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Red Lion, Plawsworth

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Opens at 11:00am
Great North Road, Plawsworth, DH2 3NL (View on Google Map)
(0191) 380 2129
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Large welcoming, dog friendly pub on the A167 between Durham and Chester-le-Street serving excellent food in restaurant, pub and outside formats. Family friendly with an outdoor play area and large beer garden.

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Durham County Council
Last updated
18/08/2025
Last surveyed
04/08/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
RED STAR PUB COMPANY (WR) LIMITED
Pub ID
DUR/6520
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

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Theakston - Lightfoot TasteMatch Prediction

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Theakston - Lightfoot
Theakston - Lightfoot Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted once.
Theakston - Lightfoot
Theakston - Lightfoot

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Red Lion, Plawsworth.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Castle Rock - Our House TasteMatch Prediction

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Castle Rock - Our House
Castle Rock - Our House Session Blond Ale • 3.4% Spotted once.
Castle Rock - Our House
Castle Rock - Our House

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Red Lion, Plawsworth.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Black Sheep - Best Bitter , Theakston (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Large beer garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Outside play area
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In the bar area
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Go Northeast: 21 (Durham - Newcastle), 50 (Durham - South Shields); Go Northeast : X21 (Durham - Newcastle)

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