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.Food is available Thursday and Friday evening and 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 2008 and have a passion to marry good food with excellent beers. Up to four guests come from northern micros. Sunday is quiz night. 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!)

Blagraves House is over 500 years old and is the oldest house in Barnard Castle with heavily beamed ceilings and large open fireplaces. Always has 1 real ale from Allendale Brewery.

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.

The boundary of this 17th-century town centre inn incorporates part of the medieval castle wall. The pub has a cosy front bar and a comfortable lounge, a separate restaurant and an airy conservatory, plus an enclosed beer garden. At least five well-kept beers are available including three guests from local micros, usually including Mithril. Excellent food is served daily,with accommodation in 10 rooms. A 5-day beer festival is held at Easter. The Castle Players meet here. CAMRA Discount 30p off a pint. Teesdale Pub of the Season. Second in Town Pub of the Year.

Recently refurbished 17th Century Coaching house popular with cyclists and walkers.

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 one well kept guest beer. A quiz is held every 2nd Friday. NOTE It has been reported a To Let sign is attached to the wall.

Typical village pub on the outskirts of Bishopton

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.

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,regularly 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

A grade 2 listed building sited opposite the church where Lewis Carroll's father was the priest. Friendly, with excellent locally sourced food & lots of accomodation. With always at least one real ale on from local Mithril Ales.

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.

Locals pub with a good reputation for meals.

Comfortable large airy 2 roomed pub, bar area and lounge / restaurant.

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

The site of the North Easts oldest Rugby Club founded in 1863.Hosts regular beer festivals. Pleasant lounge and spacious 'players bar' with a meeting / function room upstairs. Darlington football club play here now as well. Bar open inside the ground, A separate entrance on match days for visting supporters and also one for members referred to as players bar..

A music venue and learning centre for budding musicians. Venue for Darlington Branches Beer Festivals.

Recently refurbished comfortable town centre pub, having reinstated real ale. Sports TV in plenty , pool table and darts. Good local history photos on the walls and a giant mural of old Darlington map.

Dog friendly old school pub just across the ring road from the town centre, this local reopened in 2013 as a real ale pub following a long period of closure. Seven changing cask ales including ones from micros unusual for the area and occasional ales from their own Crafty Pint nano brewery . A relaxed friendly atmosphere from staff and customers.. Library section to borrow and exchange books.

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. Works a CAMRA discount scheme.

Modern estate pub with two rooms and outdoor drinking area.

Town-centre ale house with a passion for cask beer and winner of many CAMRA awards. Ales are dispensed from up to sixteen handpumps, including two real ciders and a stout or porter, along with ten draught European beers. Huge curved windows, stained glass panels and a high ceiling give the interior an' airy, spacious feel. To the rear is to be found the 'in-house nano distillery' and 'micro brewery producing Gin , Vodka and Fine Ale. Sandwiches and snacks are available lunchtime. Home of Village Brewer beers, commissioned from Hambleton by the licensee.

Interesting mixture of a bar and Mediterranean taverna offering real ales alongside a fascinating blend of international wines and spirits in a friendly setting. Five guest beers from local micros and countrywide are stocked with an extra two sometimes available in further room. Although this is a thriving restaurant you are more than welcome to pop in for a pint and tapas. The pavement cafe is popular in good weather. TV is for sport only. Food served lunchtime and evening Sunday to Friday and all day Saturday.

Old established pub overlooking Darlington Market place with seating and drinking area in Market Place. Quiz nights Tues and Thurs

A pleasant single room pub with a modern interior very close to the Market Hall and Square.

Reputedly one of the oldest pubs in Darlington with a magnificent stained glass double frontage.

A previous cafe/restaurant that has undergone a substantial renovation to a style reminiscent of a French style bar. Very pleasant surroundings with candlelit tables and table service is offered.No handpumps but taps set on back wall using Flow jet dispense from the cask.

A popular Wetherspoon town pub named after the local 18th Century leather trade that dominated the town.Its 12 handpumps provide a good selection of real ales including up to nine guests, often from local micros. A large spacious interior makes it an ideal venue for holding its own beer festivals and 'Meet The Brewer' nights as well as the chain's national events. Reasonably priced food is served until 11pm with a 20% discount for CAMRA members..

Edwardian pub in the heart of Cockerton 'village'. Traditional bar and lounge arrangement with outside drinking area.

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.

.Close to two housing estates , High Grange and West Park just off J58 of A1M. A family ' farmhouse styled ' pub with quiz nights on Thurs and Sat.

Large Hungry Horse pub situated close to Darlington Inner Ring Road and within new Feethams Leisure complex. Has an over 18's area with Sports TV.

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.

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 up to four ales.

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 lounge/restaurant - landlord Ian's curries on a Wednesday night are legendary. There is always a beer from local Mithril Ales on offer. Thursday is games night, Sunday is quiz night and there is monthly entertainment on a Saturday. The pictureque beer garden has a smoking shelter. Santa's sleigh sets off from here every Christmas Eve.

Typical traditional 2 roomed village pub. Genuinely home cooked food served.

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.

The pub is situated five miles north-east of Darlington, just off an old Roman road in a small, quiet village. The bay-windowed 18th-century main building on the tiny green accommodates the old public bar, the extensions to the right a lounge and dining room. There are plenty of seats outside at the front of the pub. Spot the VR post box.

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. However, the bar area allows drinkers to enjoy the good beer range in the evening, with up to three guest ales.

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, serves a regular real ale, up to four guests and a real cider, 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.

Village pub with a good reputation for food situated alongside the A67 just outside Darlington.

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 sixteen 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. Up to six guest beers from micro breweries with five ciders or perry are available. Two seasonal beer festivals held. 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, often from Camerons and Mithril. 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. Bar meals Thursday-Monday evening and Sunday lunch. Opening times: 5.30-11; closed Tue; 12-3;5.30-11 Sun

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.

Bar and restaurant pub on site of original Stockton and Darlington Railway line.

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 N Yorkshire hostelry and restaurant, extensively refurbished and restyled where locals and fine diners mingle.

A pleasant country pub and restaurant situated in the picturesque village of Neasham, approximately 2 miles from Darlington.

Situated on the banks of the River Tees, it has a large beer garden with patio and children's play area.

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 festival twice yearly 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.

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. Rear beer garden, perfect on sunny days with seating outside front. Second in 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, two regulars and a guest 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. Opening times: Closed Mon; 11.30-2 Tue-Sat; 6-11; 12-10.30 Sun; winter 6.30-11

Close to the A66, this traditional picturesque inn has been a pub since the 1840's and is what you'd call a proper pub. It is two roomed with an extensive restaurant to the rear and an enclosed beer garden. A warm welcome is guaranteed from friendly landlords and staff. Overlooking the village green, this community pub has well kept beers and wholesome food, made from local ingredients. Music nights/days are regular. Local darts teams play here. Ruined 14-century grade I listed castle watches over the village.

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 a beer garden at the rear and outdoor benches and tables in front. It is a supporter of local micros, always having one beer from Mithril and regularly from Stockton. A variety of good food is served lunchtimes and evenings, look out for their tapas and parmos. 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

A small family run restaurant and hotel just up from Scotch Corner on the A66.

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.

Carrying a good selection of real ales, with regularly changing guest ales, the bar of the Arden Arms is a warm and inviting place to sit and relax and enjoy a good drink in pleasant surroundings. With a beamed ceiling, flagged floor and large open fire.

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.

Large detached mock tudor pub set outside the village of Wackerfield on a A688 between West Auckland and Staindrop.

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.

Impressive stone built pub/ restaurant situated on edge of village alongside main road between Darlington and Barnard Castle.