The North East is well known for its drinking culture and nightlife, but away from the clubs and bars of Newcastle there are plenty of breweries looking to make delicious beer for residents.
National Beer Day falls on Thursday, June 15 this year.
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There is a thriving brewery scene across the region and these are the top rated breweries and taprooms according to Google reviews. A site needs 15 reviews to qualify.
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These are the best breweries in the North East according to Google reviews. Photo: Google/Photojoiner
2. Two By Two
Two By Two is a local brewery and their taproom in Byker can be found on Albion Row. It has a five star rating from 32 reviews. Photo: Google
3. Flash House Brewery
Flash House Brewery in North Shields has a 4.9 rating from 48 reviews. Photo: Google
4. Vaux Taproom
A relatively fresh name to the North East's drinking scene, the Vaux Taproom on Sunderland's Monk Street has a 4.9 rating from 40 Google reviews. The team have taken the name of the old brewery which used to sit in the city centre. Photo: Stu Norton