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Operator: Marston's
30 Market Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NB (View on Google Map)
(01833) 690295
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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.

Information for this venue is provided by the Darlington Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
31/08/2025
Last surveyed
13/06/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
DAR/6791
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 6:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 6:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 6:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 6:00pm
Friday
Noon - 6:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 6:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (25m)
75, 76

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