In a picturesque North Yorkshire village on one of the country's largest village greens, this multi award winning, welcoming 19th-century inn has reopened with a fresh and airy feel after three years of closure. At the moment only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday while being refurbished. Will have restaurant and many letting rooms when finished. Local Country Pub of the Year 2017 & 2018. Cricket and quoits are supported. Mithril Flower Power available occasionally on busy weekends. House Pils, brewed by landlady's Uncle's brewery Twice Brewed.

A true local's pub located in the centre of the picturesque award winning village of Appleton Wiske near Northallerton facing the beautiful village green. The pub is divided into two rooms, one set out for meals and the other a welcoming bar for drinkers.Takeout food is available Friday and Saturday evening and sit in Sunday lunch. Two beers are always on a traditional house bitter and a rotating local lighter beer. Thursday themed dining is available during the year, check website for details.

Overlooking the award-winning green in a picturesque village, this attractive cream-coloured country free house was originally three 17th-century cottages. It is now open plan with the bar and three dining areas unified by bright modern decor, complemented by older beams and log fireplaces. The current owners took over in 2020 and have a passion to marry good food with excellent beers. Up to three guests along with three craft beers. There is accommodation in seven rooms.

Large 2 roomed clubhouse with a modern d�cor.? Largest beer garden in Barnard Castle with splendid views( the pitch!)

Central pub with Public bar and lounge room. Meeting/ function room upstairs. Has B&B facilities.

Tall chequered front building, dating back to 1679 built partly into the Castle ditch, making this the town's oldest pub. It has a quirky layout with a central bar serving two rooms, one with an open fire. It's a friendly and welcoming Marston's pub in the centre of Barnard Castle, with good value food. Branch Town Pub of the Year 2017.

Located on the outskirts of Barnard Castle in peaceful rural Teesdale, this former working farm has been transformed into a unique family-run Hotel and restaurant.

Tastefully refurbished with a new layout. Bar/cellar retained in original condition due to ACV and Heritage intervention.Now possesing a high standard restaurant. Retaining a number of original aspects, this old building is a country village pub used by the locals.

Long established popular pub at the heart of the village, close to the Old Ford. 2 bars & a pool room. The pub is a real local & a great welcoming friendly feel. It has Timothy Taylor Landlord and one well kept guest beer.

Pub with a restaurant upstairs, situated just on the village green.

Quiet country pub just off the A68 with a good reputation for food

The Ancient Unicorn can trace its history as a coaching inn back to the 16th century. Since then it has been at the heart of a community. Traditional 2 roomed pub one of which doubles up as a coffee shop during the day. Serving 1 real ale.

The Brownlow Arms set in the quiet village of Caldwell could be described as the perfect Country Inn, it boasts a fine dining restaurant as well as two cosy bars accompanied by open log fires where you are guaranteed to find some welcoming locals. Serving three cask ales which always includes Timothy Taylors Landlord, the others ever changing,often from Yorkshire Dales, requests are always welcome! They have a huge choice of home cooked food to accompany your ale.

You can be sure of a warm welcome from the landlady at this Grade II-listed historic stone-built roadside inn close to the A1. The interior comprises a main bar with an adjoining restaurant/function room. The pub is a hub of the local community and many clubs use its facilities. A quiz is held every Thursday and live entertainment is hosted at weekends. To the rear is a large car park, garden and the Foresters Farm (chickens, ducks, sheep). Beware - the pub is reputedly haunted and mysterious happenings occur.

Built in the 1750's this pub is situated on a stunning stretch of the River Tees at the W end of the village green

Traditional inn dating back to the 1840's, comprising a bar, lounge and restaurant, with a warm welcome guaranteed. Combining both the atmosphere of a traditional pub and contemporary restaurant. Staff friendly and welcoming. Up to three beers are Marston's mainstays, but well kept. Traditional Sunday lunches with food available every day. Handy for Croft Circuit. Overnight accommodation comprises five rooms overlooking the green and its pump.

Very comfortable lounge bar within a hotel situated on the outskirts of Darlington set in attractive parkland.

Warm, friendly, popular local CAMRA award-winning inn - a bastion of cask beer since 1859. The pub retains much of the appearance and layout of the private house it once was A comfortable traditional pub with a modestly enlarged bar and small parlour sit either side of a central corridor. . Listed for its historic associations, it was the birthplace of teetotal 19th-century publisher JM Dent. Four guest ales along with two regular ales (Camerons Strongarm and house beer Brit 163) are available.

