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Operator: Punch Pubs & Co
High Row, Gainford, DL2 3DN (View on Google Map)
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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.

Information for this venue is provided by the Darlington Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
31/08/2025
Last surveyed
23/09/2023
Leasehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
DAR/2068
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Mithril Ales Varies) and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
children allowed until 9pm
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
pool table, darts, bandits
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
75, 76
Directions
on A67 between Darlington & Barnard Castle

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