WELCOME TO THE JOHN BULL
The John Bull or simply 'The Bull' as it is known by the locals is a small traditional freehouse in the historical town of Alnwick, Northumberland. The pub is situated in Howick Street in an area built just outside of the original town walls sometime around 1830. Records show the building as having become a beer house shortly after construction and so it has remained until the present day. Today this 'back street boozer' is developing an ever increasing reputation as offering a warm welcome to anyone wishing to sample one of the Real Ales and/or Malt Whiskies.
Having bought the pub in 1999 the owner Gus moved north from Lincolnshire and has very quickly become an adopted Northumbrian. The pub has changed little over the last 2 years other than the introduction of a wider variety of Real Ales, including the annual Beer Festival, the opening of a small Beer Garden and a 'games' corner. At the same time it has retained the traditional pub activities of darts and dominoes. It is also one of the few remaining pubs to retain the North-Eastern tradition of the annual leek show.
With regular visits from family and friends from Lincolnshire mixing with locals and other visitors the pub is becoming recognised for its friendly atmosphere and good beers.
