The free trade

The free trade Its a lovely, friendly pub. Built in 1847 and re-arranged and refitted in c.1910 with few alterations since.

We have 2 pool teams which play on a Thursday and numerous darts teams in different leagues on a Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday. The layout, the result of a highly unusual partition, is, from CAMRA's considerable research, considered to be the only example left in the whole of the UK. The very rare partition with its iron stays attached to the ceiling forms a corridor down the left side that

allowed those using the off-sales counter in the middle of the pub privacy from people in the bar. A door in the partition leads into the basic, wood-panelled front bar, which was two small rooms, it retains its original bar counter, original bar-back with drawers and shelves held up by fluted pillasters, bench seating with bell-pushes and Edwardian tiled fireplace. The off sales area still retains its counter but the area is usually filled up with a cigarette machine and other clutter. The rear smoke room beyond an Edwardian glazed partition wall has a small continuation of the original bar back in the public bar, an old, but not original, fireplace and more recent bench seating.

24/05/2026

There was a couple in with their son.last night and his jacket was left in the pub. We have hung it up and I hope they come back.in for it today

11/05/2026

Before I get to my updates for the last few weeks i need to say something. If I had known this happened last night while you were still in.the pub your feet wouldn't have touched the floor. F you thought the pub was s**t why were you there? , let's make this easy for you DON'T COME BACK

A phone was left in the pub last night if it's yours it's waiting for you behind the bar (we know the name of the owner)...
05/04/2026

A phone was left in the pub last night if it's yours it's waiting for you behind the bar (we know the name of the owner) also left were 2 walking sticks please message me if they belong to anyone on here thank you

01/04/2026

Update on the last couple of weeks to follow but a couple of not so nice things frst apologies but I have no control over them. Firstly in case youre wondering whywe aren't putting the lights on anymore is we can't as another kind person snapped them. Now is the time to paint and new lights will be put up. The other thing is prices are going to have to go up sorry in advance but we will still be cheaper than most

19/02/2026

So a condensed update on the last few weeks in the Zone. It wasn't the busiest of Januarys but definitely not boring. Alex Renton fabulous as always what a night that was. Steve Hayward amazing night you had to be there and you are back this weekend to do it all again. I did a couple of weeks in between (still having flashbacjs). The first week we had some fabulous Dexy's going on the with the Fab 4 The Rugby club were also in fine form as were the lovely lady and gentlemen from torness, unfortunately couldnt find the video of Kieran dancing sorry. Valentines/Galentines night was amazing, singing was fantabulous Fiona Dunn , Maria Mcglyn , Dylan Portue, some ladies who i dont know your names sorry, Ross MacPherson 2 weeks in a row you had the place jumping Elliot Gray you hsd me jumping playing find the mic haha. The Sweets aka Kevin Turnbull, Nick Smiles unbelievable and then there's Ali Dalrymple you really have no idea how fantastic you are. The best bit was i didn't sing but hopefully i played some good tunes. The lovely Steve is back on Saturday and we have loads of great music coming up over the next few weeks and I cant wait. Remember It's OK not to be OK, Punk's not Dead and always always Keep the Faith ###

16/02/2026

Our first time at the The free trade! Join us for a rocking good evening.

15/12/2025

🎄Christmas Opening times 🎄
🎅 Monday 22nd 7-11🎅
🎄Tuesday 23rd Closed 🎄
🎅Christmas Eve 7-12🎅
🎄Christmas Day 12-3🎄
🎅Boxing Day CLOSED 🎅
🎄Saturday 27th 1-1🎄
⭐️Sunday 28th 12-11⭐️
🎄Monday 29th 7-11 (darts dominoes and pool)🎄
⭐️Tuesday 30th CLOSED ⭐️
🎄Hogmanay 7-1🎄
⭐️New years Day 1-12⭐️
🎄Friday 2nd CLOSED 🎄

14/12/2025

Noone messaged about the handbag that was left in the pub last night, your phone is also in there so someone must be wondering where it is

14/12/2025

Handbag left in the pub last night phone was in it. Please message me if it's yours xx

Address

75 Castlegate
Berwick On Tweed
TD151LF

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 11pm
Thursday 7pm - 11pm
Friday 7pm - 12pm
Saturday 12pm - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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