Beamish
Beamish Mary https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/62/beamish-mary-inn-no-place A range of Consett and Gneb ales
Sun Inn, Beamish Museum https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/25/sun-inn-beamish Local ales on tap in this unique pub within the Beamish Heritage Museum.

Chester-le-Street
Masonic Centre Chester le Street https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/6897/masonic-centre-chester-le-street Four locales and Black Sheep on hand pull.

Crook
Horse Shoe Inn, Crook https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/6385/horse-shoe-crook
  • Ruddles
  • Abbott
  • Doombar
  • Monkey Wrench
  • Double Maximum
  • Lancaster Red

Durham City
Dun Cow, Durham https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/40/dun-cow-durham Castle Eden Ales
Half Moon, Durham https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/41/half-moon-inn-durham Draught Bass and other cask ales in this heritage pub.
The Head of Steam, Durham https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/42/head-of-steam-durham A range of local cask ales on tap in this busy city centre pub.
The Holy Grale Durham https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/6994/holy-grale-durham Two hand pull lines,  Allendale’s excellent Pennine ale, Leapfrog from Two By Two Brewery and also Straight Up Stout 6% from Errant Brewery. Also a range of up to on tap during the celebration. 10 keg beers by local breweries, including Helles Lager from Durham Brewery alongside a session IPA, stronger IPAs, a couple of sours and a session and an imperial stout. 
The Library, Durham https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/6388/library-durham Hosting the October CAMRA meeting. Will have cask ales on, including locales.
Market Tavern, Durham https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/43/market-tavern-durham Maxim beers available
The Old Elm Tree, Durham https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/44/old-elm-tree-durham Local real ales from local brewers available each and everyday in this welcoming watering hole.
Station House, Durham https://www.realalefinder.com/beerboard/?station-house-durham A full range of cask ales and cask conditioned/boxed real ciders. Beer festival from the 12th to 17th October
The Vic, Durham https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/48/victoria-inn-durham Five cask ales, all locale and always top notch in this heritage pub with three welcoming fires.
Hill Island Brewery  https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/6588/hill-island-brewery-durham  Hill Island Brewery in Durham, will have their pop up bar open on the 9th October, serving their excellent ales by the riverside. A link to the event is here: Hill Island pop up bar.
The Queen's Head, Gilesgate https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/45/queens-head-hotel-durham Two real ales on and a quiz on a Tuesday night.

Medomsley
Royal Oak, Melmondsey https://www.facebook.com/TheRoyalOakMedomsley/

Cask ales.

16th October Bruce Springsteen tribute act.

Newton Hall, Durham
Newton Grange Hotel, Newton Hall, Durham https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/6319/newton-grange-durham Seven Cask ales on that (hopefully) include locale

Spennymoor
Grand Electric Hall, Spennymoor https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/6378/grand-electric-hall-spennymoor Numerous cask ales that include locale

Tanfield Lea
Tanfield Lea Working Men’s Club https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/6884/tanfield-lea-working-mens-club-tanfield-lea Very local ales. An ale from near to Richmond, The Mallinsons from Huddersfield for those that like hops. An overall range to cover all tastes.

Tow Law
Newmarket, Tow Law https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/6681/newmarket-tow-law A blonde ale and a dark ale. Events include bingo 8pm Tuesday 12th October. A quiz 7-30pm 13th October. Food served Friday and Saturday from midday to 5pm. A Sunday carvery from 12-2pm, you must book for this.

Willington
Willington Cricket Club https://whatpub.com/pubs/DUR/6971/willington-cricket-club-willington Cask ales available throughout the period.