Crypt bar a medieval vaulted room, sculpted by thick stone walls, lit by candle style ambience, and warmed with the chatter of Blanchland villagers; our crafty Abbots were definitely on to a good thing.
Historic Interest
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Conversion
A special building in a magnificent setting, this has operated as the village pub and hotel since C18 and incorporates the west cloister of Blanchland Abbey, Grade II* listed. It has many historic rooms. The crypt bar, in the basement of a tower, is a medieval barrel-vaulted room with thick stone walls, lit by candles, in which the bar counter blends in to create a spectacular space.in. The Hilyard Room has a large segmental-arched fireplace, medieval moulded ceiling beams, a stone doorway and a flagstone floor. The reception room has a large chamfered segmental-arched fireplace and two stone doorways with depressed arched heads and flagstone floors. There is a stone staircase to a further room. The 2014 refurbishment and design highlight the historic features and modern fittings, such as superb large hanging lights, fit well to create an atmospheric whole in harmony with its surroundings. The pub has real ales and provides meals and accommodation.
This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland
Changing beers typically include: Hadrian Border - Ouseburn Porter , Hadrian Border - Secret Kingdom
Source: National
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