This is a new venture opened during the pandemic. Originally opened during lockdown as a bottle shop ordering online. One room downstairs and one upstairs and outside drinking in the yard with a distinct micropub character. Three handpulls at maximum, with an equal number of keg ales available. Enthusiastic staff very much run as a one-man operation. Pro-CAMRA having managed real ale pub outlet in York. Homely atmosphere with conversation very much to the fore, could become a quirky star of Real Ale Darlington

Modern pub, popular with the younger drinkers. Large long airy open bar area.

First-floor, family-run and family-oriented private snooker club which in 2015 celebrated its centenary, offers a warm welcome. Four guest beers from micros countrywide are stocked. A cosy, comfortable TV lounge is available for those not playing on one of the 10 top-quality snooker tables. Twice-yearly, the club plays host to a professional celebrity, and two beer festivals are held annually. Frequently voted CAMRA Regional Club of the Year, and a finalist for National Club in 2014, it welcomes CAMRA members on production of a membership card or copy of this Guide. SPBW North East Club of the Year.

A traditional British pub, that is popular for both drinkers and foodies alike, it is situated in the village of Neasham, on the outskirts of Darlington, set on the banks of the River Tees. Great outdoor seating area with a children's play area.

The Grey Horse is a public house and hotel, Located in Haugton village on the outskirts of Darlington

Smart, contemporary bar with links to the local Three Brothers Brewery. Located in the town centre's Imperial Quarter, there are four ever changing real ales, usually from across the north east and beyond. You can also find one of the widest ranges of craft keg beers in the town, plus ciders and cocktails. The pub also regularly features live music.

Large restaurant pub on edge of Mowden estate.

Recently refurbished, this friendly pub stocks 2 regular house beers and one ever-changing guest ales from Northern micros including Daleside, Goose Eye and Wylam. There is a DJ on Friday, live music on Saturday and a quiz on Monday. Customers enjoy the large pavement drinking area in summer.

Traditional Micropub in a former Beauty Salon no TV, no loud music, the first one in Darlington, providing the highest quality local real ales, craft beers and a large range of single malt whisky. Somewhere to relax and engage in conversation, with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Seven local real ales, ten Craft ales, two real ciders. ORB stands for Orchard Road Brewery. Town Pub of the Year 2018, Overall Pub of the Year 2018

Nineteen times local CAMRA Town Pub of the Year and North East Pub of the Year 2015 this gem of a pub is located in one of the towns historic Yards. A lively bar with nine handpulled guest beers from local and regional breweries and two changing real ciders. This friendly, welcoming pub is a popular music venue, it caters for all tastes from acoustic to rock. Live music, days available through website. Free entry to all music nights. Music quiz every 1st Tuesday, when pub open late. Home to Mad Scientist micro brewery.

Possibly the Worlds 1st railway hotel with one changing handpull. Popular amongst the M/C groups.

Large two roomed modern pub including restaurant areas

Marstons Family Pub Situated on the site of the old Springfield Club has 3 Marstons ales available and a good selection of food

Eatery pub on outskirts of town near to Northern Echo Stadium.

Large open plan pub with separate areas off the bar. Has potential for 4 real ales , but only one on offer at the time of survey.

Recently reopened cosy wine bar in the centre of town, which always has at least one ever changing real ale available on handpump, typically from local breweries. With a welcoming downstairs bar and hopefully food upstairs in the near future. The bar also has an extensive range of wines, spirits and cocktails as well as a popular venue in the town for live music.

This Wetherspoon's Lloyds No 1 bar is named after a celebrated 19th-century editor of the local newspaper who became one of the most influential writers of his age but drowned on the ill-fated Titanic. Popular with a mixed clientele, it offers up to three guest beers sold at value for money prices, mainly from local breweries.

Pleasant Golf Club lounge situated between Neasham and Middleton St George

Traditional country village pub with two bars, pool room and highly rated restaurant. Named after a locally bread champion racehorse, there are numerous racing references. Has up to three ever changing beers from breweries countrywide and one craft beer. Real fires create a relaxing atmosphere. The staff are supportive and welcoming. Supports local community with regular music and quizzes and pool table.

Located beside the main A66 cross-Pennine route, Fox Hall Inn has been providing warmth and sustenance to travellers for over 350 years. The dog friendly bar welcomes drinkers and features a log fire, oak beams and friendly atmosphere whilst the restaurant overlooks the open countryside of the Yorkshire Dales

A warm and friendly Victorian inn, situated on the outskirts of Eggleston village on the moors road from Barnard Castle to Stanhope, with spectacular views across Teesdale. There is a welcoming main bar with separate public bar where dogs are welcome, and a large function room. Up to two guest ales are on handpump, often from local micros. Occasional beer festivals are hosted. With good home-cooked food and en-suite B&B accommodation, this is a good stopping off point for those travelling to and from Scotland.

