Here are the winners of the Darlington Branch Pub of the Year 2026 category winners:
Congratulations to the winners and a big thank you to all who took the time to vote.

Town Pub
1st - Quakerhouse, Darlington
2nd - The Old Well Inn, Barnard Castle
3rd - House of Hop, Darlington

Co. Durham Country Pub
1st - The Red Lion, Cotherstone
Joint 2nd - The Blacksmiths Arms, Mickleton
Joint 2nd - The Four Alls, Ovington

Yorkshire Country Pub
1st - The Cross Keys, Eppleby
Joint 2nd - The Crown Inn, Manfield
Joint 2nd - The Travellers Rest, Skeeby
Joint 2nd - The George, Piercebridge

Club of the Year
1st - Darlington Snooker Club,
2nd - Bowes Club
Joint 3rd - Darlington Quoit Club
Joint 3rd - Mowden Rugby Club

The overall winner that will represent our branch at the North East Regional competition will be decided between the Town winner (Quakerhouse) and Country winner (Red Lion).

All branch members ca survey and help decide the winner. See here for details: Pub of the Year 2026