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Hairy Lemon, Alnwick

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26 Narrowgate, Alnwick, NE66 1JG (View on Google Map)
(01665) 798228
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Large, long thin pub in three parts. The comfortable front area is set for eating. The rest of the pub has exposed rafters. The bar is on a raised area with a tv screen, mirrors and two gaming machines. Walk down to the back to mezzanine seating then into a sunken area with a very large tv screen. Out through the back to an outdoor patio. The origin of the pub is unknown but it is claimed Robbie Burns slept here. Formerly The Black Swan and reopened under its former name in November 2024 Now seems to be a mock Irish pub, with lots of sports screens, loud music and garish green LED lighting.

Information for this venue is provided by the Tyneside & Northumberland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Black Swan; Hairy Lemon; Black Swan Pub & Kitchen
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
06/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
TYN/6669
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon ‑ 10:30pm
Tuesday
Noon ‑ 10:30pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 10:30pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 10:30pm
Friday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Saturday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Sunday
Noon ‑ 10:30pm
Monday
Noon ‑ 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon ‑ 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 8:30pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 4:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Buskers night Thursday from 9pm
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Arriva: X15, X18, X20; Borders Buses: 418
in bus station

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