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
Cuisines
Vegetarian
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving beer
Payment
Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment
Features
Great location
- 7 - 19 GBP
- Vegetarian
- Delivery
- Serving alcohol
- Serving beer
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Great location
Reviews and Ratings
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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.

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!

Nice little pop up brewery tap. 18 years proven.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Hill Island Brewery?Hill Island Brewery is located at 7, Fowlers Yard, Back Silver St, DH1 3RA, Durham, United Kingdom.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Market Place (135 m walk)
- Bus stop Millburngate (Stand C) (174 m walk)
- Bus stop Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge (151 m walk)
- Bus stop Freeman's Place (195 m walk)
- How is Hill Island Brewery rated by visitors?Hill Island Brewery has an average rating of 4.7 based on 74 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
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