The name relates to the once thriving manufacture of swords in the area, There is a description of the local industry on the wall of the full of character main bar.
The bar stays open for residents.
Be warned the pub car park is managed by and outside company and so if using it you need to register your car in the bar as a customer else risk getting a parking charge demand.
This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.
Crown & Crossed Swords Hotel, Shotley Bridge
Uses local breweries
Changing beers typically include: Black Sheep - Best Bitter , Bombardier (varies) , Great North Eastern - Red Ellen , Kirkstall - Three Swords , Maxim (varies) , Ossett - White Rat , Theakston - Lightfoot , Wainwright - Gold
Source: National