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Old Mill, Metal Bridge

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Operator: Key Inns Ltd
Thinford Road, Metal Bridge, DH6 5NX (View on Google Map)
(01740) 652928
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Originally a paper mill in 1813, the pub offers good-quality food and well-kept ales - four handpumps serve a diverse range, with local breweries supplying at least one of the beers. The food menu is extensive, with daily specials written on a board above the bar. Larger groups are welcome in the conservatory. Accommodation is of a high standard, with all rooms en-suite.

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Durham County Council
Last updated
18/03/2025
Last surveyed
01/09/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
DUR/61
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bowland (varies) , Consett Ale Works (varies) , Durham (varies) , Rudgate (varies) , Yard of Ale (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Accessible WC
Parking Parking
Accommodation Accommodation
Function Room Function Room
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Often Durham
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
Arriva : 56 (Durham - Bishop Auckland)
Ordnance Survey Reference
NZ303351
Directions
Off A1(M) J61, follow signs on A177.

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