Village local which just reopened after a refurbishment after Covid Lockdown, after being saved by local resident Alan with a spaceous welcoming refurbishment. This pub is now Community Hub of the village, with local dart team, quizzes and even bingo. Two well kept real ales on the bar. Reasonable locally sourced, tasty food available

Historic coaching inn located in beautiful Upper Teesdale and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated right next to England's biggest waterfall, a spectacular setting amidst magnificent scenery and treasure chest of amazing attractions. Whether looking for a relaxing break, great place to stay while walking the Pennine Way, camping, taking photographs, bird watching, sketching, cycling, Dark Skies, biking or kayaking then you've found a little gem. Tearoom/café on site. With stripped floorboards and stone bars, open fire and great selection of food and High Force by Mithril always on bar.

Attractive pub built in 1759 overlooking the village green. The exterior has won Northumbria in bloom awards on several occasions. Inside, there is a split-level bar, pool room and comfy lounge to relax in. Karaoke on Friday nights. The picturesque beer garden has a smoking shelter. House beer, Landale Gold by local brewery Mithril Ales.

The Angel Inn is a traditional Free House, set in the picturesque village of Gilling West , which is mentioned in The Domesday Book as Gillinghesse. The Angel derives its name from the fact that it is built on the site of an old monastic building and was an important coaching inn. It's a welcoming pub to both locals and visitors alike. Tasty locally sourced pub grub and three real ales in the summer make this a place to visit.

Popular 17th-century coaching inn situated at the end of a row of roadside cottages on the Darlington to Northallerton road, with a linked bar, lounge and games room, with low-beamed ceilings. Underneath the games room were once cells that detained the legendary highwayman Dick Turpin on the way to his execution in York. The guest beer is from a local micro. The pub is handy for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales, with the Croft Circuit nearby. Dogs are welcome and accommodation is available in four rooms.

Situated on the important A66 route across to Scotland.In Roman times there was a large settlement at Greta Bridge and today is hotel is built upon its ruins. In fact the ramparts of a Roman Fort support part of the present-day Through the 17th Century and the rise of the mail coach, Greta Bridge was the second overnight stop for the London-Carlisle coach, bringing with it a considerable number of visitors. In 1839 Charles Dickens visited Greta Bridge to research Nicholas Nickelby and highlight the hardship inflicted on their boys by certain Yorkshire schools. Infamy came to Dotheboys Hall in Bowes, which is still visible today along with the headmaster's grave in Bowes church cemetery. Dickens stayed at one of the inns in Greta Bridge - possibly The Morritt - and in the novel was the meeting point between Nicholas and Wackford Squeers.

Picturesque, historic, 300-year-old pub overlooking the award-winning village's large green. Its traditional interior with exposed beams and stone walls is partitioned into distinct drinking and dining areas, with a large restaurant extending from the lounge. The pub steps away from traditional pub fayre to offer a butchers counter of meaty delights, cut and cooked to personal preference. There are two sets of three handpulls, both with the same two beers, Timothy Taylor Landlord and Pennine Millie George at time of visit ( Dec 2021)

A warm and welcoming pub in a picturesque village, situated in a fine position on the smaller green. An old coaching inn, it has been refurbished in a modern style. The main bar, with real log fire, served two real ales on last visit ( Dec 2021, ensuring its popularity with lovers of good beer. A separate bar has large-screen TV for sporting events. Excellent food is served daily in the lounge and conservatory-style restaurant area.

Located on the A67 just outside of Darlington this family friendly village pub is known for serving good food that is locally sourced, have a meal in the restaurant or have a relaxing drink by the wood burning stove with a bite to eat from the bar menu (12 till 9pm Wed -Sat).

Seven miles south east of Darlington, off the Northallerton road (B1264). This pleasant gleaming whitewashed, red-roofed freehouse overlooking the green and village pump in this small, quiet village. Neat and stylish, with a linked lounge, snug, little beamed bar and dining room. An excellent variety of home cooked and a la carte food evenings (tuesday-sunday) accompanied by well kept beers. Outside tables at the front. Try the quiet road from Darlington via�Low Dinsdale, part of regional cycle route 52.�

The Bay Horse building dates back to the 1400's, an extensive refurbishment was completed in October 2008, with emphasis on the finer details of a real old English pub - dimpled pint glasses, side dishes served in copper pans, the open fire in the main bar and hand pulled local ales. All furnishings were carefully sourced from antique fayres around the country, including a late Victorian dining table which measures over 20ft in the private dining

Hurworth Grange was built as a wedding present in 1875 by Alfred Backhouse for his nephew James Edward Backhouse. The architect for the building was Sir Alfred Waterhouse. In 1955, the Grange was purchased by the Brothers of St John of God at St Cuthbert's hospital and used as a school for boys wishing to become hospitaller brothers.

