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Blacksmiths Arms (Marston's Inns and Taverns)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Camerons - StrongarmExcellent2
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - BitterNot Tried0
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)Not Tried0
Picture 1. Blacksmiths Arms, Hartlepool, Durham

Visits Details

13 Mar 2026 (Magnus Greel)
Busy with many folk in the main bar for a Friday mid afternoon in this multi room unspoilt comfortable locals pub. Great service from the barmaid who endeavoured to ensure everyone's pints were served full to the brim.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Camerons - Strongarm4.00ExcellentCreamy sweet smooth malty dark ruby ale.
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)4.50Not Tried
20 Jun 2013 (ChrisE)
We were taken here by the landlady of the pub next door when she closed at 4pm. A good well run pub with two large bars and several rooms and a bar just off the main corridor. One of the rooms was reserved for an Ann Summers party to which we were not invited. The pub is currently for sale.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Camerons - Strongarm4.00Excellent
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Bitter3.50Not Tried

About the Blacksmiths Arms

Summary of Beer Scores

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Exceptional-
Excellent2
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Acceptable-
Poor-

The pub is found in Hartlepool, Durham, TS24 7QT.

Large pub set back from the road, and close to Camerons Brewery. It was one of three pubs that could have once been known as a brewery tap, it is currently owned by Marston's. A good multi-roomed pub.

We have visited this pub twice, seen 3 different beers and tried 1 of them.

Postcode: TS24 7QT