Witton-le-Wear pub’s beer festival with ales from across country

The Victoria Inn in Witton-le-Wear will hold the event from Friday, April 3, to Monday, April 6, almost eight years since owner George Hall took over the reins at the pub.

Mr Hall said: “We have had the pub for eight years now so we want to celebrate that and try something new.”

The festival will feature ales from ‘Wales, London and Cornwall’.

Mr Hall said: “I am trying to get beers people will not have tried before.”

He became one of the youngest pub landlords in the country when he took over the business at the age of 20 and worked to move away from stereotypes about young people.

Owner George Hall (left) accepting an award from CAMRA. (Image: VICTORIA INN)

He said: “The pub should be for everyone, not just for one type of person.

“Everyone should feel welcome.”

The Victoria Inn recently earned runner-up in CAMRA North East’s country pub of the year award.

The Victoria Inn describes itself as the perfect base from which to enjoy all that Weardale and the surrounding area has to offer.

The property has been decorated to the ‘highest standards’, with a touch of luxury and your comfort in mind.