Hill Island Brewery in Durham: photos, reviews

About

Hill Island Brewery in Durham offers a lively atmosphere with a creative twist. Known for its inventive ale selection, you might find yourself sipping on a unique lemongrass and ginger pint, priced at a reasonable £3.80. With a commitment to vegetarian cuisine, this brewery captures the vibrant essence of nightlife with occasional live music performances that enhance the experience. Guests can enjoy the well-maintained facilities and a prime people-watching spot. Open on select Saturdays, Hill Island Brewery is both budget-friendly and highly rated, promising a fresh take on traditional brews.

Price

7 - 19 GBP

Cuisines

Vegetarian

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving beer

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Features

Great location

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Market Place

Bus stop 135 m walk

Millburngate (Stand C)

Bus stop 174 m walk

Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge

Bus stop 151 m walk

Freeman's Place

Bus stop 195 m walk

4.7

based on 74 reviews

Google

4.7/5 25 reviews

Facebook

4.7/5 49 reviews

julie buckham

After walking round Durham for the fire and ice festival we saw a sign advertising real ale so my hubby was off! Thankfully not too far to walk but down lots of steps. it is very small with no inside seats but few outside under cover. 4 real ales so we tried 3 and mine with the chilli certainly had a kick! They also have g&t in cans, prosecco, cider and soft drinks + crisps and nuts.

Angela Lambton

Visited with my Boyfriend and Brother after spotting a guy with a sign and decided to try it. We absolutely loved it! Would highly recommend I really wish I could give more than five stars haha. The pop up pub is open the first, second and fourth Saturday of the month. Plus they sometimes have live music. We loved sitting in the sunshine and watching the river. The staff, are so warm friendly and inviting, we stayed there over five hours! Haha. The ale, is gorgeous and so inventive, I had an lemongrass and ginger which was delicious and unusual. Plus the best part is IT'S £3.80 A PINT!!! You will not find a better bargain anywhere! Absolutely amazing! Could not rate them highly enough. Btw the toilet is walk down the hill, turn left and its a little white building, black door with T on it. Very clean and maintained. Fabulous, for people watching. Everyone should go here!

Tim Tomlinson

Nice little pop up brewery tap. 18 years proven.