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The Fox

A proper neighbourhood pub on the West End where locals actually drink, with a solid 4.6 rating and the kind of unpretentious charm Hexham does best.

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You'll find The Fox tucked away on West End Terrace, exactly where a good pub should be — close enough to the town centre to pop in without effort, but far enough that it feels like your own discovery. This is the sort of place where regulars nod at each other and the bar staff remember your name by the third visit. No frills, no Instagram angles, just a proper neighbourhood local doing what it does well. The 4.6 rating across 161 reviews speaks for itself; people keep coming back because the welcome's genuine and the drinks are honest.