Karen and Phil have taken care to retain the unique and very special “pub” atmosphere, which the Rat Inn is famous for, so those coming for a drink will enjoy a warm welcome too. Take a seat in the cosy bar where a fine black cast iron range blazes away; choose from a fine range of ales from local microbreweries, which are rotated regularly alongside Deuchars IPA and Bass Draught. Or, choose from an interesting and carefully chosen wine list with 8 bins offered by the glass, including champagne!
Enjoy the craic with the locals or choose from a selection of daily papers to pass the time!
In warmer weather, what better way to spend a summers evening than enjoying a drink in the stunning beer garden which boasts spectacular views across the Tyne Valley.
Example Drinks Menu
Wines by the glass-White
Chenin Blanc 2008,Millbrook,South
Sauvignon Blanc,Norte Chico, Central Valley
Pinot Grigio 2008,Via Fordula,Hungary
Wines by the glass-Red
Rouge, Jean de Vignes,Vin de Pays, France
Fair Trade Cabernet Sauvignon 2008,“Selleccion”,
Famantina Valley, Argentina
Merlot 2007,Alameda,Maipo Valley, Chile
Rosé- by the glass
Pinotage Rose 2009,Millbrook SA
Fizz-by the glass
Champagne Joseph Perrier, Cuvée Royale Brut
Gotas de Plata-Metodo traditional Spain
Real ales
Six hand pumps with a selection of quality brews from the following local microbreweries:-
Allendale Brewery
Wylam Brewery
High House Farm brewery,Matfen
Geltsdale brewery, Brampton
Hadrian and Border brewery
Consett Ale works
Maxim brewery
Cumberland brewery
Derwent brewery
Northumbria real ales
Northumberland brewery
We also offer a traditional farmhouse cider “from the wood” There are also a great selection of draught and bottled beers available.
Download our example drinks_menu.pdf
