Remember, remember, drink beer in November…that’s how the poem goes, isn’t it? Time for our pick of the top five things to do in the North East this month:

Stu Brew’s 4th Birthday Brewery Bash

Friday 9th November | Merz Court, Newcastle University

Hard to believe it’s been four years since Stu Brew made their first brew! They’ve just released their first cans, have some great new merch, and are ready to welcome you all to their home within Newcastle University for their birthday celebrations. Joined by The Sghetti Monster, if you’ve never paid them a visit, now is the time!

More info over on their Facebook event here

Stu Brew, Merz Court, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU

Le Chien Hirsute

Saturday 17th November | Holmeside Coffee

Something new for Sunderland, Le Chien Hirsute is a pop-up Belgian cafe heading to Holmeside Coffee in the Winter Gardens. With delicious Belgian beers, and classic food to complement the drinks range, every ticket also includes a branded glass and your first draught beer free.

Head over to their Facebook event page for more information or to buy tickets.

Holmeside Coffee, Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR1 1PP

The Forth Launch Party

Thursday 22nd – Sunday 25th November | The Forth

The Forth has been having a bit of a makeover, and reopens later this month with a long weekend of great events, including Last Waltz DJs, and a Lagunitas Meet the Brewer with complimentary drinks and food samples from their new menu.

Full details can be found on their Facebook page here. 

Pink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5EJ

Café Amsterdam Pop-Up

Saturday 24th November | Flash House Brewing Co.

Another great European beer event hits the North East! After the success of Café Amsterdam’s event earlier this year at The Storm Cellar, the next pop-up is set for Flash House Brewing Co.. Expect to see some delicious Dutch beers from breweries such as Het Uiltje (including some of their brand new 440ml cans), with authentic bar snacks, too.

Head over to their Facebook event for details.

Unit 1a, Northumberland Street, North Shields, NE30 1DS

All Durham Beer Festival

Friday 30th November – Saturday 1st December | Emirates Riverside

Q: What do you get when passionate people from the County Durham area team up with fantastic local breweries, food vendors and musicians?
A: The All Durham Beer Festival

It’s fantastic to see new beer festivals cropping up, and we’ll be paying at least one visit to this one, for what we hope will become the annual beer event for the Durham area.

Support a great new festival by buying your tickets here.

Emirates Riverside, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3SH