton being home to 9 (at last count!) independent bars or pubs, there are weirdly no breweries within the borders of Heaton or High Heaton.
However, thankfully you don’t have to venture far to find an independent craft brewery near Heaton, with no fewer than six on our doorstep brewing and serving up their own range of craft beers, small batch ales, lagers and more.
We’ve listed the closest few below – but get in touch if you think we’ve missed one!
Almasty Brewing Company
- Where: Benfield Business Park, Unit A2A, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4NQ.
- Known for: Contemporary, unfined, and unfiltered beers, with a strong focus on hazy, heavily hopped Pale Ales and IPAs.
- Top picks: Believe IPA, Green Pale Ale, Pink IPA.
- Anything else: Taproom reopens Friday 22nd May.
- https://www.instagram.com/almastybrewingco/
Anarchy Brew Co
- Where: Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Benfield Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4NQ.
- Known for: Being a vibrant, forward-thinking craft brewery, taproom & music venue.
- Top picks: Blonde Star, Citra Star, Wor Beer.
- Anything else: Treat yourself to a stone-baked pizza using Anarchy’s House Brewing Yeast!
- https://www.instagram.com/anarchybrewco/
Brinkburn Street Brewery
- Where: 1A Ford St, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1LN
- Known for: The restaurant serving up locally-sourced ingredients and the versatile events space, as well as the handcrafted beers and brewery tours.
- Top picks: Byker Brown Ale, Quayside Blonde, Ford Street IPA.
- Anything else: Housed within a former pottery factory – you can even get married at Brinkburn St Brewery!
- https://www.instagram.com/brinkburn_street/
Donzoko Brewery & Taproom
- Where: Stepney Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2NP
- Known for: German-inspired unconventional styles, unfiltered craft lagers, helles and foamy beer
- Top picks: Northern Helles, Hidden Sounds, Cellars
- Anything else: Gaining a reputation as one of the most innovative and characterful lager breweries in the world!
- https://www.instagram.com/donzokobeer/
Full Circle Brew Co
- Where: Hoults Yard, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2HL
- Known for: It’s Ouseburn taproom, serving up fresh hand stretched Neapolitan style pizza, Events space, weddings, as well as craft beers.
- Top picks: Repeator, Rotator, Looper.
- Anything else: Full Circle Balance is their initiative encouraging patrons and the community to enjoy a balanced lifestyle, promoting running, walking, and cycling events to offset life’s indulgences.
- https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclebrew/
Two By Two Brewery and Tap Room
- Where: Unit 8 Morley’s Yard, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1PQ
- Known for: Bold, punchy, vibrant, seasonal craft beers, with awesome original artwork, as well as a cool events space and taproom.
- Top picks: PIlsner, Snake Eyes, Session IPA
- Anything else: Regional champions at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards
- https://www.instagram.com/twobytwobrewing/
If all that bewery and taproom talk has worked up a thirst, check out some of Heaton’s independent pubs and bars, and be sure to let us know if we’ve missed your favourite local brewery off our list.
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