Real ale available from March to October.

Formerly a coaching house on the old A1, this local country pub overlooks where the river Tees passes under the historic Croft bridge, marking the border with Yorkshire. This friendly pub has three separate rooms, two with open fires. The walls and shelves are covered with quirky objets d'art, many pictures and ornaments. It's a local CAMRA Pub of the Season winner. Home-cooked meals are served Thursday to Sunday (not Sun eve). Entertainment some Saturday nights.

Village Free House and Restaurant set back from the road with a large car park. Within the picturesque village of Ingleton. Ran by Anthony and Paul formally of the Devonport Hotel, the friendly bar runs into the dining area. This is a popular community hostelry with a relaxed atmosphere with excellent Italian food. Four guest ales come from local micros within a 30 mile radius of the pub, which complement the excellent Italian restaurant menu which is served Wednesday to Sunday. Local darts team are supported. Weekly Sunday night quiz.

Ivy-fronted country inn in a beautiful hillside setting overlooking Lower Teesdale and the ruins of Ravensworth Castle. The pub has an open front bar that links the lounge with a cosy restaurant to the rear. Three guest beers are chosen by the pub's regulars. On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, this is a popular venue for walkers. There are five en-suite bedrooms.Excellent food is available all week, although the bar area remains for drinkers.

Pleasant pub on edge of Darlington on A167. Has regular Beer Festivals in the Summer.Large outdoor area with Childrens play area.

Local CAMRA Country Pub of the Year seventeen times, and previously Yorkshire Pub of the Year. This 18th -century inn is in a quiet village. It has two bars and a games room and an extensive beer garden. A mix of locals and visitors create a friendly atmosphere. Four handpumps from regional and national breweries. Real log fire in main bar.

Late 18th-century local pub with a long single-room has seating either end of the central bar. Upstairs there are two function/dining rooms available for parties. It has unusual pub games, including ring the bull. Up to three beers from national and local micros are on handpump. It runs men's and women's darts teams, dominoes on Mondays, and various clubs hold meetings here.Will open earlier by prior arrangement with Walking Groups.

Large open plan pub with one large bar. Once was a blacksmiths, hence the name , but also a Working Mens Club.

Smart country hotel overlooking the river Tees.

The ' twig' stands near Durham Tees Valley airport and during WW2 played host to the Canadian airmen stationed at the airfield RAF Goosepool.

Traditional 400 year old family run country pub set in the middle of the village. Part of the community life, this stone and timber low ceiling pub has a number of rooms sub divided into smaller and cosier drinking and eating areas. Predominantly a dining venue, has only two to three beers available. Connection to the racegoers community having race entry badges adorning the lighting.

Backing onto Huddeshope Beck stream, this relaxed hotel is 4 miles from Eggleston Hall and 7 miles from Cotherstone Castle.

Check pub website for opening times and meal times https://www.forrestersmiddleton.co.uk/en-GB

Large Marstons eatery pub in pleasant village setting. Has a bar area for drinks.

Modern eatery pub situated close to A66 Darlington Bypass

Well known North Yorkshire hostelry and restaurant, extensively refurbished and restyled where locals and fine diners mingle.Usually has an additional beer on at weekends, often from Hambleton. Family events often run including a monthly quiz and a beer festival at the end of June/start of July. Dog friendly and large dog beds provided.

The Cobblers Hall also has a heated all-weather beer garden with smoking facilities, large children�s play area and patio for those sunny days.

Named after the famous Tyneside ship, this friendly free house comprises a large lounge and function room in traditional pub decor, with a pictorial history of the Turbinia ship a theme throughout. This local favourite serves an ever-changing variety of beers sourced locally and nationally, as well as craft gins. It hosts its own beer and cider festivals. In the main bar can be found darts, dominoes and pool during the week and live music at the weekend. Local branch Pub of the Season 2016, 2017 and 2018, 2019. Dog friendly. Has a woodchip fire.

