Golden Smog

An amiable licensee and proprietor runs the town's first micropub, first opened in August 2014, that comes complete with a huge Belgian twist. The Smog is located in a ginnel leading west off the main drag and named after the environmental conditions that recently prevailed on Teesside. Besides the five real beers and two real ciders, an impressive range of Belgian beers, some familiar, most not so familiar, are served in matching glasses in the continental way. Half pint and third pint glasses are also available, as well as bespoke SMOG tasting tables. Interesting decor, small lending library, friendly atmosphere and dog friendly makes it all well worth a visit. Local CAMRA Branch 2018 Pub of the Year and thus now goes forward as the Branch's representative to the North East Region Pub of the Year competition. Late news. The Smog has now been voted as the 2018 North East Region Pub of the Year. And if the above has not yet enticed you to visit the Smog, please note that the staff are paid the national living wage - important, as most pubs don't. Organises several charity events.