The Black Bull
Grade II listed early 19th-century inn on the corner of Bridge Street, with a history as the Black Bull stretching back to at least the 1730s.
About The Black Bull
The Black Bull is a traditional, family-friendly pub occupying a prominent corner position at 47 Bridge Street, Morpeth, overlooking the River Wansbeck. It serves proper pub classics alongside more contemporary dishes, with recent menu items including homemade lasagne, steak dippers, southern-fried chicken and Sunday roasts. The bar stocks world lagers, spirits, wines and cocktails. The pub has a large outdoor area and a private room available for hire, making it suitable for special occasions and meetings in the heart of Morpeth's historic market town.
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Bonfire Night in Morpeth
Morpeth RFC lights a real bonfire at Grange House Field on Sunday 1 November, one of the very few left in the North East. Gates 5pm, fire lit at 6pm, pay on the gate and take cash.
Quiz Nights in Morpeth
At least three Morpeth pubs run regular quiz nights. Here's which night, which pub, and what to expect.
Best Cocktail Bars & Drinks in Morpeth
Barluga, the Queens Head, and a new wine bar above Rossinis, where to find cocktails in Morpeth.
The Oldest Pubs in Morpeth
From a Tudor coaching inn dating to 1656 to a riverside local that has served the town since the 1730s, these are the oldest pubs still open in Morpeth.
Open Mic & Buskers Nights Near Morpeth
From a long-running Sunday folk session at the Tap and Spile to live music Fridays at the Sun Inn and weekend sets at the Black and Grey, here is where to find open mic and live acoustic nights in Morpeth.
Beer Festivals Near Morpeth
From the annual Morpeth Beer Festival at the rugby club to a farmhouse brewery celebration and the Newcastle Beer and Cider Festival, here are the best beer festivals in and around Morpeth.
Best Pubs in Morpeth
From centuries-old coaching inns to award-winning real ale pubs, here are the best places to enjoy a pint in Morpeth.
More Food & Drink in Morpeth
Costa Coffee
The Morpeth branch of the coffee chain on Bridge Street, a reliable spot for a coffee in the town centre.
Greggs
The Morpeth branch of the North East bakery chain on Bridge Street, for sandwiches, savouries and coffee.
Northumberland Cheese Company
Artisan farmhouse cheesemaker at Blagdon, south of Morpeth, with a farm shop, the Cheese Loft Café and dairy tours by advance booking.
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Morpeth Wednesday Market
9:00am - 3:30pm · Market Place, Morpeth, NE61 1HG
October Quiz Night at Morpeth RFC
8:30 PM · Morpeth RFC, Grange House Fields, Mitford Road, Morpeth, NE61 1RJ
Halloween Spooktacular at Whitehouse Farm
See booking · Whitehouse Farm Centre, Stannington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6AW