Friendly stone built 18th-century inn opposite the village green in what is known as the 'maypole village'. A Victorian sign denotes the four alls: 'I govern all (queen), I fight for all (soldier), I pray for all (parson), I pay for all (farmer).' Dog friendly single roomed pub, with 'upstairs' snug serving excellent value food, cooked with local ingredients. Two real ales a dark and a light from local Mithril Ales, including special house beer Kingdom of Ovingtonia. Rear beer garden, perfect on sunny days with seating outside front. Country Pub of the Year.

Set in the Roman Village of Piercebridge, The Fox Hole sits almost centrally between the towns of Darlington, Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland and Richmond. From the welcoming 'Wellie' bar through to the relaxed yet elegant dining room and al fresco dining terrace the emphasis is on high quality, carefully locally sourced food and drink combined with traditional pub values. A warm welcome and friendly service, along with three beers from local micros including Mithril three miles away, makes this pub a must to visit.

This welcoming free house known locally as the Hammers is tucked away in a rural location near Newton Aycliffe. A long corridor separates the bar, restaurant and a beamed lounge furnished in farmhouse style. The pub has an excellent reputation for home-cooked food including traditional fare, modern, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, and up to three guest beers are available. A former local CAMRA Rural Pub of the Year. Local Classic Bike Group meets there, hopefully Rallies in the future.

The Bay Horse Ravensworth is a traditional country pub serving high quality food and drink in a warm and vibrant atmosphere. Refurbished and reopened in December 2022, it offers a front bar for drinkers, a snug and restaurant for dining and an outdoor back garden for ai fresco meals. The pub boasts an ever changing of real ale from local and national brewers. Dogs on leads are welcome in bar and snug area. Children must be supervised and vacate the premises by 19:00 or 21:00 if dining.

Overlooking the large village green, surrounded by many fine houses, this one-room, friendly inn is situated in this picturesque Upper Teesdale village, voted one of the most desirable in the country. Quirky pub, look out for the hats. The landlord is proud of his real ale. Warm and welcoming with a roaring fire. Dogs welcome. Lovely outside drinking area on the decking to the right of the door.

Friendly traditional English pub overlooking village green in an attractive village setting. Named after George Buck a benevolent 18th century landowner. With two bars, one mainly for dining. There's outdoor benches and tables in front. It is a supporter of local micros, always having one beer from Mithril. A variety of good food is served lunchtimes and evenings, look out for their parmos. They have a monthly quiz and regular live music and race nights. The village sits atop a hill and is in a popular walking area.

Set in the quaint rural village of Scorton (near Richmond) in North Yorkshire, the Farmers Arms is both the heart of village life, and a great place for vistors to enjoy traditional food and good company. Overlooking the medieval village green in historic Scorton, the Farmers Arms is at the heart of village life, with fortnightly quiz nights and its own darts, dominoes and quoits teams

This pub is the branches first Community Pub, re-opened on May 26 2023 after 15 years being shut and derelict. Community Owned pub by 250 locals who raised £320k to re-build it. This welcoming local has bar, lounge and garden room, with a lovely spacious garden at the rear. Darts and quoits teams with bingo on Mondays. Three local ales on, including a house beer, Community Gold from Mithril Ales. Food now every day except for Monday and Tuesday, when they have snacks on. Pub has been awarded CAMRA Pub Saving Award.

A family run inn next to the A66 with a childrens play area, pool table and 5 letting rooms. Formerly known as A66 Motel, the building has been run by the same family for nearly 50 years.

Welcoming, Tudor-style former coaching inn with 1930s stained glass windows overlooking the green in a picturesque Teesdale village. The interior has a linked bar and lounge with a separate pool room, and is home to many clubs and games including quoits, darts, dominoes and pool. The village carnival committee meets here. A quiz is held every Tuesday. The garden is fabulous, with water features and a covered, heated smoking shelter. Handy for exploring Teesdale, the bus stop is right outside the door.

Pleasant country pub/ restaurant just over the River Tees in North Yorkshire. Reputation for good food.

Primarily an award winning restaurant with real ale.

16 Century manor house built in the style of a Medieval Castle. Fine dining with a ' locals' bar

Little gem in the picturesque village of Welbury. It has a long bar with open fires offering up to four real ales from local microbreweries. There are several rooms off the main bar serving as dining areas with reasonably priced food sourced from local farmers and markets. Stay in one of the five en-suite rooms. Well known locally for its World Wellie Wanging Championship. Quiz Tuesday, Dominoes Wednesday and darts teams.The beers are a good variety LocAles- a brown session ale, a pale ale and an amber ale, all in good condition and knowledgeably served by bar staff. The food and welcome here is exceptional. The rooms are pretty and comfortable. The perfect 'weekend away ' destination for exploring the N Yorks scenery.