Featured in GBG for over 20 years, this welcoming, cosy old-fashioned and uniquely named village pub, situated in an uniquely named village, dating back to the 17th Century, serves an excellent range of seven beers, all kept to the highest standard.

The only pub in this ancient village is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, sitting high above the River Tees and opposite the 11thC village church. A former licensee and cabinet maker Charlie Abbey, whose resting place lies in the churchyard oppossite, fashioned the ornate bar fronts from old country furniture.

Though things have changed a bit since the 17th Century, the pub remains as quaint as it was from when it was last refurbished in the 1930s.

So when the long standing publican of one of the best pubs in the area decideed to hang up his apron and retire, and you live not a stone's throw away, then the best way to make sure that not much changes is to start running the pub yourself.

Kev, Becky and front of house Matt strive to maintain things as they were from the 1930s, when the pub last went a make-over, and during which time little has changed, and long may that stay the same.

The pub comprises front and back parlours, low beamed ceilings, bars with ornate hand carved fronts, a side-room for functions and also for children, plus a large south facing beer garden with a marquee, meaning there is room for everybody.

Experienced hospitality professionals work behind the bar and in the kitchen.

Besides the seven real ales, the kitchen specialises in serving freshly prepared Thai food, with £10 curries served on Tuesdays and Sundays.

Folk Club takes place every 3rd Wednesday.

The pub also supports its long standing Cricket Club, while the pub also features on the itininary of the local morris dancers, Locos in Motion, demonstrating their dancing skills in the large back garden.

Also visit:

http://www.teesarchaeology.com/projects/Egglescliffe/documents/EgglescliffeBooklet.pdf

for interesting anecdotes about village and pub life.